Scintillating eyes: 3 eye makeup styles for women wearing newsboy caps

As the name suggests, newsboy caps were formerly worn predominantly by newspaper delivery boys. However, they have long since become a popular form of headwear with fashion-conscious women and are great for topping off a casual look. Whether made from classic tweed, colored batik or metallic silver fabric – newsboy caps for women come in countless different styles, all of which have one thing in common: the little peak at the front draws attention to the wearer’s eyes – especially when pulled down low over the face. Here’s how to paint your eyes to complete the newsboy cap look.

1. A fresh take on smoky eyes:

While the classic way to create smoky eyes is to use black and gray eye shadow, warm tones of brown and gold are the preferable option when wearing a newsboy cap. This is especially true if the overall look is based around drainpipe jeans or a maxi skirt, creating an air of laid-back comfort as opposed to chic. Start by applying dark-brown eye shadow along the crease of the eyelid and smudging it evenly; use the same shadow to line the lower lashes. Then apply an eye shadow with a light gold shimmer to the inside of the eyelid, working toward the middle. Paint the other half in a darker shade of gold. A very pale beige eye shadow should then be applied in a crescent-shaped motion to the area immediately beneath the browbone. Finally, paint your eyelashes using dark brown mascara.

• Useful tip: Gold and brown tones are particularly effective for making blue and green eyes shine.

2. Lashline with an extra flourish:

A dramatic flutter of the eyelashes can be created in an instant – provided you’ve got a steady hand. All you need is a black eyeliner for accentuating the lashline. Simply finish off at the outside edge of the eye with an upward flourish – and the swallowtail look is complete in no time at all.

• Useful tip: Amy Winehouse was famous for sporting an extreme version of the swallowtail look. However, in combination with a newsboy cap, it’s best to keep the line finer and shorter than that favored by the flamboyant singer.

3. Stunning eyelashes:

If you’ve conjured up an elegant or sexy outfit consisting of a shirtdress or a mini skirt teamed with a newsboy cap for women, you can afford to be lavish with the eye makeup. For added volume, start by applying a lash primer. This primes the lashes and makes them look longer. Then insert individual false lashes between your natural ones in a crescent shape using special cosmetic adhesive. Finish off by applying black mascara.

• Useful tip: An eyelash curler is great for bringing your false and natural eyelashes into perfect shape.

Scintillating eye makeup creates a perfect contrast with boyish-looking newsboy caps for women, while complementing the more elegant versions of this headwear classic.

The newsboy cap creates a cool, casual look and puts the spotlight on the wearer’s eyes.