Quick answer: In this get-ready-with-me, Nikol builds a fierce, fragrance-inspired makeup look while sharing her honest take on 'naked dressing' — the sheer, barely-there red-carpet trend. Her view: she leans toward power dressing and a little mystery, feeling that showing up nearly nude (especially beside a fully-clothed man) can quietly undercut a woman's presence. But she is careful to call it her opinion, lays out both sides, and invites you to weigh in.
Key takeaways
- It's a GRWM plus commentary — a fragrance-inspired "fierce beauty" look paired with a candid fashion debate.
- Naked dressing is the sheer, see-through red-carpet trend; Nikol references looks worn by Dakota Johnson and Margot Robbie.
- Her stance is nuanced — she prefers power dressing and mystery, but presents both sides (empowerment vs. objectification) and stresses it's only her opinion.
- The mood came from a new Byredo fragrance she describes as built on lipstick, latex, and powdery rose.
- Honest recommendations only — no PR unboxings; she talks about things she actually buys and wears.
Hey ladies! This one is a little different — it's part makeup session, part heart-to-heart. Nikol sits down to create a bold, polished "fierce beauty" look inspired by a fragrance she's obsessed with, and while she works she opens up about something that's been on her mind: the "naked dressing" trend taking over the red carpet. It's a relaxed conversation you can enjoy while she does her makeup, and she genuinely wants to hear where you land.
What is "naked dressing"?
Naked dressing is the red-carpet trend built around sheer, see-through, or barely-there garments that reveal much of the body. Nikol, speaking from years in the beauty industry, understands the mechanics behind it — she says it's largely about PR, shock value, and going viral, with designers wanting their looks talked about and celebrities wanting to stay relevant. She points to recent looks worn by actresses including Dakota Johnson and Margot Robbie, describing a sheer, low-back Armani Privé gown that left little to the imagination, worn on the carpet beside a fully-clothed Colin Farrell.
Where does Nikol stand on the naked dressing debate?
Nikol is honest that this is her opinion, "not right or wrong." She personally leans toward power dressing and leaving a little to the imagination, and she finds the image of a woman appearing nearly nude next to a fully-suited man to feel off-balance — like a loss of power rather than a display of it. She also thinks about the example being set for younger women, daughters, nieces, and granddaughters who look to celebrities as inspiration.
At the same time, she deliberately airs the other side. She polled her own Instagram audience and got wildly mixed responses — everything from "stunning" and "best look of the year" to "tacky" and "too much." She also read out a summary of the "paradox of empowerment versus objectification": that for one woman a revealing look can feel like agency and ownership of her body, while in the bigger cultural picture it can't be fully separated from a long history of women's bodies being commodified. Her takeaway isn't a verdict — it's an invitation to think, and to comment with your own view.
What fragrance inspired the "fierce beauty" look?
The whole look grew out of a new fragrance from Byredo that Nikol describes as built on notes of lipstick, latex, and powdery rose — a scent she found intoxicating enough to wear on its own rather than layer. She's a self-described fragrance lover who enjoys layering and collecting scents (she mentions favorites from Frédéric Malle, Tom Ford, and Louis Vuitton along the way), and she treats fragrance as an accessory that sets a mood. Importantly, she notes the video is not sponsored and that she doesn't do PR unboxings — she only shares things she actually buys and loves.
What does the fierce beauty makeup look involve?
Rather than a strict step-by-step, the look comes together as she talks. She starts by prepping and neutralizing the lids with an eye primer so the color reads true, then builds a rosy smokey eye, curls and defines the lashes, and finishes with a polished, radiant complexion, a soft berry-pink cheek, and a confident rose-toned lip. The goal she keeps coming back to is "fierce but approachable" — makeup as self-possession that works with mature skin, not against it. As always, she mentions everything used is linked in the video's description on YouTube.
The bottom line
This is a warm, thoughtful watch: a beautiful fragrance-led look wrapped around a genuinely open conversation about fashion, confidence, and how women choose to present themselves. You don't have to agree with Nikol — that's the whole point. Watch the full video, then tell her where you stand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'naked dressing'?
Naked dressing is a red-carpet trend built around sheer, see-through, or barely-there garments that reveal much of the body. Nikol notes it's often driven by PR, shock value, and going viral. She references recent red-carpet looks worn by actresses including Dakota Johnson and Margot Robbie, whose sheer Armani Privé gown became a talking point.
Does Nikol think naked dressing is empowering or objectifying?
She presents both sides. Supporters call it agency and empowerment — a woman choosing how she's seen — while critics see it as objectification tied to a long history of women's bodies being commodified. Nikol personally leans toward mystery and power dressing, but repeatedly stresses it's her opinion, not a verdict, and invites viewers to disagree.
Is this video a makeup tutorial or an opinion piece?
It's both — a get-ready-with-me. Nikol applies a full fierce-beauty look on camera, starting with eye primer and building a rosy smokey eye, while talking through the naked-dressing debate. Think of it as a relaxed conversation you can listen to while she does her makeup, rather than a strict step-by-step tutorial.
What fragrance inspired the look?
A new fragrance from Byredo, which Nikol describes as built on notes of lipstick, latex, and powdery rose. She's a self-described fragrance lover who enjoys layering scents, and says this one was so captivating she wears it on its own. She stresses the video isn't sponsored and that she doesn't do PR unboxings.
What is power dressing, and why does Nikol prefer it?
Power dressing means showing up polished, intentional, and fully put-together to command respect. Nikol feels it carries more presence than revealing fashion, pointing to the disconnect of a woman appearing nearly nude beside a fully-clothed man. She also worries about the example it sets for younger women, daughters, and granddaughters.
