Anna Saccone has become an overnight sensation in the virtual world that is YouTube. Her fashion and beauty channel, The Style Diet, has catapulted the 22 year old blonde to global fame, having received well over a million hits on her site. Georgina Heffernan caught up with her for a quick fashion fix.
GH: Do you experiment with your look?
AS: I do in the sense that I like to follow the trends and if I see one that I like, I will always try it out. But essentially I know what works for me, so I tend to stick with that in my everyday look.
GH: Who is your fashion icon or your greatest influence in matters of style?
AS: I’ve always loved Brigitte Bardot's classic and simple style. She always looked sophisticated and chic, no matter what she wore. I like how she managed to look sexy without ever appearing trashy or cheap.
GH: What is your essential beauty item that must be in your handbag?
AS: Black kohl eye-liner. No matter what colours I'm wearing on my eyes that day, black eye-liner is always a staple in every look.
GH: What is your favourite item of clothing that you've ever purchased?
AS: A cropped, double breasted dove grey jacket with oversized black buttons and 3/4 length bell sleeves from Zara. I bought it in Munich in July 08' and I love it. It makes any outfit look 10 times more chic!
GH: How important is fashion in the world of celebrity?
AS: I think it's quite important because I feel like celebrities are much easier to relate to than 6 foot tall, super thin runway models, because they depict a more realistic image of how the clothes should look on a regular woman. When you see something on the runway, a lot of times, it's very difficult to imagine what that would look like on a regular person, whereas a celebrity will bring that item to life when she/he wears it. Also, a lot of young girls and women look up to celebrities and try to emulate their style or what they wear.
GH: Who's your favourite designer? And your favourite high street store?
AS: Moschino, without a doubt. It's classic with a very daring, sharp twist and pokes fun at fashion without looking ridiculous. I think that's very hard to do and I admire them for it! My favourite highstreet store is definitely Zara. You feel like you're buying a little more high-end as you can find some beautiful and unique pieces, all without breaking the bank.
GH: What is you favourite city to shop in and why?
AS: Dublin, because it's got everything you need on a smaller scale. I've lived in big cities like London and Munich before and while the shopping is great there, it can get a little overwhelming because of the immense size of the place. I love how Grafton Street is so easy to get around because it makes shopping a lot less stressful.
GH: What do you feel best wearing?
AS: Skinny jeans, ballet flats, a white tee, fitted blazer, some oversized disc earrings and a statement cuff. That's pretty much my "go-to" look.
GH: What's the best style advice you have been given?
AS: Always dress for yourself, not for anybody else.
