Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – all these women were classic beauties. They all understood that the key to classic beauty is to keep it simple and that less is definitely more!
Would you like to be a classic beauty? If so, read on …
1. Wear classic clothes and accessories
Classic women never wear trendy clothes. They wear classic pieces such as a simple black dress with a striking accessory, aviator glasses, a colourful real silk scarf or a simple set of pearls.
Think of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's famous over-sized sunglasses and timeless suits. You don't have to go back to the nineteen-fifties, but expand your wardrobe when possible, and learn to have your own sophisticated style.
2. Keep makeup to a minimum
A little foundation, subtle lip-gloss and a hint of mascara can go a very long way. Learn how to make the most of your best features.
3. Respect your hair's natural texture
Always aim for a shiny and healthy hairstyle. Consult a hairdresser for an opinion on what hairstyle will best suit your face and the easiest way to maintain your hair. Again, classic beauties wear classic- rather than trendy hairstyles.
4. Have good personal hygiene
Keep fingernails, toenails, hands and feet in general looking well groomed and cared for. Maintain good body hygiene.
5. Be positive, happy and confident
Classic beauties have positive attitudes. They are confident, even when experiencing problems. A classic beauty is always reserved, calm and in control.
6. Know what you're talking about
Intelligence is key. Brush up on as many subjects as possible and keep abreast of international news.
7. Wear black
Black is something classic beauties always wear. All you need to do is accentuate the simplicity of black with suitable accessories.
8. Match classic colours to complexion and eyes
Find the classic colours that work best with your complexion and eye colour. For example:
- Blue eyes: Orange (complementary), dark blue, dark purple, light green, grey, white, black, turquoise, blue-purple, dark red. Colours to avoid: bright red, lime green, hot pink, brown, baby blue, any tints (colours visibly mixed with white)
- Brown eyes: Any pink, charcoal, any very dark colour, yellow, green. Colours to avoid: none.
- Green eyes: Purple, dark red, dark blue, black, brown, off-white. Colours to avoid: grey, yellow, bright red, bright white, orange, green.
- Black eyes: Any colour.
- Ruddy: blue-toned/pink after exertion/freckled skin: Blue, purple, green, and all the colours in between, red-purple, black, grey. Colours to avoid: yellows, reds and white. Wear dark orange or red-orange at your discretion.
- Sallow: yellow toned/tanning rather than freckling skin: Any warm or neutral colours. Avoid yellow, but golds can look nice.
- African heritage or darker complexion: You can wear almost any colour. Golds are especially beautiful, though.
- Red hair: Golds, beiges, corals, purples, very dark or light greens (just avoid the ‘Christmas green colour), dark blues.
Classic beauties don’t do tattoos and body piercings. Find other ways to show self-expression such as creating works of art, writing or poetry. Consider taking up an enriching hobby such as pottery, calligraphy, or photography, etc.
