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Jane Larkworthy
Beauty Director, W Magazine. New York
It turns out that word travels, fast. Just as she was putting the finishing touches on her signature garlic garbanzo beans, we showed up at veteran beauty editor Jane Larkworthy's Manhattan apartment. Being ushered in by Larkworthy, red velvet Clarins cupcakes in hand, we had to wonder what we'd done to deserve such a feast. Larkworthy told us how as a longtime admirer (the feeling is more than mutual), as well as an acquaintance of a handful of our Cov-alums (including colleague Karla Martinez), she'd heard that our crew rolls with quite the, um, appetite. Despite the time crunch (Larkworthy was due to head off to the Marc Jacobs show right after our shoot), we had a quick bite with the editor before getting down to business. As W's beauty director, Larkworthy oversees all of the magazine's beauty content. But despite her day job, don't expect the editor to fawn over the latest eye cream or red lipstick. Eager to dig through the editor's beauty cabinet, we were slightly shocked when Larkworthy revealed that she sticks to a regime of tried-and-true products. And after considering the guinea pig nature of her nine-to-five, it totally makes sense. Larkworthy put it best, saying, "Seriously, how can you pick favorites when new cool stuff comes along every day?" While Larkworthy may not fall for the hype when it comes to skincare and cosmetics, we couldn't help but gawk over her next-level DIY manicure, as well as her extensive fragrance collection. Fun fact: Larkworthy never gets her nails done... and "Jin Soon Choi will confirm," she told us. "This look here is DIY: OPI’s When Monkeys Fly applied over Nars Storm Bird. So easy." After we swooned over her color-coordinated bookshelf, it was onto the closet. Larkworthy swears she was a vintage dealer in another life, and her wardrobe serves as proof, filled with one-of-a-kind designer vintage. After wearing almost exclusively vintage, the editor explained how, "That wore itself out, literally and figuratively—so now I only wear the occasional vintage piece, like the green YSL cape or the Pucci gown." And believe us—when Larkworthy swears that something works, it works. PS. For the mutually beauty and W obsessed, did we mention the mag's annual beauty issue (featuring plenty of signature Larkworthy made-magic!) hits shelves next month?
Bag, CHANEL; Top, Piamita; Necklace, Lanvin
Beauty bloggers have made quite an impact in getting so many conversations started about beauty topics. Their passions are palpable.
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White Necklace, Lanvin; Blue Necklace, J. Crew
Jacket, Stella McCartney; Bag, Dior
Jacket, Zero + Maria Cornejo; Pink Clutch, Viktor & Rolf; Tweed Clutch, Bottega Veneta; Skirt, Yves Saint Laurent
I’d say my style is pretty classic. I used to only wear vintage, but that wore itself out, literally and figuratively—so now I only wear the occasional vintage piece, like the green YSL cape or the Pucci gown. I mostly wear Jil Sander, with elements of Uniqlo and Joe Fresh peppered in. I still have so many vintage pieces in storage; maybe I’ll open a shop someday.
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Dress, Pucci; Bag, CHANEL
All, Various Designers
I have a few favorite signature scents, but Le Labo Santal 33 is the most signature of mine. I wrote about Le Labo when it first opened, and became friends with one of its owners, Fabrice Penot. His wedding gift to us was Santal 26 candles as gifts for all of our wedding guests. I like to take credit for his creating the subsequent Santal 33 fragrance…but I’m sure every other fan of the candle feels the same way!.
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Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent
My favorite beauty products are in a three-way tie between Burt’s Bees lip balm, Phylia de. M Connect leave-in hair treatment and Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara. But, seriously, how can you pick favorites when new cool stuff comes along every day? I love Ôscillation, but I’m currently having a major affair with Kevyn Aucoin’s The Volume Mascara. And I’m currently wearing CB I Hate Perfume’s Burning Leaves. Beauty is an industry that’s inherently made for cheating.
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Bracelet, Hermès
Dress, Miu Miu
I bought [the necklace] at a fashion sale here at the magazine!
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Bag, Jil Sander; Earrings, CHANEL; Necklace, Unknown Designer
One of my most favorite shoots was working with the photographer Platon. This man has photographed just about every head of state, from Ahmadinejad to Putin, but he was so excited to shoot beauty (take that, POTUS!), and he was game for anything. With trick photography, we shot what looked like a model swallowing a drop of nail polish. It was a cool day.
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Dress, Vintage
I love trying nails looks I’ve never seen before. When Ciate first came out with their caviar manicure, I demanded they do it on my hands. All those tiny beads almost looked as though there were little bugs crawling on my nails. People were fascinated. But, as Jin Soon Choi will confirm, I never get my nails done. This look here is DIY: OPI’s “When Monkeys Fly” applied over NARS “Storm Bird.” So easy.
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Gold Clutch, Kotur; Woven Clutch, Bottega Veneta; White Clutch, Kotur; Earrings, Oscar de la Renta
Dress, Jil Sander; Shoes, Gucci
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I’d say my style is pretty classic. I used to only wear vintage, but that wore itself out, literally and figuratively—so now I only wear the occasional vintage piece, like the green YSL cape or the Pucci gown. I mostly wear Jil Sander, with elements of Uniqlo and Joe Fresh peppered in. I still have so many vintage pieces in storage; maybe I’ll open a shop someday. Dress, Pucci; Bag, CHANEL
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I have a few favorite signature scents, but Le Labo Santal 33 is the most signature of mine. I wrote about Le Labo when it first opened, and became friends with one of its owners, Fabrice Penot. His wedding gift to us was Santal 26 candles as gifts for all of our wedding guests. I like to take credit for his creating the subsequent Santal 33 fragrance…but I’m sure every other fan of the candle feels the same way!. Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent
My favorite beauty products are in a three-way tie between Burt’s Bees lip balm, Phylia de. M Connect leave-in hair treatment and Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara. But, seriously, how can you pick favorites when new cool stuff comes along every day? I love Ôscillation, but I’m currently having a major affair with Kevyn Aucoin’s The Volume Mascara. And I’m currently wearing CB I Hate Perfume’s Burning Leaves. Beauty is an industry that’s inherently made for cheating. Bracelet, Hermès
One of my most favorite shoots was working with the photographer Platon. This man has photographed just about every head of state, from Ahmadinejad to Putin, but he was so excited to shoot beauty (take that, POTUS!), and he was game for anything. With trick photography, we shot what looked like a model swallowing a drop of nail polish. It was a cool day. Dress, Vintage
Shop the Look
I love trying nails looks I’ve never seen before. When Ciate first came out with their caviar manicure, I demanded they do it on my hands. All those tiny beads almost looked as though there were little bugs crawling on my nails. People were fascinated. But, as Jin Soon Choi will confirm, I never get my nails done. This look here is DIY: OPI’s “When Monkeys Fly” applied over NARS “Storm Bird.” So easy.
Gold Clutch, Kotur; Woven Clutch, Bottega Veneta; White Clutch, Kotur; Earrings, Oscar de la Renta
