Rebecca Caratti
On her skin routine:
‘I religiously cleanse, use serums (Cosmedix Clarity serum for day, and their Firming Serum for night), and moisturise. During the day I always use SPF 50 and at night I use a nourishing moisturizer – Aspect Dr Resveratrol Moisturising Crème. And I always remove my makeup.”
On how she maintains her skin:
“I regularly see Melanie Grant – the skin guru. She has literally changed my skin. I see her once a month and get treatments ranging from Omnilux to laser (I have pigmentation from years of sun worshipping).”
On her treatment schedule:
“I get my brows shaped and tinted every 3 weeks by Kristin Fisher Eyebrows and have regular manis and pedis – usually every two weeks.”
On her exercise regime:
“I practice Bikram yoga. On a good week I go up to 4 times a week. My schedule at the moment is a bit hectic so I’m averaging 2-3 times a week. It’s a big part of my life so I make sure I make time for it every week.”
Rebecca wears Gucci jeans (shop similar here) and Saint Laurent white shirt.
On her hair routine:
“My hair is my struggle – I have baby fine hair – the main reason I keep it short. I take Silica daily – which is great for healthy skin, nails and hair.”
On beauty as part of her style:
“For me beauty is all about looking groomed – and that’s definitely an important part of my style.”
Products pictured:
On her most treasured item of clothing:
“My Cartier LOVE bangles. One was a gift from my mother, the other actually belonged to her. They come with beautiful memories.”
On her signature beauty look:
“I don’t think I really have a signature… The older I get the less makeup I wear. I love the look of a clean, glowy, natural face – with my features enhanced rather than masked. If I have an event I tend to leave it to the professionals. I’m lucky that my best friends are makeup artists. I usually opt for a winged eyeliner and flawless skin.”
On what’s important to her in life:
“Health, family, happiness and travel.”
“Barney Martin has been cutting my hair for as long as I remember. I have it cut and coloured every 4 weeks.”
On her under the weather face savers:
“Concealer! And sunglasses.”
On her five minute beauty routine:
“Less is more. Focus on skin – good skin is everything!”
Products pictured:
Tom Ford Bronzing Powder in Gold Dust
On her earliest beauty memory:
“My earliest beauty memory is actually about treatments rather than makeup. I remember cutting all my barbie dolls hair into bobs or pixie cuts and always wanting to give my mum a pedicure . . . random?”
On her signature scents:
“I used to only wear Chanel Mademoiselle. Until recently I was sent the Balenciaga B fragrance which I love.”
On her product obsessions:
“I’m obsessed with Cosmedix Rescue Balm. I use it on my lips – it smells heavenly and the texture is the best! It’s the only things that keeps your lips well moisturized and in perfect condition. I also mix it with M.A.C lip liner in Half Red – it’s that perfect ‘natural but enhanced’ lip colour.”
On how she keeps her skin looking fresh:
“I’m very healthy. I have a predominately vegetarian diet – BUT would never label myself a vegetarian as I would never want to restrict my diet or cut out whole food groups. I also drink up to 2 litres of water a day.”
Rebecca wears Saint Laurent polka dot shirt and belt, Acne jeans.
On her personal style:
“My style is quite simple. I invest in quality pieces – it’s all about really well constructed garments.”
Oh hi, every heel/sneaker/boot we’ve ever wanted – Prada platforms, Manolo pumps, Chloe Susannah boots… Yes, yes and yes.
On what keeps her inspired:
“Travel!”
On her can’t-live-without beauty products:
“Definitely a good foundation. At the moment I’m obsessed with the Lancome Miracle Cushion. It evens out skin tone with just the right amount of coverage.”
On her favourite designers:
“Phoebe Philo for Celine, Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton, Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent.”
On her home:
“I’ve recently just purchased all new interiors for my home after living abroad for the past two years. I wanted my home to feel relaxed, peaceful – to be a calming oasis. It’s modern with pops of colour (I have two amazing hand woven rugs that I purchased from a trip to Oaxaca in Mexico – they’re so vibrant – I love that they come with a story and memory) I also have loads of indoor plants!”
On her ideal Sunday morning:
“Every weekend is different for me. But my ideal Sunday would be a summer morning spent at the beach followed by a delicious brunch.”
On what she loves about Sydney:
“Being surrounded by water! And despite having all the buzz of a global city it’s just really beautiful and picturesque, and filled with hidden peaceful spots.”
On her beauty secrets:
“I don’t have any weird and wonderful beauty tips to share BUT the Redwin moisturiser with evening primrose oil is the BEST body moisturiser around – and it’s cheap as chips!”
You’re probably familiar with Buro24/7. The fashion and culture sanctum was founded by diminutive Russian powerhouse Miraslava Duma, and was promulgated across Eastern Europe across the Middle East and now to Australia.
Rebecca Caratti is the Chosen One responsible for helming the first Antipodean edition and, as a decade-long fixture in Australian fashion as both an editor and stylist (and possible Natalie Imbruglia twin), she’s more than earned her stripes.
“My career highlight to date has been launching Buro in Australia and being able to work alongside and celebrate some of Australia’s greatest talent ranging from designers, academics, chefs, architects and artists. Our launch event at the Opera House was a night I will never forget!”
Her styling work has a signature aesthetic that melds high glamour with a spirited youthfulness, but her personal style has a less polished, easier elegance with a blend of masculine and feminine.
“My style is quite simple,” she says. “I invest in quality pieces – it’s all about really well constructed garments.” Then she casually lists off infallible maestros Phoebe Philo for Celine, Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton and Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent as favourite designers.
Her wardrobe houses an arsenal of chic worthy of a Bling Ring burglary, including incredible handed down gifts from her mother, including the Cartier Love bangles that she adores. “One was a gift from my mother,” she says. “The other actually belonged to her. They come with beautiful memories.”
Bec’s mother also features among her haul of early beauty memories, as does the silicon canvas upon which so many of our pre-teen makeup and hair inclinations were practiced. “I remember cutting all my Barbie dolls’ hair into bobs or pixie cuts and always wanting to give my mum a pedicure . . . random?”
But now, in her less-random post-teenage years, Rebecca leans more toward treatments than make-up.
“The older I get the less makeup I wear.” She told us. “I love the look of a clean, glowy, natural face – with my features enhanced rather than masked… I regularly see Melanie Grant – the skin guru [the acclaimed Sydney magician based in Double Bay]. She has literally changed my skin. I see her once a month and get treatments ranging from Omnilux to laser (I have pigmentation from years of sun worshipping).”
“I also get my brows shaped and tinted every 3 week by Kristin Fisher Eyebrows and have regular manis and pedis – usually every two weeks.”
Such is life as an editor.
It’s not all beauty treatments and Celine, though. Bec’s advice for anyone hoping to climb the fashion ranks is “work hard, be nice and take risks”, and her mantra is “It’s better to regret the things you do than you don’t do.”
“Cheesy,” she laughs. “But so true!”
Photographed by Rudy Zverina.
Words Susannah Tucker.
