Sophie Turner's Talks Summer Food Hauls, Cocktails - And Why Her Planned Glastonbury Trip Will End In Tears
Even the most well-travelled people can attest that there are few better places than London in the summer. And, just like the rest of us, you'll find Sophie Turner either pubbing or picnic-ing when the weather works in our favours. 'There's got to be some M&S nibbles on the spread,' states Turner. 'You can't go wrong with a Food Hall haul. Get some burrata, cherry tomatoes, a bit of pesto in there, bish bash bosh. And of course, everything gets washed down with some St Germain.'
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The actress has collaborated with the elderflower liqueur brand this Summer, and for Sophie, it was an easy deal. 'My collaboration with St Germain felt really authentic for me because I genuinely use the product! The drink feels like the epitome of British Summer time - if it's a sunny day out, you can count on me having a picnic and drinking a St Germain Hugo Spritz.' For those who haven't yet rustled up a Hugo Spritz, take some St Germain, combine with sparkling wine, top it up with soda water and garnish with fresh mint and lime.
Neither of us have had lunch yet when Turner and I catch up via Zoom, so I swiftly move the conversation from food and drink onto festivals to find out what Sophie's Summer is saying. 'I'm going to Glastonbury! I haven't been in about 12 years. I'm going with three of my best girl friends and I am so excited – it's going to be a blast. I can't wait to see Neil Young – Harvest Moon is my favourite song of all time. I'm just going to be standing there, crying.' Evidentially a big music fan, Turner goes through her Summer playlist with me: 'I like a lot of kind of, old stuff? I love Seabird by The Alessi Brothers, I think that's one of my all time favourites. But there're a lot of different artists on here actually; there's some Role Model, Little Simz, Glass Animals, Sierra Ferrell, Rachel Chinouriri – oh, and David Gray for some classics.'
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Turner's eclecticism in music definitely extends to her personal style. Her summer wardrobe comprises of basketball shorts and oversized souvenir t-shirts she's collected from various holiday locations. 'When I was younger, my Dad would go away and bring us back these t-shirts. I love the feeling of wearing mine now, as if my Dad's given them to me.'
On the feet, it's a toss-up between some statement trainers; Turner picks from Wales Bonner, Miista and Alohas, 'an amazing Spanish brand. I'm looking at them right now and they're just wonderful'. A self-confessed 'jeans and a t-shirt girl', the Summer is proving proves the optimum time for Turner to push her sartorial boundaries after undergoing a colour analysis test. 'I've found out I'm a "light spring", so I'm leaning into trying those colours that suit me more – something a bit more vibrant for the warmer weather.'
As a mother of two – Willa, born in 2020 and Delphine, in 2022 – Turner's approach to fashion and beauty certainly is one of style and substance, ensuring balance between fashion and functionality. 'We don't have AC in London. It's all about practicality in a summer wardrobe, for me.' Her skincare routine is a slathering of P20 sunscreen and some Weleda Skin Food. 'I just don't really have time to properly get ready anymore – I'll try and get a bit of life in me before the kids wake up but then, as the day hits 7am, I've got to hit the road and get going.' In a chic contrast to her easy-breezy demeanour, Turner has been a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton since 2017. 'I just feel more put together when I wear Vuitton' she confesses. I think, every mother has a superpower – perhaps Turner's might just be a Murakami Speedy.
Despite starting her career with the blockbusting Game of Thrones at 15 years old, Turner remains totally grounded. We talk about upcoming holidays, to which she has none; she is working solidly at the moment (intriguingly, she can't disclose on what), but she is going to New York with St Germain for 'some promotional stuff, and I'll count that as a holiday'. Perhaps it is the work ethic instilled in her from being a teen, but her gratitude feels refreshing. 'It's very exciting to me. Nothing really beats New York in June. Well, I say that. Do you know what does beat New York in June? British Summer. London in good weather. There is just nothing better.' Cheers to that.
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