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Whoisn’tinterested in whatAlexa Chungis buying?
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Of course, Chung’s career has since evolved.
She dabbled in television presenting, wrote for style columns, and guest-edited magazines.
But these days Chung is making her mark in the beauty industry, working as ambassador toLondon-based brand Code8.
Though Chung is a proud Brit, Code8’s roots are just an added bonus.
I just can never do something that I’m not authentically either connected to or inspired by.
Before returning to London, Chung lived in New York City for about 10 years.
There’s a gym regime.
London has a slightly more lived-in beauty aesthetic.
I think that comes through more in the hair.
I feel like the big blowout thing happens less over here.
We are more bedhead.
New York still remains one of Chung’s favorite places to shopthough she definitely brings her Londoner attitude.
I went to Simone Rocha in New York the week before and bought a miniaturehair clip, she says.
I was really hungover, and my friend said, Chung, you really need help today.
I was like, dang it.
Then I immediately lost it.
I have no idea where it is now.
I like masculine scents, and it’s really lovely.
It’s a more affordableSanta Maria Novella.
Then I also bought a zebra-print Dries Van Noten skirt.
Its because of that Miu Miu show where they had socks with ballet pumps.
I was like, Oh yeah, absolutely.
Looking like you’re in your downtime between aFlashdancerehearsal.
Regardless of where I am, I can find something I might want to buy.
But now I’ve taken it home to London, and it’s magical.
I just went toEmilia Wickstead, and that’s a very pretty shop.
My style
I like borrowing from the boys, for sure.
I would say that denim is definitely a cornerstone of my wardrobe.
Bit Nick Cave but then also at nighttime this very girly side comes out.
Now I’m a bit older, I’ve realized that I can’t really wear cutesy minidresses anymore.
I am more drawn to elegant formfitting things.
I wouldn’t dream of putting a hoodie on.
It would just look crazy on me.
I can’t seem to get them off my feet.
Favorite gift to give
An L.L.Bean tote with the initials embroidered on it.
It’s my number one gift.
It’s an excellent idea, and I think we need to bring it over to London.
I’m not very good at puddings.
I have no idea how many eggs are in it.
So yeah, my cooking is improving, but I wouldn’t say it’s high grade.
Favorite reality TV show
I watchedMarried at First Sightbecause I just can’t believe it.
It’s so crazy that they do that!
Do you think they’re actually married, legally married?
Then there’s another one, which isMadly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman.
I thought he sounded really direct and funny.
They’ve been fun to read.
I got them atScout in LA, a vintage store.
They have really good jeans, and I always find it hard to find ones that are long enough.
I’ve got a 34 inseam, and these are perfect.
They’re orange tag, vintage Levis.
I would say they’re the most useful thing I have.
Aside from that, a Bode silk shirt that I got in LA as well.
I guess LA is really good for shopping.
She does really cool tableware, andJohn Derianif you’re looking for an American-based one.
There’s that shop calledPlain Goods, which I follow on Instagram.
Oh, andSalter House, which I haven’t been to, but I want everything in it.
