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Beauty it girl: Kerry Washington

L'Oréal Paris spokesperson and actress Kerry Washington (she's had roles in Ray, The Last King of Scotland and the upcoming Life is Hot in Cracktown and Lakeview Terrace) gives us an exclusive glimpse of a few of her favourite things.

By Marilisa Racco

Favourite designers?
Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, Narciso Rodriguez, Jean Paul Gaultier and Lanvin.

Favourite shoe designers?
Christian Louboutin and Roger Vivier.

Favourite jeans?
G-Star and Paige Premium Denim.

How many pairs of shoes do you own
I'm not organized enough to give you an exact number. Since I live bi-coastally between New York and LA, I have some in one place and more in the other.

Your worst fashion faux pas?
My mother hates it when I wear pyjamas in public.

What is your go-anywhere outfit?
Jeans and a tank top.

What do you wear on your days off?
Flip flops, sweatpants and tank tops.

How long does it take you to get dressed fashion faux pas? in the morning?
It depends on where I'm going.

What's the best fashion advice you've ever received?
My friend Tracee Ellis Ross told me to "wear what makes you smile."

The best fashion advice you can give?
Have fun and be comfortable.

Manolo or Puma?
Birkenstocks...especially the Heidi Klum designs.

What's your home decor style?
I like my home to have different things that symbolize the places I have been and the things I love, so it's very eclectic but it reflects me.

What is your favourite accessory or piece of furniture?
My new Oxo salad spinner. It has a detachable bowl for the salad.

What's the most extravagant thing you've bought for your house?
My Panasonic Energy Saver flat-screen TV.

Describe your dream home
It would have lots of natural light, solid wood floors and cozy nooks to read and nap in.

Who is your dream shopping companion?
My friend Danny Seo - he's the environmental Martha Stewart.

What would you love to see parked in your driveway?
A vintage silver and chrome Volkswagen Bug that runs on natural gas or veggie fuel.

What was your best purchase?
My Prius.

What's the newest CD in your collection?
A mixed CD a friend of mine made for me.

The newest book in your collection?
The Places that Scare You by Pema Chodron.

The newest DVD in your collection?
Seasons one and two of the HBO series Deadwood.

For more on Kerry and her beauty faves, see page 96 of the January/February issue of LOULOU magazine

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