Tennis star Alex Eala is no stranger to making waves on the court, but her recent New York Fashion Week debut proves she can serve just as much style off it. From a sharp red suit at Tory Burch to an all-white ensemble at Calvin Klein, the young athlete brought her own brand of effortless beauty to the city.
Behind each look is makeup artist Archangela Chelsea, who worked with Eala to bring out her natural features through fresh skin, subtle definition, and a little glow. For Chelsea, the formula is simple: let the beauty shine, and let the makeup complement the woman wearing it.
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Clean Girl Meets Natural Beauty
“As a makeup artist, I’ve always [been] a fan of clean makeup,” said Chelsea. “After talking to her a bit about her preference when it comes to glam, we kind of have the same vision, and that makes everything easier.” That shared vision became the foundation of Eala’s NYFW beauty looks. Rather than masking her features, Chelsea focused on bringing them forward, allowing the tennis star’s natural beauty to remain the center of attention.
At Tory Burch, where Eala stepped out in a striking red suit, the glam was all about balance. “We wanted to keep it simple, but we wanted to enhance her eyes,” Chelsea told MEGA. The answer was a strong eyeliner look that gave Eala’s gaze more definition without competing with the boldness of her outfit. It was a subtle shift in focus, proving that natural makeup doesn’t always have to mean barely-there definition.
At Calvin Klein, Eala’s crisp, all-white ensemble called for a softer approach. “We both strongly agree that we want to do something simple with the makeup—like a no-makeup look,” Chelsea shared. The result was a more minimal take on the clean beauty aesthetic, with fresh skin and understated definition allowing the outfit—and Eala herself—to take center stage.
The Glowy Formula
For Chelsea, achieving Eala’s fresh-faced beauty came down to keeping the base light and letting the glow do the talking. “I love putting blush on her. On her Calvin Klein look, you can see the glow from the blush,” she told MEGA.
Rather than piling on product, Chelsea kept the skin looking natural and luminous, using blush to bring warmth and dimension to Eala’s features. A swipe of gloss completed the look, adding that effortless finishing touch to the clean girl aesthetic.
It’s a simple formula, but one that works: fresh skin, a little color, and just enough shine to let Eala’s natural beauty take the lead.
Beyond the makeup, Chelsea’s time with Eala has been just as enjoyable as the looks themselves. “She is so much fun to work with. I don’t feel like working when I spend my time with her,” the makeup artist expressed. “She brings so much joy into the room. I really love working with her.”
And perhaps that’s what makes Eala’s NYFW beauty moments feel so effortless. Behind the fresh skin and defined eyes is a creative partnership built on a shared vision and a little fun—proof that the best glam doesn’t always have to try so hard.
Featured Image and Photos: PAUL CORTES, ALEX EALA, CALVIN KLEIN (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
Makeup artist Archangela Chelsea worked with Alex Eala for her New York Fashion Week appearances, focusing on fresh skin, subtle definition, and a natural glow across looks at Tory Burch and Calvin Klein.
For her red suit at Tory Burch, Alex Eala wore a simple base with a strong eyeliner look that added definition to her eyes without competing with the boldness of her outfit.
For her all-white Calvin Klein ensemble, Archangela Chelsea gave Alex Eala a softer, near-no-makeup look with fresh skin and understated definition, letting the outfit and her natural features take center stage.
Archangela Chelsea kept Alex Eala’s base light and used blush to bring warmth and dimension to her skin, most visible in her Calvin Klein look, finished with a swipe of gloss.
Archangela Chelsea favors clean, natural makeup that highlights a person’s features rather than masking them. She and Alex Eala shared this vision going into NYFW, simplifying their collaborative process throughout.
