If you are like myself, (who's on the go about, 12 hours a day, 5-6 days a week), then you might have to be like me and be innovative on how to stay chic when going against the grain. These are a few of my tips to maintain a level of chic under stressful and minimal time frames.
1) ALMOST always have a cup of coffee on you. What I mean when I say a cup is not a porclain mug because who has that kind of poise to carry a bag, books, and maybe a coat and still look poised? Certainly not me. what I mean is the styrofoam (perferably reusable) cups with the lids. (Starbucks if you have the funds is a plus). Think about it, what do you think of when you see the high profile people on the streets. Don't they always have a piping hot latte in their non-texting hand? carrying a coffee shows that you mean buisness and you know the chic java cafes. Smoothies and herbal teas work too, if you are the health consious type.
2) no eye makeup? no problem wear sunglasses. even on cloudy days, wear the cool oversized shades to give passerbys a personification of mystery. Also UV rays can go through, even on cloudy days and your eyes will thank you for the extra protection. Oversized shades add instant glamour to any outfit. I tend to wait 5-10 seconds before taking shades off indoors because it gives just the right amount of time for me to make an entrance. NEVER put the shades on your head when taking them off. Who wants a dent in their hair and/or fly-a-way pieces sticking out in every direction, anyway? if you take your eye wear seriously, place them in an eye wear container so that they are less likely to get destroyed by debris in the bag.
3) walk like you are on a runway. I cannot say this enough. Shoulders back, head up and walk heel-toe. also with sitting, slouching is ugly and not chic. I tend to pretend that paprazzos are all around me and someone is always taking my picture. One habit, that I admit I am still trying to break myself of is crossing my legs. An alternative is crossing your ankles (thank you princess diaries).
4)When posing for a picture (which I hope is a good deal of the time) stand with one leg out, (think of your body as an S shape and stand with chest up, tush out and stomach in) . Place either hand on your hip with fingers together to avoid the monster claw look. Know your good side as well (take a picture of both sides of your face (left, right, center) and decide which side looks the best so you will always be ready. One thing I usually do in photos is a coy smile because it is mysterious, sophistacted and doesn't show too much teeth.
5) try to keep conversations away from money (how much you make, how much something is, etc). It doesn't show class, and that you are greedy. if you watch celebrity interviews, you notice that the topic of money is rarely brought up and most of the time, the celebrity goes around the question and tries to change the subject. I'm not saying to spend like you don't care, just stay modest, humble and show self respect when the topic is brought up.
6) greet people with a coy smile and say, "hi, how are you?" It shows that you are approachable and know how to hold yourself in the public eye. Also, the smile adds mystery and makes the person want to know more about you. And when introducing yourself, tell them your name after you say hi, because you are humbly introducing yourself to that person and that you don't need another person's introduction. Also the greeting is warmer and more personal.
Monst importantly, know who you are as a person and flaunt it!
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