8 Incredibly Chic Investments for the Ultra-Feminine Woman

and they are so damn good.

There’s something so fulfilling about looking your absolute best when things are well or even when things are crumbling all around.

When Rihanna got on stage and said, “She might can beat me, but she can not beat my outfit,” I felt her. I felt that. The only ‘she’ in my world happens to be life. And that bitch is toxic. Unfortunately, I refuse to break up with her, so I’ve learned to live with her, looking absolutely gorgeous while doing it.

I’ve pulled together a small list of incredibly chic investments that will keep you on life’s neck whether you’re on good terms or not. Here it is.

Permanent jewelry.

I’ve always found this to be intriguing. Recently, I had the chance to finally get some pieces, and it’s been everything my life needed. This should be very high on your list of things to do. Because even when you don’t feel like it, these pieces offer much more than you have to give at the moment. You will continue to look refined with pieces that never leave your skin. Little effort, big reward.

Diamond studs.

Get them. Not the artificial ones. The real kind. The kind you hardly have to part ways with, much like the permanent jewelry. A pair of earrings will always elevate your wardrobe. Always enhance the look. Always make a statement. Always proclaim your attention to detail.

A signature scent.

The one you smell and feel your absolute best in. Some take years to find their signature. Some know almost instantly. For me, years passed before I knew. But since I discovered my signature scent, I have gone through one bottle after another. It’s as important as a piece of clothing. Underwear. A hairdo. Socks. Shoes. French toes. It whispers your name in rooms you have yet to grace. It reminds others of your presence as it lingers in rooms you are no longer in.

A pocket-sized mirror.

You have to have it. There’s something so exhilarating about seeing a woman pull out a pocket mirror, especially mid-conversation or program. You know… as if she won’t wait for anyone else’s mirror to remind her of her beauty or imperfections. She has her own, and it’s the one she trusts most. Whether it is to reapply gloss, check the hair, check the clothes, or blot the makeup. I love it.

Blot pads.

Ultra chic. Next level. Incredibly feminine behavior. Supergirl-coded. I love it. Because who wants to look like a dewy damsel all night? A bit of shine is okay, but oil can get disrespectful. Keep it cute. Get the absorption you need.

Dusting powder.

Call me an old lady if you want, but this is uber chic to me. I remember watching the mob movies and seeing the glass jar on my grandmother’s dresser and seeing the ads in the Avon catalogs… Since a young girl, I’ve been obsessed with dusting powders. Not only do they absorb oils and sweat, but they also help with chaffing and serve as a great first layer of fragrance.

Silk robes.

And silk gowns as well. It’s grown. It’s sexy. It’s chic. The way they glide across your skin like butter. The way they hug your curves while still giving you room to breathe. The way they elevate your nighttime wardrobe. Yes, give me 100. Immediately.

Birth control/vasectomies.

Sorry. Not sorry. I love a careful queen. One who doesn’t populate until she’s ready, and avoids completely avoidable mistakes. Children alter lives, bodies, relationships, and mental capacities. The ultra-chic thing to do is wait until you’re ready —mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. Children deserve more than good moms. They deserve happy moms, too.

xo, grey.