The Made In Chelsea fashionista says she'd love to makeover Kate Middleton
With her flawless porcelain skin, doll-like features and glossy mane of brunette hair, Rosie Fortescue is one of Chelsea's prettiest residents.
And, thanks to her vast collection of fedora hats, pussy-bow blouses and chic pencil skirts, the 24-year-old has fast become SW3's top fashionista.
So it makes sense that Rosie is putting all of her fashion know-how into her own clothing line with online retailer Lipstick Boutique.
As she launches the AW14 collection, we catch up with her to talk clothes, boys and the Middletons.
Congratulations on your new collection, Rosie. Why have you decided to launch a range with Lipstick Boutique?
Thank you! The timing felt right and it was something I could really get my teeth into. That was important to me, I didn't just want to put my name to something. I’m really pleased with everything and so proud of it.
You're a regular at London Fashion Week. Did you get any inspiration from there?
I didn’t want the collection to just be catered to one trend. I wanted it to be wearable and to represent my own style. I’ve got some really tailored pieces, bold skirts and cute separates. I wanted people to look at the collection as well and think, ‘That’s Rosie.’
Rosie has designed a clothing line for online retailer Lipstick Boutique
Who can you see wearing it?
Everyone! My mum would look cute in a pussy-bow blouse with a skirt but then someone younger could style it differently. I wanted the collection to be really versatile.
Which celebrity would you love to see papped in your designs?
I've designed some chunky knits and I think they would really suit someone like Cara Delevingne. She’s very chilled out, casual and pulls off that 'still out from the night before' vibe.
Your best friend Millie Mackintosh launched a clothing line this year. Did you share design tips?
Our collections and styles are quite different. We speak to each other every day about what we’re up to but we didn’t really talk about the fashion. We wanted to make our collections different. I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from my own wardrobe, what I like to wear and what I think people will enjoy.
How would you style Millie?
I would put her in the shaggy gillet - that’s so her vibe - with a pussy-bow blouse and the tuxedo trousers.
If you could get your hands on a celebrity and get them a fashion makeover, who would it be?
She's overhauled her style a bit now but probably Kate Middleton. I know that's a bit mean. I think Pippa Middleton needs a bit of a style update, too. The first thing I would do is takeaway the flesh-coloured tights. Instantly. That’s what I would do. I think they should be banned.
What would you dress Pippa in?
My mum says, 'The Middletons need to be appropriate'. Okay, they're appropriate but Pippa isn't in the public eye as much so I feel like she could vamp it up a bit. I'd put her in a big skirt and knitted jumper, that would be cool. I don't think she has that young, fresh vibe. She needs to get that.
Rosie says she'd love to see supermodel Cara Delevingne in her designs
What are your winter wardrobe essentials?
A fake leather trouser and a big chunky jumper. I think it’s so flattering and it takes no time to put on. It’s effortless.
What fashion faux pas have you made in the past?
There’s nothing I can pinpoint and think, ‘Oh god’ but I’ve learnt a lot more about my body now and what suits me. I know my own style. I don’t like to wear trends, I like to take inspiration from them.
What are your style rules now?
I don’t like getting huge amount of leg out. Tiny shorts are a bit, eww. Upper body is nicer to look at, it’s more toned and feminine. I do wear crop tops but sometimes I feel self conscious. But it’s not like I’ve got massive boobs and it looks slutty. There’s a way to wear it.
Are you a gym bunny?
I’ve got a love-hate relationship with the gym. I try and go once or twice a week and do weight training. I’m naturally quite slim so I don’t need to get on a treadmill for half an hour and do cardio. Weight training makes you strong, it tones you up and it’s good mentally and physically.
Millie's really into her fitness. Do you workout together?
We do pilates. I've got a studio near my flat so she’ll come over, we'll do it and then grab some lunch.
Rosie says she's single at the moment and enjoying it
Are you still enjoying being on Made in Chelsea?
I loved it. The New York shows were the best two months of my life - and you guys didn’t see everything that we got up to!
Do you feel like you need to constantly have controversy in your life to get good story lines?
I would never do that. I’m not going to let myself be used for entertainment. I’m not a puppet. I have more respect for myself. I’ve been in the show since the start, I did the pilot and I’m friends with everyone on the show. I don’t feel the need to show up to everything and get extra attention. I’m quite happy not putting my love life on the show so I’ll leave that up to others.
How to you manage to keep your love life separate?
A lot of people think I have been single for years, I haven’t. I’ve just chosen not to have my love life on the show. I’ve gone out with people who haven’t been show appropriate as they’re slightly older. I don’t go for Chelsea boys, put it that way.
Why?
A. They've slept with all of my friends. B. I like to go for someone a bit different.
Who is your ideal man?
Someone creative. Someone just really interesting and passionate about what they do. Dark hair, blue eyes if possible.
Have have you avoided Spencer Matthews' charms?
I would never sleep with Spencer! He always says to me, ‘Come on Rosie, you’re the only one who hasn’t.’ He said, ‘Come on have a pop on me, it would be hilarious.’ He’s such a nice guy - as a friend. Because I’ve never hooked up with him we don’t have that love-hate thing. I think he’s absolutely hilarious. He’s never been mean to me or done anything to hurt me.
How does he get the girls?
He's good fun to be around. He’s entertaining, he’s amusing, he makes you laugh. I can see how the girls get led in. I’m not that silly where I feel like I could change someone like him. He needs to change himself when the time is right. He’s so young still.
Are you single at the moment?
Yes. I’m really enjoying it.
See, lipstickboutique.co.uk.
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