Being Gelato

An Aesthetic. More than that: One Feminine Language!

So many aesthetics exist that we always feel the need to choose one. Almost on a weekly basis, a new aesthetic or a trend come out and we have to adapt, pursue that trend. Not just pursue it, embracing it, becoming it, almost as if we're forgetting our real selves.

But what if I don't want to choose? What if I'm just me? What if I change my mind on a daily basis? What if I'm just a Gelato today?

I guess the question is "What is Gelato?"

✦ What is Gelato?

Being a Gelato means choosing our colder side, our softer side. Being sharp but somehow, playful. When we talk about Gelato - we think ice cream (Gelato in Italian, such a beautiful language btw). It's a mindset, a mood, a vibe, a flirt.

The misconception that often appears with ice cream is the focus on pastel colors as if the dessert gave up on living a meaningful life; however, that isn't the case. While pastel colors are more popular, gelato also comes in bolder, darker colors.

Now the question is: when we talk about being gelato, what does it really mean? What does it entail?

It's the language of being airy, soft, whipped, cold. Let's think about it; ice cream in general is cold and icy which means having a cold and icy finish - shiny, glidy, you name it. It's very much giving glow and butter finish.

Beyond that, when consuming it, it's soft and sweet in terms of taste most of the time. One lick (no, not that kind of lick, let's get our mind out of the gutters) and we feel transported. It's airy, a disappearing sensation, almost like a whipped cream - a lot of outside volume and barely there substance.

A Gelato girl is the one who isn't afraid to embrace her softness, being airy, playful, flirty without losing personality (yes, we can wear bold colors).

✦ Gelato Language: In Beauty and Skincare

When we talk about Gelato in terms of beauty and skincare, we talk about a buttery face and makeup that glides.

To start, we need gelato skin for a great makeup look. Here, we're talking a buttery face - a face so hydrated as if you're applying butter on a bread - moist, glowy, well done, wet (no, not that kind ladies, let's keep our head straight).

Any product that provides hydration is a go-to. I recently discovered Korean skincare because I have very dry skin and I can't tell you enough how in love I am with these products.

Once, our skin is buttery, it should be easy to now proceed with our beauty routine as makeup should glide on our face, a dewy foundation, concealer, and the regular beauty routine with setting powder. It does get interesting at the blush part. We definitely prioritize creamy or liquid blush. Now for the eyes and highlighter, we go for softer colors such as champagne, pale green, pink, pastel colors with a dab of a bolder color around the outer corner of the eyes.

Lips - my favorite. Let's give our routine personality Gelatoes, let's have a bold lip. I like to play with contrast and often tend to have a bold lip. In this case, let's go with colors that have a cooler shade such as deep purple, cocoa powder brown, purple leaning burgundy, etc.

Finally, let's not forget our body, we need body highlighter or shiny mist with a silver undertone or silver glitter.

The entire goal is to feel as if we've been kissed by the cold, kissed by softness.

✦ Gelato Language: In Fashion

I love fashion, in case you didn't know. Something about it just sits right with me.

As Gelatoes, we need to play with colors while embodying the softer side. Balance is the key to any outfit, including a Gelato. Balance can be texture, silhouette, and more. But let's focus on Gelato, it means balancing colors. Always having a pop of color in everything we wear.

If we're feeling all black, why not add a purple top to enhance the outfit. If we're feeling all burgundy, why not add a blue or white, maybe even a yellow top to enhance the outfit. But be careful there, burgundy and yellow can be tricky!

The key here is Balance (Yes, we got this!).

✦ Gelato Language: In Lifestyle and Wellness

I know, I know. Everywhere we go we see matcha, every time we scroll, we see matcha as if it's the only drink that exists. But lifestyle and wellness is more than that.

In terms of wellness, let's exercise - no, not pilates, let's do some dancing: hip hop, break dance, step dance, anything that forces us out of our comfort zone into moving. Why not sip a cup of tea instead of matcha after a workout.

In terms of lifestyle: let's normalize mocktails and cocktails - things that have flavors and bring us genuine joy. A nice pina colada after a long bath. Taking a long bath focusing on lavender and vanilla scent. Fully enjoying life.

We could even book some activities. Let's think about a sweet escape, a 4-6 hours activity such as a spa, pottery, solo date at home and so much more. Say It's Mister can help us curate the perfect activity and help with the entire styling and beauty process for that event. https://sayitsmister.com/

✦ Gelato Language: A Cold

The next time, we're getting ready, let's ask ourselves, "Am I in the mood to float? Am I sweet today?"

If that's the case, let's fully embrace our Gelato side.

No matter what happens throughout the day Misters, we can always be Gelato!