Get Glam
By Anna Lynn C. Sibal ?2006
What do Jennifer Lopez, Beyonc?Knowles, Jessica Simpson and Christina Aguillera have in common? They are all Hollywood celebrities whose faces have graced numerous magazine covers, whose presence have lit up the silver screen or the TV screen, whose voices have been heard echoing on the air waves. But more than that, they are the living personifications of glam!
The glam look has seen its heyday in the seventies, when disco fever was all the rage, and women partied nearly all the time dressed in metallic colors, sequins and huge diamonds. The glam lifestyle is full of style, extravagance and, as the name itself implies, glamour.
It has been a long, long while since the seventies, but it seems that the glam look is coming back with a blast. Jennifer Lopez is rarely spotted without her glittering bling, while Christina Aguilera seems to have made a complete 180-degree turn, scrubbing away her dirrrty look and donning instead retro glam outfits.
JLo and Christina represent only one side of glam ?the diva glam. But there is another side to the glam look, and that is the dressed-down glam. It is a look that is more casual, more comfortable and more understated, but still retains the elegance and sparkle of the diva glam. It is the kind of glam we often see on Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson. It is a look that the likes of us who do not have stars on the Hollywood walk of fame can easily pull off.
So, how do we do it? The key to getting the glam look is having the essential glam items in our wardrobe. Here are some of them:
Halter tops. Halter tops are sexy. They expose the shoulders and the back, letting the wearer show some skin without looking cheap and trashy.
The hip item of the season. It could be a hat or a pair of sunglasses. You can wear faded jeans and a really-beaten up T-shirt, but if you have that trendy item of the season on you, you would still look glam.
Heels. What is a glam look without heels? Whether it is a pair of sandals, boots or pumps, a glam look is not really glam without those heeled footwear. Be careful to practice the walk, though, because there is nothing glamorous about tripping and falling on your own feet.
Designer handbags. A glam wardrobe must have at least one designer bag in it. Be careful about the logos, though. Too much is trashy; it should only take one look to spot a signature designer bag. It is understandable that not all of us can afford a designer handbag, but hey ?if you can? afford the genuine thing, then find a substitute.
Makeup. A bronzer, standout eyes and glossy lips. These are the essentials in glam makeup.
Jewelry. Being glam is all about standing out. And what else can help you achieve that ultimate glam look other than jewels? Whether it is plain glass or the real thing, jewelry has to be shiny and it has to catch the eye.
Getting the glam look is easy. It only takes the right stuff to pull it off. But always remember that you cannot be glam outside if you are not glam on the inside. Poise and confidence wins it.
