Would You Wear… Fashion Week Makeup?
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Here in NYC the city is abuzz with Fashion Week mania! Hipster-favorite Erin Wasson showed her Erin Wasson x RVCA collection this past week, and the fashion totally reminded me of what I see in my classes all the time. However, the makeup is what really caught my attention. Check out Marina’s eye makeup here–she’s rocking a smoky eye on the bottom, and a more neutral lid on the top!
To get this look: First, apply an eye primer on your lid and under your lower lashes like this cult fave from Urban Decay. Then, line top and bottom with a black eyeliner pencil. Next, use a slanted brush to apply a deep dark grayish black shadow like Sephora Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Black Flame right on top of your lower liner. Be liberal with it, but clean up any stray powder so it doesn’t look sloppy. Dust over your entire lid with a matte eyeshadow in taupe or brown like Revlon Matte Eyeshadow in Rich Sable, and finish the look with quick swipes of mascara on your upper and lower lashes.
Photo Credit: Style.com
This look seems like it’s almost ironic–it reminds me of the way that college students usually look: hip, but a little bit droopy eyed. 20-somethings could have been Wasson’s inspiration, since Mary Kate Olsen has been spotted rocking a similar makeup style on the red carpet.
So what do you think? Would you wear a reverse smoky eye? Have you been following the Fashion Week beauty trends? Tell us in the comments!
Posted on on September 16, 2009 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: Erin Wasson x RVCA, Makeup, Sephora, Spring 2010 RTW, Would You Wear?
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Katie
I don’t know how wearable this is — it looks pretty extreme and a little unflattering. Which I feel like sums up a lot of the runway makeup looks, haha.
Samantha
I think the eye makeup would be doable for nighttime, but only with a lot less bronze.
And although this is really over-the-top as well, I really liked the makeup at Derek Lam
http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2010/spring/main/newyork/details/dereklam/#slide1&ss1
Maria
no way! i like the usual smoky eyes, but not the reverse one. looking like someone who didn’t get the chance to get some sleep is simply not an option. Beside, skip one night’s sleep and you’ll get this look naturally. it’s a wonder that women have so much products to get rid of the eye-bag, yet this make up actually wants the eye-bag to be seen. i haven’t been following the fashion week beauty trends, but the make ups in the runways are usually inapplicable in real life, though some are actually fascinating.
Linda
The models in those pictures look like they’re dying…
Jess
I love smokey eye make up but not a fan of bronzer. I like my light natural tan. And I have to agree the poor models look like they are dying Poor girls, I swear a lot of models look so mad and depress. The reason I love the Victoria’s secret models is because they actually look happy.
Annie
It looks like the comeback of the heroin chic. The second one is ok (even if not my style), but the first one is just a big no-no for me, I agree with all of the previous comments.
Paula ♥
I actually really like this look!
I’m not too good with makeup but I could see this for going out at night.
Lalalina
I have worn this look before….when I fall asleep without taking my makeup off. Not flattering.
natalie
ugh. def. no, I don’t think anyone could pull this off… it’s just too horrible!
Carly
Dislike. Too messy.
Julie
It almost looks like they’re trying to go for “raccoon eyes.” Not a fan. Although you may be right, that it’s a statement about hip 20-somethings who are always tired, I’m not sure it’s something I want to emphasize about myself.
Cassidy
Looks like morning after makeup.
Not so pretty.
www.abbie-thewriter.blogspot.com
It actually kinda looks like you have big bags under your eyes or like you forgot to take your makeup from the day before off and it’s smudging. Okay for the runway, maybe not so much for a regular day
Luinae
I think it’s really unflattering- it would make you look like you had HUGE under the eye circles.
I think I might try some other beauty makeup trends- the contouring one might be cool.
Julie
in my opinion ugh heroin chic minus the chic is the feeling i get from this.
Cara
While the models in the pictures look stoned, frankly, I think a less harsh version of this totally doable. For instance, I have a pale lavender on my upper lids right now with a smoky dark brown smudged into my bottom lashes – the look is a similar idea, but the color is warmer, the line slimmer, and the overall effect different and modern but not trashed after a night of partying.
Christie
I guess heroin-chic is back in?
They look like they’re stoned out of their minds, and this is the makeup from the night before.
Not cute, not cute at all.
Jenny
At least the good news is that if this becomes a trend, I won’t even have to apply makeup to look like this. I already have big dark circles under my eyes!
amansopinion
My BF said those girls look like overworked hookers…enuff said for me to say no to that look. lol
Mrs Melody
I think that it looks terrible, the models look kind of zombie like … and I don`t think that kind of make up would be flatering to anybody…
Grace
Nooooo…I don’t think i wll try this….at all.