Taylor Swift Is Making the Smoky Kardashian Cat Eye Happen

Updated on Aug 31, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Taylor Swift is known for her cat-eye makeup, and at the 2015 MTV VMAs, she took it to another level. The heavy black liner was smudged all around her eye with both inner and outer corner wings. The dramatic rocker look was balanced by a nude lip, making the whole style feel very Kardashian-Jenner (re: dolled-up eyes and a neutral pout). And ICYMI, she also rocked a sleek knotted ponytail, perfect for ladies with lobs. Keep reading to see all angles of her award-show hair and makeup.

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Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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Taylor Swift Is Making the Smoky Kardashian Cat Eye Happen

Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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