Paige Novick

WHO: PAIGE NOVICK
WHAT: JEWELLERY DESIGNER
WHERE: NEW YORK
VISIT: www.paigenovick.com

FFF LOVES… Her extremely beautiful Broken Glass collection (below), her inspiring mantra of “quiet beauty, steadfastness and self-assurance,” and her fabulous food blog The Ingredients.

What are your staples?
Almonds, cashew butter, dried cherries and Greek yogurt, whole grain bread, fruits and vegetables of all kinds.

What are your indulgences?
French fries and Cabernet, quince and manchego cheese and macaroons.

What can’t you live without?
Roasted squash with cinnamon and a hint of maple syrup… I think I am addicted.

What is past its use-by-date?
The Spanish Olive mix in the fridge.

What is your pantry craving?
Exotic spices.

About Paige Novick:
Although Paige Novick officially launched her luxury accessories company in 2008, she is no stranger to the fashion industry. From 1993-2008 Paige was the owner and creative director of “Frou’ by Paige Novick, the contemporary handbag—and later clothing—brand that was carried by specialty and department stores in the US, Japan and Europe.

A proclaimed Francophile, Paige continuously draws inspiration from having lived and studied in Paris for several years. While studying art history at the Sorbonne, she interned at Chanel and worked directly with Karl Lagerfeld. She was immediately stirred by his passion and dedication to his art. This gave paige the impetus to pave a career in fashion upon returning to New York.

Her jewelery reflects her personal style: effortless yet chic. One of the hallmark designs is her use of contrasting elements—masculine and feminine, organic and synthetic, rough and refined. Asymmetrical details, worn finishes, and a luxuriously casual vibe give Paige’s collection a feminine and sexy appeal.

Many of her pieces are discreetly adorned with a silver or gold snail. Paige chose this symbol as her icon because of the mollusk’s quiet beauty and self-assurance. The snail’s understated grace and steadfast determination in the face of uncertainty echoes Paige’s unwavering spirit and consistent approach to design. She has managed to create an aura of accessibility and genuine playfulness under an emotive, elegant, luxury halo.

Clare Press

WHO: CLARE PRESS
WHAT: DESIGNER FOR MRS PRESS
WHERE: SYDNEY
VISIT: www.mrspress.com

FFF LOVES… Clare’s colour coordinated dress and cocktail ensemble.

What are your staples?
Jarslberg cheese, a lovely creamy brie, parmesan, maybe a chunk of something blue - we are  cheese fiends in our house, but does it count if it’s in the fridge? In the pantry, it’s penne pasta, anchovies, olives, capers, San Pellegrino mineral water – I down bottles of the stuff every day.

What are your indulgences?
Charbonnel et Walker violet and rose creams – nothing beats eating chocolates in bed.

What can’t you live without?
Billecart-Salmon champagne and Sea Salt Kettle Chips.

What is past its use-by-date?
I seem to buy a melon every week just to throw it away.

What is your pantry craving?
Sonoma sour dough bread.

About Clare Press:
Mrs. Press is the perfectly polished womenswear label designed by Australian Vogue’s former features director, Clare Press. The label is stocked by prestigious boutiques throughout Australia and regularly makes a splash in all the glossy mags.

Clare’s impeccably made silk dresses and layering pieces are just the ticket –whether you’re lolling about in your place, flitting across the seas or gadding about town.

The SS09/10 collection features a fresh palette of cream, white, navy, Wedgewood blues and soft greys with scarlet accents.

The label’s all-natural fabrics include 100% silk jersey, sand-washed silk satin and crepe de chine, as well as light as air silk/cottons. Mrs. Press’s exclusive prints, all produced in Australia, are the work of our artist friend Bethany Linz.

Gina Nigrelli

WHO: GINA NIGRELLI
WHAT: FOUNDER AND JEWELLERY DESIGNER FOR LABEL JULES SMITH
WHERE: NEW YORK
VISIT: www.julessmith.com

FFF… is sinking our fangs into Gina’s super-cool New Moon collection. We’ve been bitten!

What are your staples?
Chicken noodle soup, tortilla chips, salsa and granola bars.

What are your indulgences?
Hershey kisses

What can’t you live without?
Chicken noodle soup, I know it’s weird, but there is something so soothing about soup.

What is past its use-by-date?
Protein Bars – I can’t stand the taste, but always end up with them in my pantry.

What is your pantry craving?
Chocolate, always.

