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My Stylish Life: Daniela Karnuts

Nov 22, 2016 | 3 min read

We catch up with the style maven as she dishes out her best-kept beauty secrets and must-haves for the month ahead.

Daniela Karnuts first begun her label SAFiYAA in 2010, after finding herself stranded in India during a volcanic eruption – where, by default, she created an emergency wardrobe that sparked her passion for design. We caught up with the style maven as she dishes out her best-kept beauty secrets and must-haves for the month ahead. 

Daniela wears Safiyaa Omera Velvet Cape, Washed Silk Bow Blouse in navy and Adriana Trousers in black, Gianvito Rossi shoes

Daniela Karnuts best-kept secrets

Motto to live by:

“No risk, no fun”

Best advice:

Treat others how you like to be treated

Who has taught you the most:

My mother and grandmother

What inspires you the most:

Passion, literature, intellect, and art

Person you’d most like to meet:

The Dalai Lama

On the bucket list:

To learn how to meditate and experience each moment to the fullest

Most cherished possession:

My family and Blue Weimaraner

Most exciting event in your diary for November:

Our event at the Taj Hotel in Dubai, hosted by Rosemin Manji

Last book that you read:

Shaolin – Bernhard Moestl; an essential read to consciously define your life path

Song on repeat:

Florence and the Machine – Delilah

Favourite beach destination:

Maldives

Ideal holiday:

Anywhere that I can achieve mind, body and soul relaxation, time for reflection and lots of sleep

Favourite place in the world:

Bavarian Alps

Favourite travel partner:

My husband

Where were you this summer:

Monaco, South of France

Favourite fashion brands:

Azzedine Alaia, Christian Dior

Favourite British designer:

Lucas Hugh Activewear

Heels or flats:

Heels

Style icon:

Cate Blanchett

Signature style:

Chic timelessness and modern elegance

Best denim brand:

Frame

Bag of the moment:

Céline Tri- Fold Shoulder Bag in Black

Favourite place to shop:

The Internet

Trend to covet for A/W16:

Harness

Go-to hairdresser:

Josh Wood

Blow- dry or au naturel:

For every day, au naturel

Best hair treatment:

Kerastase

Favourite beauty brand:

Rodial

Staple lipstick and shade:

‘Chihuahua’ by Nars

Nail colour for November:

Malaga Wine

Best health tip you’ve been given:

Eat organic

Favourite at-home beauty solution:

Ginseng Extract Tea every morning

Signature scent:

Tom Ford Café Rose

Daily beauty regimen:

Deep face cleanse with Rodial Skincare

How do you stay in shape:

Pilates, yoga, spinning

Favourite supplements:

Ginseng Extract, Probiotics, Iron

Any natural remedies that you swear by:

Classic homeopathy

Best workout:

Sunrise Yoga

At-sea or inland:

At-sea.