Messy Makeup: How The French Embrace Imperfection For A Natural Glow
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- 13 Apr 2023
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The French girl aesthetic embodies effortless elegance. As such, the trend continues to thrill the fashion world and social media. Contrary to popular belief, the French girl aesthetic has nothing to do with berets or striped shirts. The typical French and Parisian style involves wearing basics and neutral colors. Staples include a pair of nice jeans, a little black dress, and a blazer. Morgane Sezalory, the founder of the French clothing brand Sézane, told The Zoe Report, "If you walk the streets of Paris, you will see that there is a strong sense of individualism, an embracing of cultures and a very subtle touch of spirit and eccentricity."
But at the heart of it all, the French girl aesthetic is about not taking yourself too seriously. French influencer and blogger Camille Charriere explained to Vogue why this trend is so captivating. She explained, "People love the nonchalance of the French girl aesthetic. It's the girl who looks like she's just rolled out of bed and doesn't care what people say about her." This attitude, however, extends to how the French do their makeup routine. While American makeup focuses on an immaculate appearance, French makeup is the antithesis of this belief. The French believe that perfection is overrated. In their eyes, less is more.
The French focus on enhancing features
A typical American makeup look involves a high-coverage foundation, bold eyebrows and eyeshadow, and a pouty lip. In addition, contouring, which can change the shape of the face, is also a standard step in an American beauty routine. The French, on the other hand, prefer to keep things simple. They do not want a full-blown transformation, nor do they want to look younger; they want to look understated and natural. French actress Mona Walravens explained this notion in Harper's Bazaar. She said, "I feel that Americans have a more standardized approach to beauty, whereas the strength of French women lies in their physical uniqueness." Read More…
