Get The Goddess Look: Athena

GET THE LOOK: Athena

This daughter of Zeus and the ocean nymph Metis is the goddess of wisdom, defensive warfare, the state, domestic arts and crafts, industry, and heroes. Rumored before birth to be as powerful as Zeus himself, Athena represents a mixture of intelligence, talent, and shrewd cunning that even the gods hold in the highest of regards. If princess/ warrior/ tactician/ artist sounds a lot like you, then everyone best step out of your divine and cunning path!

Hidden behind Athena's contemplative exterior, and oftentimes a warrior's helmet, is a beauty unmatched by mortals. The wise goddess holds the owl and olive tree in the highest regards, but her symbols also include the serpent, the rooster, and tools used for domestic arts, agriculture, and warfare. Here is a list of products that the shrewdest of beauty seekers would enjoy.

Philosophy Grace Gift Set
When Poseidon and Athena argued over who would rule Athens, Poseidon created a sea and Athena planted the first olive tree. Athena's gift was judged as superior and she won the right to name the city after herself. Her gift is full of antioxidants that are good for your health and your skin (as well as Athens' economy)! Philosophy's Firming Emulsion, rich in olive oil, is a wise choice for purer, healthier, younger looking skin.


NARS Night Owl Collection
When Nyctimene was forced to commit a lewd act, she begged Athena to deliver her from her shame. The compassionate goddess transformed the princess into an owl and the two became inseparable. Due to this association, the owl is widely considered a symbol of wisdom and Athena herself is often called "owl-eyed." Get the "owl-eyed" look with NARS' Night Owl Collection, especially NARS Cream Eye Shadow in Lili Marlene (a smoky gray that reflects the color of Athena's eyes).


Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Athena
How best to honor Zeus' right-hand woman than to name a lipstick shade after her? Napoleon Perdis has done just that with this light-mauve shade that will bring out the DeVine, transcendent, and intelligent goddess in you.


Michael Kors - Island Michael Kors Capri
With notes of olive tree accord—Athena's absolute fave—along with bergamot and orange bigarade, Island Michael Kors Capri is a shrewd and elegant choice for the wise and sophisticated modern woman.



Tricia Sawyer The Essentials Palette
These neutral colors for every skin type reflect Athena's personality perfectly. She was Perspective (taupe) when she inspired Odysseus and Epeios to build the Trojan Horse, thereby allowing the Greeks to win the Trojan War. She revealed Wisdom (dark brown) by planting the first olive tree, thereby winning the devotion of the Athenians. When she harassed Arachne for out-weaving her, the poor girl tried to hang herself, but Athena showed Compassion (deep nude) and transformed the girl into the first spider. Finally, Athena showed Generosity (ivory nude) when she taught mortals the arts of ship building, weaving, and industry.

-Dax Carver


Photo courtesy of GreekGodProject