TV presenter, Actress and Model, Zara Martin is making a name for herself with her smoldering screen siren looks, talent and presence. She also know has incredible taste in heels.

Grazia magazine online recently heralded her as one to watch. She is also featured in their current Back To Cool print issue. Fashion Week will see a capsule collection that she designed with BodyAmr shown as part of their line up, come September. She will also be hosting the catwalk shows at London Fashion Weekend.

I was honoured when she agreed to document a business trip to LA for me.

It is a delight to share her diary of her trip with you. It made for a fabulous read and know you will enjoy it too.

Day 1

I have arrived in LA, which I always forget is one of the most casual places on earth. So obviously I decide to wear a long, bright green BODYAMR dress to blend in. I went to Il Pastaio, my favourite Italian restaurant, for dinner with a friend. Mmm…pasta and jet lag…

Day 2

After a full day of meetings I’m feeling (and looking) a bit disheveled. Ok fine, a lot disheveled. We stopped off at The Crescent for a much needed vodka-based drink – it’s where this picture was taken. My outfit, which seemed to have confused a few Hollywood types, consisted of high waisted floral TOPSHOP shorts, VINTAGE chiffon cropped top, CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA black and white heels and a vintage CHANEL bag. Oh, and red
lips!

DAY 3

It’s the weekend! How convenient. I’m big time into art so I took the opportunity to go to and see the Nancy Rubins exhibition at the very impressive Gagosian Gallery on Camden Drive in Beverly Hills. As I was walking around (yes, I said walking…Shocker!…In LA that’s a massive faux pas) I stumbled across the amazing Lazarides pop-up gallery on Beverly Drive (Steve Lazarides is the art dealer/manager known for giving Banksy’s career a helping hand). I was generally blown away but I particularly fell in love with the works they had on display by artist Antony Micallef…he’s my new obsession.

DAY 4

Today is maintenance day. First stop, I dropped in to see David at CT Nails on Santa Monica Blvd, who is ‘the shit’. This is what he calls himself. And this is what he did to me…Leopard print! He knows me well… Next up, MyBlow LA (yeah I can’t say it without laughing either) for some hair action with Remy AKA the world’s best blow dry.

But now I’ve got the hair and nails did I need to go out! So I grabbed my friend and casting director Tamara-Lee Notcutt (who we can all thank for the fine ab selection in 300 ) and we went to Soho House – hands down the most beautiful venue in LA. We spotted David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay having a bite, and then spent way too long in the amazing photo-booth-room. Just your average Sunday night…

DAY 5

After work work work, I was invited to the Dodgers game. Baseball? Nuff said.

DAY 6

I had the pleasure of meeting with MHA media today, one of the foremost fashion PR firms based in LA. Apart from discussing my upcoming capsule collection with BodyAmr (exciting!), I also managed to have some fun trying on all their clothes. Here I am in a BODYAMR one legged catsuit. Meaow.

Day 7

Another great day of TV meetings, but I’m definitely delirious by the point i took this picture with fashion photographer and founder of Showmeyourwardrobe.com , Jackie Dixon. Gotta love The Hoff. Or not. I’m wearing black studded leather mini skirt by TOPSHOP, white lace TOPSHOP socks, SALT VALLEY men’s denim shirt, fuchsia BALENCIAGA bag and MECHANTE OF LONDON heels – who’s Spring/Summer 2011 campaign I just shot!

DAY 8

This was the day I had planned to lay poolside in my MYLA bikini bottoms and DOLCE & GABBANA top at The Thompson Hotel where I’ve been staying. However, Brandy and her VH1 reality show slightly hindered this plan.

DAY 9

I’m in LA for goodness sake! How can I not squeeze in a spot of pre-work stuff shopping? That’s me in ZAC POSEN and VINTAGE sunnies [picture 1, 3rd row]. I kind of felt like I was cheating on my RAY BAN’s though – I haven’t taken them off my face since I got them! Tried to remember how to play Bullshit (card game) later that day, and failed. Bullshit.

DAY 10

Before heading off for work related matters came my second attempt at making it to the pool, this time in a PISTOL PANTIES gingham swimsuit, TOPSHOP heart print shorts and CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA leopard print raffia shoes. I’m print-tastic today.

DAY 11

Quick tan top-up in REFORMED shorts, VINTAGE belt and SOLUDOS espadrilles [picture 4, 3rd row] before flight. Bye bye LA, it’s been emotional.

I could happily read her diary over and over. How fantastic was it? Even though she was on a business trip, she still had a memorable time. From famous celebrity spottings, having the blow dry that ends all others to taking in some the Lazarides pop up gallery.

I think Zara looks great in all the images. Her wardrobe was enchanting! I am particularly taken with all the prints. I love the image of her trying on that one leg BodyAmr catsuit. She totally exudes raw vixen. There is something about her that is reminiscent of Sophia Loren meets Marion Cotillard.

I think I may just have to take her lead and try a leopard print manicure. Such a fun way to get in on the animal print trend.

I love Zara’s exclusive LA diary. Keeping her talent in mind, I concur with Grazia that she is one to watch.

For more on Zara Martin, read her blog here.

Follow her on Twitter here.

Many kind thanks to the lovely Zara.

Catch up on the Diary series here.

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