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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mom Essentials: Alexis Maybank

Alexis Maybank, the co-founder of Gilt Groupe and mother of two shares her essentials

New York City mom Alexis Maybank, Gilt founder and co-author of By Invitation Only on the story of Gilt Groupe, is behind one of the most glamorous shopping sites on the web, so it's no surprise she knows the best brands and designers on the market for her brood.

STYLE

T-Shirt: James Perse and Edun
Jeans: I'm more of a leggings gal!
Summer Dress: Calypso and Roberta Freymann cover-ups and Tart jersey cotton dresses
Sneakers: Asics
Swimwear: Etro, the colors and quality are unparalleled
Jewelry: I love my Gilt Piranesi and Di Modolo purchases and Ben Amun’s chunky pieces
Bag: Miu Miu messenger bag
Beauty product: Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter conditioner
Hair stylist: Alex Sadfari of Pierre-Michel—he’s a genius!
Kid’s clothing brand: Jacadi and Elephantito, bar none. (Thanks again, Gilt Kids!)
Kid’s shoes: Jacadi and Primigi

DISCOVERIES

Favorite novel: Haruki Murakami’s Wind up Bird Chronicles and anything by Salman Rushdie
Favorite music to listen to with the kids: Buena Vista Social Club and Dan Zanes
Children's book: Babar and Brown Bear
Brunch spot: Untitled at the Whitney Museum of American Art
Favorite place to vacation with the family: The South of France
Organizational tool: iPhone calendar, reminders and Evernote
LIVING

Coffee: Lots! Please make it a cappuccino from Via Quadronno
Candle: I love Vie Luxe! Tres luxe.
Stationery: Crane
Luggage: Tumi for business
Parenting book: The Internet! Babycenter.com
Stroller: Bugaboo and Maclaren
Favorite food to make with the kids: Fish, hamburgers, and steak
Healthy snack:  Annie’s all natural “Cheesy Bunnies,” as we call them