Alright folks, let me tell you about my little deep dive into channeling some serious ’80s Christie Brinkley vibes. You know, that sun-kissed, effortless supermodel look? Yeah, that’s the goal. So, buckle up, ’cause it was a journey!
First things first, I hit the internet. I mean, where else would you start? I searched for “Christie Brinkley 80s makeup tutorial” and “Christie Brinkley 80s hair.” There were tons of images and a few questionable videos. The key seemed to be a healthy glow, defined eyes, and big, bouncy hair. Got it.
Next up, the makeup bag raid. I dug out my old bronzer (thank goodness it wasn’t expired!), a navy blue eyeliner (essential!), and a pink blush. I even found a tube of bright pink lipstick lurking in the back. This was getting serious. I decided to start with the base. I went for a light foundation, focusing on evening out my skin tone. Then came the bronzer. I contoured my cheeks, forehead, and jawline, trying to create that sun-kissed look without looking like I’d been tangoed by an orange. It was a delicate balance, let me tell you.
Then, the eyes. Navy blue eyeliner along the upper lash line, smudged slightly for that lived-in look. A touch of shimmery eyeshadow on the lid – I went with a light gold. And lots of mascara. Like, a lot of mascara. Christie Brinkley didn’t mess around with her lashes.
The blush was next. I swirled it onto the apples of my cheeks, blending it upwards towards my temples. And finally, the lips. That bright pink lipstick was a bit intimidating, but I went for it. Blotting it down a bit to make it less…intense. I’m not trying to look like I just ate a flamingo.
Now for the hair. This was the tricky part. I don’t have Christie Brinkley’s glorious blonde mane. I’m a brunette with, shall we say, “manageable” hair. So, I knew I had to fake it. I started with a volumizing mousse, applied to damp hair. Then, I grabbed my trusty round brush and blow dryer. I spent a good half hour flipping my head upside down and trying to create some serious volume. The result? Let’s just say it was more “fluffy” than “beachy.”
I then remembered I had some old-school hot rollers hiding in a drawer. Figured, why not? I rolled sections of my hair, focusing on the top and front to create those classic ’80s waves. After letting them cool completely, I took them out and gently brushed through my hair. It actually looked…okay! Not exactly Christie Brinkley, but definitely a nod to the era.
The Verdict?
- The makeup was surprisingly fun. I might actually incorporate the navy eyeliner into my regular routine.
- The hair…well, it was an effort. I think I need a bigger round brush and maybe a professional stylist to truly nail the Christie Brinkley waves.
All in all, it was a fun little experiment. I definitely felt a bit more glamorous, even if I did look a bit like I was about to star in an ’80s music video. Would I wear this look every day? Probably not. But for a fun night out, or just a little pick-me-up? Absolutely! Maybe I’ll try Farrah Fawcett next…stay tuned!
