What’s the opposite of gatekeeping? Welcome to “Payment Processing,” in which we ask stylish, generally cool people who’ve tried it all about their favorite fashion and beauty buys.Although Rob Rausch won the latest season of “The Traitors,” his faithful runner-up and fellow “Love Island” star Maura Higgins, undoubtedly won for having the best fashion in the Scottish castle. In fact, at the cast reunion, she was officially presented with an award for “Best Costume Design.” View this post on Instagram
Her many showstopping looks have made her a fan favorite and instant style authority, leading her to her latest venture — a partnership with eBay. On Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET, Higgins will host a luxury-focused livestream for the secondhand selling platform featuring several Hermès bags up for auction.The curation is, of course, inspired by her own viral “Traitors” consolation prize, gifted to her by Rausch: a burgundy Hermès Togo Birkin 30, sourced by Madison Avenue Couture with help from their castmate Lisa Rinna.
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“[On the livestream] there’s going to be an Hermès Togo Lizard Touch Kelly in size 25. The starting price for this live is literally $1, so I’m going to be bidding,” Higgins tells Fashionista. “I think there’s like 24 Birkens and Kellys over 24 hours. It’s going to be very exciting.”Ahead, Higgins shares all the luxury (and affordable) pieces on her current shopping list, including the makeup products that got her through her time at the “Traitors” castle. “People have been saying, ‘Wow, you did your own glam?’ And I’m like ‘Wow, did you think my glam was good?,'” she jokes. “It’s probably that I’m just used to doing my own face.”
Maura Higgins on “The Traitors.”Photo: Euan Cherry/Peacock via Getty Images
What’s a luxury beauty item you’re into?It’s called KVD. It’s a tattoo eyeliner that my makeup artist used on me. But let’s be real, I’m never going to be able to use it like she does. I’d probably be silly buying it because I’m still going to have one eyeliner higher than the other.Was there a beauty staple you always turned to in the “Traitors” castle?Definitely my L’Oréal Setting Spray. And my lip liner never really changes. I always use MAC in the color Spice. Those two products are always in my makeup bag.What’s an accessory you have your eye on?There is a Chanel maxi flap bag in the color beige. It is absolutely gorgeous and I need it in my life.
Maura Higgins attends The Fashion Awards 2025.Photo: Neil Mockford/FilmMagic
Any other luxury fashion items you’re lusting after?I did see Cartier has brought out an ear cuff. I really, really want it. There’s also a pair of YSL heels that has a gold heel. I have them in a brown shade, but I really want them in a burgundy shade because it would match my new burgundy Birkin.How about an affordable fashion item?The Commando bodysuits. I’m obsessed with them. I love the quality of them. What’s a wardrobe staple you love so much you’ve bought multiples?Skims T-shirts. They just fit so beautiful on the body.
Maura Higgins (right) wears Christian Siriano to “The Traitors” Season 4 reunion alongside Lisa Rinna (left) and Candiace Dillard Bassett (center).Photo: Griffin Nagel/Peacock via Getty Images
What’s the last product a fellow “Traitors” cast member influenced you to buy?Lisa Rina gifted me her book, so I ended up buying another one for one of my friends because I have a couple of friends that are huge fans of her.What’s the last product an influencer influenced you to buy?A couple of months ago, I did buy nearly the whole collection of Patrick Ta blushes because I saw a video where he was applying the blush. I was like, “I need all of those blushes!” And now it’s all I use as a blush.This interview has been edited for clarity.Please note: Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.We offer unique services and partnership opportunities for brands big and small to get in front of Fashionista’s community of 1M readers. Learn More.
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