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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Mom Essentials: Whitney Bromberg Hawkings

London mom Whitney Bromberg Hawkings relies on these essentials to keep her life running smoothly

As the director of communications for Tom Ford in Europe, the Middle East and India, it goes without saying that Whitney Bromberg Hawkings has a world-class wardrobe. But her style doesn’t stop at the closet doors. Here, the London mother of two shares some of her motherhood must-haves.

Style

Jeans: ACNE 
T-shirt: Alexander Wang 
Summer dress: Vintage Mexican dresses that I have cut off quite short and wear with flat sandals in the summer.
Swimwear: Eres two pieces and Lisa Maria Fernandez one-pieces  
Jewelry: Gold Verdura bracelet from my husband 
Diaper bag: I hate diaper bags.  I used an old Hermés carry-all that worked perfectly.
Beauty product: Illluminating Protective Primer by Tom Ford and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer 
Haircut: Billie at Real Hair 
Kid’s shoes: Papillon for dress shoes and bright red Superga trainers for day 
Kid’s clothing brand: Crew Cuts and Bonpoint  

Discoveries

Novel: Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klaussmann (my college roommate) 
Children’s book: Olivia by Ian Falconer 
Music to listen to with the kids:  Beyoncé or Nicki Minaj
Brunch spot: The Thomas Cubitt
Vacation spot: Biarritz
App for the kids: Peekaboo Barn and The Original Tale of Peter Rabbit
Food to make with the kids: Hello Dollys (a sort of American Flapjack)
Favorite place to get kid’s birthday party cake: Elderberry Bakery
Parenting book:  The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau

Living

Candle: Cire Trudon 
Stationery: Smythson
Coffee: I don’t drink caffeine – just fresh mint tea
Organizational tool: iPhone
Healthy snack to share with the kids: Snog frozen yogurt, SAF Curried Kale Crisps and Apple Granola Bites
Luggage: Tom Ford
Best Mother’s Day gift:  My children!