How to create a spectacular Instagram look? Good lighting is one thing. Two is self-confidence. I would even say insolence. You just sit down and say to yourself: I am a beauty, I am sexy. And that’s all: it’s gone.
makeup
Recently, I have been doing practically without make-up. Such is the beauty-casual. The clothes are the same. I would say that I have a slightly masculine presentation style. Arrows, red lips - yes, I love it all. But I still prefer to dilute the classics with something brutal: black, leather jacket … Glamorous grunge like Saint Laurent's is my favorite aesthetics.
Photoshop
You can beautifully photoshop the skin and "make" the lips - but even a feistune cannot fake a look. In general, I am sure that we must move away from remaking ourselves in the photo for the sake of others. Now I have all the pictures on the insta real. Maximum - I can occasionally tighten the skin. But never a figure.
Foreshortening
If photographed from below - the lips will appear larger. I often take selfies so that not the whole face is in the frame - I cut off my forehead a little. Some followers write, they say, the forehead is big - sometimes I try to level it. Although now this technique has already become my trick. There are even memes on this topic. Well, the 3/4 angle is always a good idea.
Experiments
The most unsuccessful experiment with appearance happened to me when I decided to change my hair color for the first time. It was about two years ago. I've always had perfect curls. My natural color is whiskey. And so I decided to paint. They combed my wet fleece for two hours - and it was horror. I will not name the brand, I will only say that my hair was so spoiled that now I have to go to toning once a month so that my “native” color will gradually return.
Cosmetics
In make-up I adhere to naturalness and do not experiment much: I have been using the same proven cosmetics for years. Always, always line up my lips with the M. A. C Lip Liner in Soar. Cold dark pink. I prefer a dense and matte tone. Lightly touch your eyebrows, curl and paint your eyelashes - that's, in fact, all.
Cleansing
In the morning and before going to bed, be sure to cleanse the skin. I am a fan of the La Roche-Posay pharmacy - I have almost their entire line. First I wash my face, then I wipe my skin with micellar water, and finally, a moisturizer. Love Bobbi Brown's incredible Hydrating Eye Cream for the skin around the eyes - very refreshing! I love Korean masks. If you like the packaging, I take it. From the latest acquisitions - a mask that smells of milk.
Fragrances
I love oriental spicy heavy aromas. Perfume Woman in Gold by Kilian is an undisputed favorite! The scent is fantastic. I even say to my young man: "You shouldn't see me as some kind of sweet girl." I have a very young appearance. When not wearing makeup, I often hear the question: "Are you 14?" Therefore, such scents give me the opportunity to feel harsher, or something. Besides by Kilian, I really like Tom Ford and Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfumes.
tattoo
I dream of a flashy monochrome tattoo, but I don't know yet what it should be. I want people to look and think: what does this mean? And so that they do not understand: only I should know what the meaning is. I can’t make up my mind: I can’t decide on either the pattern or the place of application yet. It should not be seen by everyone - only those who have "access to the body."
Food
It so happened that I am a non-drinker and have never smoked in my life. But I really love to eat! Burgers, potatoes, sushi, pancakes … I try to keep track of my diet, but, alas, it doesn't always work out. I can’t starve - I’ll rather start chewing my hand. I love normal "human" food. Steak with vegetables - very much about me. But vegetarianism bypassed me.
Hair
I don’t take special care of my hair. True, my friend Olga Kokhas produces a special medical shampoo. I've been sitting on it tightly for six months now - and I don't know the problem: the hair looks great, soft, shiny. It does not cause addiction. Every month I am happy to receive a new portion. Olya is a genius.
Posted in SNC 109, Jul-Aug 2018.
