Toronto’s Best Dressed: Shay Mitchell
The Pretty Little Liars star spills her innermost style secrets
She headlines a cult teen show, co-runs a lifestyle blog and has a fawning Instagram audience that recently breached the 9.5-million mark. Still, Mitchell finds time to look ridiculously fashionable at every turn. We asked the actress to reflect on her signature brand of pouty-lipped perfection. Here’s what she said.
I’d describe my look as…
Eclectic, and constantly evolving. Some days I dress like a flower child, other days I’m a biker girl. It depends on my mood.
My style icon is…
Sophia Loren. She’s so beautiful and classic. And sexy, obviously, but in all the right ways.
I break the bank on…
Bags, bags, bags, bags, bags. I have a problem. I could shop at the dollar store for everything else, but I need a good bag. My latest purchase, a tweed Chanel, was close to $3,000.
My favourite childhood outfit was…
Jeans and a bulky sweater, with all my hair pushed to one side. It was an ’80s look.
The most important item in a woman’s wardrobe is…
A basic black or white tee.
The most important item in a guy’s wardrobe is…
Great-fitting jeans. Slim, but not too tight. Maybe classic Levis with little rips in the knees. I’m weak for that.
My Stuff
“I just love the look, maybe because I was a dancer back in the day.” V-neck bodysuit, $50. Hm.com.
“I’m obsessed with this brand Kapuluan. They source coconuts from organic farms in the Philippines and give back to the community.” $20. Kapuluancoconut.com.
“I change my makeup seasonally, and this mauve-rose colour is perfect for winter.” Velvet matte lip pencil in Bahama, $32. Sephora.ca.
“I love these with jeans or a cute skirt. They’re super-comfortable.” Lowland boot, $925. Stuartweitzman.ca.
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She headlines a cult teen show, co-runs a lifestyle blog and has a fawning Instagram audience that recently breached the 9.5-million mark. Still, Mitchell finds time to look ridiculously fashionable at every turn. We asked the actress to reflect on her signature brand of pouty-lipped perfection. Here’s what she said.
I’d describe my look as...
Eclectic, and constantly evolving. Some days I dress like a flower child, other days I’m a biker girl. It depends on my mood.
My style icon is...
Sophia Loren. She’s so beautiful and classic. And sexy, obviously, but in all the right ways.
I break the bank on...
Bags, bags, bags, bags, bags. I have a problem. I could shop at the dollar store for everything else, but I need a good bag. My latest purchase, a tweed Chanel, was close to $3,000.
My favourite childhood outfit was...
Jeans and a bulky sweater, with all my hair pushed to one side. It was an ’80s look.
The most important item in a woman’s wardrobe is...
A basic black or white tee.
The most important item in a guy’s wardrobe is...
Great-fitting jeans. Slim, but not too tight. Maybe classic Levis with little rips in the knees. I’m weak for that.
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