Star of 'Transformers' Nicola Peltz Talks Fashion, Beauty Secrets, and Acting

Lip, Jacket, Hairstyle, Textile, Outerwear, Style, Street fashion, Beauty, Fashion, Leather,

(Image credit: Emma Montalvan)

By Jessica Minkoff published 27 June 14

Sleeve, Human leg, Shoe, Style, Shelf, Knee, Orange, Street fashion, Beauty, Thigh,

Sweater, $1,995, Balenciaga; (212) 206-0872. Skirt, $2,155, Balenciaga at Maxfield; (310) 274-8800. Rings, $205 each, Selin Kent; selinkent.com. Shoes, price upon request, Prada; prada.com. Earring, Peltz's own.

AGE: 19.

PROFESSION: Actress.

HOMETOWN: Westchester County, New York.

CURRENT RESIDENCE: NYC and Westchester County.

FREE TIME: I love spending time with my family, and I really like photography.

SENSE OF STYLE: Classy with an edge. I like to mix it up depending on my mood.

GO-TO LOOK: Ripped jeans, an oversize T-shirt, Isabel Marant sneakers, and a leather jacket.

FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, and Alexander Wang.

FASHION MANTRA: Whatever you choose to wear, wear it with confidence—my mom taught me that.

TWITTER: @nicolaannepeltz

Lip, Sleeve, Human body, Summer, People in nature, Beauty, Street fashion, Sunlight, Fashion model, Long hair,

Jacket, $1,750, swimsuit top, $159.50, swimsuit bottoms, $120, Michael Kors; (866) 709-KORS.

Magenta, Furniture, Floor, Chair, Still life photography,

"My Mom bought me this chair at Maison 24 in New York City, where everything is really modern and cool. It's usually tucked under my desk, but there's always stuff thrown over it!"

Sleeve, Bag, Style, Street fashion, Flowerpot, Luggage and bags, Jacket, Blond, Shade, Long hair,

Jacket & skirt, prices upon request, MSGM; msgm.it. On right hand: Stud ring, $145 for set of two, TomTom Jewelry; tomtomjewelry.com. Smooth ring, $100, Jennifer Fisher x Stop It Right Now; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. On left hand: Rings, Peltz's own.

Bag, Wallet, Luggage and bags, Musical instrument accessory, Stationery, Shoulder bag, Baggage, Coin purse, Ink, Writing implement,

Chanel bag. Below: Pelt'z personal journal and bookmark from her younger cousin.

Liquid, Shelf, Bookcase, Shelving, Magenta, Bottle, Peach, Hardwood, Publication, Cosmetics,

"I love Bioderma. I use it religiously. And, Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino is my favorite perfume."

Human leg, Shoe, Shoulder, Knee, Sitting, Bag, Thigh, Comfort, Tan, Foot,

Shirt, $2,150, skirt, $1,450, Gucci; gucci.com. Cuff, $250, Jennifer Fisher x Stop It Right Now; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Ring, $295, Jennifer Fisher; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Shoes, $490, Nicholas Kirkwood; (646) 559-5239.

Jewellery, Finger, Wrist, Hand, Engagement ring, Nail, Ring, Fashion accessory, Wedding ring, Pre-engagement ring,

"The ring on my pointer finger is half of a heart—my mom wears the other half."

Lip, Jacket, Hairstyle, Textile, Outerwear, Style, Street fashion, Collar, Beauty, Leather,

"I grew up in Westchester county playing ice hockey with my six brothers, so I was definitely a tomboy until I convinced my mom to let me try acting."