Question: How adorable is Zooey Deschanel?
Answer: Pretty freakin’ adorable!
I’m completely smitten with her cool girl gamine style, the way she manages the whole sexy-without-taking-off-half-your-clothes thing and her classic (and never overdone) approach to beauty. Her big blue eyes are such an arresting feature and she always plays them up beautifully. So here are a few of my own ideas for recreating a Zooey-like look:
This Bobbi Brown Basics Eye Palette offers the perfect eye-enhancing brown hues–these shades would really make Zooey’s baby blues pop. Start by brushing a pale shade over the entire lid, then create depth by smudging a darker shade into the crease. Blend well. For a little more drama, line the upper and lower lash line with the darkest shade on the far right. Again, blend the heck out of it.
My Detroit friend D turned me on to this awesome eyeliner. It’s a perfectly flattering deep brown shade that blends easily and really stays put–no smearing. Zooey seems to do a lot of 60s-esque liner on her upper lid, which usually involves a liquid formula. But pencil offers an easier–and sometimes more wearable–option. Sharpen to a find point and line the upper lid from inner to outer corner, extending the line just beyond the eye. Use the smudge tip to lightly blend. If you want to line the entire eye, apply along the bottom super close to the lash line–almost as if you’re just filling in the space between the lashes. Smudge lightly so this line isn’t obvious.
I’ve never actually tried this mascara, but have heard so many great reviews that I’m excited to do so. It’s supposed to give lashes plenty of eye-opening volume and crazy length. To copy Zooey’s look, focus on upper lashes with just a swipe across the lower ones.
Sometimes she opts for retro-glam red shades, but we’re going for the demure look in the pic above. This sheer pink stain adds just a hint of color to lips (or cheeks if you want a little flush). Top with gloss for a subtle sheen and voila!
Skin was very sheer and natural with just a bit of concealer and muted brows and lashes.
Vanngo applied a wash of soft violet and lilac hues to the lid, blending it onto the temples. He then pressed a bit of neutral color into the lips with his finger–I stole this technique later and really love the natural results you get. It has the effect of a stain–the color looks like it’s coming from your own lips and tends to last!
Santini used Davines Molding Foam, For Wizards Quick Setting Hard Gel and Defining Gloss spray to keep models’ sleek ‘dos in check.
This wet look reminded me a bit of 
The show was held presentation-style in Milk Studios.
Again, the look was gorgeously natural but this one had a bit of a sun-kissed vibe.
Hair was worn loose, long and unfussy. All the emphasis on “bare” skin this season has firmed up my resolve to get my own complexion in glowing shape. So stay tuned for some seriously skin-obsessed posts!
I adored this model. She has such an angelic doll face, which was perfect for this goth-y glam look.
Sexy spike heels and glittery toenails.
More sparkle.
Love how the iridescent shadow plays off her dress.
