Cate Blanchett's Favorite, Bad Girl, Liquid Eye Liner

Actress Cate Blanchett has been called a beauty + style icon for a number of years now.

What we adore about the Aussie beauty is her approach to life. She's NOT afraid to take chances on the red carpet.

"I don't take myself that seriously," she tells InStyle magazine. "You hear when people like things--or don't. I'm not really dressing up for them." 

As far as makeup goes, the blonde Blanchett has fun trying on different cosmetics---like '70s disco, bold crimson lips, to heavily, black-rimmed eyes.
"I've probably resembled a panda, a few times, here and there." 

Still, that hasn't stopped Cate from wowing everyone on the red carpet, which brings us to a Cate Must Have Beauty Item:

MAC Liquid Eye Liner in Boot Black ($19.50, at Macys.com).

Cate Blanchett has a refined elegance about her. She tries out many different looks, but still is able to reign it in, and keep it looking classic.

"I swipe this on in the morning, and it stays put all day. It juts makes my lashes seem thicker."

Great beauty tip, Cate!