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A big shout-out to our amazing and adorable client, Jennie Hearing of Luna Leggings. We already thought you were fabulous, but look at you now. Not only is this product fashion-fabulous, but Jennie’s inspiration lies in her passion for a sustainable lifestyle and socially responsible business. Ultimately, keeping out world (and our kids!) healthy and happy. See for yourself.
It never ceases to amaze me how woman juggle motherhood, work, love, and life so gracefully. This project is about the friends, clients, and other moms in my life that amaze and inspire me. And a chance to see the daily lives of some of the most successful and fashionable moms. It is the journey in how they juggle and balance their personal and professional lives with the lives of their children. Each mom not only shares a window into their nest, but amazing wisdom, multitasking secrets, styling and fashionable tips, and because I begged, their go-to items (for moms like you and me) so we can all be oh-so fabulous!
My first mom is a dear friend. Kristin Skinner, is the ultimate urban mom. As she describes and I can attest to… she is a mother, design manager, extreme multi-tasker, and an idealist. Beautiful, sporty, creative and smart…this girl does everything with a calm, thoughtful, and distinctive approach. This approach shines through on so many levels with her son Vaughn, a high flying 4-year old with a heart of gold. Here is her story.
Kristin…I am Program Management Director at Adaptive Path, an experience design consultancy. We’ve worked with hundreds of clients to help them define experiences for new products and services, or evolve existing ones across channels. Previously, I was a web and software designer and developer. My life right now is all about my son and my work which are both great. I am super active with both, and when I have free time, I love adding friends and family into the mix.
What have I learned from my child…To really focus on what is happening right here, right now. I try to only look back to figure out how to make something better. And I try not to look too far forward to avoid losing focus.
A few of V’s favorite things…His scooter and bike. Used to be his baseball hat, first with an eagle then the one with the monkey. My Korean client who’s daughter is also in pre-school once asked me if I was worried it might affect the shape/ growth of his head because he wore it every day! He also loves his dog Mel. He loves reading bedtime stories and he is also really into hiding-under blankets, furniture, etc.
Almost all the advice I have been given has been helpful-even the advice I didn’t like or agree with. My advice to pass on…Don’t worry what anyone else is doing or not doing. Observe and adopt methods or styles you admire in other parents, but always try to put your own spin on them to make them your own. The most exciting moments as a mother have also been my most humbling… and always revolved around any and all milestones relating to sleep and potty training. These are and were oddly fulfilling.
A day in the life…Weekdays we are up at 6:30-7am and he is always starving. We make breakfast right away while I turn on a show for him so that I can get ready. Then we dress, brush teeth, and are out the door to school for him and work for me. In the evenings, I pick him up and always have a snack ready. We head home, decide what’s for dinner and it’s on to an activity like a puzzle, coloring, mini project (e.i. baking or egg decorating or playing with food coloring). Afterwards one show, pajamas, brush teeth, potty time and a book. We start the bedtime rituals at 7:30pm and he’s generally asleep by 8:30pm.
I cannot go without my heels. It was a good 5 years from when flats became wildly popular until I bought my first pair and I wear them reluctantly. I wear jeans almost daily. The other days I wear a dress. I am drawn to edgy, structured jackets and men’s hats.
Our buying has slowed down so much due to his age, mainly because he gets his clothes and jackets from his best friend Dara. And he usually has only one pair of shoes at a time. But previously, I shopped specialty retailers like Half Pint in Sonoma and speecees. The exceptions are H&M for jeans mostly and Gap kids for pajamas. I also find him clothes when we are traveling like in Park City (the shark boots) or surf shop that carry kid’s line like Quiksilver, Volcom, and Goorin (hats).
Thomas trains were huge until just recently as were all kinds of matchbox-style cars. He has tons of books and stuffed animals, and almost all of them were gifts. His most recent favorite book is Extraordinary Chickens.
His room is actually a closet, so cozy is one way to describe it! He loves his flashlights and his turtle nightlight that casts constellations on the walls and ceiling. And his books, the bigger…the better.
I am super excited about this post. Not only because I am enamored by the glorious and wonderful designer and owner, Jennie Hearing, and her product Luna Leggings…but because this campaign truly shows the essence of our team and the amazing efforts and details that go into each lifestyle and fashion campaign that we do. Jennie came to me through a dear friend Amy Elder (yes, she was my first wedding client ever!). I have known Jennie for years and I have always loved her energy, creativity, and dedication to her community and the world around her. When I learned that she had developed, designed, and dreamed up Luna while raising two young girls, I was even more enthused and impressed by this lady. And with a 2-day trip to India to select the perfect fabric and manufacturer to maintain and sustain her organic line, she rose to rockstar status. Jennie is a dear sole, a dream client, and dedicating a portion of her sales to Alice Water’s Edible Schoolyard Foundation. Luna is truly a labor of love for Jennie. We chose the beautiful Potrero Hill Community Garden in San Francisco to showcase the company and the garden’s philosophies on educating children about real food, how to grow and eat it. Our second site, the amazing graffiti of Meagan Spendlove, a mother and activist. As for our team, I have to do a little bragging…Mary, Mary, Mary, our stylist of Sister Brother, you are a god-send, and a talented women through and through. My partner in crime, you bring magic and life to every shoot with your unique and ingenious vision. And thank you to Kimberly Kalmbach of Bloomers for her always gorgeous flowers and set design, Liz Bagatelos for her stunning makeup, and Katie Neutz of Muse Boutique for her twists and braided goodness…Jessica, Blake, Kristi, Andi, and Elizabeth for all your incredible help and support.
Or PT as the hip crowd calls it. Anna Weinberg, and her most marvelous team from Marlowe, have done it again. The new gorgeous space in North Beach designed by herself and her interior designer/sister-in-law Kendra Nicholas of Parc Interiors is a perfect combo of urban chic and family style tavern. And with Jennifer Puccio again behind the food and menu, it is a sure fire hit. We were honored to participate again in capturing the images for this amazing team and for its newest family member. Refinery 29 featured the mega hot spot and our imagery this week.
Best partners. Best friends. Two peas in a pod. It is always amazing to see two women work hand-in-hand to build something as magical as Your Rockstar Life. When I spoke to Sasha Houdek on the phone about her fantastic new company, her energy and enthusiasm moved me so much I was ready to sign on before I knew anything about the product. Sasha, and her partner, Teresa Marchese came together because of their love and dedication to nutrition, health, and fitness, and furthermore, for their abilities to help others through motivation and inspiration. They have created the Rockstar programs to help individuals meet their health and fitness goals. You can join them on one of their many exotic getaways or Rockstar offers local seminars that fit perfectly into your everyday work schedule. When I suggested Sutro Beach (yes I have been there a lot lately), I thought it was the perfect spot for these empowering women…little did I know it is Teresa’s backyard and home to her fitness boot camps. I have to say the best part of the shoot, when I showed up looking for two girls decked in Nike gear, and instead, I got a dynamite duo in leather pants and stilettos. Yes, these girls do live the ROCKSTAR life. And yet, they are silly, humble, and fun. Everything you would want from a Rockstar leader.
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