So, I’ve always been a huge fan of Stevie Nicks, especially her 70s look. I mean, who isn’t, right? That whole vibe is just iconic. The other day, I got this wild hair to try and recreate her makeup from back then. Thought it would be a fun little project, you know?
First thing I did was hop online and look up some pictures of Stevie from the 70s. I spent hours just scrolling through images. I ended up saving, like, a million photos to my phone. Gotta have options, am I right? I noticed that her look was a mix of natural and soft but with the drama of smokey eyes. Some of the pictures show her with a burnt orange, and some with a shimmery brown.
Next, I started digging into what kind of products they used back in the day. It’s not like they had all the fancy stuff we have now! I found a couple of articles talking about how bohemian stars like Stevie and Cher were all about that natural look with some soft eye makeup. It seems like burnt orange and shimmery brown eyeshadows were the go-to colors. I also heard that the foundations back then were liquid-based.
Then came the fun part – actually trying to do the makeup! I started with my foundation. It was a bit of a mess at first. I tried a few foundations I have at home, and they are too much. So I went to the drug store and got a liquid foundation, which made my skin look flawless. Then, I moved on to the eyes. After a few false starts, I managed to get a decent smokey eye. The key was blending, blending, and more blending! I used a mix of brown and burnt orange shadows to get that kind of hazy, dreamy look she always had. The eye make-up part was kind of tricky. I put on some brown, but it looked too plain. Then I added the orange, and it was too much. I had to try it several times until it looked presentable.
- Foundation: I used a light, liquid foundation.
- Eyeshadow: I went with a mix of shimmery brown and burnt orange, blended out for a smokey effect.
- Lips: I kept it simple with a nude-ish lipstick.
Honestly, it took me a few tries to get it right. There were a couple of moments where I almost gave up, but I kept at it. I think the hardest part was getting the eyes to look right. It’s all about layering and blending those colors, and that takes some practice. After what felt like forever, I finally got a look I was happy with. It wasn’t perfect, but it definitely had that Stevie Nicks vibe.
In the end, it turned out pretty cool! I felt like I was channeling my inner 70s rock goddess. I even put on some Fleetwood Mac and twirled around in my living room, just for good measure. It was a fun little experiment, and it definitely made me appreciate Stevie’s style even more. If you’re thinking about trying it, I say go for it! Just be prepared to spend some time blending, and don’t be afraid to mess up a few times. It’s all part of the fun, right?
