On April 22nd, we hosted celebrity fashion stylist Maria Turkel for a Spring Fashion Styling event to benefit Greenwich's Kids in Crisis.  She discussed great ways to style fashion in a sustainable fun way including:

-- Multiple ways to wear one item

-- How to incorporate accessories like scarves and necklaces into your look to round out edges and give a more polished outfit

-- How to incorporate menswear into a women's wardrobe including fun Hawaiian themed shirts and sweatshirts

-- Color trends for spring & summer including brown and florals

-- Mixing textures from leather (yes leather for summer); velvet slides, patterns and so much more!

To see Maria's full presentation, check out our Perfect Provenance  youtube channel & the link here.  If you would like to buy any of these looks you can tour our website or contact Tiffany Mezzone at tmezzone@theperfectprovenance.com or call her at 203-900-1131.

If you would like to work Maria on personal styling or closet edit, you can contact her at 203.247.0717 or maria@mariaturkel.com.  Visit here website at www.mariaturkel.com.   or @mariaturkel on Instagram.  She works virtually as well.  

About Maria Turkel

Meet Janel Alexander -- Fashion Stylist, BuildbyJanel

-- Greenwich, CT -- 

 BUILDbyjanel is a personal fashion stylist working with clients

to organize, create and shop.

On any given day in Greenwich you can see fashion stylist Janel on the hunt for great fashion pieces, stylish and on trend, she exudes coolness. Janel has a particular eye for matching great statement pieces with her clients personal tastes.  She reviews a client's entire wardrobe and works to help the client edit & select the most important pieces to complement with new ones. 

With 15+ years in the industry specializing in fit with top retailers and designers, Janel works with both men and women who are looking for distinctive looks for both their personal and professional lives.  Based in Greenwich CT, Janel works with clients in the tri state area and virtually beyond.

"I believe there is a more modern way to manage a wardrobe. Especially in a world of too much, less truly is more and it is a cathartic experience to free oneself of excess and focus in on simply what works. I am a personal stylist who specializes in managing a closet from the inside out and seamlessly integrating your wardrobe with your life.  City life to suburbs, age, wisdom and humor taught me how to work with others on simply what I love doing!" - Janel

Where do you find your inspiration?

How did you get your start as a stylist?  

Janel's Top Three Must Haves:

• A great coat-A good investment piece-but once you find the right one-you can throw it over even a pair of PJ’s and no one will be the wiser!!
• A great pair of boots or shoes-heels are great, but a go to pair of everyday boots or shoes can make or break an otherwise average look. 
• Something that makes me feel uniquely me-my favorite (old) Celine sunglasses, a (non skinny) denim pant or a perfectly askew hemline. It’s about putting less effort into looking effortlessly put together!

What is the best way for clients to work with you and contact you?

My website and contact me page www.buildbyjanel.com. I try to get back you you within 24hrs to schedule a quick call so we can discuss how I can best be of help to you.What to learn more, visit Janel online! Website: www.buildbyjanel.comInstagram: @bulidbyjanel 

Verognique Gabai Launches at The Perfect Provenance

Inspired by the South of France
 Veronique Gabai is a gorgeous new beauty line including: fine fragrance, lotion, bronzer and home fragrance that we are thrilled to introduce to our clients who love fragrance.  Veronique grew up in the South of France, has a home in Westport & New York City, and has been creating some of the world's best selling fragrances throughout her career in the beauty business.   We met many years ago working together and I am so happy to unveil this beautiful new collection.  It will transport you to the divine scents of the South of France in an instant.

About Veronique Gabai

 Veronique Gabai has a passionate attachment to the culture, the refinement, the sense of aesthetics and the pure beauty of France. Her creations are all inspired by the gorgeous places, the precious flowers and plants growing right there in the magical backyards of her childhood. Her brand is like a home, a home in the Côte d'Azur, that echoes the blue hues of the sky and the sea, the shimmer of the sun, the clarity of the light…
Veronique Gabai uses natural ingredients with the best quality one can find. Quality is never compromised so you can enjoy the most beautiful sensations nature can give with:
• Ethically sourced ingredients with respect to their communities and workers around the world.
•  98% of the perfume sourcing can be traced.
• Green chemistry is used and the perfume formulation is green between 75% and 89%. This is quite an achievement in the industry!
• The perfume oils are biodegradable up to 90%.

To shop this collection on our website click here or visit us in store. Learn more about the collection - View Video

- The Goldie Highlighter $70

- Moisturizing Body Cream $95

- Eau Du Jour & Eau Du Nuit Candle Set $150

- Mimosa in the Air 85ml Fine Fragrance $260

- Jasmine de Minuit 85ml Fine Fragrance $260

- Eau De La Nuit 85ml Fine Fragrance $260

- Eau Du Jour 85ml Fine Fragrance $260

- Sur la Plage 85ml Fine Fragrance $260

- Nour De Mai 85ml FIne Fragrance $260

For more information, please contact us at 203-900-1131.  Have a great day!

Join us tonight at 5 PM EST for a fun Instagram & Facebook live @alisyncamerota and Chef Silvia Baldini for a fun night of cocktails, conversation and great recipes!!  Chef Silvia developed our special line of Italian olive oils & vinegars, is a Chopped champion and makes the most incredible Italian dishes!!

