Dress Code: Gemma Arterton

Camped out at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont, British actress Gemma Arterton offers a glimpse inside her stylish life.

May 28, 2013

Meredith Jenks

Camped out at L.A.'s Chateau Marmont, British actress Gemma Arterton offers a glimpse inside her stylish life.

Meredith Jenks

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WHO: Gemma Arterton

AGE: 27

WHAT: Star of Quantum of Solace, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, and the upcoming Unfinished Song and Byzantium (both in theaters in June).

MY STYLE: Easy and undone. I gravitate toward classic, timeless pieces such as knitwear. I love tailoring and leather, just to add an edge.

BAD HABITS: I tend to dress for comfort, which means that I live in an oversize sweater and blue jeans. For me to dress otherwise takes a real effort of thinking!

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN: A good blazer. It can instantly add class to a basic T-shirt and jeans.

MY FASHION MANTRA: Always keep it simple—my stylist told me that.

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"The Hermès notebook was a gift from my best friend. It comes with me everywhere. The pages are refillable, so it has the potential to be a lifelong companion. The Idiot is my current read—I love Russian literature."

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"This Angel Jackson bag goes with everything. I love python, but the designer has a great selection of bright colors, too. I always get compliments when I carry his bags."

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"Whenever I work abroad, I like to buy a piece of vintage jewelry. The diamond ring is from Greece, and the emerald ring is a Victorian piece I bought at an antique shop in Puerto Rico."