About Gina Nigrelli:
Fusing iconic runway looks of the 70’s and 80’s with a clean, modern aesthetic, Nigrelli is known for her bold cuffs, animal print pieces, jellie bracelets, chain link silhouettes and vintage charms. Wear and you will be in fine company with devoted followers including Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Stewart, Diane Kruger and Mary-Kate Olsen.

Emma Van Haandel

WHO: EMMA VAN HAANDEL
WHAT: DIRECTOR OF PR COMPANY EVH
WHERE: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
VISIT: www.evhpr.com

FFF LOVES… her style. She epitomises chic, unique, Sydney style.

What are your staples?
Fiji Water, Misura Italian crackers, fresh fruit and Sirena tuna.

What are your indulgences?
Fromage d’Affinois and a good bottle of Pinot… preferably at the same time.

What can’t you live without?
Two 3/4 lattes per day.

What is past its use-by-date?
Balsamic vinegar.

What is your pantry craving?
My Mum’s Kasundi.

About Emma Van Haandel:
Emma van Haandel’s Sydney based PR firm, EVH, is a creative communications company representing premium fashion and lifestyle brands such as Scanlan & Theodore, Lucy Folk, Bassike, Megan Park, Bloch and Ellery.

Kate Knapp

WHO: KATE KNAPP
WHAT: TWIGSEEDS
WHERE: BRISBANE & SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA
VISIT: www.twigseeds.com

FFF LOVES… Kate’s whimsical, wonderful world of enchanting characters. We wish we could disappear and enjoy high tea with them every afternoon…

What are your staples?
Barambah Organics butter… spread lavishly it’s the ultimate antidote to a bad day. Lemons, asparagus, maple syrup, fresh greens, organic chicken, horseradish, garlic, potatoes, Cavalero Nero (black cabbage) which I grow in a half wine barrel on my verandah. It’s really easy to grow and I fry it in a little olive oil with onion for breakfast with organic eggs.

What are your indulgences?
Piedra Luenga Spanish sherry that is like liquid Christmas pudding.

What can’t you live without?
Fish4Ever anchovies in extra virgin olive oil. They are sustainably fished by small community boats off the coast of Sicily with no by-catch, wastage or damage of the sea-floor. There are so delicious but a bit hard to source so I buy as many as I can afford. I have the anchovies on sourdough and use the oil to cook with.

What is past its use-by-date?
Jars of this and that, which seemed like a good idea in the supermarket.

What is your pantry craving?
Slices of Parmesan and crunchy apple.

About Kate Knapp:
Twigseeds is the nest and nom de plume of the wonderfully whimsical Australian illustrator and artist, Kate Knapp.
 
First hatched in Brisbane in the mid 90s, Twigseeds is famous for its colourful and curious characters, the art prints, cards, stationery and books they inhabit, and the unique perspective they share.
 
Ecstatic ramblings. Melancholy musings. Wandering ponderings.
 
Playful and insightful, enlightening and uplifting, Twigseeds reminds us to take time out - for ourselves, the people we love, and the things we love to do. And to take care - of ourselves as well as others, the little things as well as the big stuff, our planet as well as our back yard.
 
Among the Twigseeds family are … Ruby Red Shoes, a very aware hare, and Saffy, the sage and spotted dog.
 
A graduate of the Queensland College of Art, Kate divides her time between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Sophie Kyron

WHO: SOPHIE KYRON
WHAT: FOUNDER OF SOPHIE KYRON JEWELLERY
WHERE: PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
VISIT: www.sophiekyron.com.au

FFF LOVES… any piece of Sophie’s jewellery we can get our hands on please!

What are your staples?
Good olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pasta.

What are your indulgences?
French champagne.

What can’t you live without?
Home made tomato salsa, garlic, herbs and spices.

What is past its use-by-date?
Non organic starchy white breads and flour.

What is your pantry craving?
Fresh Indian spices and garden herbs on tap (thyme, basil, parsley, rosemary etc).

About Sophie:
Sophie Kyron has created a well respected and unique jewellery business, Sophie Kyron Jewellery, worn by the likes of Cate Blanchett, Toni Colette, Kate Cebrano and many other Australian celebrities. Sophie Kyron’s designs are described as “delicate‚ feminine‚ and strong”, with her seasonal ranges cemented in the Australian Fashion industry‚ and industry wardrobes for over 15 years. Drawing inspiration from her Greek heritage, Sophie Kyron’s eclectic use of materials, fabric‚ vintage finds‚ beads and semi-precious stones have proven to combine the necessary mix of both elegance and durability.

Kate Sylvester

WHO: KATE SYLVESTER
WHAT: FASHION DESIGNER
WHERE: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
VISIT: www.katesylvester.com

FFF loves… that her pantry is as creative and colourful as her fashion. Love.

