All about the return of skin jewels
The Euphoria series has breathed new life into the make-up trend of adorning faces with rhinestones or pearls, which is proving to be a big hit with the younger generation who are seduced by the range of options and the festive look it offers. A plethora of counterfeit gemstones placed above Conner Ives' eyebrows, simulated pearls and cabochons adorning Simone Rocha's "eyes", and Burberry models sporting rhinestone flower garlands encrusted with company logos. brand: the theme of jewelry was the highlight of the fall-winter 2022-2023 fashion shows. In this article, we are going to tell you all about the return of skin jewellery, a major trend of the 1990s!
A single objective: to shine with 1000 lights!
After two years of the pandemic, the thirst for wonder no longer manifests itself only in the world of fashion and through playful and imaginative clothing: it is now perceptible through every area of our face, now again exposed without mask. Sequins, rhinestones, shiny studs, pearls and stars have been added with the aim of rediscovering a vibrant, free and whimsical beauty with unlimited potential. As Amrita Mehta, renowned make-up artist, so aptly put it: "People are constantly looking for new materials to use to take beauty further". And this is even truer after two gloomy years of deprivation.
Decorative accessories akin to or complementing makeup, such as jewelry and ornaments, are present in many cultures and can be considered a form of facial beautification. The trend of wearing these ornaments had a big boom in the 1990s, when it was adopted by "club kid" culture, such as singer Björk, who wore rhinestones around her eyes on the cover of her first album, but also the singer Gwen Stefani, of the rock group No Doubt, famous for her make-up inspired by the bindi. The current craze for the 2000s has further reinforced the resurgence of the trend. But it was the Euphoria series that hit the nail on the head with the younger generation.
Doniella Davy, the series' makeup artist, made sure everyone could wear "emotional glam" by focusing on the moods of the characters with vibrant makeup that includes rhinestones, eye shadows glitter and other embellishments. The looks she has created have been so successful that she recently launched her collection named "Half Magic", which includes very glamorous elements like orange studs and easy-to-apply crystal beads.
The reasons for this craze for skin jewelry
Ease of use has had a great impact on the eyelash, nail, cosmetic and self-adhesive jewelry industry. People no longer need a professional to achieve the looks that make them dream so much, because the kits offered make the process much easier. This is why skin jewelry is making a comeback at the end of 2022 with the promise of being even more impressive than in the 90s. In addition, advances in 3D printing have made it possible to make the prices of these beauty products more accessible.
Stonned (which is the official sponsor of Euphoria), ColourPop and Cholas x Chulas have teamed up to deliver a generous amount of glitz and glamour. There is no limit to the level of creativity that can be achieved with a glitter sticker: improve your mood, inspire dreams or turn into your favorite heroine, everything is possible. It is also possible to add a touch of glamor to your makeup for a special occasion or the end of year celebrations for example. The skin jewels are easy to put on and take off, which appeals to little girls and mothers alike.
Doniella Davy also suggests that people should not hesitate to wear sequins and rhinestones everywhere, whatever the occasion. She advocates the idea of not taking into account the divide between daytime style and nighttime look and, above all, to dissipate any reservations that we may have. It can be seen as a jubilant and lively form of defiance, a resistance to the pressure to conform to the rules and to fight against the current gloomy climate.
The trend for nails and even teeth!
Our nails deserve to shine just as much as the rest. Rhinestones, pearls and crystals have made a comeback on our Instagram feeds, and it makes us want to wear them on our nails too. It might be considered a bit too daring or too original, but it certainly adds a dash of striking boldness.
You certainly could not escape the fashion for dental rhinestones around the years 2000 to 2010. Well, the trend for skin jewelry is also leading to the big comeback of dental jewelry ! Dental jewelry is back in fashion and is causing a stir on the internet. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and French-speaking singer Angèle have been seen with it.
For the uninitiated, these are small rhinestones that are placed on our teeth. Although they are quite discreet and easy to put in, we must be aware that they can damage our teeth if they are not put in correctly. It is best to consult a professional dentist to have them placed and avoid doing it yourself at home.
Now that you know everything about the return of skin jewelry, all you have to do is choose from the multitude of existing models, shapes and colors: flowers, hearts, stars , various shapes or even simple sequins, there is something for everyone! We advise you to start slowly to test this trend by adding, for example, some shiny jewels at the corners of your eyes to enhance your look.
