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Luxury streetwear is having a major fashion moment right now. According to the Streetwear Impact Report produced by HypeBeast and Strategy& Part of the PWC network, “Streetwear emerged as an antidote to wider fashion trends, stemming from countercultures like skate, surf, and hip-hop.”
However, in recent years streetwear has taken over the fashion scene and major labels have joined in on the movement. Clothing isn’t the only part of the fashion industry having a bit of fun—beauty is also taking notes from this urban movement—with eyeliners in various colors and shapes that go against traditional beauty standards.
Match your beauty look to your outfit or let it provide the perfect contrast. A little eyeliner can easily take your favorite streetwear styles to a new level with a dash of luxury and a nod to streetwear’s origins.
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Make it Pop in Neon
Your favorite cat eye gets a bright spring upgrade that can stand up to the colorful streetwear movement, inspired by Helmut Lang. These florescent highlighter shades add a focal point to a neutral look and compliment a similar hue.
For a bold look of your own that’s anything but basic, we recommend Yves Saint Laurent Full Eyeliner Shocking in Majorelle Blue. This vibrant shade goes on smoothly and doesn’t rub off. Perfect for spring or anytime you want to shake things up a little.
A touch of neon in the inner corner of your eye is another excellent way to look fresh this season, as models did at Jonathan Cohen or try something more untraditional like makeup artists created at Peter Pilotto. After all, when it’s this easy to make an impact, why wouldn’t you mix it up and swap your black liner for a more eye-catching shade?
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Bright Whites
With a mod feel, stark white can be refreshing and downright inspiring. To get the look, try a liquid liner that really stays put. You also want to look for one that is highly opaque for a strong white line across your lids.
Fashion Reverie loves Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Snow for a look that’s clean and fresh and doesn’t smudge. It’s also one of the brightest shades of white we’ve tried, which is why it gives off a strong impact on all skin tones, even if you’re on the paler side.
To make the white really pop, add an extra swipe of mascara. Benefit’s They’re Real in jet black provides a wonderful contrast to a white lined lid in its ultra-dark lengthening formula. Or check out Clarins’ Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D for extra volume, definition, and curl.
Chromat backstage images courtesy of vogue.com
Match Your Stripes
Tie your look together by matching the colors on your kicks with your eyelids just as makeup artist Fatima Thomas did for streetwear brand Chromat’s recent fashion show.
Thomas began by mapping out the black wing on the model with MAC’s Brushstroke Liner. However, if drawing the perfect black wing is something you have yet to master, (it can take a little practice!) Fashion Reverie recommends Kaja’s Wink Stamp. Kaja’s stamp set consists of a two-sided black winged stamp pen and an eyeliner pen.
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Start by lining up the stamp with the corner of your eye and pressing down lightly; then connect the wing with your lash line with the eyeliner pen. This is ideal for anyone who struggles with keeping the wings even on both eyes!
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Next Thomas created those bright stripes with MAC’s Chromaline in bright hues like Primary Yellow and Hi-Def Cyan. However, if you’re feeling a hint of shimmer, Kesha Rose’s Dual-Ended Liquid Eyeliner Dou is another gorgeous option. The jumbo pens make precision lining like this a breeze and give you a hint of shimmer in shades of orange, blue, and gold with maximum staying power.
Let Your Liner Float
Floating liner is whimsical and unexpected. Iconic makeup artist Pat McGrath knows that self-expression doesn’t have to play by anyone else’s rules as demonstrated by the floating eyeliner, a look she created.
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Design your own floating look with graphic lines or soft shapes. Whether you go a bit edgier or round it out, these shapes will make your streetwear style really standout. Pat McGrath’s Labs PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil is ideal for creating unexpected, off-the-lash-line shapes and sticking it to the typical beauty guides!
No matter if your style is a bit comfier and more casual or structured and sexy, a flick of eyeliner can really ramp up your beauty game!
—Janine Silver
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