Lizabeth

“I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.” – Lady Gaga

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Beauty Playbook: Tips & Tricks To Feel Clean, Confident & Seductive Daily

Some beauty tips and tricks to feel your best daily.

Starting off with some miscellaneous advice: Coconut oil is the most versatile ingredient – for your hair, skin, nails, and even down there. Find your signature scent (apply it to your clothes instead of your skin whenever possible). Sugar scrubs are the answer to most flakiness or bumps on your skin. B vitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3s are essential to healthy hair, skin, and nails.

Hope this helps xx

Hair:

Shampoo your skull, condition the rest: Focus shampoo on your roots and work it through your scalp; concentrate conditioner on the ends and work your way up until you reach the base of your skull - around your upper ear lobe.

Always comb, never brush, your hair when wet: Gently use a wide-tooth comb, from root to tip, on wet hair to prevent breakage.

Use a special towel to dry your hair: My favorite is from Crown Affair (pricey for what it is but worthwhile in the long-term), but a Turbie Twist from the drugstore works infinitely better than a regular towel that weighs down and causes frizzy, damaged hair

Always use a heat protection spray before blow drying or straightening/curling your hair: (Briogeo and Oribe products are my love for all haircare products, including their blowdry creams – also love R +Co. for a heat protection styling mist).

Choose your hair ties wisely: Use seamless or silk hair ties exclusively to prevent breakage or awkward creases on your hair. Wear a silk scrunchie if you prefer. These hair ties from Amazon are my holy grail (only $7 for 100 hair ties!), and they come in a portable ziplock bag.

Skin:

Always use a disposable cloth when washing your face: Regular towels store bacteria and can cause breakouts too easily. These facial wipes from Amazon are my holy grail.

Wear sunscreen daily: Yes, even when you spend all day indoors. UV rays can interact with your skin through windows, too.

Niacinamide, Vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid, & Tea Tree Oil are among the few skincare ingredients almost everyone should consider incorporating into their skincare routine.

Learn the correct order to apply the products in your skincare routine: Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Eye Cream, Spot Treatment, Moisturizer, Sunscreen (or Retinol/Skin Oil at night).

Remember: From a dermatologist's perspective, your face starts (or ends) at your nipples. So, ensure you're cleansing, exfoliating, and applying sunscreen daily to your neck, chest, and décolletage to keep your skin smooth, youthful, and well-hydrated.

Vaseline is a great (affordable) alternative to traditional eye creams.

Sugar scrub your facial hair for a more gentle alternative to waxing (Combine sugar, lemon, and water). Laser hair removal, especially under your arms and your arms/legs is life-changing.

Follow up a warm shower with a dry brush and coconut oil for smoother, firmer skin.

Always apply a hydrating lip balm, mask, or Vaseline, hand cream, and moisturizer to your feet before going to sleep.

Layer complementary scents. Ensure the scents of body wash, lotion, and perfume work well together and don't clash.

Makeup:

Learn your skin undertones and educate yourself on color theory (I can share a post on this on the Post+ feed if you want some more educational content on these types of topics – I write about them for a living!).

Test any foundation, concealer, or face powder on your wrists, too.

Don't forget to color-match your bronze and blush: They can appear orange or muddy if you don't find a product with the correct shade or undertones for your skin type.

Invest in products that go on your face, brow products, and eyeliners. Great mascaras and lip products are easy to find at a drugstore or relatively cheap (I suggest Covergirl and d NYX, respectively).

Apply concealer in a triangle; don't dot it around your eyes for better coverage.

If you have oily skin (or it's humid outside), apply powder before your liquid/cream products. Set them again with a light powder to lock the color in.

Apply mascara from tip to base for the best lashes of your life: One coat on the tip, another from middle to tip, and the last coat from base to tip.

In a pinch, use a fragrance-free moisturizer and a q-tip to remove excess makeup (no more raccoon eyes).

Use a light nude or white eyeshadow underneath your brow to make them appear more defined.

Apply face powder under your eyes to help the eyeliner on your waterline last longer.

Create a simple daily makeup routine formula: 1 skin coverage (foundation/concealer), 1 skin color (a favorite blush or bronzer), brows, mascara, an eye-definer (eyeliner or shadow), and a signature "your lips but better" lip shade (1-2 shades deeper or lighter than your natural lip color): This formula provides you the basics, so you never have an excuse not to put yourself together for the day (5-10 minute routine here).

Discover your day-to-night hero product: Always keep a slightly deeper lipstick, a smoky eyeshadow, or liquid liner in your bag to transition your day look into the evening with one portable product.

[0fficelady]

Maison Margiela artisanal “kiss” shirt

[br3akfestattiffanys]

Versace Pink Mini Dress✨

[cvpidscloud]

Angelina Jolie - Gia (1998)

[babydollpink]

Pakistani supermodel, Yasmeen Ghauri walking for Versace (1991)

[diamondtrashangel]

[slayomicuntbell]

[stylinglikeitsthe90s]

Devon Aoki for Thierry Mugler, 1998

[vivienvalentino]

90s outfits that just hit right

[wonderland62]

[luxuryandbrown]

HOW TO:

ATTRACT ATTENTION

This one is for my girls that want to be seen and stand out. If you want to build a personal brand or reputation that has all eyes on you, listen up:

1. THE look

You have to have THE look, not just a look. Many believe you have to look like the ideal beauty standard but it’s actually the opposite. The ideal beauty standard is simply a trend and changes every decade. Within this decade, majority of women will go to great lengths to appeal to that standard. But if you want to attract attention, you will go the opposite route. The women that have massed attention have always looked different or like themselves, not everyone else.