What are your staples?
Arborio rice, dried chilli flakes, canned black Doris plums, udon noodles and Maldon sea salt.

What are your indulgences?
Caviar, fresh goats cheese, muscatels and smoked oysters.

What can’t you live without?
Dark bitter chocolate, marmite and Vogels’ bread.

What is past its use-by-date?
The polenta and the brown rice.

What is your pantry craving?
Cornichons (tiny pickled cucumbers) and Chinese cooking wine.
Picture: vogue.com.au
About Kate Sylvester:
An irreverent classicist, Kate balances her love of tailoring and historical reference with a provocative, ironic wit and resolutely modern vision. Known for her immaculate tailoring, high concept shows and conceptual collections, Kate Sylvester’s clothes are sophisticated, feminine, ironic and loved by women who are creative, individual and independent. Retailers love Kate’s clothes because they are made for living. Taken apart, each collection is defiantly wearable with timeless pieces that transcend the seasons. Kate sees her brand as an ever evolving ever expanding experiment in design, form and function.

Juliet Love

WHO: JULIET LOVE
WHAT: INTERIOR DESIGNER & STYLIST, HOST OF ‘THE PARTY GARDEN’
WHERE: SYDNEY
VISIT: www.lifestylechannel.com.au

FFF loves… Juliet’s eye for all things gorgeous, and her ability to multitask with style.

What are your staples?
Lots of yummy fresh fruit and vegetables –
I like to eat food as close to the way nature provides it as possible, as well as rice milk, muesli, vanilla yoghurt, marinated goats cheese and grainy bread.

What are your indulgences?
Caviar and Champagne, pizza (it has to be authentic though - a thin base and simple topping), a cold beer on a hot day with friends outdoors, and any kind of cheese! 

What can’t you live without?
Fresh sashimi, and tea – I will have a variety of tea in my pantry at any one time but my favourites are white tea and green tea. Drinking tea is so therapeutic!

What is past its use-by-date?
Nothing! I just did a big spring clean!

What is your pantry craving?
More Champagne!

About Juliet Love:
Juliet has always had a passion for design, commencing her career at Vogue Living magazine where she worked as Merchandising Editor, styling photographic shoots and sourcing the latest products in the design world. Juliet also worked across the titles Vogue Entertaining & Travel and Vogue Apartment Living, which provided an excellent foundation for her role hosting the new Lifestyle Channel TV show, The Party Garden™.

In The Party Garden™, Juliet offers inspiration and advice to turn any backyard into a beautiful space for any entertaining occasion. Apart from her role on The Party Garden™, Juliet has also appeared as the design expert on several prime time television shows, giving her opinion on interior, fashion and lifestyle trends. 

As a qualified Interior Designer & Stylist, having graduated from the prestigious Commercial Arts Training College, Juliet also has her own styling business. Most recently, Juliet has been working at EDIT, the decorative home wares business owned by former Vogue Director Sharyn Storrier Lyneham.

Juliet believes that everyone should surround themselves with beautiful things, and that anyone can achieve a stylish space with the right advice. She has a knack for creating a stylish look on a budget and is currently penning her first book which will offer readers tips on how to achieve a designer look suited to their personal style in their own home, even on a restricted budget. 

One of Juliet’s missions is to show people the difference a beautiful environment can make to your life – whether outside or in, a well designed, creative space can have an enormous positive impact on your life.

Rebecca Morrice

WHO: REBECCA MORRICE
WHAT: FOUNDER OF BECCA COSMETICS
WHERE: PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
VISIT: www.becca.com

FFF loves… Becca Creme Blush in Freesia. Perfect for creating a rosy cheek. We dab it on our lips too with a dash of clear gloss for good measure.

What are your staples?
Sirena Tuna, soy pasta, walnuts, pine nuts, tinned tomatoes, balsamic vinegar olive oil, baked beans (emergency kids dinner), vita soy milk, curry pastes, jasmine rice, coconut milk, protein powder, coffee, Vegemite, mountain bread wraps.

What are your indulgences?
Good quality olive oil, coffee, Green & Black’s organic 85% dark chocolate, fresh wasabi, chill jams and home made chutneys, kasundi etc.

What can’t you live without?
Avocados, tuna, coffee, pasta, soy milk, raspberries and strawberry protein powder.

What is past its use-by-date?
Canned lentils and chick peas.

What is your pantry craving?
Actually it is pretty well stocked but I could do with some sesame seed oil.

