• Nicole Fasolino on Mini Mode

    Art director/stylist Nicole Fasolino is Mini Mode's latest Mom Crush. Read the full article here.

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    On becoming a stylist: I was so lucky to work with some amazing bosses that loved my style and believed in me from a super young age. I was assisting on cover shoots with everyone from Kate Hudson to Beyonce, with a boss who would let me have free styling rein. Eventually I started doing personal styling, which was key for my life as a mom as I could make my own hours. Now I do a mix of styling and creative direction. It’s pure greatness. I feel so fortunate when it comes to work.

     

    Biggest “pinch me” moment in your career: There have been so many, but almost all of them are moments where I’m on a shoot in some gorgeous location, with a crew of the most magical people, laughing nonstop while creating stunning photos. To me, those are the memories that will last in my head and heart forever and have been the ones to make me think, “I’m the luckiest human alive.”

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    Most treasured possession: Luca and the memories of all of our insane travel adventures, obviously. Also an African mask I bought in Zanzibar back when I was going through some heavy times. In place of eyes, the mask has a carved heart – a reminder to love with your heart and not your eyes.

     

    Latest fashion obsession: Hats. I’ve always been a hat girl, but recently I can NOT get enough and find myself buying a new one way too often. Oh and bikinis, no matter what, I will always wear a bikini. Sometimes as a shirt, sometimes as a bra, sometimes when I should be wearing actual clothes.

     

    Beauty and exercise philosophy: Clean and healthy. Always. I’m a workout whore, just not as hard core when pregnant. As far as beauty goes, it’s all organic and toxin-free. I’m all about Benshen, Caudalie, Honest (Jessica Alba’s genius company) and homemade scrubs/masks/cleaners. And again, Reiki with my mom – cause there’s nothing better for the body and soul.


    Your favorite brands: Joy Cioci (no longer available), Electric Feathers and Mexico City market dresses.


    Summers are spent: With our crew of friends on Shelter Island.

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    Next travel adventure with the family: We just got back from Andros Island in the Bahamas. Don’t know what could top that…but I’m thinking of a Cali coast road trip before the new babe comes.


    Happiness is…my life since I hit my 30s.

     

    Home vibe: Our space is a pale, natural palette with objects from our world travels. My boyfriend is an art dealer, so it’s a mix of gorgeous art next to a canvas teepee next to Luca’s handmade objects. It’s a quiet, calm, peacefully unfussy space with very little stuff.


    Everyone should own: A large collection of French music. Changes the musical ear and makes for amazing late night dance parties with friends/kids/lovers.