Rumour has it, Olivia Palermo was the real-life inspiration behind Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf. And it’s easy to see why: her elegant ensembles, glamorous beauty looks and classy aura just ooze understated opulence and luxury. During festive periods Olivia opts for a sultry old Hollywood aesthetic. And one way she achieves this is by applying a classic red lip colour straight from her own beauty line. For special occasions, Olivia’s beloved bronzed smokey eye is bolder and punctuated by smouldering dark plum eye shadow – which you can recreate with her Regalia eyeshadow palette. To achieve Olivia’s signature glossy locks, HH Simonsen’s moisturising shampoo and conditioner are a must. They are the holy-grail duo to salvage damaged hair and banish frizziness/flyaways – without weighing your hair down. But how do we create her go-to romantic curls? The Silver Bullet Duette Hair Straightener Duo is perfect for producing soft, natural looking curls that always look shiny and bodacious. The pack contains both a full-size ceramic straightener and a travel-size version, which is handy because different parts of your hair will often require different sized tools. In a big to amp up the festive spirit, I will sashay around in this pussy-bow silk blouse from Balmain – it embodies Olivia’s sophistication to a tee and looks regal enough to belong in a royal portrait! To polish up the look, I will slip on this crossover triple band ring from Pandora – the perfect dainty touch to a vibrant outfit.
And finally, Olivia is actually a self-confessed homebody. So I’m going to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, cuddle with my loved ones, watch a cheery Christmas movie and look chic whilst doing it. Who says you can’t be extra whilst lounging around at home? Olivia certainly approves.
