When it comes to beauty trends, those displayed on the runways throughout 2015’s collections were somewhat on the extreme side. With designers like Chanel, Celine, Louis Vuitton and Prada all showing different variations on the bold eye makeup look, it is clear that this is a trend fashionistas will want to make their own, but it is pretty far removed from anything we have seen in recent years, where more easy to wear trends like smoky, pastel or natural eye makeup tended to prevail.
The Essence of the Look
The theme with this eye makeup style is a rebellious, DIY look. It is not about making your eyes look pretty and perfect, but more about making a statement. You can wear it smudged, or apply one color of bright eyeshadow on your lids in a style comparable to a little girl playing with mommy’s makeup for the first time – it actually can look that crudely done and really fit with this style. To properly get on board with the trend you have to embrace the fact that you will stand out, and really own it. You need attitude to pull it off.
Applying It
The good thing about this style is that you really can’t go wrong in applying it. Unlike other bold styles that take quite a lot of precision, a little wonkiness on the eyeliner or color that is applied too heavily is part of what really makes this style. Forget everything you know about perfectly blending eyeshadow colors and go crazy. Of course, you will still want to pay attention to color (if you choose to use it at all, black alone can work fine with this trend too), but rather than thinking about the
advice of your favorite beauty blog in terms of choosing the best color for your complexion or eye color, for this look, you can actually just think in terms of colors you like and think would be fun to wear. It is not a makeup style that is designed to enhance your face in subtle, delicate ways, but one that is designed to make a statement about your style and confidence, so feel free to wear bold colors you love but have always been convinced don’t suit you as eye makeup! Websites like Westfield Style can help you to settle on some great color choices.
The Rest of Your Face
When it comes to the rest of your face, here is where the wackiness ends. With eye makeup like this, you can do very little else without ending up looking like the Joker, and that isn’t what this trend is about. Keep lips nude or neutral, and while you can do your usual base, don’t go crazy with blush or bronzer. The eye makeup really looks best when it seems to be all you are wearing.
This 2015 look can work for anybody, but remember to wear it with attitude and confidence and most of all, to have fun with it!
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I prefer less makeup everyday and a bolder look when you’re going out or on the weekend, getting some pics taken maybe. I do like a little cat eye and most can wear that pretty well. There’s so many great tutorials online too, so you can try different things.
I prefer less makeup everyday and a bolder look when you’re going out or on the weekend, getting some pics taken maybe. I do like a little cat eye and most can wear that pretty well. There’s so many great tutorials online too, so you can try different things.