How I Got That Look: Darian Darling

Los Angeles–based makeup artist Darian Darling lives like a real-life Barbie doll — and she’s got the Dreamhouse (recently profiled in Vogue ) to prove it. But long before Margot Robbie made the Mattel figure a movie star, Darling was collecting designer clothing in shades of bubblegum pink, a hue that often infuses her vibrant, hyper-femme looks for editorial shoots and music videos.

PHONE CASE

“It’s the ultimate accessory and conversation piece. It’s always in my hand as a prop (won’t fit in most purses), and people ask me daily where I bought it.” UnnFiko 3D Retro Silicone Case, $9.08, amazon.com

SUNGLASSES

“These are by a Berlin company called Kuboraum, but I bought them from Gogosha Optique in Echo Park, my favorite eyewear spot.” Kuboraum cat-eye sunglasses, $425, gogosha.com

BAG

“The heart bag is also from Moschino’s 2015 Barbie collection. I have the suit that matches, covered in Swarovski crystals.” Vintage, price varies on resale sites, moschino.com

TOP

“This is a Norma Kamali bathing suit, one of her classic styles. Madonna actually wore this in white for a Truth or Dare promo in 1991.” Norma Kamali Bill Mio one-piece swimsuit, $175, normakamali.com

SKIRT

“I collect Moschino, and this skirt is from the Spring 2015 Barbie collection by Jeremy Scott. This was a collection that I felt was literally designed for me!” Vintage, price varies on resale sites, moschino.com

COAT

“This is from an Australian brand called Wheels & Dollbaby; it’s been around since the ’80s, and it’s a rock ’n’ roll institution there. I did makeup for their last campaign — it’s pure bombshell glamour.” Luxuriate Fur Coat in Baby Pink, $132, wheelsanddollbaby.com

SHOES

“These are from a brand from the U.K. called Kandee, not Candie’s. I thought they were so camp. They’re covered in towel-like Muppet fur. They epitomize my style.” Legally Pink Towelling Mules, $260, kandee.co.uk

MAKEUP

“Some of my favorite products worn here include Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink liquid lipstick in Romantic, and Surratt Beauty blush in Barbe a Papa.” $10.99, maybelline.com ; $32, surrattbeauty.com

TRADE TOOLS

“I work on all of Trixie Cosmetics’ campaigns, and I love this brush set. It comes in a giant heart-shaped bullet case.” 13 Piece Pink Brush Set, $110, trixiecosmetics.com

Follow Darian Darling on Instagram at @moidariandarling