Christie Tyler | Violet Vanities

CHRISTIE TYLER: I would say this past fashion week [fall 2020]. We were invited to a show—it was freezing and pouring outside. The Uber dropped us off nowhere near our destination and we were in these ridiculous fashion week outfits. We ended up at a random deli in Tribeca. I ordered an egg sandwich and you ordered a tea. We were sitting amongst all of these of very confused construction workers. I was wearing these lace-up Celine boots that were bright yellow and absolutely crazy. We laughed the entire time.

CT: If you dig deep down into the depths of my Instagram—I mean, please don’t!—you’ll see that it’s been an evolution. I really had to try every style in the book before I figured out what was really me. I used to be more into bohemian style and also went through a total preppy phase. When I moved to New York, I was really drawn to neutrals, mixing masculine and feminine pieces, and having an androgynous-but-comfortable look. I like wearing a blazer with sneakers. A combination of time, developing my wardrobe with key pieces, and in living in New York City helped me hone my personal style.

CT: It’s taken me a while to build a wardrobe that has all of the essentials, but I would say that’s the key to getting dressed effortlessly. You need pieces that you love and feel good in. Of course, there are nights that I’ll go through many different options until I find the one, but my goal is to have key pieces that I can constantly go to and throw on no matter the occasion.

CT: A great pair of tailored black trousers that fit well. I always love trousers and a blazer. Maybe it’s grey, black, or checkered. A camel coat, especially for fall and winter, is a necessity—at least for my wardrobe.

CT: I listen to music, but not let’s-get-pumped-up music. I love listening to The Nutcracker soundtrack by Tchaikovsky, especially the “Pas de Deux.” And having a glass of wine and giving myself two hours before an event to prep so that I can do my hair and makeup slowly and pick out my outfit. I hate being in a rush.

CT: Their aura. I can always tell if someone has good intentions or a good vibe about them. I’m really drawn to genuine, nice, sweet vibes.

CT: Honestly, I'm kind of boring and I like to keep things very natural and effortless to coordinate with my style. Usually, I'll do a slicked-back bun which takes no more than five minutes. If I want to use hairspray and make sure I don’t have any baby hairs poking out, maybe ten. For makeup, I like to keep my face fresh and glowy. I'll do a red lip just to amp it up a bit. From start to finish, I would say 30 to 40 minutes, max. I actually never take two hours for hair and makeup unless someone else is doing it.

CT: I like a deeper red lipstick with a hint of purple. I’m not an orange-red kind of girl. I love Chanel, so I’m here for any Chanel maroon lipstick.

CT: No, I’m definitely in pajamas and slippers with my hair up! I’m in total decompression mode. I love spending a Friday night in where I can just face mask, order some pizza, and chill after a long week.

CT: I love any mask by Dr. Barbara Sturm, the under-eye patches from Chanel—they’re so chic—and masks from 111Skin.

CT: I’ve taught myself after many fashion weeks. I advise anyone doing their makeup in the back of a cab to use their fingers and not brushes. You don't want to poke an eye out! Usually, if I'm just touching up my makeup, I'll do some Nars Creamy Concealer under my eyes, then I’ll add some bronzer and do some brows and mascara if the car is stopped, but only if the car is stopped because [a moving car] makes me really nervous. For lips, I try to do more of a stain; lipstick is impossible to apply in the back of a car! I like the new Chanel Rouge Allure Liquid Powder.

CT: I love The Blond at 11 Howard. Sometimes they have theme nights, which is fun. I also love La Esquina, which is a Mexican restaurant in Soho. You should go later in the night around 11 or 12 when they start playing music. Once you get in, you go down the stairs and go through the kitchen. It opens up into a dance spot and it’s really beautiful. Where do you go in L.A. or Paris?

CT: I’m definitely not one to leave without a hug or a kiss. I was raised that way. Whenever we had family over, we had to say goodbye to every person there. I guess that’s carried out into my nightlife [etiquette] as well, even though I would like to be the mysterious, chic girl who disappears from the party.

CT: I mean, of course that was special, but actually, it was when I was with a friend in Paris. It was maybe a year ago and we went out dancing. We didn't really know what we were getting ourselves into. We went to Le Bus and I swear we danced for five hours straight until the club closed. They were playing American and French music and we had such a genuine good time—we weren’t even drinking. We were just dancing and absolutely loving it! We ended up walking all over Paris without our heels on, but we were so happy. Whenever I think of Paris, I think of that moment and how pure and fun it was. It’s a night I’ll remember forever.

CT: Every time I drink a lot, I wake up really early—around 6 or 7am. Normally, the first thing I do is get in the shower to wash off all the grime. I love the Nécessaire body wash; it smells so good and makes me feel clean again. I use a lot of oils and serums on my face, because I feel like my skin is really dehydrated. I love to use Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Serum and Joanna Vargas products. I also use a jade roller and chug as much water as I can. Then, I’ll lay in bed and order some coffee and an egg sandwich to soak up all of the gross alcohol in my stomach. I try to relax, light a Byredo candle, do a face mask or two, and take it easy for the rest of the day.

CT: Audrey Hepburn. She’s a classy lady, but I feel like we could have some fun! We could go and have a drink at the Ritz Paris. That would be a dream.