We may not have wealthy parents, million-dollar trust funds, and an inheritance to a million-dollar corporation, but that doesn’t mean we can’t at least achieve the look for a beautiful, out-going, socialite.
The Perfect Complexion:
One commonality among famous socialites is a healthy, radiant-looking complexion; and so, creating the perfect canvas is extremely important before applying color. However, a healthy, well-balanced diet is also an important factor for achieving radiant skin (i.e. drinking plenty of water and eating foods that are rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants as well as help aid in detoxification). When creating a perfect canvas, prepping your face with primer and concealing any blemishes are important. I prefer using Sonya’s Color Concealer Wheel, which has a concealer for every type of blemish in one handy palette.
My Picks:
1 Sonya Color Concealer Wheel
2 Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
3 Smashbox Halo Hydrating Powder Foundation
4 Nars Blush in Orgasm or Torrid
Voluptuous Lashes
Whether using false lashes and thickening mascara voluminous lashes are a staple for socialites. If you’re like me and afraid of placing false lashes on yourself, you can create the look of full lashes using a liquid eyeliner and thickening mascara. I find using a gel eyeliner from MAC and creating a thin line as close to the lash line as possible helps to create the illusion of full lashes even without mascara. And don’t forget to frame your beautiful lashes with well-groomed brows and a brow highlighter.
My Picks:
5 Dior Show Mascara in Black
6 MAC Fluidline in BlackTrack
7 Anastasia Brow Ex-press
Luscious Lips
I love Ivanka Trumps naturally full lips; and like many socialites, she knows how to enhance her lips using subtle sheen and color, staying away from bold, trendy colors. After all, they’re socialites not rockstars.
My Picks:
8 Nars Lip Gloss in Stella
9 Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Mulberry
Well-Manicured Nails
With or without polish, no socialite leaves the house without neatly groomed nails. If you can’t afford weekly visits to a nail salon, there are many do-it-yourself nail kits and manicure guides for you to take advantage of. Many socialites prefer the sheer nail polish look, but the color doesn’t matter as long as it’s not the over-the-top nail designs seen on artificial tips. Keeping nails plain and simple is best.
My Picks:
10 Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Angel Eyes
11 Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Fever
12 OPI Nail Lacquer in Sweet Heart
Soft Manageable Mane
Long, mid-length, or short, every socialite’s hair is soft, natural, and touchable. Therefore, forgo using styling products that leave the hair stiff, and make sure to deep condition you hair every week to help maintain manageability, softness, and prevent dryness due to heat styling.
My Picks:
13 Kerastase Masquintense
14 Dr. Hauschka Neem Hair Lotion
15 Jonathan Product Finish Hold, Firm Hold Hair Spray
