Alright, so today I’m gonna ramble about something I messed around with recently: trying to recreate a bit of the Gemma Ward Chanel Cruise S/S 2008 vibe. Sounds fancy, but trust me, it was mostly me fumbling around.
It all started ’cause I was scrolling through old runway pics – you know, that late-night rabbit hole. I stumbled on images from that Chanel Cruise show and was just floored by Gemma Ward. There was something so fresh and ethereal about her in that collection. I thought, “Hey, I wanna see if I can capture even a sliver of that.”
First things first: the makeup. I spent a good hour Googling “Gemma Ward Chanel Cruise S/S 2008 makeup tutorial” – shocker, there weren’t many super detailed ones. So, I mostly just looked at a bunch of pictures and tried to reverse-engineer it. From what I could tell, it was all about that dewy skin and subtle definition.
- I started with a hydrating primer, then used a really light foundation – almost like a tinted moisturizer. The goal was to look like I had amazing skin, not like I was wearing a ton of makeup.
- Next, a touch of concealer under the eyes and on any blemishes. Blended it all out like crazy.
- The eyes were pretty simple: a wash of shimmery champagne eyeshadow all over the lid, and some brown eyeliner smudged into the lash line. Nothing too harsh. A few coats of mascara, and boom – done.
- For the cheeks, I used a cream blush in a rosy-peach shade. Blended it up towards my temples for that youthful glow.
- And finally, a nude-pink lipstick. I blotted it down with a tissue to make it look more like a stain than a full-on lipstick.
The hair was another story. It looked so effortless on Gemma, but it was actually kinda tricky to get right. It was all about those loose waves and that slightly undone texture. The key here was to avoid perfection. I even remember thinking she looked like she’d just strolled off the beach or something.
- I started with slightly damp hair. I didn’t have any fancy sea salt spray, so I just mixed some water with a tiny bit of hair gel and spritzed it all over.
- Then, I loosely braided my hair and let it air dry for a few hours.
- Once it was dry, I took out the braids and ran my fingers through my hair to break up the waves.
- I finished with a bit of texture spray to give it some grit and hold.
Now, the clothes: Obviously, I didn’t have a Chanel Cruise collection lying around. So, I had to improvise. I dug through my closet and found a white linen dress that was kind of similar to some of the pieces in the show. It had a flowy, relaxed vibe that I thought worked well. I paired it with some simple sandals.
Honestly, the whole thing was a bit of a disaster at first. I put way too much makeup on, my hair was a frizzy mess, and I felt like I was wearing a costume. But after a few tweaks and adjustments, I started to get a little closer to the look I was going for. It definitely wasn’t a perfect recreation, but it was fun to play around and try to capture that Gemma Ward magic.
The biggest takeaway? It’s not about copying the exact look, but about finding the essence of it and making it your own. Plus, it was a good excuse to play with makeup and hair, and pretend I was a supermodel for an afternoon.
Would I wear this look out on the street? Maybe not the exact version. But I definitely learned some new makeup and hair tricks that I can incorporate into my everyday routine. And hey, that’s what it’s all about, right? Having fun and experimenting with your style.
