“Being that Chris’ inspiration [for this season] was 1960’s pop singer France Gall, and [that] the “Twiggy” eye was so iconic of that time, I wanted to modify it and make it relevant by adding a bit of quirkiness,” Martin said. “This year, the eyes are the main focus for sure–tons of mascara, pale shadows, and strong lines!” Here is how to get the look.
Step 1: Use a pale lilac, pink, or white shadow over the entire lid up to the brow. Martin used a pale pink shade by Lancôme.
Step 2: Engulf the eye with liner. Use a black liquid liner to line the top lid. (By the way, anyone have a recommendation for a good liquid liner? I am on the hunt…)
Step 3: Using the same liquid liner, dot underneath the bottom eye line.
Step 4: Use a black pencil liner to line the inner bottom eyelid.
Step 5: Finish with two or three coats of mascara.
Voila! Perfect 60’s inspired eye makeup. I love it.
After the break John Ruidant’s tips for recreating the “Pony Twist” at Chris Benz and a word on the lavender nail polish…
Step 3: Twist the tail (as you manually twist, the hair will naturally twist on its own).
Step 4: Bring the ends back to the base of the ponytail and tie off with an elastic to hold in place. Use hairspray to secure the look (Ruidant used Redken 18 Quick Dry.)
And finally, a word on the amazing creamy lavender hued nails at Chris Benz! They used “Lavender Groove” by Lancôme, which is due out this spring. (Boo. Hate waiting.) But word is this stuff is worth the wait. And I do love a good lavender!
(Story Source: StyleCaster / Photos: Larkin Clark)
This is such a clean, pretty, simple look. I love it! Of all the liners I’ve tried, I think MAC Paint Pot is the best and easiest way to get the “cat-eye”. You paint the liner on with an angle brush and it’s so much easier for me than a liquid liner.
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I love this look. I’ve recently started using NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker! It’s not skippy or weak like most other felt tip liquid liners. I especially like the super skinny tip so that I can build the line gradually without any problem. The only thing is that it’s prone to fading, but it doesn’t flake. I only need to touch up once in the afternoon but only if I’m being really conscious about it. It’s the best, affordable liquid liner I’ve ever used in years.
It’s France Gall, not Frances 🙂
Jessica: typo. sorry!
love the pony! i wish i could apply liquid liner ’cause i love that eye!