Handy Cheat Sheet to Follow for Snagging Ariana Grande’s Style

We all admire Ariana Grande’s long, silky, shiny hair. In her “Everyday” music video, she sported long locks plus two cute buns and bangs. But what makes her a style icon is her sleek but voluminous high ponytail. She also wears the famous half-up, half-down hairdo with the lower hair curled into big loops.

To immitate her hairstyle, you just need a comb, a hair tie, and several pieces of bobby pins. First, part your hair in half and comb it meticulously until it looks smooth and flawless. Once done, tie the upper portion of your hair with an elastic band. Get several strands of your hair on both sides and wrap them around the tied locks. Use hair pins to secure the style in place. Lastly, do some teasing on the lower part of your hair to establish volume and nail the perfect Ariana Grande look.

Where to buy: Bobby pins, hair spray, and other hair accessories are available at Watsons stores and SM Department Stores nationwide.

Ari is all for natural looks. When she’s out of the stage spotlights, she gives her face a day or two to breathe. Her personal makeup artist Daniel Chinchilla believes that proper skincare takes a big part in achieving a great makeup look. When Ariana needs to wear her hair down, Daniel puts a touch of non-heavy makeup that can be worn daily. Highlighting and contouring are not in the picture, which is obvious in the way Ariana carries herself even in the red carpet.

Before you put anything in your face, make sure your skin is well hydrated. For dry skin, you may apply argan oil which immediately sinks into the skin, followed by a primer. Primer is essential in keeping the makeup to stay all day. Next, blend an apt amount of concealer around the eyes. Ari’s makeup artist recommends the colorless Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. According to him, this works well with any colored shadow. He also uses the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eye Palette, applying the bronzy hazelnut shade all over the lids, then blending in the softer milk chocolate hue to avoid unwanted harsh lines.

The next step is to apply foundation. For a foolproof result, use a dampened sponge in applying it. Then, choose a silicone-based concealer which is two shades lighter than your natural skin tone to give a brightened look to your eyes. Next, put a setting powder by using a flat powder brush to make your look last longer.

Afterwards, it’s time for the bronzer. Apply a small amount of medium bronzing powder under your cheekbones for a warmer, more pronounced face shape. Add a highlighter in the cheekbones and blend under until it looks all natural.

For a smoldering stare, run a soft brown pencil eyeliner to draw a wing tip on top of your eyes. Fill the empty area with a liquid eyeliner and don’t move until it dries. The total Ariana package is incomplete without the iconic cat eye. To achieve this, define the ends of the eyebrows first and trace inwards for a more natural look.

The last step is to pick a nude-colored lippie which will match your skin tone.

Where to buy: Urban Decay is not yet available in the Philippines. However, you can buy the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eye Palettes at Sephora and other online beauty shops like Beauty MNL. You can find more makeup products at major SM Malls, Robinsons Malls and Ayala Malls in Metro Manila.

Ariana loves florals. In her interview for Seventeen Magazine Style Diaries, she said that she wears whatever she finds comfortable. Her favorite get-ups include florals, hip outfits, and feminine, flirty dresses. She names Audrey Hepburn as her favorite style icon because of how demure and ladylike the actress is. But on other days, she can be normally seen wearing a lace crop top or bra covered with hoodies. She usually pairs her tops with high-waisted shorts, boyfriend pants, or black leggings. To complete the look, she puts on knee-high boots or flat sneakers.

Where to buy: Ariana Grande’s flowy florals are available in a wide selection of shops and boutiques inside SM Malls, Ayala Malls, and Robinsons Malls. However, budget shoppers can also find a good piece of Ariana-inspired dress and OOTD ensembles at St. Francis Square, Pavilion Mall, Farmers Cubao, 168 Malls, and many other thrift shopping malls.