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Although Rob Rausch won the latest season of “The Traitors,” his faithful runner and “Love Island” star Maura Higgins, arguably won for having the best fashion in a Scottish castle. In fact, at the cast meeting, he was officially given the award for “Best Costume Design.”
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Her many looks have made her a fan favorite and an instant style authority, leading her to her latest venture – a partnership with eBay. On Thursday, March 26 at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET, Higgins will host a live broadcast of a luxury-focused second-hand auction featuring several Hermès bags up for auction.
Curation, of course, was inspired by his “Traitors” viral consolation prize, given to him by Rausch: a burgundy Hermès Togo Birkin 30, acquired by Madison Avenue Couture with help from their partner Lisa Rinna.
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“[On the livestream] there will be a Hermès Togo Lizard Touch Kelly size 25. The starting price for this live is literally $1, so I’m going to bid,” Higgins told Ujo Shop. “I think it’s like 24 Birkens and Kellys over 24 hours. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Ahead, Higgins shares all the luxury (and affordable) pieces on her current shopping list, including the makeup products she found during her time in the “Sellers” castle. “People kept saying, ‘Wow, you’re doing your magic?’ And I said ‘Wow, you thought my beauty was beautiful?,'” she jokes. “Maybe I’m used to making my face.”
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What’s your favorite high-end beauty item?
It is called KVD. It’s a tattoo eyeliner that my makeup artist used on me. But let’s be real, I will never be able to use it like he does. I would probably be a fool to buy it because I would still have one eyeliner higher than the other.
Was there a beauty staple you always turned to in the “Traitors” castle?
Definitely my L’Oréal Setting spray. And my lip liner never changes. I always use MAC in the color Spice. Those two products are always in my makeup bag.
What device are you looking at?
There is a beige Chanel maxi flap bag. It’s so good and I need it in my life.
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What other luxury fashion items do you covet?
I saw Cartier take out his ear. I really want it. There are also YSL heels with a gold heel. I have them in the brown shade, but I really want them in the burgundy shade because it would match my new burgundy Birkin.
How about an affordable fashion item?
Commando bodysuits. I am obsessed with them. I love their quality.
What’s your favorite wardrobe staple that you buy multiples of?
Skims T-shirts. They just fit well in the body.
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What product did the last “Traitors” cast member influence you to buy?
Lisa Rina gave me her book, so I ended up buying one of my friends because I have a few friends who are big fans of hers.
What was the last product the influencer encouraged you to buy?
A few months ago, I bought almost the entire collection of Patrick Ta shame because I saw a video where he used blur. I said, “I need all those eyes!” And now all I use is blush.
This interview is organized for clarity.
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