Model Ashley Graham is undoubtedly one of the greatest style icons of the last decade [1], and we're seriously inspired by her best beauty looks over the years. She makes it look easy to go from casual neutrals for everyday wear to glamour and drama for red carpet events; she even looks amazing in some of the unusual makeup that's required on the runway [2] from time to time! There are dozens of reasons Graham is one of our style faves [3], and we've rounded up some of the very best. If you're looking for some beauty inspiration from a pro, keep reading for some of her best looks and learn more about what makes them really pop!
Neutral and Low-Key
Sometimes, the best makeup is the subtlest. That's the idea Graham took to the 2015 amFAR gala, where she chose a simple eye palette and a neutral, pink-tinged lip.
Coral Lip Gloss
Graham kept her eyes low-impact, instead choosing to make her lips the focal point with a beautiful coral gloss.
Bold Berry Lips
For a 2015 Harper's Bazaar event, Graham chose a bold, deep berry-coloured lipstick to make a statement, while keeping the rest of her makeup (and hair) fairly simple.
Classic Smoky Eyes
Graham arrived at the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit launch party in full-on glamour mode, with smoky eyes [4], winged eyeliner, and berry-red lips.
A Touch of Bronze Shimmer
Graham's look for the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar party adds a little bit of sparkle, but in a delicate, elegant way: brushed under her eyes in a thin smudge.
Magenta Matte Lips
Graham worked the runway in 2016 wearing a gorgeous shade of hot pink lipstick [5] and just a touch of pink blush.
Sleek and Simple
Graham arrived at the 2016 Forbes Women's Summit with an elegant, straightforward look: neutral eyeshadow and lips with just the right amount of eyeliner to make her eyes pop.
Fuchsia Eyeliner
For a 2016 fashion show, Graham chose a style that's neutral and low-key all over with one major exception: an unexpected smudge of bright fuchsia eyeliner to rim her eyes on the bottom.
Rosy Glam
With slightly rose-hued eyeshadow [6], subtle blush, and a rosy lip, Graham looked effortlessly glamorous for the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year gala.
Silver Shimmer Eyeshadow
Graham embraced the metallics [7] with a bold dusting of silver eyeshadow, which stood out even more compared to the neutral tones for the rest of her makeup.
Bright Red Lips
Graham's 2017 Met Gala look was tied together with pops of vivid red [8], with her lipstick matching her skirt and floral garland, while the rest of her makeup and hair was sleek, simple, and neutral.
Everyday Neutrals
With neutral eyeshadow and lips and just the right touch of blush, Graham showed off how to put together a gorgeous, low-key look for everyday wear.
Winged Eyeliner
We're a little jealous of Graham's mastery of the always-tricky winged eyeliner [9]; she pulls it off perfectly here.
Dramatic Mauve Eyeshadow
For the 2017 Harper's Bazaar Icons, Graham amped up the drama with an all-over mauve eyeshadow, carefully contoured with a couple of shades and a touch of gold in the inner corners of her eyes.
Charcoal Mask Eyeshadow
You've heard of winged eyeliner, now get ready for winged eyeshadow! Graham blended teal-and-charcoal toned eyeshadow with some yellow-gold to create a bold look [10] that almost resembled a mask.
Subtle Copper Shimmer
Graham was pageant-ready arriving at the 2017 Miss Universe show with a touch of copper shimmer on her eyes and a bright, beautiful reddish lip.
Lavender Contoured Eyes
Graham's makeup for the 2018 pre-Grammys party is a master class in shading with eyeshadow [11]. Her silvery-lavender tones are carefully shaded and highlighted to create a dramatic, gorgeous emphasis on her eyes.
Green and Gray Glitter
Shades of green and grey blend together unexpectedly in Graham's 2018 Oscars look, coordinating with her shiny silver gown for a Hollywood-ready style.
Gold Sparkles
Graham attended the 2018 Met Gala dripping with gold and bronze sparkles, both on her gown and for her light-catching eyeshadow.
A Touch of Magenta
Graham coordinated her makeup with her magenta dress for the 2018 Glamour Women Of The Year Summit, swiping on a light magenta eyeshadow and standout eyeliner.
Orange Tie-Dye
Graham walked a runway during 2019's New York Fashion Week with blended orange eyeshadow that picked up on the tie-dye patterns [12] of the outfit she modelled.
Elegant Hollywood Glamour
At the 2019 Oscars, Graham didn't try to reinvent the wheel or show up in bold colours. Instead, she went with tried-and-true neutral palettes with just a touch of shimmer for a timelessly elegant look [13].
Emerald Green Eyeliner
Graham embraced the "camp" theme [14] for the 2019 Met Gala, finishing off her Gucci look with rhinestone hair clips [15] and vivid green eyeliner.