Tara Martin has been our regular LA correspondent for the international Amayzine for a while now and shares her adventures in LA LA Land every week. But of course, we want to know much more about her, so it's high time to see what Tara is actually hiding from us. And honestly, this fashionista is full of secrets and guilty pleasures. Tara, take it away.
Who was your idol when you were little?
‘My sister April.’
What is your favourite song to sing along loudly?
‘An all-time favorite: ‘All of Me’ by John Legend.’
What do you always put off until the last minute?
‘Opening my mail. I find it terrible and prefer to put it off for as long as possible.’
Ever told a white lie?
‘I wish I could say ‘no’ to this, but unfortunately I can't. I've done it before, but who hasn't, right?’
Which TV programme can you secretly enjoy the most?
‘I love binge-watching a series on Netflix and then I obsessively binge that series all weekend.’
Most expensive mis-sale?
‘My SUV. Ugh.’
Which film always gets you crying?
‘Love Actually’. I love that movie and it will never get boring.’
Your biggest addiction?
‘Movie popcorn. It doesn't matter if it's salty or sweet, I enjoy both equally. It's just the absolute best.’
What is your secret bad boy crush?
‘Jax Teller from Sons of Anarchy. Sigh…’
Do you actually have weird traits?
‘I am really very flexible (and I mean that literally).’
Which word do you actually use just a little too often?
‘Obsessed.’
Who is your celebrity crush?
‘David Beckham. Duh.’
What song do you sing in the shower?
‘Hotline Bling’ by Drake.’
Which book in your bookshelf do you hope no one will ever see?
‘The Desire Map’. I have written all my future plans in here.’
What is your favourite calorie bomb?
‘Grilled cheese sandwiches!’
What are you snapping at?
‘Hands and feet that are not well-groomed.’
Do you have weird eating habits?
‘I need a straw with all my drinks. I really don't drink if I don't have a straw. I know it's weird, but I just hold out until I get a straw. The only exceptions are with wine and champagne.’
Do you have hidden talents?
‘I'm secretly quite a good boxer. No one knows that, except my coach. And you all now, of course.’
If you could be a Disney character, who would you be?
‘Tinker Bell. She has magical fairy dust, so that seems obvious.’
What excuse do you sometimes use just a little too much?
‘That I never have enough time. It's really true, but still…’
Your favorite fast food?
‘Fries!’
What would you do if you were home alone and no one saw what you were doing?
‘I would turn the music up really loud, drink wine all day, and eat ice cream straight from the tub.’
Do you have any embarrassing hobbies?
‘I secretly really enjoy going bowling.’
Which gossip magazine do you secretly love to read?
‘US Weekly is my favorite, everywhere and always.’
