Honestly guys, chasing that whole Rihanna-Dior vibe felt like trying to catch smoke at first. Saw those campaign pics everywhere – pure fire, right? That effortless blend of luxury and raw attitude. Figured I could maybe get close without breaking the bank or needing a glam squad. Here’s how my messy afternoon went down:
The Starting Point: Pure Chaos
First, I raided my closet like a woman possessed. Pulled out everything black – skinny jeans, slouchy tees, this one kinda-structured blazer I forgot I owned, even a random slip dress. Threw it all on the bed. Looked like a laundry explosion. Knew Rihanna mixes tough with soft, so aimed for textures: leather (faux, obviously), maybe some lace, anything with a little shine.
Building the Look Brick by Brick
Started simple. Slipped on basic black skinny jeans – my go-to. Then grabbed this slinky black tank top. Felt boring. Reached for the faux leather jacket instead of the blazer. Instantly better. Gave that sharp shoulder thing. Needed something unexpected, like her. Remembered this old gold chain belt buried in a drawer. Wrapped it loose, kinda low on the hips over the jacket. Felt… bolder.
Accessory Warfare
This is where I nearly lost it. Jewellery is key for that Rihanna statement vibe. Pulled out:
- Big hoops (the biggest I own)
- Some chunky layered gold chains
- A few delicate silver rings
- Even tried a dangly ear cuff thing I never wear
Put it ALL on. Looked ridiculous. Like a magpie nest. Took almost everything off. Settled on the big hoops and one thick gold chain over the tank. Less is more… sometimes.
The Makeup Mishaps
Wanted that iconic glowing, kinda-edgy face. Base was easy: just my usual foundation, but pumped up the highlighter crazy on cheekbones, brow bone, even a tiny bit on the shoulders. Went heavy. Then the eyes. Tried to recreate that smoky, intense look. Used a deep brown cream shadow. Blended it way out. Added some metallic gold glitter stuff right in the center of the lid. Messy, but sparkly. Eyeliner was a disaster – tried a wing, smudged it everywhere. Ended up just tightlining upper waterline for definition. Lips: blotted on a dark berry stain. Pressed it with my finger, made it purposely uneven and faded. Like I wasn’t even trying.
Hair & Attitude Adjustment
My hair is just… hair. Nothing special. Pulled it back into a super high, messy pony. Pulled out some pieces around the face. Spritzed some texture spray for that “I just rolled out of bed but look expensive” vibe. Took like five tries to make it look casually messy and not just messy-messy. Crucial part? The pose. Practiced in the mirror. Found myself squinting a bit, tilting my chin down, shoulders relaxed but back straight. Tried to feel that cool confidence she radiates.
The Final Verdict (Sort Of)
Stood back. Was I channeling the million-dollar campaign exactly? Nope. Not even close. Did I feel expensive and kinda badass wearing stuff I already owned? Heck yeah. It’s definitely a vibe, not a copy. The key takeaways?
- Mix textures hard: soft lace or silk with tough leather or denim.
- One statement accessory does the trick – don’t pile it on.
- Glowy skin and messy lips are non-negotiable.
- Stand like you own the place even if you’re just taking selfies in your bathroom.
Ended up just wearing the outfit to run errands. Got some confused looks at the grocery store. Didn’t care. Felt cool. Worth the chaos.
