How to Wear Smudged Eyeliner the Hermès Way This Summer

If you are a fanatic when it comes to the latest fashion trends and makeup secrets, then this smudged eyeliner effect is a must for all fashionistas everywhere. Learn how it is done and when to wear it.

The Dramatic Smudged Eyeliner Look

Hermès threw its first U.S. fashion show at Pier 36, which is situated on the East River. The models all sported smoky eyes complemented by artfully smudged eyeliner. The artistic director, Nadège Vanhée, took some inspiration from makeup that had been worn all day and was starting to smudge. This look was taken from the layers that surround New York and all the people and elements that live there, like the fact that there’s beauty everywhere as well as imperfections.

To mimic the look, take the eyeliner color of choice and a small brush. Apply the liner to the upper and lower lids. Then, use the brush to smudge it. You can use as much eyeliner as you want, depending on how much of the effect you want. Then, use mascara on the root of your lashes and apply it generously.

How to Create the Look

If you want your eyes to be the star of the show, use a neural lipstick and just dab it on. This look can be worn everywhere, but if you want it in the evening, just add more eyeliner to make your eyes pop.

The smudged eyeliner look is now synonymous with their brand. A spokesperson said that this look is all about the real women in New York and that in beauty there lies imperfection. It’s good to see that Hermès has finally realized that not all women are fashion models and that their makeup does smudge as the day goes by, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.