If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts, like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked the musician Beabadoobee — whose album This Is How Tomorrow Moves comes out August 9 — about the natural-looking lipstick, chain-mail purse, and fitted tank top she can’t live without.
I’ve actually been using this lipstick since I was 18 years old. I was in the Kiko shop looking for a shade close to my natural lip color, and this was the closest. It’s a yassified version of my lip color. It makes my lips look really plump but still natural. It’s really smooth — almost like butter — and stays on for hours.
I can’t lie: I really don’t leave the house without eyeliner. I’ve been wearing eyeliner since I was 15 years old. It makes me feel like me. I usually just do my waterline since my eyelash extensions are quite heavy and have a winged effect already. The Givenchy one is pretty practical; it goes on easily and smoothly. I use it for my everyday base look. I also wear this when I’m performing because it doesn’t budge. I’ll just extend the wing out a bit for a darker look.
I’ve been struggling to find a scent for years. My makeup artist, Elaine Lynskey, recommended this and gave me her little travel version, and I went and bought a big bottle. I use it every day. It’s feminine, but it’s giving that hot-guy smell. It’s fresh and sweet, but not so sweet that it makes me sick. It’s just a hot scent. That’s the only way I’d describe it.
I bought this in Camden when I was 22 years old. I bring my journal with me everywhere I go. The front has all my diary entries, and the back is where I write my songs. It’s almost full, so I need to get a new one. I’m very attached to this one, though, because it’s red and has a cat on it, which is my favorite animal.
[Editor’s note: This isn’t the exact journal Beabadoobee has, but we found one that’s similar.]
This is my favorite book of all time. Like my journal, I carry it around. I think it looks really pretty, and it’s a reminder to appreciate everything that you have. It’s about a man who has cancer and is visited by the Devil. The Devil is like, “You can live a day extra if you take something away from the world.” First, he takes away phones. Then he takes away music. Finally, it gets to the point where he has to take away cats. The man lived alone his entire life except for this cat. He can’t choose the cat disappearing because he wants to be with it. Like I said, I love cats, so this book is quite relatable.
I have a crazy Sonny Angel collection — probably in the hundreds. I collect them myself, but also people throw them onstage or give them to me when I’m touring. A fan gave me this one, and it’s my favorite. I just think it’s the cutest. I love Sonny Angels so much. The goal is to make one myself.
I don’t like AirPods. I’m sorry, but I don’t have time to charge my headphones. I only use the wired ones. They are really chic. I think the wires add to the outfit, even if they’re tangled. Plus the sound quality is actually great.
These are my go-to tops. They’re super-comfy because they feel like they’re made out of a swimsuit material but very, very thick and well made. I think the person who started the brand is Asian, and I find that Asian brands are more flattering on me. It’s the same as when I go to Japan: The clothes I buy there just fit my body shape better. But I think they’re just as flattering for anyone. It’s very fitted, so it just sucks everything in.
My stylist, Patricia Villirillo, gave this to me. Everything on this list lives in my Stella McCartney bag. It’s just massive and can fit absolutely everything. It’s also really pretty. It’s gray and has these chain-mail straps. It can be quite uncomfortable, but, I mean, beauty is pain.
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