Okay, here we go! Let’s talk about how I messed around with trying to recreate that Jourdan Dunn look from Zoolander 2. It was a journey, lemme tell ya.
First off, I saw the movie years ago, but that whole futuristic, almost alien vibe Jourdan was rocking? It stuck with me. I was scrolling through some fashion blogs the other day, and BOOM, it hit me again. I thought, “I gotta try that.”
So, step one: Research. I dug up some stills from the movie, behind-the-scenes stuff, anything I could find online. I wanted to break down the key elements. It was all about sharp lines, bold metallics, and this sense of otherworldly elegance. Got it? Good.
Next up, raiding my closet. This was the “oh crap” moment. I definitely didn’t have a runway-ready wardrobe. I started pulling out anything remotely futuristic-looking. Some silver leggings I bought on a whim last year, a black turtleneck, and this weird angular necklace I found at a flea market. The base was there… kinda.
The makeup was the real challenge. That intense, graphic eyeliner? Forget about it. I’m no makeup artist. I watched a bunch of tutorials online, and let me tell you, liquid eyeliner and shaky hands DO NOT mix. I ended up with something that looked more like a toddler attacked my face with a Sharpie. But hey, gotta keep trying, right?
I spent a solid hour trying to get the eyeliner even remotely symmetrical. It was a disaster. I cleaned it up, tried again, failed miserably. Finally, I settled on something that was… well, let’s just say “inspired by” Jourdan Dunn. I also tried to recreate that sharp contouring she had going on. I think I went a bit overboard with the bronzer. I looked less “alien goddess” and more “orange alien goddess”.
The hair was another story. I don’t have Jourdan Dunn’s bone structure or her perfect cheekbones, but I tried to slick my hair back into a severe ponytail. It looked… okay. I think the key is to use a LOT of hair gel. I may have used too much. My hair felt like a helmet.
So, the final result? Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a runway-worthy recreation. More like a fun, slightly embarrassing experiment. I took some photos, laughed a lot, and then promptly washed my face and changed into sweatpants.
Lessons learned:
- Liquid eyeliner is my enemy.
- Contouring is an art form.
- Jourdan Dunn makes everything look effortless. It’s not.
Would I try it again? Probably. Maybe with a professional makeup artist on hand. Or maybe I’ll just stick to admiring her from afar. Either way, it was a fun way to spend an afternoon. Don’t be afraid to experiment, even if it ends in a spectacular fashion fail!
And that’s the story of my Zoolander 2 Jourdan Dunn attempt. Hope you enjoyed the train wreck!
