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Forbes Travel Guide caught up with the Fab Five in France, where they're filming Season 9 in Las Vegas, and the Emmy winner revealed that she's working on her first scripted role. He couldn't talk much about the project other than to say it's debuting this summer, but he did share tips on airplane attire, two recurring destinations, and who castmate Antoni Porowski might compete with in the kitchen. I talked about the reasons.
What should travelers wear on long-haul flights to stay chic?
Here's my idea: I don't dress up. I just wear the best travel clothes I can find. I like to keep it really smooth and wear everything in one color. I'm in a rotation of wearing a certain color palette every few months at a time. Now is the era of camels.
I have a pair of Guest In Residence camel pants that can be compared to pajama pants, but they're sturdy. It's cashmere. It feels gorgeous.And Gigi looks dressy enough where she can see [Hadid, the luxury knitwear brand’s founder] She's wearing this in her heels. It's very chic. And I'm wearing a Uniqlo camel-colored T-shirt and camel sweater. Together they create a truly sophisticated look.
Sometimes I wear a big black overcoat over it, a duster coat that comes almost to my ankles. Then, when the cabin gets cooler, have layers that you can take off. No matter how many layers you take off, you'll still look chic underneath. Here are my general tips for layering. Remember, the layers underneath aren't just for comfort. You may need to take off your outer layers, but you still need to look polished so that what's underneath is completely visible.
When thinking about fashion essentials, what else should be in every woman's wardrobe besides a little black dress?
The perfect leather jacket for you. And this doesn't have to be leather. Maybe vegan leather. Something that can be easily dressed up or down. My go-to jacket is Motohis jacket and I've had it for 25 years now. You can add this to your rotation to create your own unique atmosphere.
What fashion items are you currently obsessed with?
gold jewelry. It doesn't have to be real. It doesn't matter if it's a costume. I have a lot of costume jewelry. My castmates from previous shows call me the “Prince of Persia” because my hands and wrists are usually adorned with lots of gold jewelry. I think that's the most beautiful way to dress up the look.
Even if I'm dressed for travel, which means, like I said, just very plain pants, a simple T-shirt, a sweater, and I'm not wearing all my jewelry. However, this seems very intentional. I dial up the look. As opposed to “it” bags and shoes, get jewelry that you can stack on and off yourself for a minimalist or maximalist look that makes it clear that this is just you. Sho. It's all in the way you style your gold jewelry.
France knows Vegas well.
Season 9 is currently being filmed queer eye In Vegas. Did you discover any spots there?
I went to a place called Lotus of Siam. He had one of the best Thai meals of his life. A lot of people told me that was the place to go. They weren't wrong, it was great. I ate a lot of Thai food in Las Vegas. It was wonderful.
There are boutiques I plan on shopping in the next few weeks. It's called Vasari and their offerings are amazing.
What is your favorite travel destination?
These two places are my favorites and I have visited them many times now. People and my friends say this. “There may be other places you like.” I know there's a lot more to discover, but I'm a creature of habit. Once you find something you like, stick with it.
The first is Iceland. I absolutely love Iceland. It's very beautiful and I think it's a scenery you won't find anywhere else. people are very kind. The crime rate is low, so it's very safe. And I think the food is great. I love this isolated place. It feels like you are on another planet.
I really like Reykjavik, but our favorite thing to do is do the Golden Circle. My favorite thing to do is not book a hotel for the first or last night, just drive around and secure a hotel once I find a place I like.
In second place is Iceland, and tied for first place is Japan. I love Tokyo. I went on a short trip last month, and this was my 4th time there. I love Tokyo, and I also love Kyoto. These are two places I visited in Japan.
It's truly my favorite place on earth. I love all of it. I think it's very peaceful and the people are incredibly civilized. I love that culture. I think it's magically light years ahead of us.
Is there any place you still want to go?
Seoul, South Korea, that's my next place. I love Asia, so Seoul has been on my list for a while. I was planning to go last month.i choose my wardrobe queer eye, But you only have two and a half to three days to shop. So I went to Tokyo hoping to go to a place where I knew I could get everything I needed. I wanted to go to Seoul instead.But I'll save that for a week, Rob. [my husband] I could participate, but it's difficult right now because we have two young children, a 2 year old and a 10 month old. So we're going to wait a few years so we can experience that together.
What do you bring with you when you travel?
I use a brand called Away, but I also carry a backpack. On my trip to Japan, I only brought carry-on luggage. You can carry three looks in your carry-on and rotate them with a few shared options like tops. Change your pants and shoes.
I also love the waterproof toiletry bag that Byredo gifted me. I use it as a dop kit and keep my moisturizer, night cream, face wash, and eye cream in a stackable, refillable container that doesn't take up much space.
France's gourmet paradise.
You recently documented building your dream Tudor home. salt lake city in a video series Finally returned home with Tan France. You said this at the unveiling of the kitchen. L'Atelier Stove — I've been dreaming of something like this for about 20 years. ” Why did you covet this range?
It feels very grand. It's chic, sophisticated, very bold, and feels like who I wanted to be. For me, the kitchen oozes sophistication, so I've always dreamed of being the kind of person who focuses on the kitchen in this way. I love to cook, so this is the most practical range for me.
I have friends over most Thanksgivings and Christmases, and I always had to know exactly when to cook everything. I know it's a problem most people experience, but I love cooking so I wanted to eventually get to a point in life where I could have a bigger stove. And that's what I have now.
We moved in a week before Thanksgiving and had a dinner party for friends after Thanksgiving. I was able to take full advantage of both ovens on that stove. This past week has made it clear to me why L'Atelier is so important to me.
What kind of food do you cook in the microwave?
There are many kinds of stoves, but especially Dar. It's a South Asian version of comfort food. It's lentil. Westerners liken it to soup, but it is very thick. It's my favorite thing to make, my husband's favorite meal, and my son's favorite Indian dish. I make it in bulk, but you can also freeze it. This gives you enough space to make 20 servings. This is great.
And in the oven, I love making chocolate cake. I specifically tweaked Ina Garten's chocolate cake, so now it's Ginger's Chocolate Cake. I like baking the most.
Salt Lake City literally takes the cake for France.
When out-of-town guests come to visit Salt Lake City, where do you like to take them?
My favorite bakery is Tooley. They certainly bake the best bread in Salt Lake, but also some of the best I've had in the US. They do a great job, but I'm not saying that because I'm a Salt Lake local. When it comes to baked goods, I wouldn't trust it if it wasn't formidable, and it is.
There is an Indian restaurant called “Mumbai House” that I really like. That's nice.
And I like to take them hiking. I'm very outdoorsy. We hike something called the Bonneville Shoreline. Then there's a place called Antelope Island. It's about a 20-30 minute drive from Salt Lake. It's a gorgeous, magical island, full of antelopes and mountains to climb. It is surrounded by the Great Salt Lake.
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