My mother was a free-spirited clinical therapist, and I had the most hard-working father, a television lighting director by trade. My mum raised me to be a global citizen, with eyes open to sometimes harsh realities.
MEGHAN MARKLEReflecting on where I came from helps me to appreciate and balance what I have now.
More Meghan Markle Quotes
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For work, I wear art; in real life, I wear clothes.
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I think my dad always saw how happy I was on set.
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Throwing on a black dress with black tights, cute booties, a great coat and throw a scarf over it. I think simple accessories and, if you want to make a pop, a great red lip.
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My parents always told me if I believed something was wrong, I should try to fix it.
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Food makes travel so exceptional, because you get to taste what it’s actually supposed to taste like. To eat the real Pad Thai or finally have a proper curry is something pretty amazing.
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If we treated ourselves as well as we treated our best friend, can you imagine?
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I did calligraphy for the invitations for, like, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton’s wedding.
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To describe something as being black and white means it is clearly defined. Yet when your ethnicity is black and white, the dichotomy is not that clear. In fact, it creates a grey area.
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People don’t need to feel scared about a leather pant. Think of it as a jean alternative: it’s the same thing. It’s almost like they’re your yoga pants, but they look chic.
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You have to take care of yourself so you can manage the workload of a very, very full plate.
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I grew up with that farm-to-table dining before it was sweeping the nation. I do think there’s some value to really throwing yourself into food and embracing where it comes from.
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Put on a sweater and really great sneakers with a big scarf, and you’ll look so stylish. For me, they are an everyday essential.
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I’m really big on day dates. If you go for a stroll, have a picnic or lunch with a glass of wine – it doesn’t get better than that.
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On a normal day, I love a shift dress with flats and a little cropped jacket. That, for me, is my travel wear if it’s not too chilly – you can throw a scarf over your legs if it’s cold on the plane!
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I’m deeply and passionately involved in the design process. I’m a brash American, and if my name is going to be on something, I’m going to have my say.
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