I met the actress and filmmaker Zoe Lister Jones at her mother's home in Brooklyn. We had a lovely time strolling around the neighborhood, chatting about her recent engagement to the filmmaker Daryl Wein (they did a movie together called Lola Versus) and the new season of her NBC show, "Whitney," which will have its premiere later this month. Jones admitted to being a bit of a makeup hound, so naturally I wanted more details! You are so hands on with your films. Do you apply your own makeup as well? With "Breaking Upwards," I did my own makeup; all the actors did. We only had a $15,000 budget for it. I've always been obsessed with makeup, though. I used to study Kevyn Aucoin's book "About Face" when I was a kid. I even did makeup on a couple of my girlfriends for their bat mitzvahs. So I had a corner on the Brooklyn Jewish teen market for a while there. On "Lola Versus," we had a great makeup team - Babara Lacy and Michelle Kearns. Barbara is Hillary Clinton's makeup artist, so it all felt very dignified. You say you're obsessed with makeup. What are some of your favorites items? I'm a big lipstick girl - I'm old school that way. I live for Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils. Red Square is my go-to color. I also like the color Damned, if I'm feeling a bit more extreme. I love Shiseido's lipsticks, because they are supermoisturizing and richly pigmented. I've been into pastels lately, so OR316 and PK331 do me right. I love a red lip! Chanel Rouge Allure in Passion, and Coral No. 310 by Dolce & Gabbana are fabu. Also by Dolce & Gabbana: the Foundation it's so luxe, I'm obsessed. Make Up For Ever HD concealer works best for my skin. And it's Nars blush all the way. Oh, and Hypnose Mascara by Lancome. A girl is nothing without lashes. Do you have skin-care products or a certain regimen that help keep your skin smooth and camera-ready? I have an incredible facialist here in New York named Mamie McDonald. She is a superhuman skin goddess. Unlike other facialists, whose extractions can leave you looking like a hot mess for a few days, Mamie has the gentlest touch. I could go to an event straight from her chair. She turned me on to a line called Mlis, which is now my go-to skin care. It's all natural, which is very important to me. I avoid parabens as much as possible, and look for lines that have minimal ingredients. I use their Repair cream and Hydrate drops, because I tend to get dry. I use Evan Healy's Blue Lavender Cleansing Milk, which is a lovely cleanser, followed by Dr. Hauschka's Clarifying Toner. I also love Dr. Hauschka's Moisturizing Mask after a long plane ride. I like to keep my skin dewy and glowing, and all this helps! What salon do you visit for your cut and gorgeous color? In New York City, I go to Marie Robinson. Katie Rosen is my jam for cuts. Amy Huson does my color. In Los Angeles, I go to Rona O'Connor at Lukaro for color. She does a mean red. Are there any body treatments you like to indulge in? I love a good massage and they gotta go deep. In New York City, Eddie at Jay and Jay Nail Salon is Brooklyn's best-kept secret. In Los Angeles, the therapist Elna Leonardo is on another level. And she does house calls. Holler! When looking for a special outfit, do you mix designer labels with vintage? I spent my teens and early 20s shopping almost exclusively at thrift stores. In the past few years, H&M and Topshop have satiated the thrill of cheap finds, fabulously. As far as designers go, Céline is the ultimate. This year I wore a white Peter Som get-up on a red carpet that rocked the party pretty hard. Love Jil Sander, Peter Pilotto, Isabel Marant, Cushnie et Ochs and Prabal Gurung. When it comes to fitness, do you have a routine or activity you find effective? I have an elliptical in my place, so I try to do that as many mornings a week as I can. I love yoga and Pilates, but, sadly, I find it hard to motivate. I need a personal trainer! Do you have any favorite splurge foods? I'm a health-food junkie, so all of my food is a splurge, money-wise! As lame and actressy as it is, I really only splurge on raw desserts, (which are usually filled with nuts, and have more fat than a Big Mac). Erewhon in Los Angeles does incredible raw desserts, as does Quintessence in the East Village. Would you be into changing any of your physical qualities for a particular role? I wanna get fat! Give me a reason! Of all the skills you utilize in your filmmaking (as actress, writer, singer or producer), do you have a preference? I really love them all. And to be able to do them all at once is the ultimate in creative fulfillment. Did growing up with parents who are artists help steer you in a creative direction? Funnily enough, I think it steered me away from the arts. Growing up, I saw how much my parents had to sacrifice in order to pursue what they loved. And we were broke. The art world was catty, and it just seemed like a struggle I wasn't willing to repeat. But I auditioned for Tisch at N.Y.U., and was offered a scholarship that my mom said was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. You are engaged to Daryl Wein, who has been your partner in the making of the films "Breaking Upwards" and "Lola Versus." Do you envision your life together to be full of more collaborations? It's difficult working with a romantic partner. It definitely complicates the relationship. But it also deepens it. We've got a number of projects in the works. We're a good team. From your hair and makeup to your dress, describe what you imagine your look to be on your wedding day? Oh gosh, I haven't gotten that far yet! I'm still trying to pick a venue! But I think for the big day I want to keep everything simple. Natural, dewy makeup, loose hair and a dress that is chic, but low-key.