Aerin Lauder
To get a sneak peek into the medicine cabinets, makeup bags and fascinating lives of stylemakers, check out Into The Gloss. Emily Weiss's interviews are conversational and relaxed, and the intimate photography makes you feel like a fly on the wall. I've always admired Aerin Lauder for carrying on her grandmother's legacy so gracefully, so I was thrilled to see the recent ITG post on her makeup and beauty routine. She also discusses the launch of AERIN, her own beauty and lifestyle brand which is focused on her 7 essential products. Her thoughts on doing what feels comfortable for you and not feeling pressure to follow trends strikes a chord with me: "Just because something is on trend doesn’t mean you have to embrace it. You can look at it and admire it, but that doesn’t mean you have to wear black nail polish or red lipstick. If you feel comfortable in what you’re wearing, you’ll look your best, and I think that’s a really important idea." I couldn't agree more.
All photos courtesy of Emily Weiss via Into the Gloss
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Welcome
A selection of Jessica's collection of vintage perfume bottles
We are so thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website and blog! We plan to make the blog a place to share perfume news from Ellie D, as well as anything and everything that inspires us, including places we visit and interesting events. We also hope to highlight other small businesses, especially those run by women. Thank you for visiting!
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CS Interiors
I was thrilled to be included in the summer 2012 edition of CS Interiors. It was fun to watch the photoshoot unfold behind the scenes. Furniture was moved around, and every shot was carefully deliberated by Nathan Kirkman, and beautifully styled by designer Greg Jagmin and Barri Leiner Grant. Barri not only styled the shoot and wrote the lovely article, but also owns and runs an accessories company called M&B VINTAGE with her best friend Marie, has authored three books, and is a mom of two. They made a wonderful team.
When we moved to Chicago from London several years ago, we came with a hodgepodge of family heirlooms that needed reupholstering, and vintage finds that my husband and I have collected over the years. I wanted to incorporate these special pieces into our home, but I didn't want it to feel stuffy, or to have rooms that would have to be off limits to my two young children. My talented friend Greg managed to meld what we had collected with modern pieces to create a grown-up, yet personal and family friendly space. It's our safe haven, and a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of the city. All of us live in and love every room.
Here are a few behind-the-scenes shots I took...
Greg Jagmin styling the living room
The entry, full of equipment for the shoot
Barri Leiner Grant styles while Nathan sets up his shot
Greg setting up the dining room
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