Have you ever found yourself scrolling through reels of instagram influencers who seem to be living in a perfectly curated aesthetic dream? Yeah, me too.

One day, it hit me: romanticizing your life doesn’t just happen. It’s not luck.

It’s structure.

And then I came across a living moodboard. A framework. A quiet blueprint for elegance, intention and presence.

Alexandra Saint Mleux.A twenty-three-year-old art history graduate, Alexandra first entered the Formula 1 scene in 2020 and became a quiet force on a rather loud F1 circuit. She is popularly known as Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend and mini dachshund Leo’s mom, skyrocketing from 1000 followers on her private Instagram to 2.3 million followers to earn the title “most followed F1 WAG”. (Not sure what a WAG is? Here’s everything you need to know.)

Dubbed as the Monaco It Girl, Saint Mleux is an emerging fashion muse embodying a rare blend of timeless elegance, cultural depth and modern era mystique. If you’ve ever wondered how to live your life like a curated museum exhibit with viral potential, grab a croissant and let’s begin.

Welcome to your unofficial (but absolutely essential!) guide to becoming the next Alexandra Saint Mleux…well, not literally, but we all can take notes! 

If you’ve seen Legally Blonde, then you know Elle Woods never wanted to become a lawyer. She was just a blonde sorority girl with a major in fashion merchandising. Harvard Law wasn’t her goal until her boyfriend dumped her. When classes started, she was all Malibu Barbie while the others in her class were dark academia who seemed to take their career seriously.

So, she took matters into her own manicured hands and became the lawyer. “Like it’s hard?”

Similarly, Alexandra didn’t just wake up in Charles Leclerc’s passenger seat and appear on Page Six of F1. Her WAG status is neither a central pillar of her identity nor does it dominate her narrative. She studied art history at L’École du Louvre.

Translation? She can probably explain Caravaggio while making almond milk pancakes. 

Whether studying Renaissance portraits or posting about 20th-century abstract movements, she presents herself as someone who sees the world through a philocast lens. Art isn’t a backdrop for her lifestyle; it’s the framework. Work experiences at Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, Perrotin, Monaco Art Week, and the Kamil Art gallery deepened her social value.

She reminds us that elegance without intellect is mere decoration. Prioritizing education and career, whether through formal study or self-directed learning is not just admirable—it’s essential for long-term allure. Moreover, she is multilingual and cultured. Alexandra’s ability to move between Spanish, French, Italian, and English contributes to her international charm. This elevates her beyond aesthetic appeal into something more cerebral.

• Find your Passion. Cultivate a niche that speaks to you; whether it’s modern architecture, policy, fragrance design, or startup investing.

• Read something other than an Instagram caption—and not just Slyvia Plath. Add Bell Hooks, Rebecca Solnit or Alain de Botton.

• Don’t outsource your thinking to Instagram trends. Know what you like and why. (Think those Labubu dolls are cute? They’re doing more harm than good for the earth with excessive plastic packaging waste and massive overconsumption.)

It’s not about appearing to be the smartest in the room. It’s about being ambitious & humble enough to never stop learning.

Join the Barden Bellas

Okay, maybe not literally. But, in the movie Pitch Perfect, the Barden Bellas teach us three crucial things about elevating our life—to seek connections with individuals and groups outside your usual circle, learn from and collaborate with others, and build a network of people who can support and guide you.

Gone are the days when networking meant handing out business cards like flyers. Saint Mleux may not broadcast her Rolodex, but you can trust that she’s in the room before the invites hit her inbox. Why? Because she understands that connection isn’t about volume. It’s about value. 

• Carry Conversations with Curiosity, not Agenda:

Ask insightful questions. People feel the difference. Instead of asking, “What do you do?” try: “What’s something you’ve worked on recently that really lit you up?”

• Follow up With Grace.
Send a thoughtful DM. Not “let’s collaborate,” but “thank you for the conversation about XYZ…I’d love to speak over coffee.” Professional interest with human warmth speaks volumes…even over text!

• Join Circles Beyond Your Career Field.
Art, politics, philosophy, beverage-tasting, language clubs—these diverse circles stretch your influence and enrich your worldview.  • Don’t Only Network Up
Lateral relationships often become your greatest allies. Your peer today could be your partner, investor, editor, or co-founder tomorrow.

Remember: Curate your presence both online and off.

Audrey Hepburn in a Kardashian World

Yes, Alexandra has TikTok. Yes, she bakes, vlogs museum trips, and gives off “I own expensive candles” energy. Her main Instagram? Practically art deco.

It’s ethereal, exclusive, and perfectly curated.

In a world of keeping up with Kardashians, be a Hepburn—private not invisible.

Alexandra understands the quiet power of mystery. It isn’t about being unapproachable; it’s about not needing to explain yourself constantly or seek attention.

In social settings, Saint Mleux appears grounded, surrounded by a small circle, engaged in meaningful conversation, and rarely overexposed. She listens with intent, makes gentle eye contact, and smiles warmly. The best kind of magnetism is the kind that invites curiosity without trying to earn it.

You’re not invisible if you’re not tweeting or updating your instagram story with every single life event you go through. You’re investing your energy in real relationships, real passions, and real work efforts that speak more loudly than curated online personas ever could.

What to Incorporate:

• Social media? Use it as a portfolio, not a personal diary.

• Practice conversational discipline—not everything needs a hot take.

• Keep parts of your life sacred. Your joy deserves sanctuary.

Rule of Thumb: Post like the Louvre or Uffizi on an exclusive opening night. You are allowed to be low-key, off-grid, and wildly powerful all at once. Privacy is power, not withdrawal.

---

This guest article was written by Keya Shah, a social media creator who is known for her ability to nail every glamour girl aesthetic with a simple (or not-so-simple) mood board or reel. Visit her on Instagram to discover your own signature style through a healthy dose of pop culture.