Street Style Blogger Marianna Hewitt On What Inspires a Colorful, but Fresh-Faced Beauty Look — On Camera and Off
1/10Although we love Life With Me blogger Marianna Hewitt’s distinct west coast beauty vibe — a beachy bob, glowy sun-kissed skin, and a minimalist approach to makeup — that’s not to say she doesn’t have a few surprises up her sleeve. The key to her fool-proof beauty strategy? Shaking things up every now and then with a pop of color, whether it’s a sliver of bright eyeliner or a subtle hint of colored mascara. But us beauty junkies here at Teen Vogue obviously wouldn’t leave you hanging without the pro-tips on doing it right, now would we? Here, Marianna gives us a behind-the-iPhone sneak peek of exactly what goes into creating a gorgeous beauty look with help from the hottest new colors from Clinique (no Instagram filter needed).
2/10"My everyday look is pretty simple and consistent, especially for daytime when I’m constantly running around. I usually start off with a lightweight sheer foundation that looks like a second skin, then I use a creamy concealer with pink/peachy undertones to counterbalance any dark eye circles.”
3/10“Where I really like to start having fun and experimenting with color are my eyes. It not only reads well in real life, but it adds something extra to a photo that catches a person’s eye when they’re scrolling through Instagram.”
4/10“I found that Clinique Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara in Portly Plum accentuates my brown eyes and makes them appear bigger and brighter. You’d be surprised to find what colors work for you — it just takes a little experimentation.”
5/10“I’ve always used Clinique Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara in Jumbo Jet, but the new jewel-toned purple, teal, and navy blue shades are such an an amazing and easy way to mix things up for fall. The best part about colored mascara is that you don’t have to overthink it. I style it with traditional black eyeliner and black mascara on the top lashes and then add a splash of the colored mascara on the bottom lashes. It’s more wearable and appropriate, than say, a purple eyeshadow for daytime, when you might have meetings for work.”
6/10“For those who want to incorporate a slightly more dramatic dose of color into their look, an ultra-fine liner takes things up a notch, like the new Clinique Skinny Stick. During the day I like to put a touch of the Angel Hair white liner on the inner corners of my eyes to open them up. Then, to transition from day to night I add a sliver of the teal Skinny Jeans liner to the bottom lash line. It gives you an entirely new look without having to redo all of your makeup.”
7/10The design and vibrant colors of the Clinique Skinny Stick Liners are super cool. The applicator is thin enough to get really close to the waterline of your eyes, but you can get an edgier, smudged-out look using the tip of the liner and buffing it back and forth.”
8/10“Splashes of color are back in a big way. Normally, green isn’t a color I’d gravitate toward when it comes to makeup, but it’s my favorite color in general. When I saw this door while walking around New York City I thought it would look so cool as a part of my beauty palette. (Hello, Olive-tini.)”
9/10“Color inspiration is literally everywhere. Sometimes the best way to complement a colorful eye is with a bold berry lip. I love bold lip colors and will default to a classic red in matte — or a glossy finish as if I just ate an ice cream cone.”
10/10“Remember, if you’re going for color, focus on one of your facial features at a time. Otherwise, it can look a little distracting. My fail-proof formula? Stick to a bright eye and a nude lip, or a red lip and a classic cat eye especially if you’re new to the world of bolder makeup. And, have fun. Clinique’s allergy-tested Chubby Lash Mascara and Skinny Stick Liner give you rich color that builds easily to truly create any look you want”
