the only thing I can suggest is black liquid liner and red lipstick. Sorry, guess I am not much help with the 40's look, but I am sure you will get plenty of replies on this board to help you out in that area!
yeah, I bought black, liquid liner and red lipstick. Honestly, I'm afraid of liquid liner. I'm great with eye shadow and pencil liners, but I fear that on the big night I will screw up the liquid stuff royally. I plan on practising.
just try practicing with the liquid liner. and if you don't get it by then, try mac's fluidliner in Blacktrack. and if that doesn't work out for ya, use a matte black e/s as a liner.
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i second liz's suggestion on using a gel liner instead, although it might not be AS dramatic as liquid. it's a lot easier to use. i recommend mac's fluidline in blacktrack (black).