Sofia Coppola unleashes her magic again to tell us a story full of lights and shadows: ‘Priscilla’. The biopic, centered on the iconic figure of Priscilla Presley, immerses itself in a delicate staging and costume design that has quickly caused a sensation on social networks. And the beauty and unique aesthetics of the woman who was the wife of Elvis Presley become a trend.
That voluminous black hair and the striking makeup with which she framed her gaze made Presley (née Priscilla Beaulieu) a true fashion icon in the sixties. Imitated then and imitated now, there are numerous ‘tiktokers’ who have decided to offer their own version of this vintage look.
Graphic and well-marked eyeliner, white shading, thick and fluffy eyelashes and defined eyebrows characterize Priscilla Presley’s sixties eyes. This image, viral after the premiere of the film, has become the protagonist of many TikTok tutorials, such as the one published by New York makeup artist Lila Childs to achieve the actress’ characteristic makeup.
First of all, it is important to prepare the skin, since it is the canvas on which we are going to apply makeup products. In this sense, moisturizing cream and a good makeup base are necessary, like the Iconic London blending effect that Lila Childs recommends in her video.
Keep in mind that the focus of this look is on the eyes, framed under well-defined eyebrows. To do this, Childs opts for E.l.f’s Soap Brow Pomade, a transparent, high-hold pomade that is then pigmented thanks to the application of Anastasia Beverly Hills eyebrow gel. The objective is to sculpt the eyebrows so that they serve as a frame for graphic and contrasting makeup.
Next, we enhance the look by applying a white shadow just below the eyebrows and continue with bronze tones bordering the eyelid area, to achieve greater depth around the eye socket.
And now, the wonderful cat eyeliner. It’s the turn of the eyeliner, basic in any makeup kit and perfect for achieving that characteristic feline look that extends beyond the tear duct. Lila Childs recommends using the L’Oreal Paris Infallible gel eyeliner with a brush or angle liner to achieve greater precision and gradually increase the thickness of the line.
We complement it with a white eye pencil to highlight the look. Thus, we outline the tear duct area, fill in the inside of the lower lash line and give the final touch to the cat eyeliner. Then, mascara and eyes ready!
Finally, we can complete the daring Priscilla Presley look with a soft eyeliner and lipstick, since the weight of the makeup is on the eyes and, in this way, we will maintain harmony without stealing the spotlight. It is best to opt for nude shades, in a glossy or matte finish, which allow you to obtain a contrasting and flattering natural effect.
