3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine
In Part 3 of our guide to Jennifer Aniston's Handbags Are Like Good Friends — She's Got a Go-To For Every Situation, let’s talk hands-on technique.
You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.
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How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes
When I’m prepping a client for a black-dress-red-shoe moment, I start with a hydrating primer, then a light-coverage foundation.
Just enough to even out, never mask.
I use a cream blush in a soft rose, applied high on the cheekbones, and a sheer wash of taupe on the lids.
Finish with a coat of volumizing mascara and a clear or nude gloss.
For the shoes themselves, I always advise breaking them in before the big event—wear them around the house with thick socks for an hour.
Then, on the day, apply a clear balm to the inner heel to prevent rubbing.
It’s the same logic as a good setting spray: prevention beats repair.
Turn to Page 4 for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials, and final studio checklist.
