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Les Berlinettes

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

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

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

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

When I style these, I always start with a quick pedicure touch-up and a swipe of clear gloss on the toes.

It draws the eye down to the shoes.

Then I have my client walk a few laps in them to break them in, since patent leather can be stiff at first.

For the outfit, I’ll tuck in a silk blouse and roll the hems of tailored jeans to just above the ankle.

That little peek of skin makes the legs look longer.

And the red heels become the exclamation point.

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.