
If you have ever visited the Hamptons in the summer or simply watched marathon episodes of Gossip Girl you will be familiar with a certain callibre of girls who fall into the W.A.S.P category. From Slim Aaron’s 1970’s socialite images to the original Sloane Ranger’s handbook these are girls who were practically born wearing Estee Lauder and tennis whites accessorised with Chanel. An abbreviation for White Anglo Saxon Protestant the look here is classic preppy so your icons should be Regina George, Cher Horowitz and Blair Waldorf, if your attitude is as uptight as your neck tie then you are on the right track as well. Your makeup should be kept fresh and dewy as if you just stepped off the tennis court or yacht and if you can whip out a palette from your purse you’ll get that satisfying snap when you shut it, great for ending conversations or winning an argument (don’t forget to flip your hair). Whilst we’re on the subject of hair, an Alice band or hair slide wouldn’t go amiss here either. Beauty heroines here have to be Estee Lauder and now also the new, younger brand Aerin. Try Aerin’s Fresh Skin Compact Foundation for a luminous base, Estee Lauder Pure Colour 5 Colour Eyeshadow Palette in Surreal Skies for the classic neutral eye and add Pure Colour Cheek Rush in Pink Patent to the apples of cheeks for that slight flush. Aerin also has homeware and accessories to fully complete your lifestyle, check out her incredible Hampton’s house if you need some inspiration. Another good palette for your collection (a W.A.S.P does enjoy practicality) is Arbonne’s Hampton’s Classic Palette which has your trustworthy peachy pinks and sandy colours and also don’t forget skincare, Hampton’s Sun protects your complexion and also has a fragrance to remind you of your beachy destination when back in the city. On the other side of the pond W.A.S.P girls are wandering the halls of Liberty and Fortnum & Mason whilst at home on their bathroom counter sits Bamford Rose Bath Oil, Penhaligon’s Candles and a Mason Pearson hairbrush. Also don’t forget a mani pedi in the perfect shade of taupe (Nails Inc Colville Mews or Lanesborough Place) as heaven forbid you be seen less than perfectly put together, you’d be a social outcast before you could say trust fund.
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