Skip to main content

Advertisement

Advertisement

5 questions with ... actress Troian Bellisario

SINGAPORE — If fans of mystery-thriller series Pretty Little Liars thought the drama was over after the big revelation of stalker A’s identity in Season 2, Troian Bellisario — who plays over-achiever Spencer Hastings — says that they’re only getting started.

SINGAPORE — If fans of mystery-thriller series Pretty Little Liars thought the drama was over after the big revelation of stalker A’s identity in Season 2, Troian Bellisario — who plays over-achiever Spencer Hastings — says that they’re only getting started.

“You would think finding out Mona is A would clear everything up for the girls and that life would go back to normal but it only makes things way, way worse,” the 27-year old teased when she was in town. Apart from being a control freak like Spencer, the high-school valedictorian also identifies with her character’s style.

“I like a lot of the classic lines she gets to wear,” she said. “She has a very old-school Ralph Lauren Americana vibe to her but I’m a little more down and dirty. I feel more comfortable in jean cut-offs than in a blazer.” FARAH DALEY

Do you get to give any input into the styling of your character?

Troian Bellisario: Mandi Line who is our costume designer totally trusts me and is really wonderful. She and I collaborate on a lot of the outfits and she’s really great about letting me alter Spencer to what I like.

Are you a fan of accessorising?

Not really. I love hats but as far as jewellery goes, all of my jewellery is very personal to me. I hate when people just throw it all on, it doesn’t make sense to me. I have a few rings and each one has a story and a few necklaces that mean something very much to me so when I put them on, I feel like I’m carrying that story with me.

What are three fashion staples every girl needs?

I think hats can make any outfit. You can be wearing a nothing sundress but you put a floppy hat on and it becomes really fun. I’m a huge boots girl. I own one pair of heels and probably 10 pairs of boots like riding boots, jodhpurs and ankle boots. I love putting boots with everything especially with shorts or skirts. I also love a good dress. I like a light, romantic dress I can just throw on with my boots and my hat.

What’s your favourite item in your closet right now?

Probably these Victorian black riding boots that I got at a flea market for around US$30 (S$37). They go with everything and are the sickest boots ever. They come up to my knees and they’re so comfortable I could wear them all day.

Any past fashion choices you regret?

I was actually thinking the other day how I used to wear my ballet tutus out with ballerina skirts over them and with a tank top and a blazer and call it a dress. I don’t really look back and think, “Why did I do that but why don’t I still do that?” I really need to get my tutus back and wear those. Maybe I’m a weirdo but I really liked wearing that.

Pretty Little Liars Season 3 will be premiering on WarnerTV this July.

Read more of the latest in

Advertisement

Advertisement

Stay in the know. Anytime. Anywhere.

Subscribe to get daily news updates, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox.

By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis.