Thursday, January 9, 2014
(Pre-Holidays) Printed Prabal
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The World is Your Atlas: Three Jane New York
It's no secret I love where I'm from and (permanently) showing it off, so I was incredibly excited when I discovered costume jewelry company Three Jane by Katie Schloss while browsing magazines for inspiration at the jewelry company I used to work for. There was an article on her growing company and the signature, customized map necklaces she creates that represent someplace special, real or imaginary (like the address "3 Jane Street") to the wearer. She creates 14k gold-plated charms with a tiny diamond on the chosen location, varying from monuments like the Empire State Building in NYC to wedding locations, proposal spots, favorite travels, schools and even fantasy locations (my favorite is a Great Gatsby-themed map!).
Check out a little Q&A I did with founder Katie Schloss below, then hop over to their website to check out everything Three Jane offers—the line has been expanding to other jewelry, like semi-precious stone necklaces and a bottle-opener bracelet that was featured on Good Morning America.
When did you found Three Jane? We launched our website in November 2012, so our site just had its first birthday!
What was the inspiration behind the line? My little sister was studying abroad in London, and I was trying to think of a gift for her, which was no easy task. Eventually, I came up with making a Map Necklace of the house we grew up in, that way she could have a little piece of home wherever she went.
From there, I started to create a line based upon travel, customization, and the occasional quirk.
Are there any particular places you feel attached to? The West Village, Paris (I studied abroad there), my parents' house in Connecticut.
What's your most proud accomplishment so far with Three Jane? I'm fortunate enough to have had many proud accomplishments. We recently made all of the jewelry for Jennifer Lawrence's sister-in-law's wedding; we're in InStyle's "Holiday Gift Guide" (on stands now!); we've worked with amazing celebrities such as Allison Williams and Olivia Wilde. There's a lot to be proud of, but we're always striving for more.
What's next for Three Jane? We're currently working on a line of 10 custom pieces of jewelry, while working on a series of mini collections, each of which is based off of different places from all around the world. We'll also be re-doing our entire website to create a better platform for these designs.
Who's the Three Jane girl? The wonderful thing about Three Jane is that there is no one Three Jane girl. The Three Jane girl is anyone from a high school student to a soon-to-be mother about to welcome her first child into the world. Three Jane is a company that wants to be with its customers through their most momentous occasions, so if I had to pick one ideal customer, it would be a girl who graduated from high school, college, got her first job, moved to her first apartment, maybe married, maybe had kids, sharing and commemorating each milestone with Three Jane.
How long have you been in NYC, and what do you love most about it? I've been living in New York City for 18 years, and it's truly one of the only cities that has everything: Music, food, fashion, art, Broadway… There are very few cities where you can find an opportunity, no matter your profession, and for that reason, everyday is filled with interesting people and endless possibilities.
What's your favorite place you've been to so far, and what's a place you hope to visit in the future? I went to Iceland recently, which is an incredible place. Great music, amazing people, wonderful food, beautiful scenery, and an excuse to wear your favorite patterned tights—it's impossible to have a bad time there. I have a very long list of places I'd like to go in the future, Bali, Indonesia, Australia, Bora Bora, Fiji... the list goes on!
Check out everything Three Jane has to offer over on their website!
All photos taken by Rose Mayo for Blonde in this City.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Busy Weekends
Most people look forward to the weekend as a chance to relax, even more so when it's cold & snowy,
but mine are—more often than not—packed full of everything I don't have time to get done during the week, especially when I've been out of town for a long time. I spend a few hours each day catching up on work and personal emails I don't have time to get to during the week, and I usually try to get coffee or dinner with friends in between running errands and hitting the gym or Soulcycle (sometimes both in the same weekend!).
If you've never been to a Soul class, let me clue you in on a little detail—you usually leave looking a sweaty mess. It's a great way to judge how hard a workout you got in, but it's not so great when you're planning to head out in public afterwards (and equally not great when you're trying to keep your skin zit-free, something my skin has struggled with lately). Clearsil recently sent me some samples of their newest Superfruit cleansers in their Daily Clear line to help me #WinTheDay (even on a busy weekend), and I'm hooked—my skin feels smooth and fresh afterwards, and I've even gotten a few compliments on how bright my complexion is, which I know is not related to my current sleeping (and beverage consumption) habits.
The cleansing pads are my new go-to when I'm in a rush, and I've slipped a bottle of cleanser into my regular gym bag stash. Clearasil is also offering a chance to try their new Superfruit line for free; you can find the line at just about any drugstore, and download the rebate form here. If you're looking for a new cleanser, I definitely recommend giving it a try—I've been a fan of Clearasil products since my teenage years (chlorine is really NOT your skin's best friend when you're a teen #swimmerproblems).
*This post is sponsored by Refinery29 & Clearsil, a brand I have used for over a decade. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Blonde in this City possible!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Goodbye & Good Riddance
Ahh, 2014. So glad you could make it, please come in.
But, really—2013 was so NOT my year in so many ways. I spent much of the beginning of the year frustrated with my career and lacking motivation on the levels I needed it (luckily, a new-ish career path this fall has alleviated some of that frustration and stress). A lot of other little things built up over the last 12 months that made me long for a new year and a fresh start. Shortly after the beginning of the year, my grandpa took a turn for the worse and we lost him at the beginning of April. Thankfully, I was able to travel back and forth all of March and spend plenty of time with my family, but losing him and being far away from family was one of the hardest things I've ever gone through. Soon after that, I got very, very sick and spent much of my summer on and off antibiotics that left me irritable, lethargic and depressed. What I'd hoped would be an amazing summer turned into me going to work, then sleeping for 10 hours a night because I had no energy and no desire to do anything. I spent far less time traveling, relaxing, having fun and exploring my city last year than I ever hope happens again! The last few months I've felt happier (and ever so slowly, healthier) than I had in ages, and I'm hoping that trend continues.
I'm sure 2014 and I will have our differences—these new years and I always do, but I am pretty determined to make sure I come out of this year with a positive outlook on my life, my career and everything in between. Although much of my travel will still be back to Iowa (thanks to my sister's impending nuptials), I want to travel around New York and the Northeast and explore it while I can! I've never planned on staying in NYC forever, and who knows where life will take me next (Paris, maybe? #daydreaming). So, 2014, here's to you, and to finding a happy, healthy balance for the next 12 months.
xoxo
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