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3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine

In Part 3 of our guide to City outfits, let’s talk hands-on technique.

You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.

City outfits — Step-by-Step Studio Technique (Part 3)
Backstage Technique: How I prep & finish City outfits · @FyachiPinterest
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How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes

Start with a hydrating primer, then build a medium-coverage foundation that lets your natural skin peek through.

I always set the T-zone with powder but leave the cheeks and temples dewy.

It photographs beautifully against city lights.

For the eyes, I use a fluffy brush to blend a warm bronze into the crease, then a pencil liner smudged along the lash line for soft definition.

Finish with a coat of volumizing mascara and a cream blush swept high on the cheekbones.

It’s quick, foolproof, and takes under 15 minutes.

Turn to Page 4 for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials.

And final studio checklist.

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Nadia Vance

Hi, I'm Nadia Vance! As a professional editorial and bridal makeup artist, I created Fyachi Beauty & Style (and our @FyachiPinterest community of 246K+ monthly viewers) to share backstage makeup formulas, braid & hair tutorials, and statement event looks that actually last in real life.