This week on Wynne's World we meet the ultra chic, beautiful and accomplished founders of LACaKe, Carlota Espinosa and Kelly Lynch. If you aren't yet following LACaKe on IG you must, although prepare yourself for west coast envy. Their photos of fashion, lifestyle and beauty will have longing for California sunshine and laid-back LA style.
Heidi: How did you initially meet and decide to start LACaKe?
Kelly & Carlota: We met at a political event in Hollywood and became great friends almost instantly after realizing we had very similar tastes and a ton of common interests. We love to share and are both often asked for advice from friends on fitness, skincare, fashion, décor, entertainment, etc. We decided to join forces to create our fun and informative California-centric IG lifestyle platform LACaKe.
Heidi: What are you currently working on?
Kelly: I just did a fun part in a Sofia Coppola film starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones!!
Carlota: Co-Founder of On Approval, a luxury payment system launching soon that will change the way we shop!
LACaKe: Working on some big upcoming events and fun collaborations! Stay tuned!
Kelly & Carlota of LACaKe
Heidi: What are you currently reading/watching?
Kelly:
Book: Dorothea Lange – A Life Beyond Limits. Our mutual friend Bruce Weber thinks I should play her in a film?!
Dorothea Lange- A Life Beyond Limits
TV: Peaky Blinders on Netflix – so glad it’s finally back!
Film: Parasite – Joon-ho Boon’s tale of wealth and poverty, works on every level. Best film of the year!
Carlota:
Book: Red At The Bone by Jacqueline Woodson. My book club pick.
TV: Watchmen on HBO, Country Music documentary by Ken Burns on PBS
Country Music-A Film by Ken Burns
Film: Parasite from director Joon-ho Boon is my bet for best foreign film come Oscar time.
Heidi: What are your fall/winter travel plans?
Kelly: New York to catch up with friends, do some shopping, check out a few new restaurants and attend two weddings! Christmas time at our mountain retreat for some hiking and skiing.
New York, NY
Carlota: San Miguel de Allende and my favorite city Miami.
San Miguel de Allende
Heidi: What are you wearing this fall?
Kelly:
Levi’s Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans in High & Mighty Dark Wash
Pixie Market Tank Double Sweater
Tamara Mellon x FRAME boots, Pixie Market Tank Double Sweater, Levis Rib Cage Wide Leg Jeans
Kelly in her Tamara Mellon x FRAME boots
Carlota:
J Crew Point Sur Slouchy Boyfriend Jeans
By Far Mary Jane Bella T-Bar Leather Pumps
J Crew Point Sur Slouchy Boyfriend Jeans
Heidi: What are your beauty essentials?
Kelly:
Laniege Lip Mask, Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer, RMS Buriti Bronzer
Carlota:
Mila Moursi Gran Ecran SPF also used as a fabulous primer
Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist in Nude
Mila Moursi Gran Ecran SPF, Sisley Phyto-Lip Twist in Nude
Heidi: Who is your Fashion or Beauty Icon?
Kelly: Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton
Carlota: Jackie Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy
Heidi: What is meaningful in your lives right now?
Kelly & Carlota: We support This Is About Humanity. We recently co-hosted an event with Asprey London to benefit this amazing organization and the great work they are doing to help separated families at our border. Please join us! Learn more at thisisabouthumanity.com
Kelly & Carlota at their event with Asprey London benefiting This is About Humanity
1 : a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something: talent: also : inclination, tendency
2 : a uniquely attractive quality: style –Merriam-Webster
When I set out to launch this site, I knew the one common criteria each person, place and thing I wrote about would need to meet; they would need to have flair.
Why flair? Flair is that intangible extra that makes the ho-hum extraordinary.
Anything can have flair. Mother Nature has flair. Many women and men I’ve met both in my professional life as a fashion editor/writer and in my personal life have it. Objects can exude flair too.
But having “flair” isn’t necessarily about being stylish. People who have flair see the world from a unique viewpoint. And they apply their “flair” or talent to whatever they do. Flair can encompass beauty, humor, grit, compassion—the list is endless.
