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# Fully-Glittered Faces
‘Golden Black' by Olya Yakovleva is All About Sparkle and Shine

By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-03 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-black
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/golden-black/455796) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/yakovleva)

Ukrainian photographer Olya Yakovleva captures the beauty of a face full of makeup in her latest work 'Golden Black.' Focusing on [metallic lips and sparkly eye makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-1-day), the dreamy shoot picks up the light perfectly to make the model pop.

Also specializing in photo manipulation and digital photography, Olya Yakovleva has a great eye for color and lighting. Using something as simple as [lipstick and eye shadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-essential-sets), 'Golden Black' truly catches your eye.

**Implications** - A large number of consumers within society today rely on various products to enhance or improve their appearance. Businesses that devote their efforts to creating [unique looks and styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-reimagined) through the use of different products will appeal to those consumers who are conscious of their image.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## 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

- **Metallic Makeup:** There is a growing trend of metallic makeup, especially on lips and eyes, which could lead to opportunities for innovative makeup products and techniques.
- **Glitter and Shine:** The popularity of glitter and shine in makeup and fashion is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative materials and designs.
- **Unique Makeup Looks:** Consumers are increasingly interested in unique and personalized makeup looks, creating opportunities for creative and customizable makeup products and services.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry stands to benefit from the growing demand for metallic and glitter makeup and unique makeup looks.
- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate the trend towards glitter and shine in their designs to cater to consumers' desire for uniqueness and attention-grabbing looks.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the trend towards glitter and shine in makeup and incorporate it into their photo shoots to create eye-catching images.

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