Subtle Glam: How Small Details Can Enhance Your Beauty
When we want to glow up, stand out, and boost our confidence, it is tempting to go for something big and bold like lipstick in a striking colour or an unusual hairstyle. But if everybody is trying to make bold statements like these, nobody ends up standing out at all - except for those who went for the understated approach, that is. Rebranded online as “subtle glam,” this less-is-more approach to beauty and makeup is an excellent way to elegantly stand out from the crowd without trying too hard. It is all about attention to detail and focusing on the small things that demonstrate your sophistication while remaining subtle about it. Here are some suggestions to help you get started.
1. Embrace Minimalist Makeup
A minimal approach to makeup does not necessarily mean using as little as possible, it is more to do with how you use it. The idea is to use a light amount to enhance your appearance while maintaining a natural look, almost as if you are not wearing any. You are using it to draw attention to your best natural features rather than draw attention to the makeup itself, as can happen with unnaturally coloured lipstick and eyeshadow. This means that finding soft, neutral tones that blend in well with your skin should be your priority, and highlighter, mascara, and lipstick should be applied lightly.
2. Create a Foundation of Healthy Skin
If you are trying to use makeup to cover up flaws in your skin, you are going to have a lot of trouble sticking to the minimalist approach described above. That is why it is important to create a strong foundation first by sticking to a consistent skincare routine. This should include unclogging your pores with a gentle cleanser to prevent spots and other blemishes, as well as hydrating your skin to keep it soft and supple. Better skin will make applying makeup easier and elevate your overall appearance. The same goes for your hair too.
3. Decorate Your Nails
Attention to detail and a focus on the small things are hallmarks of the subtle glam approach to beauty. Your nails certainly qualify as small things, but they can make a big impact if you care for them well and decorate them nicely. Again, you do not want them to be too bold or loud, but giving them a shine with a coat of gel polish creates a more refined appearance that, while not immediately obvious to observers, oozes sophistication.
4. Accessorize
Zany outfits and showstopper dresses are hardly subtle glam, but this does not mean that your outfits have to be plain. You can easily use accessories to make even the simplest outfits more eye-catching and elegant. However, keep in mind that the goal is an understated look, so do not overboard with them. Some dainty earrings, a delicate necklace, and perhaps a watch or bracelet are usually enough to make any ensemble look more glamorous without looking like you are trying too hard.
5. Aim for Balance
When it comes to things like your makeup and accessories, you can get away with something a little bit striking and bold if it is balanced out by the rest of your appearance. A chunky necklace can look good if you keep your earrings and other accessories fairly minimal, likewise with unnaturally coloured lipstick and the rest of your makeup.
Conclusion
The essence of subtle glam is finding and enhancing the small details that have a big impact on your overall appearance. Great nails, jewellery, and skin are not things that people will always consciously notice about you right away, but they form an important part of the whole picture someone receives when they look at you, and it is easy to make them work to your advantage to create a more stylish and tasteful impression.
