{"id":580041,"date":"2026-08-25T17:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/580041\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T17:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:00:11","slug":"how-i-shop-with-millie-mackintosh-it-reminds-me-to-get-enough-sleep-celebrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/580041\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Shop with Millie Mackintosh: \u2018It reminds me to get enough sleep!\u2019 | Celebrity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millie Mackintosh rose to fame as part of the original cast of the reality show Made in Chelsea, filming five series before leaving in 2013. She has since established herself as a fitness, health and beauty ambassador, releasing her own beauty collection with Boots in 2017, and publishing Made: A Book of Style, Food and Fitness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After choosing to go alcohol-free, she shared her journey in the bestselling Bad Drunk<\/a>, co-written with Dr Ellie Cannon. Mackintosh speaks candidly about the realities of motherhood, mental health and self-care on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the last treat you bought for yourself?<\/p>\n

I just got some gorgeous looks from Queens of Archive. I fell in love with a brown suede fringed jacket.<\/p>\n

Jenny suede jacket<\/p>\n

\u00a3255.50 at Queens of Archive<\/a>Where do you buy your food from?<\/p>\n

I like to use Jago\u2019s of Chelsea for meat, Bens greengrocers for organic fruit and veggies, and I get fish delivered from the Upper Scale. Otherwise, I will pop into Waitrose or Marks & Spencer.<\/p>\n

Natural selection: Bens greengrocers has several London shops. Photograph: Alex Segre\/AlamyShop groceries at Bens greengrocers<\/a>Visit Jago\u2019s of Chelsea<\/a>Shop fish at the Upper Scale<\/a>What\u2019s the best present you\u2019ve given?<\/p>\n

Surprising my mum with business class flights when I took her to the Caribbean for a girls\u2019 trip. For me, the best gifts are experiences that create special memories.<\/p>\n

\u2026 and the best present you\u2019ve received?<\/p>\n

My granny had a beautiful diamond ring that I always admired. When she passed away, it was given to me, and I wear it on special occasions. It makes me feel like she\u2019s still with me.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favourite online store?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a big fan of Vinted \u2013 you can get so many amazing deals on hardly worn items! I love supporting circular fashion.<\/p>\n

Shop Vinted<\/a>What\u2019s your favourite bricks-and-mortar shop?The final beauty frontier? The great \u2018shopping experience\u2019 of Space NK<\/p>\n

I love Space NK in Duke of York Square. I actually used to work at Space NK as a makeup artist many moons ago, so I\u2019ve always had a soft spot for it and still love it as a shopping experience. It has such great brands, and there are always so many new products to discover.<\/p>\n

Shop Space NK<\/a>What\u2019s the gadget you use most often?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve just got the new Oura ring. I love keeping on top of my health data, and it\u2019s great for reminding me when to switch off and get enough sleep.<\/p>\n

Oura Ring 5<\/p>\n

\u00a3399 at John Lewis<\/a>\u00a3399 at Healf<\/a>What\u2019s the purchase you regret the most?<\/p>\n

A pair of So Kate 120 Christian Louboutin heels that hurt beyond belief.<\/p>\n

High drama: Christian Louboutin\u2019s signature heels. Photograph: Donato Sardella\/GettyWhat\u2019s the thing(s) you get delivered?<\/p>\n

Mainly, things we need as a family from Amazon.<\/p>\n

Where do you buy your underwear?<\/p>\n

Bluebella if I am feeling fancy, otherwise Intimissimi for every day.<\/p>\n

Shop Bluebella<\/a>Shop Intimissimi<\/a>What would you buy with \u00a320?<\/p>\n

Sweet Bee magnesium butter.<\/p>\n

Sweet Sleep magnesium butter<\/p>\n

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\u00a323.84 for 120ml at Healf<\/a>\u00a329.99 at Amazon<\/a>\u2026 and \u00a3200?<\/p>\n

GHD\u2019s Glide+ hot brush.<\/p>\n

GHD Glide+ hot brush<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your \u2018saved search\u2019 on eBay\/Vinted?<\/p>\n

Vintage Chanel bags.<\/p>\n

Secondhand search: Millie Mackintosh keeps tabs on classic Chanel bags. Photograph: Edward Berthelot\/GettyShop vintage Chanel bags at Vinted<\/a>Shop vintage Chanel bags at eBay<\/a>What item do you buy on repeat?<\/p>\n

White tops and T-shirts. I am always trying to find the perfect one. Sometimes it\u2019s Zara<\/a>, but I also love James Perse, Agolde and Citizens of Humanity for T-shirts.<\/p>\n

Shop James Perse<\/a>Shop Agolde<\/a>Shop Citizens of Humanity<\/a>How do you make your coffee at home?<\/p>\n

I recently ditched caffeine because it gives me anxiety. I am more of a hot water and lemon girl in the morning now, but I do still love a decaf from Hagen \u2013 I still love the taste and smell.<\/p>\n

The daily grind? A good coffee is one thing worth getting rightVisit Hagen<\/a>What\u2019s your biggest splurge?<\/p>\n

I rarely buy designer items unless they\u2019re secondhand, but last year I splurged on a pair of jeans on Net-a-Porter. They\u2019re from Khaite and cost \u00a3500. I get compliments whenever I wear them, and they are amazing quality, so I think they were worth it!<\/p>\n

Shop Khaite at Net-a-Porter<\/a>And what everyday item do you scrimp on?<\/p>\n

Kiko Milano\u2019s Eyebrow Designer Gel mascara.<\/p>\n

Kiko Milano Eyebrow Designer Gel mascara, 7ml<\/p>\n

\u00a310.49 at Lookfantastic<\/a>\u00a37.99 at Amazon<\/a>And what\u2019s your greatest vintage find?<\/p>\n

A Chanel flap bag that I got on Vestiaire Collective.<\/p>\n

Photograph: Listed by Dee via Vestiaire CollectiveShop Vestiaire Collective<\/a><\/p>\n

For more, read How I Shop with Fred Sirieix<\/a> and Rosie Jones<\/a><\/p>\n

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