Celebrity From Lip Balm to Leather Boots: See Actress Zoë Kravitz's Style Essentials By Katie Donbavand Katie Donbavand Instagram Twitter Katie Donbavand is an experienced, versatile editor and writer who has been creating content for digital audiences since 2007. As InStyle's BTS Editor, she speaks fluent ARMY and serves as their in-house Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단) expert covering fashion, new drops, and all else. She's also a Contributing Fashion Editor for PopSugar and has written for Sports Illustrated, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Additionally, she is an Audience Development Strategist and has worked with the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Martha Stewart Weddings, Barron's, MarketWatch, Daily Paws, and HelloGiggles. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on October 29, 2013 @ 09:31AM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy This is part of a feature that appeared in our October issue. For more stories like these, subscribe to InStyle now. Zoë Kravitz was born with an exceptional style pedigree. The actress/model’s mother is actress Lisa Bonet and her father is rock icon Lenny Kravitz. Even with all that innate coolness and genetically-passed-down poise, Zoë still manages to bring her own brand of beautiful to her style. Read on to find out her style philosophy and secret style weapon, plus, click through the gallery to see her current obsessions—ranging from Burt’s Bees balm to Chanel boots. Your personal style in one word?Comfortable. What should every woman own?Timeless pearl necklaces.Mine were handed down frommy grandmother. You can wearthem with everything from Ts toball gowns. What’s your shopping philosophy?If I’m lusting forsomething that costs more than$300, I’ll sleep on it. If I’m stillthinking about it the next day, I’llgo back and buy it. Your most recent splurge?Yummy Italian oxfords by Officine Creative. There’s something so sultry about wearing menswear shoes with a flirty dress. Secret style weapon?If I’m wearing a skimpy top and can’t rock a bra with it, Fashion Fix apparel tape will secure my neckline and keep straps from sliding off my shoulders. Favorite store?Hidden Treasures in Topanga, California, has the best vintage coats. Best workout?I do Ballet Beautiful barre exercises three times a week. If you can’t make it to the studio, they offer online classes. The jeans you live in?Siwy’s low-rise jeans feel like a second skin. [wrn_button url="https://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20696519_20746086_30036921,00.html" text="SEE HER PICKS" title="SEE HER PICKS"] MORE:Zoë Kravitz and Mom Lisa Bonet Celebrate Wtih SwarovskiUp-and-Coming Style Stars7 Great Quotes We Couldn’t Fit Into Our Cover Story with Taylor Swift[instyle_context_cmad url="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2013/WRN/101013-HP-taylor-swift-200.jpg"] 01 of 06 Fantasy purchase. . . Egon Schiele “A piece of art by Egon Schiele. There’s something really beautiful and honest about his work.” 02 of 06 My best beauty trick. . . Courtesy “Chanel’s liquid eyeliner is key for creating a cat eye. The long handle makes it easy to maneuver.” Ligne Graphique de Chanel, $34; chanel.com. 03 of 06 Every season I buy. . . Courtesy “Made-to-order lingerie by Deborah Marquit ensures a perfect fit. I let the beautiful fluorescent colors peek through my sheer tops.” Deborah Marquit Lace Underwire Demi-Cup bra, $225, deborahmarquit.com. 04 of 06 Go-to birthday gift. . . Courtesy “Little wallets by Alexander Wang. They’re small but luxurious, and the leather is so buttery.” Alexander Wang Prism purses, leather, $175- $285, alexanderwang.com. 05 of 06 I’m obsessed with. . . Courtesy “These Chanel boots are conservative in the front but have awesome embellishments near the heels. They’re the perfect combo of classy and punk.” Chanel, calfskin, $1,850, chanel.com. 06 of 06 Always in my makeup bag. . . Courtesy “YSL bronzer, Burt’s Bees lip balm, and MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo.” YSL Terre Saharienne Matte bronzer, $50, yslbeautyus.com.