Liya Kebede

[ForChicSake]

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[MartiniKiss]

she is wearing Alberta Ferretti

 

[MartiniKiss]

photo credit: Courtesy Photo

Best approach to style vs. motherhood?

It's possible to embrace both! I want to spend as much time as possible with my children, so I always like to keep my beauty and fashion routines effortless... but still chic! Beauty-wise, anything that can be used for more than one purpose is key, such as using a little lip gloss to smudge an eyeshadow to make it more dramatic for evening. For my wardrobe, I like to invest in classic pieces and pair them with more trendy new pieces and accessories each season. Anything that can go from day to night is a mother's best friend.

What was the most surprising thing about becoming a mom?

How quickly your priorities become clear. For me it's family, health, freedom, respect, creativity.

Best lesson your mom gave you?

Do not take 'No' for an answer.

Best advice for maintaining a work/motherhood balance?

Take everything one day at a time. Plan all you want but then plan to have nothing go as planned. Give in to the ride.

What do your children do to make you laugh?

Telling jokes at the dinner table! Lately, they are all about Garfield.

Best method to de-stress?

Family vacations are a must, but for a quick fix, I adore reading and the cinema. Something to take my mind on a journey. And lately I am into taking baths.

Chicest mom you know?

My Mom.

Fill in the blank: This mother's day I want...

People to know that every minute a mother dies from treatable or preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications. That is close to half a million women each year who leave more than 1 million children motherless and 99% of those deaths are in the developing world. For this Mother's Day, and the whole month of MAY, I want everyone to help save another mother's life by supporting The Liya Kebede Foundation.


Liya Kebede is mom to Raee and Suhul, an actress, model, designer, and
maternal health advocate.To celebrate Mother's Day, Liya is contributing 25% of the proceeds from the sale of each lemlem Walsh Split Scarf during the month of May to The Liya Kebede Foundation. The Liya Kebede Foundation is committed to ensuring that every mother, no matter where she lives has access to life-saving care.

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[Nefertiti87]

I did not know that she has two children, only knew about her son

 

[ForChicSake]

Can't wait to see her in Cannes

 

[rubydon]

lovely family.

 

[ForChicSake]

Inspiring words from @chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya #2013gdf @DiasporaIdea @statedept @USAID global diaspora forum



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[ForChicSake]

'Jeune & Jolie' Premiere - The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival


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[ForChicSake]

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[rubydon]

flawless at cannes. girl can do no wrong when it comes to style.

 

[TomFordforGucci]

She's absolutely stunning on the red carpet.

W Magazine June/July 2013 - Preview
"Survival of the Chicest"
Photographed by Mikael Jansson
Styled by Edward Enninful

review/snaps via t-rex

 

[simplylovely]

Flawless!

 

[Cold]

Cannes Day 2


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Liya, Eva Longoria & Doutzen for L'oreal Paris at the Cannes Film Festival


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[Cold]

Kicking off 2013 Cannes Film Festival with Liya Kebede

Freshly arrived at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, supermodel Liya Kebede sits down with Makeup.com to give us a first peek at the scene on the ground, dish on her latest beauty discoveries, and share what makes her feel the most beautiful.

Tell us a little bit about what you’ve got planned for Cannes this year. Is there anything in particular that you’re really looking forward to or excited about?

I’ve been coming to Cannes for the past three years with L'Oréal Paris and it’s something I always look forward to. Cannes is exciting and the festival is really incredible and international. People come from all over the world to celebrate cinema so it’s always a pleasure to be here and to watch great film and meet and mingle with really interesting people.

What’s the atmosphere like there this year?

Well it’s kind of picking up slowly because of the weather. It’s been raining and just today there’s a little bit of sun, which I’m trying to take advantage of as I’m sitting outside and talking to you. People are still hoping that the weather will clear because it’s difficult to walk the red carpet when there’s rain and your dress is stuck in the puddle. (laughs) But I think it’s going to be good going forward.

You’ve mentioned in other interviews before that you have a fairly simple approach to beauty, but when it comes to glamorous occasions is there one thing that you really enjoy playing up or having fun with?

Yeah, I really do love going all out when I’m out—like at Cannes or the Met Gala earlier. On those kinds of occasions, it’s fun to experiment and find a new look. I’m always up for testing things out. I do love a red lip a lot, which is fun, and adds a chicness to any outfit you have on. I’m also always up for dark eyes, smoky eyes, different liners…I like to play around more for special occasions.

Do you have any beauty products that you carry with you at all times?

Usually I always carry mascara in my bag—I’ve been using the Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara from L'Oréal Paris for a long time. I also always have a black liner—I do the Gel Intenza Super Liner—and a red lipstick. When I come to Cannes, I also like to pick up one of my favorite French pharmacie products: lip balm from Homeoplasmine.

Recently I’ve also been carrying Elvive Extraordinary Oil for my hair, because I find that my hair has been so dry lately and tired from being brushed and blow dried—all those things we do it every day. I want to give it a bit of hydration so I put the oil on, leave it in, and wash it the next day. I’m also planning on using it all summer at the beach as a protector from the sun.

What about your skin? Is there anything you use to protect it since you’re also always in and out of makeup all the time?

A lot of it is that I take good care of my skin when I take off my makeup and hydrate it very well. I don’t do a lot of facials but I always apply a thick cream after taking off my makeup and just let it nourish my skin.

What is it that makes you feel the most beautiful?

I think it depends. When I’m on the red carpet of course, because I have the most amazing outfit and the hair and the makeup are so perfect. At the same time, I also feel very beautiful when I’m in the sun and with my kids in a natural state. And happiness makes me feel very beautiful as well. It depends, you know.

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Liya Kebede attends the Premiere of 'Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian)' at Palais des Festivals during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2013 in Cannes, France

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[simplylovely]

The dress is beautiful, but it is not fitted for her body type imo. She still looks lovely!

 

[@~PinkCouture~@]

L'Oreal True Match "Lumi" TV Commercial - 30 secs

 

[tiffany]

She looks absolutely divine at Cannes, one of the best dressed hands down

 

[ForChicSake]

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