How to Get the Bold Rock ‘N’ Roll Smokey Eye from Alice + Olivia’s NYFW Virtual Show

Today, Alice + Olivia presented their Gossip Girl-inspired Fall 2021 collection featuring classic plaids, tweeds, houndstooth, denim, and vegan leather with a virtual runway show. The beauty look combined romantic updos and a bold rock ‘n’ roll smokey eye. Jessi Butterfield created the dramatic makeup look with Deck of Scarlet and shares how to achieve it:

Recreate the Deck of Scarlet Makeup Look from Alice + Olivia with Jessi Butterfield:

Products: 

Deck of Scarlet Metal Leaf Shadow Po 

Deck of Scarlet [Mis]take Proof Blush  

Clear Brow gel

Kajal in Black Magic 

Last Call Eye shadow 

Liquid Eyeliner in Black 

Mascara

Deck of Scarlet Threeway Solid Lip Oil

After prepping the skin, I went straight for the eyes. The look is a really tough rock ‘n roll smokey eye, so I love to get right into it. First, I used the Deck of Scarlet Kajal eye pencil in Black Magic. Completely line the eye upper and lower, don’t be shy. Additionally, it doesn’t have to be perfect because we’re going to smoke it right after. After you feel good about the rims, use a tight pencil like brush to buff the product up and out. Continue building your shape until you encompass the entire eyelid. Follow up with a fluffy eyeshadow brush this time to create a soft focus finish. 

Next up is eyeshadow. This look is really bold and black. To get it all the way there I pressed the Deck of Scarlet Eyeshadow in Last Call into the kajal with a tightly packed flat eyeshadow brush, then blended up and out with a fluffy eyeshadow brush. I also used the Deck of Scarlet Metal Leaf Shadow Pot. 

To make sure there wasn’t any gap at all between the lashes and the eyelid. I used the Deck of Scarlet liquid eyeliner in between the lashes for a bold impact. 

Finally, I added several coats of the Deck of Scarlet mascara on the top and bottom lashes. 

After the eyes, I kept skin fresh and glowing by applying the Deck of Scarlet Skin Gloss in Nymph. I love to apply this with clean fingers on the high points of the face for an ethereal glow. I also applied the Deck of Scarlet [Mis]take Proof Blush to the cheeks with the Deck of Scarlet Double Take Face Brush. 

Finally, I finished off the look with the Deck of Scarlet Threeway Solid Lip Oil. I customized a shade for each girl. I used a mix of the following shades for the models: Rose Goddess, Buff Rose, Mauve Minx, Guava Sunrise and Bordeaux Baby. I love that this product mixes easily for endless customizable looks. 

Credits:

Hair: Charles Amos
Makeup: Jessi Butterfield for Deck of Scarlet
Photography: Georgia Nerheim
Talent: Jori at New York Models, BB Jean at Official Models, Aqua Parios at Women 360
Production: Alice + Olivia
Styling: Eric Daman  
Accessories: Jennifer Behr

[Images courtesy of Alice + Olivia/Deck of Scarlet]

Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning digital content writer/editor. She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals. When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar. Follow her on Instagram: @zillizy