This Versace-Approved Eyeshadow Trend Radiates Sex Appeal
If there’s one runway that oozes glam and sex appeal every single season, it’s Versace (that’s versa-chay, not versa-chee – we digress!). The SS23 show was no different; we had leather and micro-minis, and as for the beauty looks, well, it was giving grunge glam energy, which we’ve said before, and we’ll say again, is the next BIG beauty trend. Our fave element was the exaggerated wing adorning the eyes of all our fave supermodels, from Gigi and Bella to Imaan Hammam. It’s a statement look that’s equal parts punky and straight-up sexy; it’s actually reminiscent of the Julia Fox eyeshadow look but elevated with a Versa-chay twist.
Here’s everything you need to know.
The Look & Vibe
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She’s a statement. She’s a certified #lewk. She’s sexy with a hint of chaos. In beauty lingo? She’s an elongated, exaggerated wing that lifts and accentuates the eye. Oh, and she’s achieved by layering a dark matte eyeshadow under a light shimmer shadow, and of course, plenty of mascara or even falsies, if that’s your vibe.
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The graphic shape is by no means new. In fact, Versace has been experimenting with a similar shape for the past few seasons. Previously, it was a layered, brightly colored graphic wing; now, it’s smokier and more intense with deeper shades. It does nod at the infamous Julia Fox eyeshadow look; however, the Versace wing is sharper to help snatch the face.
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How to Get the Look
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This is a real statement look that relies heavily on a dark eyeshadow, so we recommend doing your eyeshadow first before the rest of your beat to ensure no fallout messes with your complexion.
Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow primer like the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, $25, to ensure your eyeshadow pigment remains poppin’ all day long.
Step 2: Take a deep matte eyeshadow, like a black, dark green, or plum. We’ve been loving the shade CONFIDENT in our new EM(POWER)ED Eyeshadow Palette, $67. Using a dense brush, pack the pigment onto the lid. Then, using a small fluffy brush, buff the shadow out towards the tail end of the brow.
Step 3: Next up, using a sponge applicator or your finger, apply a shimmer shadow in a similar hue to your chosen matte shade and layer on top. (We’ve been using the shadow COURAGEOUS in our EM(POWER)ED Eyeshadow Palette, $67.) To add more dimension, apply a gold shimmer to the center of your lid and your inner tear duct.
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Step 4: To intensify the look, take a small brush and your chosen matte, and line your lower lash line with shadow. To add more depth, you can also line the lower and upper waterline with a black pencil.
Step 5: Grab a small Q-tip dipped in micellar water to clean up the edges. Take the Q-tip from the lower lash line, sweeping it towards the tip of your brow.
Step 6: Apply a high-impact mascara like our LEGIT Lashes Double-Ended Mascara, $29.
As for the rest of the look, we’d recommend dewy skin and mega-watt nude gloss. Et voila.
Would you try this look? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to check out these fall beauty trends for more inspo.