MY EDIT / Curated by
VICKY MANSOUR
Former beauty industry PR specialist and part of The Edit team, Vicky always has her eye on what is in the shops and what is trending now. Here is her Christmas wishlist…
TRAVEL BAG
Being an expat means a fair amount of travel and I’m always looking to elevate my travel look. I saw this personalised Longchamp bag and thought it was both fun and practical.
“There’s something about adding your initials to a piece of luggage, even if it is a canvas carry on, that feels very swish in a good way.”
I love a gold hoop and they are pretty much the only earrings I wear now. I spotted these beautiful hoops, created by the uber stylish Anna Bromilow, and thought they would make a great addition to my collection.
GOLD HOOPS
“Designed in collaboration with LONDON based stylist, Anna Bromilow, the Ariadne Hoops are an elegant addition to the range with its signature rope-like design.”
VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY
After watching the Victoria Beckham documentary I fell in love with her all over again, her clothes are beautiful and timeless (and out of budget) so I thought I would start ‘entry point’ with her beauty brand, I have only ever read amazing things about it.
“Each Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe was CREATED to pair with an iconic shade of Satin Kajal Liner - this one in OLIVE has just the right amount of earthy glamour.”
soft and stylish sweaters
Since moving to Portugal, I have been building up my sweater collection, which after more than 10 years in Singapore was basically non-existent, and I definitely have a soft spot for anything made with cashmere. I am loving all of the burgundy and plum shades heading into Fall and these pieces are currently on my wish list.
“Deep, rich and VERSATILE, burgundy is having a major moment across fashion, INTERIORS and beauty.”
CERAMICS COLLECTION
Another thing I have been adding to, since I moved to Lisbon, is my ceramic collection. I love to buy antique plates, mainly from auction houses, and then use them to decorate the walls of our beach cabana with. Mixed with Indian printed fabrics and woven furniture, the plates make a great relaxed statement on the walls in lieu of more traditional art.
“For CONTEMPORARY pieces, my go-to brands are Felipa Almeida and Bordallo Pinheiro - both are great options. We are really spoilt for CHOICE with these great Portuguese brands.”
my recent trip to paris
I just came back from Paris and spotted a lot of rugby shirts there, so many brands have their own versions, but I have a soft spot for the classic Ralph Lauren ones. I was bummed to have missed the opening of the Sargent Dazzling Paris exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, but I will be back in Paris soon to see my kids so I will hopefully see it then. I am also excited for the grand opening of Foundation Cartier’s new building, designed by Jean Nouvel. Two things for the diary for next time I’m back.
“It seems that a classic preppy look is influencing FASHION at the moment - with rugby shirts and leather loafers being seen on the streets of EUROPE. It’s very reminscent of the mid 90’s ”
END OF THE SUMMER
Back in Lisbon after summer travels and we’ve been lucky enough to still be enjoying al fresco dinners. My daughter Rose, recommended this great cookbook and I’ve found lots of new recipes that I’ve been adding into the mix. I’ve also recently launched some new Zojora table linen which I’ve been loving at home for early Fall dinners outside.
“For our home, I’m eyeing this LOEWE Tomato Leaves candle to hold on to that summer feeling. Then again, we don’t really need to WORRY about that as it still feels like summer here. It’s definitely one of the perks of living in LISBON.”
Tara Thivolet
Tara is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of lifestyle brand ZOJORA. Since its launch in 2012, the brand has become known for its laid-back aesthetic, defined by hand-crafted block-printed fabrics for both fashion and home. Now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Tara oversees every aspect of the business - from sourcing and product design to day-to-day operations. Her enduring passion for block printing takes her to Jaipur regularly, journeys that continue to shape and inspire the collections. Though ZOJORA has grown to include many new designs in recent years, its founding mission - to celebrate and share global artistry - remains at its core. Visit Zojora on Instagram.