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Chloe Kim has been busy. The Olympic gold medalist (she became the youngest woman ever to win Olympic snowboarding gold in 2018) is still competing, having recently become one of the biggest stars in action sports, with eight X Games gold medals and multiple world titles. She’s also hit up red carpets, made headlines with her boyfriend, NFL star Myles Garrett, and became Batiste’s global brand ambassador. (Yes, that good drugstore dry shampoo.)
Somehow, the 26-year-old athlete also finds time to read — and the girl knows ball. “I love romantasy,” Kim told Fashionista at the “Batiste Pit Stop” truck at The Grove in Los Angeles. “I know ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ is coming out with the next book. I’ve been obsessed with ‘Fourth Wing.’ I’ve gone through all of the books.”
She also loves to shop, and she even did her own hair and makeup early that morning. Hours later, in the scorching sun, it still looked impeccable — so it’s safe to say she knows a thing or two about beauty. Ahead, the Olympian gives a rundown on her fashion and beauty must-haves — including the mascara she’s loving, jeans she buys on repeat and the luxury skin tint she’s dying to get her hands on.
Photo: Courtesy of Batiste.
What’s a luxury beauty item you have your eye on right now?
When I was in Korea, the makeup artist there used the Shiseido skin tint on me, and it looked so beautiful, so I think that’s going to be my next luxury beauty item purchase.
What’s a drugstore beauty item you swear by?
Batiste Dry Shampoo, especially the Vanilla Soufflé scent.
What’s an accessory you’re eyeing right now?
I’m looking for really gorgeous, long, dangly diamond earrings. So, if you know a good one, let me know!
What’s a luxury fashion item you’re lusting after?
The jumbo Chanel flap bag. This thing is huge! It’s the biggest bag I’ve ever seen in my life. Someone who is watching this, if you have it, please part ways with it and give it to me. I will pay anything.
What’s a beauty staple you love so much you’ve bought multiples of?
My favorite mascara, the Tower 28 Make Waves. It’s so, so good and it comes off so easily in the shower. I forget I have it on and it just melts right off.
What’s a fashion staple you love so much you’ve bought multiples of?
I love a good skirt. I love every type of skirt. I just bought a skirt made out of sweatpant material from Acne Studios. It’s so cute.
What shoes do you want to buy right now?
I’m really into kitten heels right now. My favorite heels I own right now are the Bottega ones, and I honestly have too many in different colors. So I need a different style right now.
Photo: Batiste
What’s an affordable item on your shopping list right now?
Some new jeans. I love Levi’s. They fit me very well and I love their low-rise jeans. [She’s also looking for a new book (romantasy, of course).]
What’s the last product a friend influenced you to buy?
Candle warmers! (Specifically this Amazon purchase.) They’re so nice, and you don’t have to worry about your house catching on fire.
