British singer Paloma Faith has opened up on how wearing makeup and perfume can completely change her. Known for her unique sense of style which includes beauty experiments with hair and makeup, the musician says that she notices how people can treat her differently when she has makeup on. She thinks it adds to her confidence and this is why there is a shift in people’s behaviour:
”I can tell that when I wear makeup and perfume, people treat me differently to when I don’t. I think there are many elements to self-confidence, and beauty is certainly one of them, but if you’re happy in yourself, that shows on the outside.”
Paloma reveals that she has always been very passionate about beauty and fashion, but she believes it shouldn’t be taken too seriously and there should be some enjoyment:
”I’ve always loved beauty and fashion. I was brought up by a family of women, and a lot of early conversations were about colour co-ordination and sequins. My ethos is to straddle the line between self-preservation and enjoyment. It is a thin line.”
The singer has learnt how to do her own hair and makeup, and regularly does it herself unless she has a professional photo shoot. She says she is happy to do her own when performing:
If I’m doing a photoshoot or filming then I’ll get my hair and make-up done professionally, but for a gig I usually do it myself. I learnt how when I worked as a shop assistant at Agent Provocateur, where you had to dress like a pin-up everyday.”
She revealed her ultimate icon for beauty and style:
”Marilyn Monroe is my ultimate style icon. She worked with what she had and made it beautiful.”
