Did you know that multi-talented Hollywood actress – star of True Grit and Pitch Perfect – and one-time ASOS magazine cover star, Hailee Steinfeld, sings pop bangers alongside her mega movie roles? Well she does! We caught up with her in London to chat tour outfits, beauty tips and new-season shopping…
As well as your single Starving, you’ve got a film coming out called The Edge of Seventeen. Are you planning to continue both careers?
Yes I am! I love doing both so much – so long as I can manage to fit them both around each other, I will.
Who are your acting and singing role models?
There’s quite a few… Jennifer Hudson has done an amazing job. Justin Timberlake, too, as he’s in movies and puts out records. And Jamie Foxx.
What’s your favourite thing to wear when you perform?
I’ve just been on Meghan Trainor’s Untouchable tour and I enjoyed playing around wearing something different in every city, not feeling too stuck on one thing. I was trying to find out what I was most comfortable in on stage. I love anything that gives you a great silhouette. And I love any kind of movement, whether that’s something tied around your waist or a jacket that moves well with choreography.
How would you describe your everyday style?
I would like to be someone who plans their outfits! If I have an event coming up, I’ll think about it in advance – but then on the day, none of what I planned comes together so I end up being spontaneous. For the most part, I’m in my closet 20 minutes before I have to leave just ripping through clothes. I like to be comfortable and do something simple. But lately I’ve been playing around a lot more with accessories and having a lot more fun with it.
What have you bought recently?
I went on a little shopping spree before I went on tour, and also my mom who came with me on tour made some jackets for me, which was amazing. She was putting crystals on shirts, jackets and pants and everything!
You could have a Hailee Steinfeld fashion line with your mom, like Beyoncé’s House of Deréon…
Oh my gosh, yes, that would be fun. With crystals on everything!
What are your favourite accessories?
I love chokers; I love rings on every finger and sometimes a statement necklace. I have a favourite necklace with my name on it that I don’t really take off, but I like to wear a really bold necklace from time to time. I don’t have my ears pierced so my thing is either chokers or lots of rings.
What do you remember most about shooting your ASOS magazine cover?
It was in a really cool house in Topanga Canyon, California. It was such a hot day and I was wearing coats and sweaters! That was a fun shoot.
What are your style obsessions?
I’m a real sucker for shoes and handbags. Whenever it’s fashion week and I see the shows, I think to myself, ‘Oh, I NEED one of those,’ but then I think, where would I ever wear that? At the moment I’m on the look out for a long coat.
What’s in your make-up bag?
Actually I just cleaned out my make-up bag. You know when you have a certain sized bag and you just fill it up, regardless of whether you need all that stuff? I recently sorted it all out. I even cleaned the brushes. Now I only have the basics in there… foundation, powder, mascara, blush, highlighter and a little eyeshadow palette.
Is there a pro make-up tip you’ve picked up?
It’s probably quite basic, because before I started having my hair and make-up done by people, I really didn’t know anything at all – but the main thing I’ve learned is to put on translucent setting powder after your concealer. Other people probably do this all the time and I’m like I just discovered this!