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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Mom Essentials: Leilani Bishop

This former model may be a fragrance aficionado at heart, but here are a few other things she and her family cannot live without

As a top fashion model in demand, Leilani Bishop spent many years traveling the globe to exotic regions. Her travels—not to mention her upbringing in Hawaii—have since inspired her to create a new line of single-note fragrances (self-named Leilani Bishop). Each scent pays homage to a flower native to an area that has special meaning to her. Among them is the lilac, which grows native in her current locale, the Hamptons, where she lives with her husband and nine-year-old son, Cassius. Here, Bishop brings to light a few more things she loves.   

STYLE

Jeans: R-13
T-shirt: Isabel Marant or C&C California
Summer Dress: Reformation
Swimwear: Acacia
Jewelry: Body chain by Manon von Gerkan
Accessory: My son!
Non-diaper bag: Simone Camille
Beauty product: Rodin Olio Lusso face oil
Kid sneakers: Nike by Carmelo Anthony, in NY Knicks colors
Mom sneakers: Isabel Marant or Nike Frees
Diaper bag: Melobaby

DISCOVERIES


Novel: Shark Dialogues by Kiana Davenport
Children's book: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
Kid-friendly music: Soul music! Dad collects vinyl 
Brunch spot: The beach
Family vacation spot: Kauai, Hawaii

Restaurant: La Fondita Mexicana

Coffee: La Colombe

LIVING

Food to make with kids: Mandazi (African donuts)
Candle: Pikake by Leilani Bishop (currently in development)
Stationery: Bernard Maisner
Luggage: Swiss Army
Stroller: Maclaren
Healthy snack: Chocolate almonds

Mother's day gift: Watching my son and husband plan my day, and keep it a secret!