If I had a penny for every time someone said they wished they could do like me, I'd have... quite a few pennies. I think a lot of people assume that doing eyeliner well is something that comes naturally to some, and if you try it once and struggle, you just 'can't' do it - but that's not the case at all. Sometimes, it just takes a bit more effort. And I'm urging you to put the sticky tape down as well, because you don't need it, and it rubs off your .

I couldn't do eyeliner until I was about 22, then one day, I was getting ready for a night out, decided to be bold, and something just clicked for me after years of trying. I was thrilled. I Snapchatted literally everyone who I thought might even slightly care to show them what I'd managed to do, and looking back, my first successful attempt wasn't all that successful. But, after many years of doing it now, I'd say I'm a dab hand; so here are my tips...

A good eyeliner will seriously help you apply - and by good, I don't necessarily mean expensive. The eyeliner I use, and always return to even when I buy myself a more expensive one that never lives up to my expectations, is the Maybelline Hyper Precise All Day Liner Matte Black. For just £7.99, often on sale at £6. It's the perfect tip, and the pigment is amazing and doesn't shift, even after a 10am to 10pm day. I have hooded eyes, and this is so easy to apply.

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Rather than potentially ruining your stunning night out make-up, try and apply eyeliner when you've got no other make-up on. Whether you want a subtle fox-eye effect or a full Amy Winehouse-style wing, you need to start somewhere, and I recommend that, rather than doing your lash line first, you attempt the wing.

Take your eyeliner and draw the type of wing you want first. I'd recommend going out from the corner of the eye, rather than attempting to join the wing back to the eye.

It sounds cliche, but the more you practice, the better you'll get at it, until you can draw every type of wing your heart desires.

Also, even if you're not the best at eyeliner, I'd recommend ignoring people who say tape is the best way forward. You'll be doing eyeliner once your eyeshadow and base are done, so tape will only smudge what you've done already, and being able to do it freehand makes it easier and less faff for you in the future.

If you mess up, it's really frustrating, especially if you've spent ages doing eyeshadow and adding glitter pigment, only to fall at the last hurdle.

However, do not panic and throw your toys out of the pram, saying you can't go out anymore. Instead, take a deep breath, and whack out your full coverage concealer, because this bad boy is going to do some heavy lifting for you.

Take an angled eyeshadow brush, put the concealer on the area you've messed up on (you'll only need a tiny bit) and just buff the concealer into the eyeliner mistake. Then, depending on which part you've messed up on, just add a little bit of powder, or blend your eyeshadow around it.

This is because, if your hand slips slightly, if you were attempting to do it as thinly as possible, it won't be the end of the world.

Whereas if you were trying to do it thickly and you mess it up, soon your whole lid will be covered in eyeliner, which is less than ideal. You can always add more, but you'll struggle to take away. Concealer can only do so much and shouldn't be overly relied on to fix any mistakes.

Using winged eyeliner in your make-up routine can elevate your overall look by adding a touch of elegance, definition, and drama to your eyes. It helps create the illusion of elongated, lifted eyes, giving them a more striking and youthful appearance.

Winged eyeliner is versatile and can be tailored to any occasion, from subtle and understated lines for a natural look to bold, extended wings for a more dynamic and glamorous vibe.

It also frames the eyes, making them appear larger and more captivating, while complementing different eye shapes.

Beyond its aesthetic benefits, perfecting this technique can become a rewarding skill, boosting confidence as you gain mastery over one of make-up’s most iconic and transformative elements.