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7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer

Redefine beauty this summer with these runway-turned-red carpet favorites.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Peter Som-Inspired Neon Liner

Seen at the Peter Som Sp/Su ’15 collections, this look maximizes simplicity without detracting from the ‘wow’ factor. Prep eyes with a primer and trace your lower lash line from inner corner to center with a high-pigment neon shadow using a damp shadow brush; and set with finishing spray.

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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Ralph Lauren-Inspired Barely There Makeup

Follow your SPF with a tinted moisturizer and opt for a gel-based blush to maintain a dewy finish. Let your bronzer pull double-duty and use it as a shadow. Finish the look by highlighting your nose, cheekbones and cupid’s bow.

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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Fendi-Inspired Perfect Liner

Models who walked in the Fendi and Dior Sp/Su 2015 shows sported bright blue shadow stickers. The lightweight satin stickers take the fuss out of eyeliner creating a look that is easy to wear and crease-proof! If you can’t get the stickers, use a bright liquid liner to trace a thin line along your upper lash line.

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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Derek Lam-Inspired Purple Lids

Turns out, purple is the new black and the perfect compliment to warm skin. Dust the hue of choice over your lids and blend upward. Build color in the crease to transition the look from day to night. Finish the look with a coat of mascara.

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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Rochas-Inspired Baby Doll Liner

Good news, you can forget about perfecting your cat eye! Your new go-to look is a simple dot centered just below your lash line. Use a waterproof liner for longer wear and set with a light powder to prevent smudging. If you’re feeling daring, double-up on dots of mix-it-up with different hues!

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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Thakoon-Inspired Glossy Lids

Upgrade your luminosity factor with glossy lids. Create a wet look by smearing petroleum jelly or an eye gloss over the base of your lid and up into the brow bone. Finish the look by grooming wispy brows with a clear mascara.

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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Ferragamo-Inspired Pastels

The perfect compliment to summer skin is warm makeup in gorgeous hues like coral and peach. Dust a complimentary shadow over lids and blend upward. Take the look from day to night by lining your eyes with your favorite kohl or liquid liner.

7 Runway-Inspired Looks To Upgrade Your Summer
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