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BUSH LAUREN’S PERSONAL STYLE
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Mantra: “Classic and eclectic.” Work uniform: Black jeans; a Polo Ralph Lauren blazer (2), $398, ralphlauren.com; and Chuck Taylor All-Star Leather Converse (3), $70, converse.com. Jewelry: Jenny Lauren necklaces (1), from $225 each, jennylauren jewelry.com. Beauty MO: Natural. “I’m of the mind-set that simple is better.” On her face: Clarins Beauty Balm and Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector, in Rose Shimmer (9), $25, clarins.com. Best hair trick: A messy French braid. Signature scent: Vetiver by Ralph Lauren Fragrances (6), $240 for 100 ml, ralphlauren.com.
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“These make me feel comfortable and ready to tackle the day.”
IN HER HOME
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Color palette: Indigo and creamy white (in the nursery of her son, James). Prized possession: A photograph by Jimmy Nelson of a Mongolian man holding an eagle. Every home should have: A deep, cozy bathtub. On her dining table: Ralph Lauren dishes and hand-carved wooden tongs from Africa. Centerpiece: Bouquet from Hudson River Flowers or VSF. On her desk: Greenwich Letterpress stationery. In her garden: Tomatoes and herbs. Collection: Antique English teacups. Coffee-table book: On Christopher Street, by Mark Seliger (12); Rizzoli, 2016; $55, amazon.com. Cleaning product: The Honest Co.’s Honest Multi-Surface Cleaner (11), $6, honest.com.
IN THE KITCHEN Morning drink: Latte. Go-to breakfast: Two eggs over easy with avocados and Yellowbird Serrano Condiment. Afternoon pick-me-up: Another latte. Pantry staple: Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice. Cooking tool: GreenPan black ceramic nonstick pan (10), from $65, williams-sonoma.com. Treat: Blue Bell coffee ice cream. Meal to serve guests: Lasagna, roasted veggies, salad, and wine. Wine: Stags’ Leap Cabernet Sauvignon (8), from $58, stagsleap.com.
ON HER RADAR Favorite movie: To Catch a Thief (13), $20, bn.com. Next thing to stream: Netflix’s 13th. On her playlist: Most anything ’70s rock. Gadget: Kindle. Next read: The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead (5); Doubleday, 2016; $27, indiebound.org. Hobbies: Photography and puzzling—“I love Liberty jigsaw puzzles!” Hummingbirds (7), $95, libertypuzzles.com.
ON THE ROAD Mode of transport: Uber or subway. Go-to shop: John Derian in NYC, or Merci in Paris. Favorite hotel: Hotel Il Pellicano, Italy. Beach or country: Beach. Travel accessory: Her FEED market tote (4) with a pouch inside, $68 and $25, feed projects.com. Where she wants to explore next: Bhutan. What inspires her: “The children I’ve met who are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive thanks to the school meals FEED provides.”
