This month, get to know the model of the moment, Salem Mitchell.
One such model is 19-year-old Salem Mitchell.
Unlike most of her peers, however, Mitchell comes across much wiser than her 19 years.
Theres a self-assuredness and quiet confidence to her youd expect from someone several years older.
But maybe its no surprise.
Mitchell isnt jaded, however, but discerning; not overtly naive, but cautiously optimistic.
COS lucite ring; Rachel Comey necklace; Jill Sander Navy top
Keep scrolling to get to know Mitchell and see her test-drive some of our favorite of-the-moment makeup trends.
BYRDIE: You talk about being comfortable in your own skin.
Were you always like this?
Topshop blazer and funnel neck; Maison Margiela necklace from Mona Moore; Annelise Michelson earrings
or were there any ups and downs?
If were talking about appearance-wise, like my freckles, my mom looks just like me.
She has a face full of freckles too, so I grew up thinkingThis is normal.
Rachel Comey top; Topshop coat; Maison Margiela earrings from Mona Moore
Everybody can look like this.
She was my hero when I was growing up, so I was fine with myself.
It might not even be your appearance.
Rodarte sweatshirt; Jacquie Aiche earrings; Annelise Michelson choker; Pearl Paradise, Aurate, and Maya Brenner rings
In the beginning, when I first started on social media, I was youngI was like 15.
At first, I kind of thoughtOh, Im going to ignore it because this isnt important to me.
I was going to make fun of myself.
And that was one way that I decided to conquer it.
BYRDIE: Was there a particular moment when you felt like you truly embraced your individuality?
And now you get to do all of this, and its really inspiring to me.
I think its not only the most humbling, but the most rewarding.
I think thats the biggest thing for me.
And dont allow anybody to change you unlessyouwould like to change you.
SM:My everyday beauty is pretty simple.
My favorite stuff to put on is lip gloss.
I love lip gloss.
I like to put it on my lips and my eyes.
I always go for lip gloss and mascara and then just like a little bit of sunscreen and moisturizer.
Thats my daily go-to for everything.
I think its so good, and I feel like it looks different on each person.
AndIve put it on my eyelids beforeand I thought it looked really good.
I dont know if you’ve got the option to, but I did.
I feel like Glossiers stuff is so light and you cant see it, plus it lasts all day.
For mascara, Ive been using this for years, since I was maybe a senior in high school.
Its the LOreal Paris Telescopic Mascara.
BYRDIE: What kind of hair products do you swear by?
SM:I use a lot of edge control.
I have this styling wax by Kera Care.
I use coconut oil.
And thats pretty much it.
BYRDIE:What is your favorite makeup hack?
SM:Im tied between two different things.
My favorite thing that I learned on set is the glossy eye.
Its so simple that I could do it every day if I wanted to.
I think thats my favorite because anybody can do it and you dont need a lot of product.
BYRDIE: What do you hope to be doing five years from now?
And just as a whole, I want to spread positivity.
SM:I think were starting to see a lot more representation, which Im really happy about.
I think were going in a really positive direction.
I think that five years from now, well see more people.
Were here to stayand we deserve to be here.
BYRDIE: Youve done some interviews in the past speaking about being a woman and empowerment.
What makes you feel empowered as a woman?
SM:I just feel like unapologetically being myself makes me feel empowered.
