According to Eva Chen, These Are the Most Magical Shoes

PS: Where does the name Juno Valentine come from?

EC: So Ren is my grandmother's name on my dad's side — or part of it. Tao is my grandfather's name on my mom's side, and June was my grandmother on my mom's side, so I have always loved the name Juno.

PS: Writing a children's book has long been a dream of yours. Was this the original idea for it or did it evolve as you had children? When did the inspiration hit?

EC: I have always wanted to write children's books, ever since I was a child myself, but I think the idea of just empowerment, feminism, fairy tale really all kind of came together, you know, in the last two years since "you know who" was elected because I feel like it is really important for young girls. They can never be told enough that they are important — they matter.

PS: Dressing for the book tour looks like it's been a blast — the colour, rainbow dresses, and gorgeous shoes. What look has been your favourite and how did you pick your outfits/pack for the trip?

EC: The colour palette for my book tour has been rainbow and sparkles and bright. So, my book launch party, I wore this sequin Alberta Ferretti skirt, and I think that has been my favourite so far.

PS: What's your favourite page of the book or favourite scene/moment/illustration?

EC: One of my favourite spreads is actually a reference to a Vogue shoot Annie Leibovitz did with Natalia Vodianova from an Alice in Wonderland-themed story.

PS: What advice would you give to your younger self?

EC: I would say don't feel like you have to have a plan in life. Like, everything will work out as it is supposed to. Just follow your dreams and really chase joy and happiness.

PS: What is your current favourite book to recommend to friends?

EC: Well, I read a lot, and one of the books that stuck with me is called The Queen of the Tearling. And it is a dystopian book kind of set in the future and past at the same time, and it is really good!

PS: Favourite new Instagram handle to follow?

EC: Actually, she's here tonight at this event. Her Instagram is kaydenhines, and she is this Instagram kind of cartoonist-comedian, and her Instagrams are hilarious!

PS: Favourite indulgent treat?

EC: When you have kids, sleep is the ultimate indulgence — and I don't indulge in it frequently enough — so I would have to say sleep.

PS: Favourite workout?

EC: So, I haven't worked out in like two months just because I was sick and I have been busy. But I love doing yoga, and I love doing Pilates.

PS: Show you're currently binge-watching?

EC: I love the show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel [on Amazon]. It is so, so good, so well-written, and just smart and snappy.