Think about Instagram - majority of the girls look the same, which is why you get bored of them. But the Rihanna’s, Kardashians, Nene Leakes, Zendeyas and Ashley Grahams of the world actually hone in on their features that set them apart. Their uniqueness attracts more attention because it’s rare.

Kim Kardashian came on the scene when skinny, blonde white girls were the thing to be, but she stood out because of her curves, dark hair, and sex appeal. Ashley Graham is a full, plus size model that went against the idea that a beautiful model must be skinny, tall and a size 2.

It’s not about looking like the masses, but emphasizing what makes you look different from them.

2. Entertain

To get attention, you must learn to entertain your audience or they will grow old with you. Every woman that has gained mass attention has learned this art (yes, it’s an art). Attention spans are lower than its ever been due to short content. You must learn what your audience wants to see and hear, then appeal to that.

The reason the Kardashians have built a billion dollar empire has nothing to do with talent, but their ability to keep people entertained. The reason Ari has every popular media blog in a chokehold is her ability to keep their audiences entertained. Master this art and attention is yours.

3. Keep them in suspense

If they know what you’ll do next, they will grow tired of you. Keep your audience in suspense by changing directions, trying new things, and keeping your brand fresh.

The same ol story gets boring. Have you ever wondered what happened to the popular it girls like Lira Galor (IG model) or even Snooki (Jersey Shore)? These women are still around, but they are no longer garnishing the attention they once had because the public got bored of them. Understandably, these women may have WANTED to lay low and go out of the spotlight.

But what makes Beyonce the icon for decades is her ability to change it up. She could lay low for years, and come back with a new persona. She gave us Sasha Fierce, Mrs.Carter, and Lemonade. All different eras of her.

Kim Kardashian gave us playboy bunny era, vogue, beauty icon, and now lawyer. She never stops reinventing herself.

This exciting idea that you never know who she will be next keeps her audience on their toes, wanting more. You can do this by reinventing your brand once your audience grows bored of you or knows what to expect.

X, @luxuryandbrown

[overthiss]

[dosesofglamour]

Hi dear, do you have advice for those who want to social climb in the fashion industry ? 🌸

Hi hun yes I do, let’s get into it!

If you desire to work in fashion, pursuing an internship or entry level role at an esteemed fashion company, would be a great starting point to building a network in the industry.

Jobs at esteemed companies in the fashion industry can be found here:

Vogue Business

BOF

Conde Nast Careers

Who What Wear

Once you’ve gotten your foot in the door, intentionally seeking mentorship/working under an esteemed individual in the company or the fashion industry in general,can bring about life changing opportunities if you’re strategic.

Deborah Ababio successfully climbed the ladder using this method. Formerly the executive assistant to Edward Enninful editor-in-chief of British Vogue, recently promoted to global entertainment director for Vogue.

Deborah is now a fixture at social events, has been interviewed by the likes of BBC London and was recently apart of the judging panel for the BAFTA.

Additional Tips:

Attend fashion week and use it as an opportunity to build relationships with people in the fashion industry.

Besides fashion week expand your network at notable fashion events such as the Vogue Forces of Fashion and BoF Professional Summit.

Additionally attend fashion brand events in general such as launches,dinners,discussions etc. You can attend these events through:

Luxury fashion stores, they regularly host private events.If you’re a customer of the brand, you’ll be added to their database and invited to upcoming events.

Invites to these events can also be extended to you by a sales associate, so having a great relationship with one is always favorable.

I’ve attended a few of these events, there’s often a mixed crowd of industry professionals and wealthy fashion enthusiasts. So these events are a great place to socialise.

Contacting fashion PR agencies and asking to be added to their guest list for upcoming events.

Although the PR agency option might require having a personal brand and a social media following.

Which leads me to my last point,develop a personal brand and build a social media following.

We’ve seen the landscape of the fashion industry drastically change in the last decade. Access into the industry is now open to creative and talented fashion content creators.

Building a personal brand on social media,can grant you social capital in the fashion industry and be your golden ticket to fashion events you wouldn’t have been able to access otherwise.

Your social media following doesn’t necessarily have to be large either. Just create niche quality content and build an engaged audience.

To conclude, take a page out of André Leon Talley’s book and find your niche within the fashion industry. Become an expert at that niche and build a personal brand around it, both online and in person.Your presence will be seen as an asset and you’ll be able to capitalize your brand.

Signed

Doses of Glamour ⚜️

[muse-star]

[fashiontimeless]

LA COUTURE NATURE, Devon Aoki and Lara Belmont by Satoshi Saïkusa for Vogue Paris, March 2000

[giisheree]

I thought about those illustrations when I read an analysis post about the fashion in Euphoria, especially the differences between Lexi and Cassie in terms of clothes, which reflects both their personalities. 

Lexi wears a lot of times Miu Miu, while Cassie has been seen wearing some Prada pieces (and some emerging brands that fit with the Prada style). The difference between the brands is that, while Miu Miu is less pretentious and less elaborate -even though her patterns and colors- and it fits with Lexi friendly but also quietly observing personality, Prada is way more elaborate and sophisticated. 

Cassie fits with Prada, because Prada is glamorous and search for stunning elegant details: the older Howard is someone that always tries to shine building a sweet but serious aesthetic, to catch attention and be the center of everyone’s attention.

This isn’t sisters rivalry, but just sisters being themselves, because despite what’s going to happen in the show and their constant fights, I think they really love each other.

[2001hz]

Jean Paul Gaultier: Butterfly Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top (2003)