Grunge Makeup: Rockstar Girlfriend Glam Is Trending for 2023
glamour.com, beauty buffs are channeling their inner “rockstar girlfriend” with -inspired grunge makeup. But while “rockstar girlfriend” is in reference to literal rockstar girlfriends and spouses like and (and if you think about it, ), you don't need to be a musician's partner, or even like concerts, to embody the style.
In fact, most beauty pros prefer the interpretation that you can and should be the rockstar in the scenario (myself included). “Rockstar girlfriend glam is all about presenting a strong, no BS, fierceness through your makeup—think of it like putting on your war paint to go out into the world," says professional makeup artist . “The look makes a statement of fearlessness and tends to break out of the mundane and norm ideals of beauty.
When everyone else is wearing glam and glitz on the red carpet, it’s pushing the boundaries and standing out amongst the crowd.
Being your own ‘style icon.’"Makeup artist agrees, pointing to fashion icons from the ‘90s and ’00s as pioneers of the trend. “This edgy look with a sultry vibe is reminiscent of Stephanie Seymour when she was dating Axl Rose, the iconic , and when she was with Pete Doherty,” she says. ”Rockstar girlfriend glam is the ultimate cool-girl makeup look."There are plenty of rockstar women (not "girlfriends") who inspired this look too, Lujan points out.
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