As much as we look forward to spotting the season’s best new trends every time Fashion Week rolls around, we can’t help but zoom in on the tiny details that make the outfits come together. No, we’re not talking about the bicep jewellery or oversized purses – we mean the beauty details.
Your hair, nails, and makeup can add that finishing touch that makes any ensemble look good (or at least make you feel that way), and the beauty looks at New York Fashion Week were no exception. A sleek high ponytail added a sophisticated edge to a black two-piece suit. A swipe of soft pastel nail polish took a fringe dress from edgy to flirty. The biggest impact is in the details when it comes to fashion.
Now that we’re nearing the end of fashion month, we’re breaking down the best beauty moments from NYFW. The best part: each one is so easy to wear, they could never just be relegated to the runway. From the dramatic long ponytails to the diffused eye makeup, here are the most wearable trends from New York Fashion Week 2022.
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New York Fashion Week Nail Trend: Rhinestone French Manicures
The star of the Alice + Olivia show? This “Euphoria” worthy rhinestone french manicure that adds a bit of edge to an otherwise glamorous look.
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New York Fashion Week Makeup Trend: Face Gems
Crystals clearly were a main theme throughout New York Fashion Week this year. Here they were used to add a sparkle to the eye at the Christian Cowan show.
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Wire-Wrapped Ponytails
The wire-wrapped ponytails at the Sergio Hudson show were inspired by “glamorous girls on safari,” says key hairstylist Naeemah Lafond. The model’s hairs were given a deep side part, slicked into low ponytails and given loads of volume.
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Braid Embellishments
Turns out, crystal embellishments aren’t relegated to just eyes or nails, but they also make a fun addition to hair. Just take a look at these embellished braids at the Bronx and Banco show.
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Mixie Haircut
One trend at the Christian Siriano show was a style we’ve been seeing everywhere lately: the buzzy, face-framing “mixie” haircut, which is a blend of the mullet and pixie cuts.
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New York Fashion Week Nail Trend: "S" Curve Nails
The Christian Siriano show not only saw models with matching eyeshadow and nail looks, but their manicures also had “S” shaped curved nail art, presumably for “Siriano.”
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New York Fashion Week Makeup Trend: Glitter Underliner
Eyeliner on your lower lids look a lot more fun when black glitter is involved. Just check out the grungy makeup at the Eckhaus Latta show for proof.
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New York Fashion Week Makeup Trend: Diffused Blue Eyeshadow
Diffused pastel blue eyeshadow ruled at the Kim Shui show and added an additional pop of color to the playful, feminine looks.
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Embellished Parts
Models at the Christian Siriano also joined the embellished hair trend, but this time, the crystals were used along the parts of their hair.
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Scarf Hair Accessories
The Pat Bo show saw ponytails accessorized with headscarves in soft, whimsical colors.
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New York Fashion Week Makeup Trend: Diffused Eyeshadow
The diffused eyeshadow at the Altuzarra show added an edgy touch to the classic silhouettes seen on the runway.
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Waterfall Ponytails
The waterfall ponytails at the Christian Cowan show featured a slick base, loads of volume, and dyed ends.
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New York Fashion Week Makeup Trend: Yellow Eyeshadow
The bright yellow diffused eyeshadow look at the Hardware LDN show was achieved using the ColourPop Uhhh Honey Palette ($14).
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New York Fashion Week Hair Trend: Extra Long Ponytail Braid
The star of The Blond’s show? This extra long ponytail that added a dramatic flair to this daring look.
