First there was Guy Liner.

Now, we have Manscara.

Looks like makeup for the male species is making its mark and not going anywhere. I suppose we have Pete Wentz to thank for that. Perhaps all you dudes should go a little easy on him? I mean, he is totally doing you a service right now. And ladies…don’t hate on the Dude Makeup just yet; there are so many wonderful things that come from it!

1. Cover up those imperfections. The idea of your man wearing a little makeup is far superceded by the fact that you don’t have to be embarassed about his narsty skin anymore.

2. You can share! We are all looking for ways to save a little moolah these days, and this is a great one! You only have to pay for half of a mascara, and Lord knows how expensive that stuff can get.

3. He finally understands why you take so long to get ready. And he will be right there next to you slowly applying that Guy Liner.

4. He will appreciate just how much it takes for you to spruce up for him. Putting on makeup gets old (fast) and guys never understand just how much work it is. Give them a little to play around with and the will learn (fast) that it is not such a cakewalk.

5. Blackmail: Even if makeup for men is becoming more popular, there is a (large) chance your boy may not want his boys to know. But you know. And he knows you know. And he knows you could spill the beans if things don’t go your way. Mwahahahahaha.

Pete Wentz, bassist and lyricist for my favorite pop /punk / rap /dance / emo / whatever group Fall Out Boy is shown getting glammed up for a photo shoot for People Magazine. In this little televised snippet, Wentz explains the finer skills of putting on “guyliner”. Which is eyeliner. Worn by a guy.

If he wants to wear eyeliner and call it cool, fine. I’m not exactly buying it, but there are tons of teenage girls (and one Ashley Simpson) who are. The thing that gets me is his detailed application technique. I hope a People staff person put him up to it, because I can’t imagine there’s a real science to smudging one’s eye with black liner.

Watch the clip. Tell me what you think. A hot rocker who’s showing his individuality? Or a lame attempt to copy one Ziggy Stardust? I really, really hope he’s kidding.

What do you think about Guyliner?