About Rebecca Morrice:
Rebecca started her career as a make-up artist in Perth, Western Australia. Frustrated by her own inability to find the ‘perfect foundation’ that would look natural, conceal blemishes, feel weightless on the skin and stay fresh all day she set out to create it herself. The result is the ultimate range of skin-perfecting products that make it possible for ALL women to experience the pleasure of a flawless and radiant complexion. Through her passion and persistence, Rebecca has developed a range of cosmetics that has delighted the most demanding make-up artists of the world, excited the most respected beauty editors and met the needs of the busy modern woman. Today Becca is stocked world-wide with a flag ship store in London’s Brompton Cross.

Jess Hart

WHO: JESS HART
WHAT: MODEL, VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL
& FACE OF SEAFOLLY
WHERE: NEW YORK
VISIT: www.seafolly.com.au

FFF LOVES… her unabashed love of the two C’s - not Chanel, but chocolate and cheese.

What are your staples?
Whole wheat pasta and pasta sauce, tin tuna, nuts and tea.

What are your indulgences?
I LOVE Chocolate and Cheese (not together of course…). It can be all or any type!

What can’t you live without?
Cheese definitely, and tea. I find tea calming and cleansing. 

What is past its use-by-date?
Nothing which is a relief! I can seem rather boring in the food department at home because when you live in New York you tend to eat out for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What is your pantry craving?
Chocolate and cheese (once again) would have to be the one thing I always have or want to have in my pantry. 

About Jess Hart:
Victoria’s Secret newest angel, 22 year old Jess Hart has graced the cover of Vogue and Sports Illustrated and fashion bibles including UK Glamour, Marie Claire and Elle.  She has shot campaigns for Guess and H&M and is the face of iconic Australian swimwear label Seafolly.  

Natalie Bloom

WHO: NATALIE BLOOM
WHAT: FOUNDER OF BLOOM COSMETICS
WHERE: MELBOURNE
VISIT: www.bloomcosmetics.com.au

FFF LOVES…. Bloom Mineral Plus Lip Butters. Sheer, natural yet utterly sexy it is the ultimate mineral tint. Pucker up.

What are your staples?
Tofu and Tempeh are always in our fridge, its my back up meal for the kids if we don’t have any fresh meat or fish at home.

What are your indulgences?
Butter on Toast is something that I simply can not resist. I think I find it’s simplicity comforting.

What can’t you live without?
A top-notch Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Tamari which is similar to soy sauce however has a thicker texture and is bolder in flavour.

What is past its use-by-date?
Jam - I feel that these days jams are either far too sweet or too complex in flavour. Oh and garlic, it’s just too over-powering and often overrides the natural beauty or flavour of food.

What is your pantry craving?
Some food for guests! Our pantry is full of organic health foods which can be a little restrictive for our guests. Often I have to do a quick run around before they pop by just so I can put something suitable on the table.

About Natalie Bloom:
Natalie Bloom was just 22, when she decided to leave her job as a Graphic Designer and take the plunge into the world of business by starting her eponymous beauty brand. Natalie’s creativity, passion, instinct and vision propelled Bloom into the international beauty arena and underpins the brand’s longevity. Today, Natalie remains incredibly hands-on at Bloom and continues to build the business while also being a mum to three young children.

Fernando Frisoni

WHO: FERNANDO FRISONI
WHAT: FASHION DESIGNER
WHERE: SYDNEY
VISIT: www.fernandofrisoni.com

FFF LOVES… his sleek, contemporary lines because sometimes the simple things in life are the most stylish…

What are your staples?
Italian tomato and basil sauce.

What are your indulgences?
Sean’s Panorama Apricot and Vanilla Bean Jam. Amazing!

What can’t you live without?
Papaya and yogurt every morning. I have since I was a baby.

What is past its use-by-date?
Sundried tomatoes. I can’t stand them. I think it is so unsophisticated!

What is your pantry craving?
Fauchon tea. I can only find in Paris and my pantry is asking me to go to Paris.

About Fernando Frisoni:
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Fernando has a long standing history with the fashion industry. Working for Vogue Brasil, Fernando left his role to move to Australia in 2000. Once in Australia, he worked as a stylist dressing celebrities such as Toni Colette and Marcia Hines. In 2003, he launched ‘Urban Style’, his own style page in the Sun Herald documenting fashion on the streets of Sydney. In 2006, Fernando teamed up with renowned designer Nicola Finetti to create the menswear line Frisonifinetti. Well received across the board, Fernando left this collaboration to begin his own line FERNANDO FRISONI in 2008. Focusing on high end designer menswear, Fernando Frisoni offers distinguished designs in the most luxurious of fabrics. The emphasis is on modern classicism, with impeccable shirting sitting alongside relaxed tailoring and avant-garde inspirations. The Frisoni man is thoroughly modern and always beautifully dressed. From these collections women have been calling out to Fernando to design for them as well. For SS09/10, he launched his first collection of womenswear, a small capsule range in the same tone as his menswear. The instant positive response has ensured that coming collections will see the womenswear expand and grow.

