CHRISTINE HOH, 24
Founder of New Leaf Lifestyle Products offering a premium brand of cosmetic/skincare products called ENATURE. NewLeafLifestyle.ca
Where do you get your style inspiration? My mood and the women in my family.
Describe your personal style: Its very much like my music. Variety with glamour. You will never see me in sweatpants unless I am in the gym or out for a run. I love leopard print, leather, lace, and bright colours.
Where are you from? I was born in Korea, but grew up in Pitt Meadows.
Proudest accomplishment? When I learned to forgive.
Favourite:
Drink: Virgin Mojito (sorry to all the bartenders).
Food dish: Moms mushroom soup and dads cornbread.
Store/designer: BCBG and DVF
Perfume: This changes every year...But right now, Sud Pacifique Vanille Mokha.
Blog/magazine: INC. magazine and BeautyVault.ca for blog.
Vancouver street: Water.
Spot to people watch: Cafe Artigiano on Robson.
Local charity: Oh there are too many! But I was part of Help Change My City and I am a huge supporter for Oddsquad and BWSS.
Whats in your purse at this very moment? Louis Vuitton Red Epi shoulder bag which contains dayplanner, wallet from French Connection, Macbook Air, iPhone, Blackberry, New Leaf makeup lip tint stick, car keys, business card holder, and my Ray-Ban Aviators.
Describe your personal power outfit: Wavy hair down, black head to toe, red heels and red lipstick. It makes me feel a bit rebellious.
What is your most sentimental wardrobe item?
Every item in my closet reminds me of people or a story...But my Missoni dress from my grandmother and my first bracelet from my first birthday from my parents.
Where do you shop for everyday staples? Whole Foods for the quality, Granville Island for the variety, Walmart and Superstore for the value.
Where do you look for that after-hours wow outfit? Local boutiques like Egocloset or BCBG or H&M.
Dream splurge item: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, black with red interior. Too much? And a trip to see the world for my parents.
Which fashion event do you look forward to the most every year? Its more cosmetics than fashion...But CosmoProf in Las Vegas.
Fashion pet peeve: Lululemon pants are not dress pants. Theyre sweat pants. And ladies and gentlemen, proper underwear goes a LONG way.
Best international style city: New York
What was your first trophy as a kid? Piano competition award when I was eight. I no longer play piano though.
Something that surprises people about you: I love country and I dont know how to ride a bike.
How do you unwind? Hot bubble bath with a home-made facial, long drive out to middle of nowhere or a walk by the water.
Whats your style/beauty life saver? Honey. Its my go-to solution for quick 10-minute facial or to cleanse my face with or to heal that ugly zit. And Nars Multiple Orgasm.
Even on my blah-est day, I wont leave the house without: My phones.
Women look their best when: They feel beautiful.
People tell you you look like: No one, really...Im just me.
If you could have coffee with a fashion icon, past or present, who and why? Diane Von Furstenberg. She is so graceful and she really embraces her age.
Whats coming up for you? Professionally, Enature will be available to purchase all over North America and you will be seeing pop up stores in the near future as well. Personally, Im not sure. Just staying positive and being grateful. Its better not to know whats coming up in the future and enjoy today.
