the real deal
LPA founder/all-round cool girl Lara Pia Arrobio gives life and style advice.
LPA defined It’s a clothing collection that hopefully makes women feel cool, confident and sexy. invaluable piece of clothing
A leather jacket I’ve been breaking in since 2005 – I bought it when I was 18 and had just moved to New York.
your style as a movie title
Home Alone 3. label you wished you owned the most of Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini. latest purchase
Thigh-high patent leather boots from Valentino. I pair them with one of my LPA sweaters to play down their intensity. NYC versus LA style In New York, it’s impossible not to be inspired. People are a bit more put-together because you never know where the day is going to take you. In LA, I’m in my car a lot, so generally I wear Outdoor Voices workout gear to the office. advice to your teenage self
Everything is the best and don’t get tattoos. instant mood boost
A delicious meal with my friends at Sunset Tower Hotel or The Tasting Kitchen in LA, or Lucien in New York. Or funny animal compilations on Youtube. beauty must-have Coconut oil for everything. last thing you did on your phone I texted my mother saying, “PAY ATTENTION TO ME.”
date horror
The dude saw me walk into the restaurant and got up and left before I sat down. last thing you watched
The Leonardo Dicaprio documentary Before The
Flood, based on the world basically ending. favourite scent
Anything gardenia. decor MVP A beautiful mid-century dresser that’s travelled with me for years. I bought it at Billy’s – an institution in New York that’s now closed.
favourite spot at home
There’s nothing better than sitting in front of the fireplace. high-rotation song
Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.