NYFW Street Style Is in Full Support of Baby Braids
Bleached brows, graphic eyeliner, and bold lips are also having a moment.
New York Fashion Week has been favorable for beauty this go-round. Gold-plated center parts had a moment at Christian Siriano, five-inch, gothic, metal-adorned nails were seemingly an accessory at Luar, and a 1930s renaissance took place at Anna Sui thanks to the ever genius work of Pat McGrath. Despite these looks being amongst the most impactful we’ve seen over the course of the past few seasons, the true indication of the hair and makeup that will trend for months to come can be spotted in the front row.
NYFW street style highlights how the industry’s most influential players are actually wearing their hair and doing their makeup. This season in particular, baby braids were practically making an appearance on every street corner, with models, influencers, and attendees using the Taylor Swift-approved style as an added touch to buns, ponytails, and even chunkier braids. Watercolor eyeshadow had a moment, with washes of blue and pink being dusted across lids city-wide, occasionally accompanying the perpetually controversial skinny eyebrow.
To get caught up on the best street style beauty moments NYFW had to offer, scroll ahead. From the nail color that seems to be stepping up its game to hair accessories that will make you reevaluate your current headband collection, we’ve assembled the best beauty looks and street style trends, below.
Baby Braids
These face-framing braids aren't just a nod to the Y2K era—they also make a clean slicked-back bun a hint more exciting.
As it turns out, there is no such thing as too many braids.
Watercolor Washes
Add a little iridescence on top of a pale blue wash for an ethereal finish.
A cool wash of blue across of the lids provides complimentary contrast to a red lip.
Not quite the same as the ballet-core of last season, this pale pink eyeshadow pairs perfectly with a mauve lip.
Bring the shadow right up to the cut crease to see the pop of color when eyes remain open.
Two-Toned Lip Liners
A brown lip liner and nude lipstick? Name a better combination.
This very '90s lip-liner combination is having a comeback.
If a brown lip isn't your speed, pair an almost-black lip liner with a deep red lipstick.
Pretty Pinks
Dip-dyed pink ends appear to be a new neutral.
A pale pink balayage has an incredibly natural grow out.
Go for a deeper rose to really make a statement.
This dusty rose hue has been worn by celebrities like Megan Fox, Ciara, and Shania Twain in the last few weeks alone.
Top It Off
One of the many iterations of bonnets that have made a NYFW statement, this red floral fascinator is a moment.
Beauty influencer Meredith Duxbury went for a black leather bonnet.
White florals? For winter? It's actually (a little) groundbreaking.
This monochromatic look gives the trends sleek and sophisticated edge.
Blunt Bobs
If you need convincing to go get a chop, just stare at this stunning chop for a few minutes.
Not only is this color gorgeous, but the blunt bangs perfectly compliment the chin-grazing bob.
Coquette Continues
Bows aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Just look at this pretty purple topper.
A black, velvet bow is a hair accessory staple.
Metallic Moments
Not quite as intense as the metallic hair and makeup on the runway, this subtle silver inner-corner eyeshadow is a wearable way to get in on the trend.
Perhaps one of my favorite street style beauty looks, this hair clip headband is an accessory in its own right.
Silver metallic shadow doesn't just below on the eyelids. Experiment by dusting it along the temple.
Paper-Thin Eyebrows
Love them or hate them, the thin brows that had their moment in the '90s are clearly coming for a second reckoning.
Dare I say: Plucked to perfection?
3D Nail Art
This set of acrylics belongs on inspo boards everywhere.
Blue bubble 3D nails might not be the most practical, but they certainly make a statement.
