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Photography by Lily Nova

June 20, 2020

Born and raised in South Australia, a unicorn in the modelling world, Lily Nova made her fashion debut on the AW16 Gucci runway. She has been the face of Marc Jacobs Beauty, appeared in every Vogue there ever was, is the face of our editor in chief Leith Clark’s jewellery collaboration with Catbird (photographed by Julia Hetta), and well, a Miu Miu show wouldn’t be the same without her. Lily is clever, outspoken, thoughtful and never afraid to be herself. Here are some of her favourite films, books and ideas to help you rest and recharge.

Films to Watch

Pride dir. Matthew Warchus Buy Online

13 going on 30 dir. Gary Winick Buy Online

Little Women dir. Greta Gerwig Buy Online

Ladybird dir. Greta Gerwig Buy Online

St Trinian's dirs. Barnaby Thompson, Oliver Parker Buy Online

Booksmart dir. Olivia Wilde Buy Online

Portrait of a Lady on Fire dir. Celine Sciamma Buy Online

10 things I Hate About You dir. Gil Junger Buy Online

Yesterday dir. Danny Boyle Buy Online

Uptown Girls dir. Boaz Yakin Buy Online

Books to Read

A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Wolf Buy Online

Felicity by Mary Oliver Buy Online

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Buy Online

A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin Buy Online

The New Fuck You, Adventures in Lesbian Reading edited by Eileen Myles and Liz Kotz Buy Online

The Terrible Girls by Rebecca Brown Buy Online

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn Buy Online

The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf Buy Online

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel by Michael Scott Buy Online

Dare Me by Megan Abbott Buy Online

The Sadeian Woman by Angela Carter Buy Online

The Girls by Emma Cline Buy Online

Lunch Poems by Frank O’Hara Buy Online

Some Things I Love Right Now

When not in my pyjamas I find myself in a pair of equally comfy green pants and my Mums old cardigan. Coziness is the overall theme of our self isolation I think. Although when I do have to go to the grocery store I find myself overcompensating and dressing up extravagantly more and more. Essentially playing dress up. Face mask included of course.

Mint tea with a splash of soy milk sounds like it should be disgusting but I promise it'll make for a good nights sleep. Herbal Billy Native Mint Tea Buy Online

Gluten Free Cornbread with strawberry jam BBC Good Food Go Visit

Strawberry and Vanilla Jam Honey & Co Buy Online

Homemade Pumpkin Soup Ottolenghi Go Visit

I've been attempting to make Matcha Lattes at home. T2 Tea Buy Online

It feels good to be creative and even more so to create something. I'm currently writing a lot about womanhood, which is a bit heavy, but it feels cathartic. Present and Correct Buy Online

I just ordered The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution facemask and am very excited and only a little afraid to try it. The anticipation for its arrival is keeping quarantine interesting though. The Ordinary Buy Online

Sheep pyjamas, as it gets colder in Australia I’ve been living in these pajamas more and more. They make me happy and the fact that they have pockets makes me even happier. Buy Online

3 More Inches ,a pre-wash hair treatment it leaves my hair feeling soft, shiny and very healthy. It doesn’t hurt that it smells lovely either. Michael Van Clarke Buy Online

My dog is 16 and she’s my favourite thing in the world. She's incredibly happy that we're all home. Battersea London Support

I’m knitting a blanket! Knitting was the "cool thing" to do in school when I was 8 and I’ve never been more thankful for a skill in my life. It’s the perfect quarantine activity especially with Australia on the cusp of winter. Knits from Nature, Jenny See Buy Online

My Mum and I had our first rematch at snakes and ladders since I was a kid. I finally won. 2020 isn't all bad. Snakes and Ladders Buy Online

Albums to Play

Fine Line Harry Styles Buy Online

Fetch the Bolt Cutters Fiona Apple Buy Online

Broken English Marianne Faithfull Buy Online

Rumours Fleetwood Mac Buy Online

The Velvet Underground and Nico Buy Online

Destinations & Experiences

I've been trying to learn as much as I can, (on Black Lives Matter) so far I really love the podcasts "About Race with Reni Eddo Lodge" and "1619" by The New York Times.

About Race with Reni Eddo Lodge Go Visit

1619 The New York Times Go Visit

This is a Youtube account with hundreds of thoughtful yoga workouts and experiences for beginners and those returning to their practice. I can only describe the way she teaches as incredibly kind. Yoga with Adrienne Go Visit

This app may be a bit silly and controversial but it's perfect for a mindless distraction and a much needed laugh. Tik Tok Buy Online

An app to keep the mind busy and active. Elevate App Buy Online

The school of life is a youtube channel with educational and thought provoking videos on subjects ranging from philosophy, political theory to literature. The School of Life Go Visit

Very sweet and surprisingly deep cartoons about love, loss and the everyday. My favourite is called ‘bee real’ and it’s deliciously bittersweet. Alison Zai Go Visit