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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Mom Essentials: Gretta Monahan

The style expert shares her mommy must-haves

To call Gretta Monahan busy would be a bit of an understatement. Her style and beauty empire, Gretta Enterprises, includes an expanding number of spas, salons and boutiques, and the maven lends her expertise to the likes of Rachael Ray and Tim Gunn (aside from the audiences of her own segment, Gretta’s Got It). When she’s not making women look and feel great, she’s spending time with her husband and son, 2-year-old Kai Rei. Here, she shares a few of the things that make their life together more stylish and fun.
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STYLE

Jeans: J Brand has the best selection of styles and washes. It’s become a style staple.
T-shirt: Helmut Lang
Summer dress: A Stella McCartney printed maxi. This lux piece works with flip-flops or a sky-high wedge.
Swimwear: I love Missoni!
Jewelry: A vintage locket given to me by my love.
Accessory: The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. I love a woman wearing a man’s watch.
Non-diaper bag: My orange Hermès Birkin—it’s a classic!
Beauty product: Yes To Carrots anti-frizz serum. I can honestly say my hair has never behaved better!
Who cuts your hair ? Ted Gibson!
Where do you go to get the kid’s haircut? I do it myself at home—I’m pretty handy with scissors.
Kid’s shoes: Native—it’s the only pair he will keep on.
Favorite kid’s clothing brand: The Good Ones is a newer line that’s just for the little guys.
Sneakers: Acrobat, wedge trainers from Topshop.
DISCOVERIES

Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Children’s book: Anything by Sandra Boynton.
Music to listen to with the kids: We expose Kai to all genres for a well-rounded experience.
Brunch spot: EJ’s Luncheonette—it’s loud!
Vacation spot: The Hamptons
Family-friendly restaurant: Mario Batali’s Eataly
App for the kids: Talking Carl makes us all giggle. 
LIVING

Food to make with the kids: Pasta—it’s fun to use different shapes and mix-ins.
Place to get kid’s birthday party cake: Carlo’s Bakery
Favorite candle: Voluspa’s Saijō Persimmon is my current favorite.
Favorite stationery? I keep a supply from DL & Co.
Stroller: Rachael Ray gave me the Bugaboo Cameleon.
Organizational tool: I cannot survive without my iPhone/iPad combo.
Healthy snack to share with the kids: Edamame beans.
Best Mother’s Day gift? Breakfast in bed.