Mother of Invention: Jessica Iclisoy
From earthy delights to a chic getaway, here are Iclisoy's must-haves.
- de-stresser
"A cup of peppermint tea before bedtime calms the stomach, eases the mind, and relaxes the body," says Iclisoy, who prefers Choice organic peppermint tea. "And it's caffeine-free, so it's perfect for kids."
$3.30 for 16 bags, Choice Organic Teas
- fun read
"I 'borrowed' Portnoy's Complaint from a hotel room," she says of the coming-of-age classic. "It hooked me from the start, because I have a 16-year-old boy. I started thinking, Oh, so that's what's happening with him."
$14, Vintage, Barnes & Noble
- sun shields
Oversize Marni shades are just one way Iclisoy protects herself from the blazing Southern California sun. "I'm pretty obsessed. I wear SPF 18 every day, and I also have a UV-protective jacket and big hats."
Sunglasses, $309, Marni
- good eats
"I'm a hard-core farmers'-market fan. My stomping ground is the Hollywood open-air market on Sundays—it has the largest selection of organic farmers, and you can't beat the eclectic atmosphere."
Visit Farmernet.com for local markets
- hideaway
By tacking on a few extra days, Iclisoy converts annual lavender-scouting trips to Provence into mini vacations for herself. A favorite place to stay is Le Manoir at the Oustau de Baumanière.
From $300 a night, oustaudebaumaniere.com
- beautifier
Cruelty-free Smashbox is Iclisoy's favorite makeup. But apart from lightly tinted lips, she just lets her well-tended complexion shine through. "If you take care of your skin, you don't need much else," she says.
Lip-gloss pot, $18, Sephora
- brights
Iclisoy has been experimenting with a more vivid color palette in her wardrobe lately. "I've been doing a lot of TV for the Target launch," she says. "I needed brighter colors."
Tee, $350, Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani, Ports 1961 for stores
