H&M’s showroom manager Karen Richter may epitomize fast fashion, but her style sense is all her own.
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What’s your usual (drink)?Vitamin Water.
What is your greatest extravagance?
NARS makeup. I started noticing in magazines that a lot of models and celebrities wear NARS, so I tried it and now I’m hooked!
Latest beauty/grooming discovery?
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. It's really light and leaves my skin soft and even-toned—I don't even need to wear foundation when I use it! There’s also a formula with bronzer in it that I love.
Fashion trend you wish would disappear?
6-inch stiletto heels, they look great but they’re not practical for anyone.
How would you describe your personal style?
Eclectic. I like to mix my H&M with a lot of vintage. I like my clothes to be comfortable and "lived in," not like I spent all morning putting an outfit together.
What are your five key wardrobe pieces?
Jeans, printed/embellished dresses, statement necklaces, jumpsuits and slouchy white t-shirts.
What is on the top of your shopping list right now?
A vintage teak sideboard for my dining area.
What’s the biggest lesson you learned last year?
To take better care of myself and my health.
Describe your perfect Sunday?
Sleeping in, late brunch, shopping, and movies!
What do you most value in your friends?
A sense of humour – I love to laugh and that’s all we do.
What is your Twitter policy?
I don’t Twitter. I feel like I'm already bombarded with so much during the day so I don’t Twitter—it’s information overload. It’s a great way to stay in touch with what is going on if you have the time.
What will you do when you retire?
Move someplace warm and live near the beach.
Finish this sentence:
“People think I’m outgoing but I’m really shy.”
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