What Your Signature Cocktail Says about Your Style
I didn’t always like liquor. I think that’s a very common thing, when someone first joins the alcohol-drinking world. Over the years, there have been bad vodkas that lead to worse spins, decent tequilas that lead to bad choices; there have been good scotches sipped around the table after a great dinner with family, fizzing gin drinks on patios with friends and laughter. I’ll never be the first to say you’re defined by which alcohol you drink, or whether or not you drink it at all. But just like you may have a favorite food, or a favorite region for wine, if you drink liquor, you’ve probably got a favorite cocktail.
Your Cocktail: Salt-Rimmed Margarita
You Should Try: Coral Lipstick
What’s a margarita but a Good Time Gal of a drink? Sweet, but not too sweet, a hint of salt, but not too salty, citrus-y, but not too sour. Now, what’s a coral lipstick but a Good Time Gal of a lip color? Pink, but not too pink, red, but not too red, orange, but not too orange. Well-rounded and delightful, 100 percent of the time, just like you. Bonus: looks great with a sundress.
Where to Start: Lipstick Queen Coral Sinner, $24
Style Addition: Speaking of sundresses, this beachy option from Kiskadee, $200, is the perfect complement to your new coral lip!
Your Cocktail: Gin Martini, Dirty
You Should Try: Funky Eyeliner
You know what a dirty martini says about you? You’re cool. You’re the right amount of East Coast-gritty. You hold your own in a conversation, you got straight-A’s growing up, you probably own multiple pairs of cigarette pants. Funky eyeliner is the perfect way to push the envelope of your makeup style. Smoke it out, wing it up, add a stripe of neon — you can get away with it, you Cool Girl, you.
Where to Start: Smashbox Always On Gel Liner Pencil, “Bouncer,” $18
Style Addition: Nothing goes better with cool-girl style than leather, so check out these FRAME Le Skinny de Jeanne leather pants, available at TSALT, $950.
Your Cocktail: Vodka Tonic
You Should Try: Glow-from-Outer-Space Highlighter
Vodka tonic is a classic if there ever was one. The drink of choice for dieters and chronic spillers alike, there’s nothing about this drink that doesn’t cry out for clean lines and classic makeup. But! Lest you become too complacent in your cosmetic life, try elevating those cheekbones with a serious glow. We want them to cut glass! We want them to have a sheen, like a Barbie! We want them to be Tilda Swinton-level cheekbones!
Where to Start: Maya Chia The Highlight of the Day, “Happy Hour,” $42 + one of the Jouer Powder Highlighters, $24.
Style Addition: What goes better with vodka tonic than a pale dress? This simple, asymmetrical goddess from Coco Blanca, $260, is just right!
Your Cocktail: Bloody Mary
You Should Try: Wild Brows
A strong brow is all you need to look finished and put together on a day off, and let’s be honest, when else are you drinking a Bloody Mary but Sunday brunch? Give your face a little laissez-faire style to go along with your boyfriend jeans and your boyfriend’s button-front. Effortless and model-esque.
Where to Start: The Brow Gal Pencils, $23 + Blinc Eyebrow Mousse, $24
Style Addition: Finish the outfit with the “Damon” sandal by Vince, $250, available at The Shoe Hive!
Your Cocktail: Dark and Stormy
You Should Try: Anything in Oxblood
Oxblood and burgundy are red’s mysterious next door neighbors. The couple who’s always impeccably dressed, with just a hint of intentional dishevelment, who give off major #goals vibes. Bring the subtle mystery of oxblood lipstick or blush — even eyeshadow or mascara! — to your daily look. It goes as well with jeans as it does with a suit, and has just as much pleasant bite as the ginger beer in your cocktail.
Where to Start: Anything from Kevyn Aucoin with “Bloodroses” in the name, $29-$48.
Style Addition: Nothing says sexy and mysterious like this long sleeve lace tee by Raquel Allegra, available at The Hive, $395.
