Step into the world of timeless allurement as we take a leaf out of the book of vintage beauty practices. We have often witnessed how fashion and beauty trends from the yesteryears resurface on the contemporary runways – be it the pencil-thin eyebrows of the 90s or the Y2K-inspired crackled nail polish. Nowadays, it seems like all roads are leading back to the eye-catching glitter versatilities from the 1970s and 80s.
It’s fascinating how the beauty world, in its modern rendition, is giving a fresh spin to the endearing low-key tousled hairstyles and the striking metallic eye looks which once ruled the runways during the fashion weeks of yore. These influences from the vibrant past have sparked the comeback of a peculiar trend – the much-loved ‘disco eyes’. This trend pays tribute to the flamboyant aesthetics that once set the dancefloors on fire.
The iconic ‘disco eyes’ look borrows its inspiration from the radiant reflection of disco balls. As the name suggests, it’s all about drawing attention by using reflective makeup embellishments like sequins, rhinestones, and glitters. Most often, this makeup technique revolves around shades of silver, although you can play around and create the look with a plethora of colours, from the classic black to a striking cobalt blue.
Elements of disco eyes can amplify the allure of your Halloween costumes adding a retro vibe, embellish your look during the festive season, or add a shimmering twist to your everyday makeup, making it perfect for social butterflies all year round.
With the surge in this trend, we have curated 10 unique ways for you to dabble with the dazzling disco eyes look:
1. Pastel Sequin Cat Eye: Add a touch of gorgeous glitter to your beloved cat-eye look by ditching the usual black eyeliner. Instead, opt for delightful pastel hues of sequins and glitter for a distinctly pleasant look.
2. Fairycore Butterfly Adornments: Merge the enchanting fairycore aesthetic with disco eyes. Adorn your eyes with fluttering butterfly embellishments on a sparkling base of green and pink pigments for an ethereal appeal.
3. Sparkling Cut-Crease: Add a sparkling cut-crease to your eyes with silver eyeliner topped with radiantly reflective glitter flecks for your next outing.
4. Cobalt Blue Disco Ball Lids: Paint your eyelids with heaps of meticulously placed cobalt blue sequins and accentuate your eyes with matching blue mascara for a disco-ball inspired splash of colour.
5. Minimalistic Gemstone Studs: If your makeup choices are minimalistic, place a few rhinestone studs at the inner and outer corners of your eyes for an eye-catching pop without going overboard.
6. Disco-Esque Sequined Tears: Make a statement with silver sequins that mimic tears, starting from your lower lash line, for an exceptionally glamorous look.
7. Grunge Black Glitter: Opt for shimmering metallic black for an edginess that captures the grunge aesthetic in a stunning way.
8. High-Glam Chunky Silver Glitter: If you want to capture the 70s vibe unabashedly, go in with a smoky cut-crease and blanket your eyelid with shimmering silver sparkles for a disco ball-like look.
9. Abstract Metallic Swipes: Choose to be creative with abstract swipes of metallic silver pigment over your eyes, complemented by minimal makeup elsewhere for a refreshing twist to your disco eyes makeup.
10. Reflective Lower Lash Line: Make your lower lash line stand out by embellishing it with sparkles and sequins, while keeping your eyelids muted and matte.
Incorporating these vintage beauty trends into your makeup routine can breathe new life into your typical look, whilst adding a touch of nostalgia that never fails to fascinate. Don’t be afraid to experiment and make your eyes sparkle with all the glitz and glam of the disco era.
