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Are you Grit or Glam?

Find out where on the spectrum you fall!

1. You’re more likely to be blown over by:
a) the fierceness of RuPaul.

b) the mixed patterns of Sarah Jessica Parker.

c) a pair of vintage Doc Martins on a stranger you see on the street.

2. The ideal haircut experience would be:
a) at a high-end salon with your regular stylist.

b) a walk-in at a cheap salon.

c) your friend’s razor and shears in your apartment bathroom.

3. You would love it if everything had the following finish:
a) sequins and/or rhinestones
b) patent leather
c) distressed suede

4. You are wearing a basic, well-cut black dress or suit to a formal event tonight. How do you accessorize?
a) A faux-diamond bracelet or snazzy metallic bow-tie
b) High top sneakers with black and red accents and a vest
c) Combat boots

5. Your summer beauty routine:
a) Self-tanner, bronzer and big shades.

b) Some tinted moisturizer and a studded clutch.

c) Sunscreen to keep your tattoos from fading.

6. Pick one style of music:
a) Dance-pop
b) Hard rock
c) Dubstep

7. The perfect vacation would be:
a) A Carribean cruise
b) A visit to New Orleans
c) Backpacking across Europe

8. Your dream career would be:
a) Pop star, model, drag queen, stylist, magazine editor, TV talk show host
b) Writer, manager, professional, politician, lawyer, public relations person
c) Botanist, entomologist, artist, musician, architect.

9. Your drink of choice is
a) A cosmo
b) A whiskey sour
c) Pabst Blue Ribbon beer

10. Your favorite shows?
a) “Sex and the City” and “Mad Men”

b) “The Sopranos” and “True Blood”

c) “Breaking Bad” and “Girls”

A = 2 points
B = 1 point
C = 0 point

0-7 Points: Grit
You have the rare ability to see beauty in everything, and you tend to make unexpected style choices that just work for you. Your edgy looks challenge others’ preconceived notions of attractiveness, and your truly original approach to self-expression draws others to you.

8-14 Points: Grit ‘n’ Glam
You’re what Grit ‘n’ Glam is all about! You are one of the rare individuals who can mix and match eye-catching glamcessories with edgy outgrits. Others are stunned at your ability to put complete contrasts together in a totally unexpected way. Maybe you should be writing this column!

15-20: Glam
When you walk into a room, people notice. Who cares if you’re not a pop star? You can still dress like one! All manner of shine, reflection, bright colors and red-carpet touches are worked into your daily look. Cover your eyes in Jackie O. shades, cuz you Glam folks are blinding.

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