This week’s fashion idol hails from one of my favourite places in the world- Brazil. Kira’s style is just as beautiful and exotic as she is. After taking one look at her blog I was hooked to her versatile style, edgy coolness and fascinating personality. And so will you, I guarantee. Read the interview that reveals Kira’s style and beauty secrets, her favourite fashion books and much more. Make sure to check out her fabulous blog for a doze of fashion inspiration.

La Mimi: Name, Age, Location

Kira Aderne

28 years-old

Brazil

La Mimi: When did you first discover your passion for the fashion world?

Kira: I think it started in a very unconscious way when I was a kid. I remember getting ready for a birthday party and my mom arguing with me about the way I wore my socks. She wanted me to wear it down and I wanted to wear it up. So funny! When I turned 15, I stated working in orded to make my own fashion choices. My love for clothes and fashion only grew and grew with the years.

La Mimi: What’s your favourite shopping destination?

New York of course! It is after all the centre of the world.

La Mimi: I love how on your blog you also post quite a lot of makeup and beauty product recommendations. What are some of your make up essentials for everyday use?

Kira: I love make-up and beauty products. They are as essential as clothes. However, I don’t really need much of it. In fact, I don’t like to have more than I need. So I keep it simple: concealer, black eye pencil, mascara, white illuminator eye shadow, blush and lipstick (at the moment the colors can be red, orange or pale pink). For special occasions, I only add foundation, compact and black eye shadow if it is necessary. About brands, when I am traveling I always enjoy picking up some Chanel make-up treats, but I also like to use some good local brands too for my everyday make-up. For the face, baby products from Johnson and Johnson to wash and to treat the sensitive skin that I have are perfect. I also try to moisturize my skin every chance I get.

La Mimi: Vintage vs New, what do you like more and why?

Kira: I love both. In fact, what I do enjoy the most is mixing old with the new, creating a totally new look. It is also important to sometimes shop in our own wardrobes before going shopping. There is always something great forgotten right in front of our noses.

La Mimi: I’ve read of your trips to bookstores every weekend to browse through the fashion section. ( I have to confess, I have the same obsession, haha!) What’s one fashion book you would definitely recommend to La Mimi readers?

Kira: I would recommend two books actually: the first one is Two Lipsticks and a Lover by Helena Frith Powell. It is a book about the secrets of style from the French girls. The Parisian woman is so classy and inspiring for me and the book reveals it all! The other one is The One Hundred by Nina Garcia. It is a style guide that every fashionista must read!

La Mimi: I’ve noticed you travel quite a lot. What’s the most stylish city in your opinion?

Kira: My dream is to visit the five continents of the globe. I still have a lot to discover and to learn. So far, I would say Paris. The girls there are unbelievable chic.

La Mimi: What’s the biggest lesson that life has taught you?

Kira: It is important to look nice and chic; however what’s more important is to be beautiful on the inside. It is harder than to look stylish everyday…