Thanks to HBO’s Euphoria (and makeup artist Donni Davy’s creation of the show’s iconic looks) it’s safe to say the beauty world has been obsessed with the more arts and crafts side of eye makeup for a while.
Since the incorporation of rhinestones, holographic stick-ons, glitter and colourful graphic liners, runways have been filled with head-turning bejewelled makeup looks as seen at shows such as Schiaparelli. But if the Dior Cruise 22 show is any indication, we’re questioning if the era of Euphoria-inspired looks and, more specifically, rhinestones may be taking a backseat to a new piece of skin jewellery to obsess over.
Dior showcased a more regal, romantic way to embellish as models were sent down the runway with the most luminous, lit-from-within skin glow and an understated smattering of pearls pasted on lash lines or outer and inner corners of the eyes. Inspired by the Greek eye, Dior creative director Peter Phillips wanted a graphic emphasis on the eyes with the addition of pearls for a surreal mix. Here are four easy ways to wear the trend:
1. Pearlescent liner
Forget traditional eyeliner for a second and look to lining the upper and lower lash lines with pearl stick-ons in a small size to snuggly fit along the lash lines. This not only emphasises the almond shape of eyes, even making eyes look more open, but creates a statement eyeliner effect that is romantic, soft yet graphic. Finish off the look with a few lashings of mascara.
2. Pearl highlights
Simple yet still equally effective, Phillips gave some models just a hint of pearls on the eyes that really helped to add a glint of light on the face and elongate the eye shape. If you love to keep this look simple and more every day, opt for applying a single pearl stick-on embellishment in the inner corners of the eye and also on the outer corners. Choose to add some mascara to finish off or go without to compliment the minimalistic nature of the look.
3. Blushing pearls
If you are a woman who loves her blush then this way of incorporating pearls is right up your alley. Focus on keeping the placement of your blush on the high planes of the cheekbones and diffused into the temples for a lifted, halo of colour. Apply a mixture of pearl stick-ons in medium and small sizes along the outer corner of the eyes and on the temples, layering over the blush colour.
4. Nose bridge embellishing
Calling all makeup risk-takers: a more obscure and semi-ethereal way of wearing pearls – one that is garnering some attention on social media feeds – is applying just a smattering of pearl stick-ons on the topmost part of the nose bridge, focusing on keeping the placement clustered at the centre and dispersing into a lighter concentration on the outer edges.
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