Unafraid to experiment with all sorts of fun beauty looks and take inspiration from different eras, Victoria Hazelton caught our eye on Instagram. We instantly fell in love with her eclectic looks, that range from 2000s-nostalgia to chic-cowgirl vibes. She’s the queen of the “countrify then hip hop it” aesthetic and it’s hard not to be obsessed with the array of beauty looks that she is able to create. Tasteful Chronicles invited Victoria to our virtual Powder Room, to ask her some of our burning beauty-related questions.
Photography by Victoria Hazelton
TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS LOOK, WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION?
This is a funny story because when I created this look, I was feeling a bit neglected by my boyfriend. But I told myself "you know what, I am fierce and I am going to show it to the world". I also had just watched the Fenty Savage show and I felt so empowered by all the performers who served such strong confidence and fabulousness. The show's beauty looks also reminded me of Euphoria's iconic makeup looks, which I heavily binged watched at the time.
MILLENNIAL BOY BROW OR 90S SKINNY EYEBROW?
Millennial boy brow for sure. You can always cover your brows up drag style and create a skinnier shape if you wish to switch things up because once you overpluck... it's over!
WHICH BEAUTY TREND SHOULD MAKE A COMEBACK?
The "Farrah" hairstyle or disco curls, I am truly a sucker for the 70s.
FAVORITE ERA?
This is a hard question because I love all of them, but I would say the 1970s mainly because of Disco. I am secretly a disco queen inside.
MOST ESSENTIAL PRODUCT IN YOUR BATHROOM CABINET, AND WHY?
For me it is any kind of moisturizer because I live in Canada and it gets very cold and dry up here during the winter. So I can’t stress the importance of keeping your skin hydrated, otherwise it can literally crack. You can never moisturize too much, it's one of the best ways to prevent the skin from aging too quickly.
FAVORITE MAKEUP ARTIST?
There are so many! But if I had to pick one, it would be Kevyn Aucoin. My first makeup references were celebrities from the 90s and he was the master behind all these beautiful looks. I would definitely recommend his documentary Beauty and the Beast in Me, if you want to find out more about the whole philosophy behind his artistry.
ANY BEAUTY SECRETS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
Work with your face and don’t be afraid to experiment with it. Following tutorials to learn new techniques and color coordinations is good, but every face is different. Meaning that some tutorials can work for the specific person that is giving the tutorial but not necessarily for you, since we all have different face shapes, eyes, etc. Try to take not take these tutorials too seriously, in order to stay true to your face. Also, take pictures! It is crazy how a makeup look can change through the camera. This is a great way to learn what needs to be improved and see the evolution of your look.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT CREATING THESE AMAZING LOOKS?
Creating these looks is my form of meditation. It's a fun and calming way to focus on myself and to tap into my creativity. I always end up learning something at the end of each "session". Whether it's about confidence, a new technique, or something I would never do again.
WHO ARE YOUR TOP THREE BEAUTY ICONS?
Rupaul Charles, Audrey Hepburn and Cher
