Blogs

6:15am

 I get up bright and early to squeeze in a 30-minute workout before the boys wake up. I shower and get dressed.

I changed my shoes three times before I settled on these electric blue Manolos.

6:45am

The boys are up and the day begins. I make them a healthy, balanced breakfast and check their homework before school.

My breakfast: A chai soy tea misto and oatmeal from Starbucks.

8:00am

My husband Scott and I put the kids on the bus before our long drive into the office. It’s amazing to have an hour alone with him every day. I use this time to check emails, read Women’s Wear Daily and the New York Times, or catch up on sleep!

9:15am

I arrive at the office and check in with my team. I like to be involved in every aspect of the design process, so the day is packed with meetings and conference calls.

10:30am

A review of next season’s launches leaves me buzzing with anticipation. There are some amazing things in the pipeline that I can’t wait to share with our tartelettes!

I carry seven shades of Amazonian butter lipstick in my bag at all times.

1:00pm

I have a lunch meeting with Candace, AVP of Marketing. It’s nice out so we eat salads and sip green juice in Bryant Park. I don’t drink coffee, so juice is my staple for natural energy.

3:00pm

Daniel, tarte’s creative director, and I make a trip to Mood in search of fabric inspiration. I’m really into tribal prints and floral patterns right now.

35,000 Instagram followers. I snap a photo of these gorgeous flowers on the way back to the office. My favorite Instagram filter is Valencia. What’s yours?

5:00pm

Scott and I leave the office at five on the dot. I pack as much into the work day as possible so I can make it home for dinner with the boys. We always eat as a family and love trying foods from other cultures.

6:15pm

It’s off to whatever practice we have that night. Both of the boys play little league and take music lessons. Our evenings are energetic and full of laughter.

9:00pm

The boys go to bed and Scott and I have some time to relax. Sometimes we watch TV or I’ll read and check emails again.

Bedtime

I take a hot shower or, if I have time, a bubble bath. It’s a ritual to use this time to pamper myself, clear my head, and find balance before another busy day.

I collect different soaps from my various travels.