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Why is Cat Deeley So Cool?

British coolgirl and host of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance and recently-debuted The Choice Cat Deeley spoke to Refinery29 in April about self-styling, her favorite LA shopping destinations (love that she mentions Zara and the Melrose/Fairfax and Rosebowl Flea Markets - few Geekista favorites) and transitioning from modeling to hosting, or as she so British-ly calls it, “presenting.” I had the pleasure of interviewing Cat after her Emmy nomination last year and was thoroughly charmed by her humility, down-to-earth attitude and, yes, utter chicness. In the business of show, it’s hard for some to keep their YSL stilettos firmly planted on the ground. She does it with aplomb.

“In the Dressing Room” with Cat Deeley

I just discovered “In the Dressing Room” a series of short beauty-centric web videos hosted by one of my TV host idols/girl crushes, Cat Deeley of “So You Think You Can Dance.” As someone who’s had to self-style for the camera, I really appreciate that Cat does so willingly, despite her being on a network show where she could easily opt for a professional. I interviewed her once and can attest that she is just like her signature style of vintage/high-street/designer: genuine, authentic, sweet and just so cool. Below: 3 “In the Dressing Room” vids, starting with a great companion to the Lashing Out blog post, “Five Types of Mascara Wands”! via

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