By Chloe Schneider
Some girls carry baggage while others carry an air of rich girl chic that demands their baggage be carried for them. We’re looking to it girls such as Olivia Palermo and Leighton Meester for inspiration here. These girls ooze the kind of subtle sophistication that makes it clear these ladies are well to do.
If you want to achieve this understated statement look (and who doesn’t), we’ve got a secret for you. You don’t necessarily have to have the bank balance of a rich girl to embody their look. It’s all about a combination of confidence, sophistication and, of course, some star beauty products…
Prosperous Pout
Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Colour in Blush Nude
Less is more when it comes to achieving elegance and a beautiful nude lip will leave your lips looking enviably luscious and plump in the subtlest fashion. Tom Ford’s Private Blend uses soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil to create an ultra-creamy texture. Housed in a gold accented ivory case, you won’t be ashamed to be seen touching up with this one.
Available from selected David Jones stores ($65.00)
Upscale Scent
Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia Fragrance
For the perfect understated scent that says ‘my Daddy owns an English Manor’ try this Jo Malone signature scent. We love this crisp, unique scent. Created with classic ingredients but structured in a contemporary style, this perfectly blended mixture of new and old simply screams sophistication.
Available from Jo Malone stores and David Jones or online at www.jomalone.com.au (30ml – $85.00, 100ml – $170.00)
Get Glowing
La Mer Illuminating Power
Flawless skin is a crucial part of looking polished but not all of us are blessed with it naturally. We advise you try the incredible La Mer’s shimmering press powder to fake perfect lighting and star skin quality, it makes any skin appear air brushed.
The lightweight, ultra soft formula feels like silk on the skin and the subtle shimmer highlights and flatters all complexions.
Available from David Jones and online at www.cremedelamer.com.au ($210.00)
Gilded Glow
St Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow
There are few things tackier than a bad, streaky tan. To avoid this entirely unpolished look, try St Tropez Wash Off Tan. Available in a mousse, body lotion and face lotion, this range leaves an instant natural-looking bronze glow so you can see spots you’ve missed straight away. Best of all, if you make a tanning mistake, this nourishing formula washes off with soap and water!
Available from February 2010 from David Jones and Priceline ($Mousse – $34.95, Body Lotion – $29.95, Face
Lotion – $27.95)
Rich girl Rapunzel
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Treatment Oil
Glossy, polished tresses are the ultimate accessory for the girl who has it all. You can achieve the hair of your dreams with Paul Mitchell’s new Awapuhi Wild Ginger Treatment Oil. Applied to dry hair, this oil will soften your hair into a glam-gloss finish that compliments any style including a messy up-do, textured locks or a sleek ponytail.
Designer lashes MAC Marcel Wanders False Lashed Black Mascara
Access to and knowledge of art and ‘it’ designers are all part of the rich girl world. MAC has introduced a mascara that allows you to take that into your beauty bag as well as your closet. This mascara is part of MAC’s new range inspired by the Dutch Industrial Designer Marcel Wanders. The innovative wand gives your lashes the type of volume and length you thought was only achievable with fakes.
Available from MAC Counters and David Jones ($42.00)
Nude Nail Opulence OPI Salmon Sand and Tickle My France-y
If it’s rich girl chic you’re after, avoid fad colours and stick to rich girl beige for low key, expertly manicured fingers. Salmon Sand is the perfect light beige – if you’re thinking boring, think again, this shade is just stunning. Tickle My France-y is a darker, taupe shade that we can’t get enough of. Both are absolute classics and must-haves for any sophisticated beauty bag.
Available from selected beauty salons and David Jones ($19.95) Salmon Sand pictured
Complexion of Wealth
Jurlique Purely White Skin Brightening Collection
Our favourite stars and it girls wouldn’t be caught dead with dull skin. Truly beautiful skin glows from within but you certainly don’t want to risk using harsh chemicals on your face. The solution? Jurlique’s Purely White Skin Brightening Collection. Using natural ingredients, this incredible range is a full skin care regime including a cleanser, mist, essence, day cream and night cream that, when used together, will lift your skin from within, leaving it hydrated, nurtured and glowing.
Available from Myer, David Jones, selected pharmacies and salons, Jurlique stores and online at www.jurlique.com.au (from $35.00)
Salon Luxe to go Skin Doctors Powerbrasion System Pack
It goes without saying that a jet set life requires jet set and portable beauty products. Skin Doctors have released a portable powerbrasion kit that will deliver salon results wherever in the world you happen to find yourself. Using exfoliation crystals with an accelerator unit and a resurfacing treatment, this kit will have your skin looking it’s best all the time so you’ll never be caught looking anything less than perfect. Our roadtest can reveal the softest, smoothest sexiest skin ever. Regular use will buff away fine lines, scars and bring out baby smooth rich girl skin.
Available from leading pharmacies and retailers www.skindoctors.com.au ($124.95)
