Screw standards. Beauty knows no age, race, gender, or size. It’s what you feel when you’re feeling yourself. Here, models who are redefining the pretty game share what makes them gorgeous. Now it’s your turn.

MAYE MUSK | LOS ANGELES, CA | @MayeMusk

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL:

My white hair.

SHIRT, MSGM. PANTS, Banana Republic. SHOES, Roger Vivier. EARRINGS, RING (left hand) Maiyet; (right hand) Lele Sadoughi.

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MARQUITA PRING | CLINTON, NY | @MarquitaPring

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL:

My authenticity — I keep it real no matter what. Nothing’s sexier than a person who’s true to herself.

TARA LYNN | SEATTLE, WA | @TaraLynn

I FEEL MOST BEAUTIFUL WHEN I WEAR:

Gorgeous lingerie. It can be as private or on display as you choose.

ON MARQUITA (left): VEST, American Eagle Outfitters. JEANS, Levi’s. SHOES, Jimmy Choo. BELT, Maida’s Belts and Buckles. RINGS, Bow&Arrow. ON TARA (right): SHIRT, Lane Bryant. SKIRT, City Chic. BELT, Maida’s Belts and Buckles

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AJAK DENG | MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA | @Ajak_Deng

I FEEL MOST BEAUTIFUL WHEN I WEAR:

A full face of make-up and a gown.

DRESSING ADVICE FOR DAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T EVEN:

Don’t bother getting dressed!

JACKET, DRESS, Fausto Puglisi. EARRINGS, Lele Sadoughi.

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TOBIAS SORENSEN | COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | @TheSorensen

WHAT UNIQUE TRAIT GIVES ME CONFIDENCE:

My facial scar.

I FEEL MY BEST WHEN I WEAR:

A slick suit — preferably Tom Ford!

I CAN’T GO TO BED WITHOUT:

Washing and moisturising my face … and kissing my girl good night.

JEANS, John Varvatos Star USA. CHAIN, Tobias’s own

BEAUTY TIP

The closest thing to Tobias, bottled: Calvin Klein Eternity Now for Men. The spicy notes are uber addictive — spray liberally!

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LAURA JAMES | HELSINKI, FINLAND | @JamesLaura

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL:

I’m mixed. My mom is from Finland, and my dad’s side of the family is from Saint Croix.

ONE THING IN MY CLOSET I’LL NEVER GET RID OF:

I have a hoodie with a Rottweiler on it from a dog show. My mom wore it, my dog wore it, and now I wear it.

TOP, SHORTS, Calvin Klein Jeans Rebel Edge Limited Edition. BELT, Lane Bryant. EARRINGS, Betty Barbs. RINGS (left hand), We Who Prey; (right hand) Avocet Jewelry. SEPTUM, Laura’s own.

BEAUTY TIP

Go for the glow with a luminous base. We’re crushing on the new LancÔme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation.

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HARI NEF | NEWTON, MA | @HariNef

I CAN’T START MY DAY WITHOUT:

Beauty oil with SPF.

DRESSING ADVICE FOR DAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T EVEN:

Wear the oldest, baggiest thing you have with a high, walkable shoe.

DRESS, Marc Jacobs. CHOKER, Hari’s own

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DOROTHÉE GRANT | FAIR HAVEN, NY | @DorotheeGrant

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL:

Being open-minded. I appreciate differences and try to stray from the norm.

I CAN’T START MY DAY WITHOUT:

Moisturising my face. It keeps my skin cool and protected.

ELIZABETH SEWARD | BALTIMORE, MD | @Cho.Seward

DRESSING ADVICE FOR DAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T EVEN:

Just put on some joggers and throw your hair into a high pony.

MY STYLE ICON:

Elsa Hosk. She inspired me to be a model!

ON ELIZABETH: COAT, DRESS, Hilfiger Collection. SHOES, Gianvito Rossi. RINGS, Pandora Jewelry. ON DOROTHÉE: DRESS, BLOOMER, SHOES, Hilfiger Collection. RINGS, Pandora Jewelry.

BEAUTY TIP

Topknots are everything for fall. Keep yours in place all day with Tresemmé Tres Two Ultra Fine Mist Hair Spray, $4.

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JILLIAN MERCADO | NEW YORK, NY | @Jilly_Peppa

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL:

It comes from within. If you wake up and feel like you’re going to be a boss, that’s the most beautiful thing anyone can experience.

THE ONE THING IN MY CLOSET I’LL NEVER GET RID OF:

My Surface to Air leather jacket.

TOP, TURTLENECK, PANTS, House of Holland. SHOES, Rachel Comey. BEADED BRACELET, Venessa Arizaga. BRACELET, Luis Morais

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ZACH MIKO | STRATFORD, CT | @ZachMiko

DRESSING ADVICE FOR DAYS WHEN YOU CAN’T EVEN:

Make your hoodie and sweatpants match. You go from looking like a schlub to a man of leisure. [Note: Works for ladies too!]

ON DEALING WITH HATERS:

A casting director laughed when I entered the room and said, “We aren’t hiring a fat romantic lead.” I smiled, said thank you, went home, and wrote a screenplay starring a 6-foot-6, 275-pound romantic lead.

SHIRT, True Religion. T-SHIRT, Lands’ End. JEANS, Levi’s.

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CANDICE HUFFINE | BOWIE, MD | @CandiceHuffine

I FEEL MOST BEAUTIFUL WHEN I WEAR:

Jeans and a T-shirt, with a sun-kissed glow … and a smile!

MY STYLE ICONS:

Iris Apfel, Leandra Medine, Zendaya — all confident women with fierce, unapologetic style.

WHAT MAKES ME FEEL UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL:

The fact that there is quite literally just one of me! Gotta own that!

BODYSUIT, Boohoo.com. BUSTIER (worn underneath),Va Bien. JEANS, American Eagle Outfitters. SHOES, Casadei. EARRINGS, Maiyet. CUFF, Anndra Neen. RINGS, Fausto Puglisi

BEAUTY TIP

A classic red lip balances laid-back waves. A keeper: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in Rouge Charnel.

FASHION DIRECTOR:

Aya Kanai

HAIR:

Nicolas Eldin at Art Department using Bumble and Bumble

MAKE-UP:

Christian McCulloch using Dolce & Gabbana Blushes of Roses

MANICURE:

Julie Kandalec using Chanel Le Vernis

 

 

This article originally appeared as “The New Beautiful” in the September 2016 issue of Cosmopolitan.

 

Originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.com