The best thing about flair? It makes your life better. More enjoyable. Nuanced. Sublime. Flair can upgrade your everyday.
So welcome to The Flair Index, a platform that features people, places and things that embody that elusive trait—in obvious and sometimes not-so-obvious ways.
I hope that you enjoy the site as much as I love sharing it with you.
xx
Jennifer
Jennifer recently profiled my friend Permele Doyle who is the President of Billion Dollar Boy, an influencer marketing firm based in the UK and New York. I love how she finds inspirational women and allows us to learn more about how they have become successful and also what brings them joy in life.
This week on Wynne's World we meet stylist Allison Bornstein. Allison suggested the Heidi Wynne Marella Satchel for several of her clients and not only are we grateful for the support, we are fortunate to have found her because she has such great style, her posts are so inspirational and she is one of the nicest people you could meet. Allison's genuine enthusiasm for her work is evident in her Instagram posts as well as her YouTube series. This was such a fun interview and we thank Allison for sharing her background and favorite things with us this week.
Interview with Allison Bornstein: My name is Allison Bornstein and I am a wardrobe stylist based in New York. I began my career as an intern at Teen Vogue at age 20 and from there went on to assist some of the most amazing and creative stylists (shout out to Julia von Boehm, who I assisted for six magical years!). I love fashion so much, but it has taken me a while to find my place. Within the past year, I started doing a YouTube series with Violette_Fr to help women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds address their various wardrobe challenges. Through this series, I found my calling! I am very goal-oriented, so give me a challenge, and I will figure out how to solve it.
I am currently trying to expand into personal styling. I have worked with brands forever, but through my Instagram and Youtube, I have found that I love that one on one connection. Nothing is better than helping a woman pick out a piece of clothing and then watching her transform. I often say that fashion is wellness and I truly believe that. When you look good, you feel good. Fashion is such a powerful tool for self-expression and I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to make women feel good about themselves simply by suggesting a specific piece of clothing and nurturing those relationships.
That said, clothes are transformative— you feel different depending on what you wear and I want to help women find what makes them feel strong and powerful.
Currently reading: I am currently reading The Farm by Joanne Ramos and I love it. It is sort of Handmaid’s Tale-esque.
Fall Travel Plans: My cousin, brother, boyfriend, and I are renting a beautiful house in Hudson, New York for a week to relax, cook, and hang out. I am so excited!
Hudson, New York
Fall Favorites: My go-to pieces this fall are: high waisted Re/Done jeans, LeoRosa Rose cardigan in black and white, Blaze Milano black double-breasted blazer, and Everlane western boots.
Allison's Fall Style
I love fall because I love to layer. I would wear all of these pieces at once! Please check out my Instagram for a full Fall Edit with all of my favorite pieces!
Beauty Essentials: I love the brand Omorovicza— I use their serum, eye cream, moisturizer, and face wash and they are all great for my skin type. I use Corpus deodorant in Santalum, which smells so good. I have a hard time with natural deodorants, but this is the best one I have tried. I have also been on the hunt for the perfect mascara for years and I think I finally found one that works for my lashes— Hourglass Extreme Lash Mascara. Other favorites include Dr. Devgan Platinum Lip Plump (I swear it’s life changing actually), Dior Addict Lip Glow and Kosas 10-Second Eyeshadow in Globe.
Dior Addict Lip Glow, Hourglass Extreme Lash Mascara, Kosas 10 Second Eyeshadow
Fashion or Beauty Icon: Cher is both!!!!
Cher
What is meaningful in your life: My friends and family will always be the most meaningful thing in my life. I work so hard to be a good sister, daughter, partner, and friend. That is all that matters to me!
Allison Bornstein
I also was always very anti-Instagram because I was struggling to find the right way to use it that worked for me. Now, I am using it to educate and inspire women with fashion and that has been such a source of joy for me recently. I love connecting with women from all over the world and answering all of their fashion questions.
You can follow Allison on Instagram
Check out her YouTube Channel as well here
