There is a reason why some looks are labelled “classic”; their value is tried and true and is always a perfect fit because the original can’t be improved upon. It’s not unlike your favourite pair of sweatpants—they may be totally unfit to wear in public but they can’t be beat for their comfort. For days when you’re looking to be a bit more put-together, the finishing touch might be a black cashmere sweater, pearl earrings, or a swipe of the lipstick that you only wear on special occasions because you are practically scraping out the last of the pigment from the tube for its last bit of superpower effects.

Recognizing that this may be a mite undignified, MAC has released “The Originals” collection. This set of hues and shimmers for lips, cheeks and eyes has been used time and time again by iconic figures and haven’t lost any of their appeal. So channel your inner Marilyn, Madonna, or Blondie (or maybe even a bit of all three?) and pick up some of these amazing old-but-new colours. Buy now at www.maccosmetics.com.