We’re kicking off this Monday morning and the month of May at full speed – the only speed our May Guest Editor Rachel Zoe operates at. Part fashion mogul, part media entrepreneur and full-on mama of two adorable boys, Rachel knows how to juggle an A.M. full of fashion and baby snuggles like nobody’s business.
We love getting inside the daily rituals of folks we adore, to learn how they’re balancing it all in great health. From fashion lady bosses like Rachel who use acai bowls to leverage their way through “hangry” husband moments, to the women of all shapes and sizes featured throughout our pages; we’re constantly picking up new tips and dreaming up new ways to live well.
After years spent transforming celebrity clientele into full-blown style icons, authoring two style-bibles and garnering over 13 million Zoe Report devotees with her on-point eye for design and personal style, Rachel has learned a thing or two about a well-curated lifestyle (hint: it’s all about balance and worthwhile projects). Her recently launched subscription Box of Style, gives glamor-loving ladies all over the globe access to their own red carpet moments. But fashion world domination (this printed set from her new collection is everything!) is just a small part of what makes this powerhouse so Zoe.
Check in every Monday this month as we dip into Rachel’s world and share her insights on style, success, bicoastal living and working that balanced life…
My alarm is set for…
Skyler is my alarm clock, he wakes me up between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m., and has since birth.
Can’t start my morning without…
Starbucks and a snuggle session with my boys.
Breakfast is normally…
Making breakfast for Skyler and Kaius. Then making lunch for Skyler and chasing him around the house, getting him ready for school.
Favorite morning beverage is…
Venti English Breakfast, two bags… really strong. And a huge Fiji water!
Daily uniform this spring…
Off-the-shoulder tops and jumpsuits with lots of bohemian details – fringe, tassels, lace or ruffles!
Favorite moment in the morning…
When my boys climb into our bed for morning snuggles and the insane chaos that I wouldn’t change for anything.
On the best mornings...
I sleep past 6 a.m.
I start working by…
As a mom, by 5:30 a.m. or 6 a.m.
As a business professional, by 9:00 a.m.
Morning are normally filled with…
Kids activities, conference calls and meetings at the office.
I get my creative juices flowing by…
Being alone outside in the peace and quiet.
Healthiest daily habit…
My acai berry bowl from Backyard Bowls and my herbal teas.
Currently obsessed with…
My children, the spring sunshine, my jasmine plant, fringe everything, acai, making smoothies and greenery inside my house.
Usually listening to…
’60s and ’70s rock… as are my children.
Favorite morning distraction…
Always thinking about lunch at…
When Rodger comes bursting into my office starving and “hangry.”
The recipe I’m making:
Vegan, gluten-free, chocolate-chip banana bread. And I’m so excited to cook everything in Gwyneth’s new cookbook!
My current mantra:
Be grateful and remember to breathe.
