Traci Melchor is what you might call a “more is more” kind of gal. As reporter for eTalk and co-host of The Social, she’s known for statement jewels, skin-hugging leather and an edgy faux-Mohawk which is pretty balls out for daytime TV. So when it came to prepping for a busy holiday season of parties, we thought who better than Melchor to share the tricks of the trade? Pack light, carry only the essentials, and buy a bag that doubles as a ring…. Sounds like sage holiday season advice to us. Flip through the gallery for more insight into her fun party picks.
Photography by Alexandra Votsis
Photography by Alexandra Votsis
Photography by Alexandra Votsis
Photography by Alexandra Votsis
Photography by Alexandra Votsis
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Traci Melchor
“The bag is Sergio Feretti. I love it because it a bag and a ring. I love a bit of a sparkle, in case you didn’t notice. My daughter, who’s nine, helped me pick it out—we have the same taste in handbags!”
“My Soho House card—as you can see from all the wear, I use it a lot. We travel a lot for eTalk so we always go there for a little night cap. Whether I’m in LA, New York, or London for an interview or event I can just pop into Soho house and just chill.”
“The RiRi Woo M.A.C lipstick. I covet it because it’s limited edition and I can’t get it again. I’ll wear it during the day time with no makeup and big sunglasses or at a party with eyelashes and thick liner.”
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Traci Melchor
“I always carry my perfume, Pleats Please by Issey Miyake. I also use this Saje Immunity Booster and you just put it on your neck, forehead, or whatever. Perfect when you’re at an event and there’s lots of people. It’s got a really good smell and it’s good to stay healthy!”
“I carry breathe mints because you gotta have fresh breathe! “
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Traci Melchor
“This Christian Dior Lip Maximizer is the ticket. I have pretty full lips to begin with, but you always want more of what you have. It acts like a little gloss I can put over my lipstick.”
“Blotting papers. Since I have such a small purse I can’t carry around powder, but the good thing about the Chanel Oil Control Tissues is that it has a mirror. Since I’m on television I get to wear professional makeup, which stays on pretty well.”
“Under my lips I use Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex. It has a good little spa smell and hydrates my lips in the winter before I put on under the RiRi Woo lipstick.”
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Traci Melchor
“I’m a Virgo so I’m pretty organized. I also travel a lot, so I know what I need for each event. I also have twins at home and I’ve really had to learn to edit myself down.”
