Big Lashes

Cheryl and the rest of the Girls Aloud have sent lash sales soaring over the past few years and now boast a line of falsies to their name in conjunction with their favourite lash brand, Eylure. Cheryl's choice is usually full-on flutter power with sultry shadow too. Prep eyes with eyeliner smudged into the lash line with a chocolate brown eye-shadow after patting the lashes as close to your lashes as possible, finish with another dab of shadow.

Kiera’s red carpet appearances are full of impact and glamour and lashes are her eye-enhancing secret tool. Top and bottom lashes are usually applied with a line of falsies and her intense, smoke-rimmed eye add even greater definition. Keep lips bare with this look by applying a soft caramel shade like xx as Kiera has. 

Stepping out as the director's wife for Rocknrolla film premiere, Madonna had to make a show-stopping entrance and drew eyes with spiked lashes and catwalk-inspired liner. If you fancy experimenting with innovative eye makeup, practise at home before getting ready for a big night out. There is a plethora of creative offerings at Shu Uemura lash bar so take time out and let your creativity run wild.

Lashes can open up the eyes without looking OTT as seen on actress Mena Suvari. Navy shadow looks great on blondes and small clusters of lashes can create a feline look. Add white to the inner sockets and liner to half of the bottom lash line to make eyes pop more.

Hayden Panettiere's rosy, spring look was given an injection of drama with a line of flirty lashes. When make-up is kept simple, lash-filled eyes really prettify the face as this InStyle cover-girl proves.

Katy Perry often opts for a vintage pin-up make-up look and a set of false lashes is an essential element of this style. If you're fed up of applying and reapplying lines of throw-away lashes, there are semi-permanent options that last for up to six weeks. Try the lash lounge at Selfridges for a little extra flutter on your lids.