Chanel's Exaggerated Eye Look: Cool or Crazy?

Lipstick, Glamour Magazine

by India Jewel-Jackson, Glamour

It's no secret that I'm a full-fledged fan of edgy, outside-the-box beauty looks, so it really shouldn't come as a surprise that I'm actually into the totally badass, I've-been-crying-my-eyes-out-for-a-whole-year look Chanel creative director of makeup Peter Philips masterminded at yesterday's Spring 2013 couture show in Paris. Good grief, that's G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!

See more: 31 January Outfit Ideas



It looks as if black and gunmetal shadow was smeared all over the eyelid, and several jagged wings (created with liquid liner) were extended far past the outer corner and beneath the eye. From there, tulle appliques were strategically placed on top of the jagged wings, to amplify the eye and create the illusion of being 'almost an extension of the head accessories,' Philips told our friends over at Style.com.

See more: 60 Winter Nail Polish Ideas

Yep. Totally sold. Morning-after makeup never looked so good. I'm going to try it next time I find myself out in Hackney after hours. (East London is probably the only place I can actually get away with it!)

What do you think? Think it's cool, or Is super mussed up eyeliner a bit too avant garde for you?

More from Glamour:
15 Hair-Color Makeover Ideas to Try in 2013
10 Beauty Tricks That Make Guys Melt
What Your Party Outfit Says About You (According to Guys)
2013's Most Wearable Fashion Trends