Your guide to looking rich when you literally have $10
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Times are tough. We totally get it. Covid, gas prices, an upcoming probable recession — the last thing many have right now is money in the bank for luxury shopping excursions. But you can still look like you spend your Tuesday afternoons spending someone else’s money on Rodeo with these boujie-girl-on-a-budget tips:
💎 It’s all in how you carry yourself
Be confident. Be bold. Be sure of yourself. According to a study shared by Daily Mail, people with higher incomes are prouder, more confident, and less afraid than people with lower wages. Instead of cowering around and feeling inferior, be true to yourself. The same study found that wealthy people are less sad, which … shocker.
💎 Be clean
I don’t mean just bathing, although, please do. Looking like a million bucks often is associated with the “clean girl esthetic”— slicked hair, sweet-smelling perfume, clean makeup, and tailored-looked clothes. These girls basically look like they have their entire lives together — think Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid. According to InStyle, “The key takeaway here is "polished." The Clean Girl is always sophisticated, but achieves this in a way that's attainable — a ‘less is more’ approach.”
💎 Take care of your nails
A good set of nails can go a long way, and they don’t have to be professionally manicured, either. All you really need is a nail brush and a clear polish. Nail artist Georgia Rae told Refinery29 that “clean nails are chic, minimal, well-groomed and, most convincingly, low-maintenance.” According to Georgia, her most requested look is “my nails but better.” Light pink or nude shades on the nails are also great options!
💎 Wear neutral colors like black, white, or navy
There’s a science behind this one. Timeless, neutral colors like black and white exude sophistication. According to Life Wire, the color navy conveys importance, confidence, power, and authority, as well as intelligence, stability, and unity. Like the color black, per Life Wire, the color navy carries a sense of elegance and sophistication.
💎 Accessorize simply
Don’t go too crazy with the accessories. Simple gold hoops or bangle bracelets do wonders for a rich-girl esthetic. According to Anna Hartman with Evie Magazine, an effortless vibe is the goal. “Trying too hard is never appealing, and I can’t think of anything that makes this more obvious than drawing attention to yourself with chunky, vibrant jewelry or 15 different elements weighing down your ears, neck, and arms,” Hartman wrote. Less is more!
Most importantly — be yourself. You certainly don’t have to look expensive and rich to be beautiful. At the end of the day, when the makeup is off, the hair is down, and the pajamas are on, we are all just, well … human.
Have you tried the “clean girl esthetic”? Let me know in the comments below! ❤️
