While most people know Tory Burch as one of modern America’s fashion icons, she has been one of closest friends since we were in our 20s. I’ve chosen her as one of my muses because ever since we met I have been an admirer of her loyalty and innate ability to balance it all (she has more kids than I do and still runs an empire!)
She has typical Gemini characteristics that show her many sides – as feminine as she is, she can be extremely bold; as refined as she is, she can also be totally adventurous. Plus she is incredibly fun.
What I love most about her is that there is so much more to her than meets the eye, in so many wonderful ways. In our many years of friendship she is someone who constantly surprises me. She is a person who has no limitations – she can do it and does do it.
KOTUR: What’s in your make-up bag?
TORY: YSL mascara, By Terry Baume de Rose, Armani bronzer, Bobbi Brown concealer.
KOTUR: Do you have a favorite purse or bag?
TORY: A gold minaudiere.
KOTUR: Name your desert island essentials?
TORY: iPod, sunscreen, and margaritas.
KOTUR: Do you have a beauty secret?
TORY: As much water and moisturizer as possible.
KOTUR: How would your female friends describe your style?
TORY: Creative, classic, eclectic.
KOTUR: What’s the most treasured item in your wardrobe?
TORY: A sunflower pendant my father had made for his mother.
KOTUR: Is there anything in your wardrobe you should get rid of but can’t?
TORY: My high school clogs.
KOTUR: Hot date night with your boyfriend – what do you wear?
TORY: A black dress and stilettos.
KOTUR: When home alone, what do you wear?
TORY: Jeans, flats and a chunky knit sweater.
KOTUR: What do you wear to bed?
TORY: A worn in T-shirt or flannel pajamas — not very sexy.
KOTUR: You’re the fashion police for a day, what do you ban?
TORY: Fake nails.
KOTUR: How old is too old for a mini?
TORY: Used to be 35, now I changed it to 40.
KOTUR: How high is too high a heel?
TORY: No such thing.
KOTUR: If you could live in any other time for its fashion, what would you choose?
TORY: The 40s or 70s. The sportswear from these eras is the epitome of casual, sophisticated chic.
KOTUR: What is your most recent purchase?
TORY: A Celine coat.
KOTUR: What’s your greatest extravagance?
TORY: Massages.
KOTUR: What are your guilty pleasures?
TORY: Butterscotch ice cream.
KOTUR: What are your bad habits?
TORY: Not getting enough sleep.
KOTUR: Do you have a cheap thrill?
TORY: Gummy bears.
KOTUR: What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
TORY: To treat everyone the same and always be appreciative.
KOTUR: What’s your favorite smell?
TORY: Tuberose.
KOTUR: Who or what would you like to be reincarnated as in your next life?
TORY: Edith Wharton.
KOTUR: What would you eat for your last supper?
TORY: A huge Italian feast.
KOTUR: If you could meet someone from history who would it be?
TORY: Cleopatra.
KOTUR: Yes or no to a nip and a tuck?
TORY: When needed.
KOTUR: What part of your body would you like to change?
TORY: I’d like to be six feet tall. Ok maybe not six feet. Five eleven.
KOTUR: What would you like to achieve before you die?
TORY: I’d like to build an enormous charitable foundation.
KOTUR: Do you have a favorite Kotur bag?
TORY: The Large Collins minaudiere. I love the Art Deco feel.
KOTUR: On a scale of one-to-ten, how good looking are you?
TORY: Ask my mother.