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You’ve probably seen the viral ‘brat summer’ trending all over your social media already, the radioactive green is hard to miss. An evolution of the ‘hot girl summer’, the ‘brat’ aesthetic is rooted in a carefree, often OTT attitude and embracing your individuality. It emphasises confidence and draws inspiration from the bold makeup and fashion of 90s and 00s. As Y2K glam continues to be in focus, it’s safe to say that we’ll see and more people embrace a maximalist, all-out glam in the next few months.
But what does this mean for the upcoming festive season? Meet ‘After Hours Glam’, the maximalist trend you’re likely to spot everywhere—from red carpets to your neighbourhood Diwali party. This trend is characterised by its smouldering, smokey eyes (with a modern update) and a super matte base that won’t budge until dawn, replete with dark metallic accents thrown in for good measure. Below, find a step-by-step breakdown of this trend and how to wear it for your next night-out.
Since your eye makeup can make or break a look, getting it right should be high-priority. Besides, don’t shy away from using pop colours and glitter that see you through the evening. With matte nudes, multi-chromatic foils, eye gloss and sparkly shades, the Huda Beauty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette will help you shift the focus to your lids.
This mascara gives you that lifted, fanned-out lash look without the smudging or flaking that some waterproof formulas are guilty of. It holds a curl nicely and lasts through everything from a sweaty workout to a packed commute. The brush catches even the tiny lashes in the corners of your eyes, giving you that wide-awake look without clumps. Great for days when you need your lashes to survive the weather and whatever else comes your way.
