# Illuminated Neon Beauty Portraits The Black Magic Editorial Glows in the Dark with Electric Hues By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-magic References: [beautyscene.net](http://www.beautyscene.net/beauty-2/black-magic-by-becky-siegel-for-glassbook/) & [glass-book](http://www.glass-book.com/v2/black-magic/) Wilhelmina NYC model Alexandra stars in the "Black Magic" image series for the latest edition of Glassbook magazine. This striking, glow-in-the-dark editorial is lensed by photographer Becky Siegel who captures the model in a series of visionary and color-infused portraits. Showcasing a series of [glow-in-the-dark makeup looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-in-the-dark) by beauty artist Ashunta Sheriff, the "Black Magic" portrait series defies convention and pushes visual boundaries with its eye-catching imagery. From [electric-hued eyeshadow looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross) to illuminated lipstick hues, this fashion-forward feature for Glassbook magazine presents readers with a contemporary version of [retro-inspired looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign). Photographer Becky Siegel recreates imagery from the 60s + 70s by manipulating contrast and shadow in her photographs. The end result is a sea of dark silhouettes that are enhanced by contrasting color hues that appear electric and bold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Makeup:** Opportunity for beauty brands to develop innovative glow-in-the-dark makeup products. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the popularity of retro-inspired looks by creating contemporary versions with a modern twist. - **Contrast and Shadow Manipulation:** Photographers can explore techniques of manipulating contrast and shadow to create visually striking images. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty:** Beauty industry can embrace the trend of glow-in-the-dark makeup and develop new product lines and marketing strategies. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate retro-inspired looks into their collections and marketing campaigns. - **Photography:** Photography industry can explore new techniques of manipulating contrast and shadow to create unique and captivating images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-art-week.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Glowing Neon Hair Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hally-hair-1.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-reimagined.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md)