By the Way, We’re Going Out Tonight: How an Us Weekly Editor Gets Bejeweled for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’
12.08.2023 - 00:47
/ usmagazine.com
Best believe I was bejeweled when I walked into SoFI Stadium for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
As a longtime Swiftie — I’m talking back to the days of tears on her guitar — I was thrilled when I was able to snag tickets to night four of her Los Angeles concerts. (Thanks for the added tour dates, queen!). Seeing how dedicated fans were to crafting their concert ‘fits in every city, I knew I had to bring it when it came to my own ensemble, but my first question was: Which “Era” was right for me?
Red is my favorite album, but Folklore’s woodsy, ethereal aesthetic felt perfect for a breezy August evening. Reputation’s angsty vibe could be a great alter ego moment, while 1989’s throwback style offered an array of more classic choices. (A short skirt and a white shirt never go out of style, after all.)
It wasn’t until Charlotte Tilbury, Lumene and Laura Mercier sent me a gorgeous array of summer-inspired makeup options that my idea finally came together. I was clearly in my Lover era, and a palette of bright pink and peach hues would go flawlessly with the little tie-dye crop top in my closet just waiting to be worn somewhere special.
My mastermind plan was finally in motion and the first item on the agenda was prepping my body for the long night ahead. After a full two weeks of walking two miles a day to make sure my stamina was up to par for Swift’s 3.5-hour show — a journey through her entire discography — I was ready for the games to begin.
Next, it was all about the beautification process, which included a long list of appointments upon my return to Los Angeles from vacation the week before the show. When my flight home was canceled last minute, however, I had to improvise. A flawless late-minute lash fill —
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