What were your summer plans, and how have they changed since COVID-19?
My summer plans were to be fully enrolled in acting school for the entire summer. I enjoy that, I think it’s really interesting. You have to really go into yourself and it’s been an addicting feeling for me. Also to spend time in Canada, going to Coachella and Burning Man when those were supposed to happen. I am so sad thinking about it! And just the normal parts of summer.. going to a deck or patio with your friends, drinking, eating, having fun together.
The biggest change from COVID is I was supposed to live in New York all next year. I had to move out of my apartment mid-COVID and shipped my stuff out here. Here, I have the mountains, desert an hour away, beach, any sort of screeners within an hour of me. I have more freedom, and more space – but I really wanted to live in New York, so that was the biggest upset.
How would you describe your personal style?
I never know how to answer this! It’s everything. I’ve never had a specific aesthetic I stick to. It’s more like, “today, I’m going to dress super tomboy and wear big skater pants and big T-Shirt on with some AF1s.” Other days, I want to wear exquisite jewelry and dress to go out. This is what I say to girls that ask online how I get ready or for style advice. I just try things on, look in the mirror, and if I like it – regardless of its my style or not – I’m going to wear it. It’s really all over the place. The one thing is that there’s always an element that’s downplayed a little. Even if I’m wearing the most exquisite thing or something that’s elegant or classy, there’s something that’s a little toned down and not trying too hard. A little casual. I also like just a really clean face. But I do like to have fun with what I wear!
How has your style been impacted these days by quarantine?
In London, I was living out of a suitcase – that’s where I was stuck when COVID struck. I unfortunately brought a lot of “going out” clothes. I had great jackets, skirts, tops, and one pair of sweatpants with two tops to sleep in. I had nothing to wear during a quarantine. I had to get all new sleepwear, because the last thing I thought I would be doing was staying at home. As soon as I got to LA and started seeing people a little bit more after lockdown, I’ve just been full out wearing everything I want to.
It sound so superficial, but I love getting dressed up! It really matters to me. I didn’t feel like myself. Style isn’t every aspect of my life, but I do miss events – the getting ready process, figuring out what to war, going to fittings. I miss a true getting ready moment. It’s unfortunate, but its been fun getting dressed up in my room!
What are you missing?
Concerts! I’m a person that loves big crowds. Since I was kid, I would dive straight into the mosh-pit. I love being around other people and feeding off of other people’s energy. It’s sad to think about that, because that’s really going to be the last thing that comes back. That’s such a big part of who I am. I feel like it’s impacted me mentally in a weird way. It’s such a weird point in everyone’s lives. No one can really work or hang out with friends like they used to.
What’s keeping you hopeful or entertained these days?
The one thing that’s kept me positive is knowing that this is such a significant point in history. It’s a once in a lifetime occurrence. Our kids will ask about this, and this will go down in the history books – it’s very fascinating. I’ve never in my life seen a grocery store filled with people wearing masks and standing 6 feet apart. There’s this whole difference in how society has to operate now. We all have to follow different rules. Seeing that every day, it’s cool to me because it’s a significant part of history. I know this will pass. It’s nuts, and there’s terrible aspects of it, but in the grand scheme of things how interesting to say we lived through this?
