WHAT
KIND
OF
CHANEL
GIRL
ARE
YOU?
BY DEREK C BLASBERG
1. YOUR ALARM GOES OFF.
WHAT’S YOUR FIRST THOUGHT?
A. “Who needs rules? I’m hitting snooze.”
B. “Time to rise, reinvent and conquer!”
C. “Is there room service on the Riviera?”
D. “Where did I put my sketchbook?”
E. “Double espresso, calendar, concealer. Let’s go.”
2. YOU WANT YOUR LIP COLOUR
TO MAKE PEOPLE THINK…
A. “She's trouble, in the best way.”
B. “She's back – and better than ever.”
C. “Did she just step off a yacht?”
D. “She probably lacquers her own screens.”
E. “She knows exactly who she is.”
3. YOUR IDEA OF AN IDEAL
SATURDAY IS:
A. Throwing an impromptu supper party and a game of charades.
B. Catching up on true crime podcasts while booking a blow-dry.
C. Swimming until sunset, a rehydration sachet, then champagne at the hotel bar.
D. Wandering through a museum gift shop and buying pencils you don’t need.
E. Pilates, PTA meeting, matcha with the girls, errands and a (third) visit to the Jean Cocteau exhibition – all before noon.
4. YOUR STYLE MANTRA:
A. “Borrow from the boys.”
B. “When in doubt, accessorise the comeback – but don’t forget to take one thing off before you walk out of the door.”
C. “Less clothing, more confidence.”
D. “If it’s imperfect, it’s probably perfect.”
E. “Polish is power.”
5. YOUR MAKE-UP BAG
ALWAYS CONTAINS:
A. Baume Essentiel, a lighter and optimism.
B. Rouge Coco lipstick and a to-do list.
C. Bronzing Cream, SPF and salt spray.
D. A black eyeliner and three pens.
E. Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss in Impertinente and self-control.
6. YOUR CURRENT LIFE MOTTO:
A. “Rules are for other people.”
B. “Success is the best revenge.”
C. “No bad days, only bad wi-fi.”
D. “Make a mess. Then make art.”
E. “Everything in moderation – including ambition.”
Mostly A:
The Young Mademoiselle
Wild, witty and independent. You’re allergic to conformity and believe the best accessory is confidence. You don’t follow trends – you start them by accident.
Mostly B:
The Comeback queen
Life is your runway and reinvention is your sport. You’ve been through it and you made it in fashion. People underestimate you once. Only once.
Mostly C:
The Riviera Rebel
You’re sunshine in tweed. You believe in long lunches, short shorts and wearing illuminator at breakfast. You may not have a 9-to-5 but you have a signature cocktail.
Mostly D:
The Studio Girl
A little scattered, a lot inspired. You live in a cloud of ideas and Chanel N°5. Your eyeliner might be smudged but your taste is impeccable.
Mostly E:
The Thoroughly Modern Madame
Cool, calm and quietly commanding. You’re proof that discipline can be seductive. You don’t need attention – attention needs you.
