The most striking makeup I saw online from this year’s fashion week was Jill Stuart’s makeup using two shades of pastels for a two-tone eyeshadow look to go along with her ballet-inspired aesthetic. The vibrant and distinctly different colors were really eye-popping. I like that she chose a warm shade and a cool shade. It is totally different than anything I’ve seen lately. It might be a little too dramatic for everyday wear, but this could be a fun look for a night out. I decided to try creating Jill Stuart’s runway makeup but I replaced pastels for fall colors instead.
I decided to try creating Jill Stuart’s runway makeup but I replaced pastels for fall colors instead. You can follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to create your own fashion week inspired fall two-tone eyeshadow.
Fashion Week Makeup At Home: Two-Tone Eyeshadow Tutorial
1. Use Concealer on your Eyelids
Using concealer on your lids ensures two things. First, you create an even look to cover any purple or red on your lids. Second, shadow sticks and holds better to concealer than without it. If you prefer an eyeshadow primer, that’s another option. I prefer to use concealer to lessen the number of items I need to use at any given time. I personally think concealer works nearly as well as primers for a long hold of the shadows.
2. Apply a Light to Medium Blue on Inner Corner of Lids
Using an eyeshadow brush, apply light to medium blue on the inside of the eye until you get to the center of your eye lid. As much as possible, you should create a straight line from the lash line all the way up your lid until you reach your eyebrow bone. I used a light and medium blue to create the strong blue color.
3. Apply a Dark Purple Shadow to the Outer Corner of Lids
On the outer corner of your eyes, apply a dark purple (almost black) shadow. I layered it on a few times to get the color dark enough. When I reached the middle of my eye, I used the brush to blend the two colors so it wasn’t too distinct of a line.
4. Layer Two Coats of Mascara
To finish the look, layer on two coats of black mascara. If you want additional pop, you could also add black eyeliner or use a little of the dark shadow on the lower lash lid to create a smoky look.
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