Spanx founder Sara Blakely’s essentials include sweatpant jeans and high-heeled sneakers

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Sara Blakely with insets of fashion and beauty products on a pink background Sara Blakely's essentials mix style and comfort. Getty Images; Sneex: Missoni; Jimmy Fairly; Neiman Marcus; Sephora; Rag & Bone

Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities buy when they’re browsing their favorite boutique or shopping online late at night? Welcome to Six Picks, where we ask stars to spill their style and beauty must-haves — so you can shop like you’re famous, too.

Sara Blakely is taking her love of comfy fashion to new heights.

Decades after founding Spanx — and growing it to a billion-dollar business — the iconic entrepreneur is working on a different solutions-based style: Sneex, a sneaker-stiletto hybrid.

“Like my first business, Spanx, I created Sneex because I was a frustrated consumer,” Blakely tells Page Six Style, calling her sporty-chic heels a “love letter to all the women who have been told that beauty is pain.”

Since Sneex’s 2024 launch, the quirky shoes have gotten off on the right foot with stars; Hoda Kotb, Reese Witherspoon and Gayle King have all raved about them, while Oprah featured the innovation on two back-to-back “Favorite Things” lists.

“When Latto wore Sneex on stage during one of her concerts last year, I was elated,” Blakely adds of her favorite celebrity moments. “[And] Suki Waterhouse wore the white Tepper for a photo shoot (in a bikini no less!) which was so fun.”

As for how she styles the shoes herself? Below, the business mogul dishes on her six top style and beauty staples, from her “signature” red lipstick to a pair of surprisingly comfortable jeans.

Westman Atelier Lip Suede Lipstick in Le Rouge

Westman Atelier lipstick in a tan case with red lipstick with small hearts and a red swatch.Nordstrom

“I love a bold red lip. It’s my signature. This lipstick from Gucci Westman’s brand, Westman Atelier, is a go-to.”


Roxanne Assoulin Puffy Heart Earrings

Pair of gold hoop earrings with heart-shaped pendants.Neiman Marcus/Roxanne Assoulin

“Playfulness is a core theme in my wardrobe. I am drawn to jewelry that doesn’t feel too serious. These earrings from Roxanne Assoulin are classic with a wink.”


Rag & Bone Miramar Sport Stripe Track Pants

Woman wearing a denim jacket and denim pants with red and blue stripes down the sides.Rag & Bone

“My favorite outfit is jeans and a T-shirt. You can’t beat it! I saw Gayle King wear these denim look-alikes on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ (with Sneex!) and I thought she looked effortlessly cool.”


Jimmy Fairly Rosas Sunglasses

Orange round sunglasses with dark lenses.Jimmy Fairly

“An easy to way to liven up any outfit is to wear a pair of outrageous sunglasses. I have tons. These from Jimmy Fairly are so fun.”


Sneex The Tepper

Pair of camel-colored sneakers with gold accents and mesh panels on stiletto heels.Sneex

“One of my favorite Sneex styles is the Tepper in Taupe. This style is named after my daughter Tepper. It’s made with the most beautiful Italian fabric called Leone mesh. You can wear it with everything from jeans to party outfits.”


Missoni Hat

Missoni beanie with colorful chevron pattern.Missoni

“During the winter, hats are always a part of my outfit. This beanie from Missoni is on my wish list.”



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This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.


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