Millie Mackintosh, best known for her role in the initial seasons of “Made in Chelsea”, has transitioned from reality TV star to an influential figure in fitness, health, and beauty. With a collection released at Boots in 2017 and a bestselling book on wellness, she candidly shares her thoughts on various lifestyle choices, including shopping habits and personal splurges.
Personal Indulgences and Shopping Favourites
Recently, Mackintosh treated herself to eye-catching fashion pieces from Queens of Archive, including a striking £255.50 brown suede fringed jacket. For her everyday shopping, she frequents several specialty stores, choosing Jago’s of Chelsea for meats, Bens greengrocers for organic produce, and the Upper Scale for fresh fish delivery, supplementing her visits with trips to Waitrose or Marks & Spencer.
Meaningful Gifts
Millie highlights a memorable gift she gave – business class flights for her mother for a girls’ getaway to the Caribbean, valuing experiences as the best presents. She cherishes a diamond ring inherited from her grandmother, which she wears for special occasions, keeping her grandmother’s memory alive.
Favourite Stores and Shopping Platforms
A strong advocate for sustainable fashion, Mackintosh prefers Vinted for second-hand shopping. Her beloved physical store is Space NK, located in Duke of York Square, a place where she once worked as a makeup artist. Mackintosh appreciates the continuous influx of new beauty products available there.
Health Tracking and Regrets
Health monitoring is important to Mackintosh, who uses the Oura ring (£399 at John Lewis and Healf) to track her wellness. However, she regrets purchasing a pair of uncomfortable So Kate 120 Christian Louboutin heels.
Online Essentials and Shopping Habits
Most of Mackintosh’s family necessities are ordered from Amazon. When it comes to lingerie, she selects Bluebella for luxury and Intimissimi for everyday wear. Additionally, she finds value in products like Sweet Bee magnesium butter (£23.84 at Healf) and GHD’s Glide+ hot brush (starting at £169 at GHD).
Style Preferences and Coffee Choices
Mackintosh constantly seeks the perfect white T-shirt, resorting to brands like Zara, James Perse, Agolde, and Citizens of Humanity. After giving up caffeine due to anxiety, her mornings now start with hot water and lemon, though she still enjoys decaf from Hagen.
Luxury Splurge and Vintage Treasures
Her rare luxury purchase was a pair of £500 Khaite jeans from Net-a-Porter, which she feels were worth the investment. She prizes a Chanel flap bag acquired through Vestiaire Collective as her greatest vintage find.
Daily Essentials and Value Finds
For everyday items, Mackintosh economizes smartly, opting for Kiko Milano’s Eyebrow Designer Gel mascara, which provides quality at an affordable price.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.