Her TV alter ego Thony De La Rosa on Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady” is used to mopping up messes (of the criminal variety). But at home, actress Élodie Yung admits to Alexa, “I’m a tornado, nothing is ever organized!”
You couldn’t tell that from her red-carpet snaps, where she shines in the likes of Christian Dior and Armani Privé. Her closet is also overrun with heels she never wears. “I’m in trainers most of the time,” explains Yung, 43. “But I can’t stop buying heels.”
The French-born, London-trained actress with Cambodian roots has traveled the world and lived and worked in some of the biggest fashion hubs in the world (including New York City, while starring as Marvel assassin Elektra on Netflix’s “Daredevil” and “The Defenders”). “I love the eclecticism in London,” she says. “There’s something so cool about it, but you can’t beat the effortlessness of the Parisian women.”
Here, the actress shares the go-to items that help define her signature style.
“I love the prints of La DoubleJ. They’re so unique and colorful.”
“I always have a pair of Ray-Ban on me; they’re timeless and go with anything.”
“It’s SPF 70, which is important — and it gives your skin a nice glow.”
“I have 20 red lipsticks I barely wear. I wear this instead!”
“While filming in New Mexico, I discovered Bee Nice Beauty. They source organic ingredients and are the kindest people. I love their aloe vera soaps.”
“I use this orangey liquid blush by Armani. It makes you look plump and fresh in one second.”
“This mascara opens my eyes like no other.”
“I’ve been wearing this perfume [of orange, cloves and nutmeg] for decades now.”
“The citrus scent makes you feel spring has arrived.”
“I recently discovered the home collection at Modern Prairie, and I fell in love with this butter holder!”
“I rarely wear a watch, but when I do, I like my Jaeger-LeCoultre. It’s discreet and chic.”
“I love to fall asleep to this French podcast. The stories are usually about important moments in history or a sensational piece of journalism, and the narrator’s voice is so comforting.”
“I listen to music when I work: It keeps me focused and gives me energy. I usually start my day in the trailer listening to some rap music.”
“My blue backpack encourages me to be a minimalist!”