Belynda Macpherson

WHO: BELYNDA MACPHERSON
WHAT: FOUNDER OF BANJO & MATILDA
WHERE: SYDNEY
VISIT: www.banjoandmatilda.com

FFF LOVES… the limited edition sweater “Frangipani” designed by sister-in-law Elle Macpherson (below). Featuring frangipani flowers on the wrist and “Love and Light” on the shoulder, it takes classic cashmere to a super-cool level.

What are your staples?

Organic tinned tomatoes, dried pasta and olive oil. Like all Italians!

What are your indulgences?

Green and Blacks White Chocolate with Vanilla Bean pieces.

What can’t you live without?

Unbelievably, dill pickles.

What is past its use-by-date?

Multiple tins of instant Thai curry sauces that I always think might suffice on a night with nothing in the fridge to cook … it never does!

What is your pantry craving?

A clean! It is over-worked and under-appreciated.

About Belynda Macpherson:

Launched in May 2008 with the Autumn/Winter ‘Goethe Collection’, Banjo & Matilda made an instant impact into the Australian knitwear market. Producing garments using 100% cashmere, the collection sold out within weeks and garnered a cult following among celebrities, the media and customers alike. Always a little edgy, but decidedly classic at heart, Banjo & Matilda applies these philosophies to their designs, bringing a bit of Rock ‘n Roll to the subtle luxury of a superb cashmere staple. Using their signature design treatments of extra long sleeves, rolled edge hems, screen-printing, deconstructed finishes and a hand-stitched ‘kiss’ on each style, the label caters to those who crave a secret indulgence that no-one else need know they require. Banjo & Matilda aims to be the provider of all things Cashmerian.

Diana Yen & Lisel Arroyo

WHO: DIANA YEN & LISEL ARROYODiana (L) and Lisel / Photo: Anna Wolf
WHAT: THE JEWELS OF NEW YORK
WHERE: NEW YORK
VISIT: www.thejewelsofny.com

FFF LOVES… Their mouthwatering site, and the fact that they taught Martha a thing or two about baking cookies!

What are your staples?
Our pantries are often filled with the things that help us get through the winter months, such as canned tomatoes, dried beans, rice, anything that will help throw together a quick and delicious meal without having to go to the store.

What are your indulgences?
Pantry indulgences would be cans and jars of truffles, foie gras, rilletes and all the yummy decadent things picked up during our last trip to Paris.

What can’t you live without?
Attiki Greek honey. It’s the perfect thick consistency for drizzling on granola and yogurt, over figs, on top of avocado and toast. Totally addicted to the stuff.

What is past its use-by-date?
We have many bottles of olive oil, so it’s possible that something is past its use date. Olive oil in all of it’s beautiful varieties and packaging can be especially hard to resist.

What is your pantry craving?
More Bulleit Whiskey!

About Diana and Lisel:
Diana Yen and Lisel Arroyo share a vision that combines the love of cooking with the beauty of everyday things. Both came from homes where food was the central focus of family gatherings, bringing a sense of warmth, tradition, and community.  

Originally from California, Diana graduated from CCA with a degree in product design and has been working in the home and textile industry since 2005. She has worked for Williams-Sonoma, Crate and Barrel, Birsel+Seck and Betesh Group in New York. During her years in San Francisco she became inspired by the seasonal food and lifestyle movement pioneered by Alice Waters and the importance of sharing fresh simple meals with friends. 

Lisel, a native of Puerto Rico, moved to the states to pursue her degree of graphic design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Since then she has worked for American Greetings, mark., Colin Cowie and Fulton Street Design–giving her a wide variety of creative disciplines. Although her interest in food began at a small age, it wasn’t until living in New York where she gained an increased understanding and appreciation for quality ingredients and new cooking techniques.

Diana and Lisel met in New York while designing home collections for Colin Cowie, leading celebrity wedding planner. Their passion for lifestyle design and food brought them together creating The Jewels of New York a mission to uncover the hidden treasures New York has to offer and share them with friends through a collection of seasonal recipes and specialty holiday cookies.