Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson at Gramercy Park Hotel.
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.
Dior Rouge Dior in No.999, $34, available at Dior;
Dior Dior Contour Lipliner in Rouge No.999, $30, available at Dior;
Dior Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Rouge No.999, $24, available at Dior;
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Catwalk Black No.090, $25, available at Dior.
Makeup by Lynne Schaeffer; Hair by Bethany Brill; Video edited by Christopher Michael Beer; Shot by Owen Levelle.
Photographed at Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Avenue (between E. 21st and E. 22nd Streets); 212-920-3300.
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson on the streets of Gramercy.How did you get into styling and creative consulting?
"After leaving high school, I attended Camberwell College, part of the University of the Arts in London. After the first semester, I was offered a job working for a big stylist in London. With her, I worked on shoots for magazines, including British Vogue and V Magazine, as well as shows for Karl Lagerfeld and Victoria's Secret. After that, I assisted another stylist and eventually went on to work for Vogue Turkey when it launched."
And how'd you get into the buying side of things?
"I’d always been really interested in the business side of the industry, and that took me to working as a buyer for Opening Ceremony. I recently left that role to focus on a mix of styling and creative consulting for brands and stores. I wanted to combine my experience and interests, and this seemed like the natural path."
Take us through your morning routine, in terms of getting dressed.
"How I get dressed totally depends on what I’m doing that day. If I have meetings with stores or a designer, I try and look a little better presented. I’ll wear a heel with a pair of culottes or a skirt usually. If I have no meetings, I like to be really comfortable and will swap heels for sneakers."
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson."I love makeup, but like to keep it very fresh and minimal. Depending on the time of year, I normally use some kind of very light tinted moisturizer and a little bronzer to give me color. I’ve just started using a
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.What do you look for in the perfect lipstick?
"I love something that gives a strong color and really stays on. I hate when lipstick comes off and leaves you looking like you’re only wearing lip liner when you eat or drink. Rouge Dior is great, as it not only sticks, but is also super-hydrating. I love that the lipstick isn't drying, and also doesn't feel sticky or too glossy. I hate it when lipstick is too chalky and gathers in cracks or dry parts of your lips. [If my lips are dry,] I usually use a lip balm because my lipstick will stick to dry skin and become uneven. With Rouge Dior, I don't have to do that, which is great!"
"It’s very simple! I nearly always use a lip balm first and then blot that, so it’s not too thin or too glossy. If it's the evening, I will sometimes use a lip pencil and then apply lipstick!"
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson."I love Gramercy Park and used to reside here when I was first moving to New York. I love that it's so central and so close to the craziness that is Union Square, yet still so calm. I really like One Lucky Duck for food and juice and also 72 Irving, which is such a typical, nice New York-style coffee shop. This outfit felt appropriate to the area. It’s fun, but also polished. I’m wearing a British brand, Isa Arfen, and shoes from Gianvito Rossi with a Lady Dior bag."
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson at the High Line.You've championed up-and-coming designers for a long time, who are your favorites?
"London-based brands Isa Arfen and Marques Almeida are two of my all-time favorites. Both are totally different from each other, but are doing something really special and unique.
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.Now, tell us about this outfit, pretty please?
"The gold dress and pants are from Suno’s fall collection. I’m not someone who would usually wear a short dress, which is why I paired it with the pants underneath. I like that this makes the look more grown-up. The stilettos are from a British label, and the bag is Dior."
We’re on the High Line right now. What do you love most about the area?
"I’m big into plants and gardening — the planting on the High Line is so clever and so interesting. I love that they’ve kept the train tracks and focused the planting around the original elements. It’s so great to walk the whole path. A great place to sit and relax, either alone or with a friend, in the sun in spring, summer, or autumn. It feels very calm, despite it being busy!"
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.You seem to really love a bold lip, what is it about bright lipstick that you love so much?
"I go for a really fresh face with a little glow when I apply makeup, so lipstick is really the piece of makeup I have fun with. I love that lipstick can be an extension of an outfit, an accessory,
Photographed by Jens Ingvarsson.
What's the one big tip you have for wearing lipstick for work and play?
"I think you can get away with more in the evening, especially as you don’t need your lipstick to last too long. In the day, you really need something that’s not too thick or sticky. I never want to feel like I’m wearing lipstick in the day; I just want to look like it! Something light and hydrating is the key. Rouge Dior in Rose Bonheur is a really perfect color for the day and 999 is great for the evening."
Photographed at The High Line; 122 Gansevoort St (between 10th and 11th Avenues).