As the fashion world's Kaiser, Chanel's creative director Karl Lagerfeld is nothing short of the very source of style.This season, Lagerfeld declared that the 2011 Fall/Winter makeup trend would embrace a metallic aesthetic, with eye makeup featuring a metallic sheen and luminous finish. In response, the brand's makeup director Peter specially developed a new mousse eyeshadow. Its lightweight, rich texture and striking finish perfectly achieve the look Lagerfeld envisioned.
Mesmerizing Metallic Eyes
Want to transform into a captivating femme fatale who steals every glance this bleak autumn and winter? Peter, Chanel's makeup director, personally shared the latest metallic eye makeup secrets backstage at the show. Smart you, hurry up and learn!
"To achieve a rich, luminous metallic effect, I layered three shades of the mousse eyeshadow—Epatant, Mirifique, and Fantasme—then applied several coats of Chanel's Volume Lash Mascara. I finished the look with Chanel's Khaki Platine eyeliner pencil and Chanel's black waterproof eyeliner."
The New Eyeshadow Darling—Mousse Eyeshadow
Among the Fall/Winter 2011 makeup collection, the mousse eyeshadow specially designed for this launch is Peter’s crowning achievement. "This is a delightful new product that’s incredibly versatile. I recommend applying it directly with your fingertips. Its texture is truly unique, and it delivers exceptional results."
Nude Lips Take Center Stage
No matter how many cosmetics a woman owns, one truth remains: the focus on the face is always singular! To create a striking contrast with the alluring, intense metallic eye look, Peter used Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick in #31 La Furtive, a semi-matte finish, to achieve a natural, elegant lip.
Dazzling Metallic Laser Nail Polish
For nails in this fall/winter look, the metallic silver-gray Chanel Nail Lacquer in Graphite was used, tying the entire look together seamlessly.
Chanel reigns supreme! Metallic nail polish is also a key trend for Fall/Winter 2011—ladies, start warming up and practicing now!
Next, let's learn how to create a quick and easy metallic smoky eye!
A Metallic Smoky Eye Even Beginners Can Master:
The avant-garde vibe and eye-enhancing magic of smoky eyes tempt many girls, yet the high difficulty often leads to messy results. Today, we'll combine Chanel's Fall/Winter 2011 metallic makeup trend to create a simple, convenient look—even beginners can effortlessly achieve the most dazzling metallic smoky eyes!
Eyeshadow Selection: Opt for highly reflective metallic shades, preferably in darker tones. Cream eyeshadows are also recommended to prevent glitter from flying everywhere~
Step1
Apply dark eyeshadow to the crease to create depth. Apply a lighter shade to the brow bone for added dimension.
Step 2
Gently line both upper and lower lash lines, keeping the inner and outer corners thin. Connect the outer end of the upper line to the lower line.
Step 3
Use the eyeliner shade from your palette to blend along the lash line, starting from the roots. The trick is: less is more! Keep the blending area smaller at the inner and outer corners. Then apply black mascara starting from the lash roots.
Step 4
Apply shimmer eyeshadow to the inner corners of both upper and lower lids for a captivating gaze.
Tips: Smoky eyes are bold, so avoid deep colors on the face and lips. Keep the under-eye area clean—for example, apply a thick layer of loose powder under the eyes before eyeshadow. After finishing the eye makeup, sweep away any fallen eyeshadow along with the loose powder for a clean, polished look.By the way, use a clean makeup brush to layer the color in small amounts multiple times. This creates natural depth and dimension, making your eyes more captivating.