Yara Shahidi goes for bold in this season's new versions of makeup classics.
Yara Shahidi can hold her own in any conversation. When it comes to topics of fashion and beauty, the 17-year-old’s eyes light up ; and she’s just as comfortable chatting about superhero movies as she is popular music . But what sets Shahidi apart from many young women her age is not only her ability to engage in more serious discussions surrounding race, gender, and identity issues, but the fact that she's actually leading those conversations.
While most celebrities—regardless of age—tip-toe around divisive topics like intersectional feminism, Shahidi boldly addresses them head-on. It’s her passion for knowledge and hunger for education that hasn’t just landed the actress two hit television shows, but also a letter of recommendation from former First Lady Michelle Obama, and her upcoming spot at Harvard University. “I am just a history nerd. That has motivated a whole lot, for me to just understand my society.
On Instagram, Shahidi curates a mix of behind-the-scenes video footage from her on-set antics; favorite red carpet fashion and makeup moments; and call-to-action posts for her 1.3 million followers. In the current political climate, how does Shahidi see the role of fashion and beauty? “With everything going on, [fashion and beauty] has actually become more important in my life,” she admits. “I was just going through my closet, and I have so many political T-shirts. It’s ridiculous.
It can be easy to forget that Shahidi is only 17, given her bubbly confidence, fierce work ethic, and intrinsic wisdom. It’s why she’s keenly aware of making sure she at least looks her age whenever possible, with the help of her go-to makeup artist Emily Cheng. When she’s not on-set as Zoey Johnson, Shahidi is often in jeans and an aforementioned political T-shirt, usually with natural makeup and hair.
Even on the red carpet, Shahidi and Cheng strive to create fun, fresh looks that strike a balance between wearing couture and being college-bound. That typically translates to a nude lip and a colorful flick of eyeliner or shadow. For this story, we pushed Shahidi out of her comfort zone with the challenge of wearing some of the season’s boldest takes on classic makeup looks.
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