These Are the Things Model Karen Elson Can't Live Without
Karen Elson is many things to many people: a dedicated mother of two, a prolific supermodel, an indie songtress with a killer set of pipes. But one thing that stays constant? She has incredible taste. Here, she lets us in on a few of her current obsessions — which, let’s be honest here, are destined to become ours, too.
Style Evolution
Lately I’ve been trading vintage dresses for a more clean-lined look. I like Tom Ford, Givenchy, and Stella McCartney — her suits are the best on earth.
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Footwear Essential
My Tabitha Simmons shoes get a lot of action. Tabitha is an old friend of mine, so I’ve collected many of her designs over the years.
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Sweet Treat
I’m obsessed with this dried mango snack from Whole Foods. It’s like candy! I could go through a bag a day, so I have to stop myself.
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Relaxation Ritual
My secret spa day for myself is putting on a sheet mask and soaking in a bath with rose-scented oil — heaven!
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Makeup Must
Because I travel so much, I’m all about the compact packaging of Rodin lipsticks. Red Hedy is one of my go-to shades.
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Personal Touch
As a Jo Malone London ambassador, I partnered with the brand to design customizable birthstone bottle tops for their fragrances. It’s a no-brainer gift, something that would feel special to whoever receives it.
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Bulk Buy
When I see a striped shirt I like, I grab tons because I can’t risk it wearing out in the wash.
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Career Highlight
Walking Alexander McQueen’s [spring 2004] show, based on the film They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?. It was choreographed by Michael Clark, and it’s an experience I will never forget.
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Rock Idol
I’ve always been a huge fan of Nick Cave’s. He’s a poet, and I adore his wife, Susie, the designer for [the fashion brand] The Vampire’s Wife.
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Reading List
Love Warrior, by Glennon Doyle, is a beautiful story about the process of becoming a woman and all the things we struggle with. I think she is reinventing what feminism can mean.
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Signature Jewelry
I tell my kids that I love them to the moon and stars and back, so I wear this pendant with their initials. It’s simple but so sentimental to me.