Join in the fun by getting all the ingredients below!!  See you tonight! Use our delicious olive oils & vinegars for an extra special taste! Click here for our varietals .  Mangia Bene!

The Kir Royale.

By Chef Silvia Baldini 

It turns any glass of bubbly into a special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce crème de cassis or any raspberry Liquor

• dry Champagne or other sparkling wine, to top

• Suggested Garnish: lemon twist, crushed freeze dried raspberries, crushed candy canes, 

Tonno and Cannellini Beans Salad

By Chef Silvia Baldini

This has always been one of my favorite Italian antipasto. 

Tonno and Cannellini beans salad. It’s Tuscany on a plate.

It makes 12 chicchetti (appetizers) or 4 full size appetizers

15 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ red onion (finely chopped)

• 4  tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 x 14 ounces cans borlotti beans

• 2 x 8 ounces can of tuna in olive oil

• 3 tablespoons Perfect Provenance extra virgin olive oil

• salt (to taste)

• black pepper (to taste)

• 2  tablespoons chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

•crostini or sliced baguette

Method:

• Put the chopped onion into a bowl with the lemon juice and let it steep while you get on with the salad.

• Drain the beans and rinse to get rid of any gloop, then place in a bowl.

• Drain the tuna and flake it into the beans.

• Add the olive oil and some salt to the onion and lemon juice mixture, whisking to make a dressing, then pour it over the tuna and beans and transfer to a serving dish.

• Fork the tuna and bean salad through, seasoning with salt and ground pepper, and scatter the parsley over.

Serve on crostini, sliced fresh baguette drizzled with good olive oil or in small individual ramekins

Perfect Holiday App -- Citrus Marinated Olives

By Silvia Baldini

2 cups, serving 12

5 minutes, plus at least 2 hours' refrigeration

It is best to use olives that have not been pitted and such a favorite at aperitivo time.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons vinegar

• 5 bay leaves

• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled, green shoots removed, thinly sliced

•  Strips of rind from 1 lemon and 1 orange

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, coarsely chopped

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds

• 2 cups imported olives (black, green or a mix) (about 3/4 pound)

Method:

• Combine the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves and garlic in a small saucepan and heat just until warm over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon rind, thyme, rosemary and fennel seeds.

• Place the olives in a wide mouthed jar and pour in the olive oil mixture. Shake the jar to coat the olives. Refrigerate for two hours or for up to two weeks. Shake the jar a few times a day to redistribute the seasonings.

Tip

• Advance preparation: These will keep for about two weeks in the refrigerator.

You can order our olive oils & vinegars online or visit us at either of our stores in Greenwich, CT or Tiburon, California.  Call us at 203-900-1131 for question! 

Cheers -- lisa lori 

Fall 2020 -- who knew!  When we bought our Fall Fashion collections we could have never imagined we would be buying clothing to sell to clients living through a pandemic.  How do you dress during a time like this?  Every day in either of our stores, clients come in and look at our clothes and often wonder out loud, where am I going, do I really need any clothes?  And the answer I most often give may certainly surprise you.  I tell people " Of course not, nobody really needs anything." 

Why would I say this?  What I mean is, we don't really need any new things but shopping has never really been all that serious.  Shopping now is actually a hopeful, happy and even optimistic act.  Shopping can give us is a little bit of normalcy, shopping for a new outfit has always made people happy, I see both men and women put on a new jacket, dress or shoes and smile at themselves -- it is made to give you pleasure.  So what is different now?  Moods are heavy, the time is serious and so now, more than ever, shopping really feels like a treat.  A new top just might be that ray of sunshine at a time where we are not sure what is happening, a cozy sweater the perfect item to layer with for eating outside, a new set of boots will give you a little pep in your step or pretty earrings that will encourage you to put your make up on and smile at your reflection once again.  I get it, living in your athleisure sweats seems so comfortable, but if you do it for long enough it can also change your whole demeanor simply because it can make you feel like one day is the same as the other.  The whole reason we change our clothes, our style and looks is to show our personality for different days and occasions.  We dress up or down depending upon our activities -- all of this affects our moods.  Of course, I'm not a psychologist but here are a few things I have done to cheer myself up, support other local businesses and get that pep back in my step.  

Closet Clean Up

I have moved twice in the last year (ugh before and during the pandemic!) but the good news is it forced me to really go through my closet and purge myself of clothes for both myself and my children that we no longer wear or my kids have outgrown.  I couldn't believe how many items I have kept for years.  I donated a lot of items to local charities in Greenwich, friends who have small children or cherished fashion pieces to my staff but I also listed some items on Poshmark which is super easy to use and allows you to negotiate with buyers.  If you have shoes or bags you have barely worn, this is a great option.  It makes me happy that these items find a new home and great to get some money back.  Cleaning out your things always feels good.  For furniture and home goods, I highly recommend the Local Vault in Greenwich or the Home Consignment Center in San Rafael.  I also donated items to the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop.  Many families are in need of furniture and again, I am so happy that items I love are finding a new home -- it is the most sustainable, good thing you can do for the planet.  If you need help with the clean out -- there are several local stylists who can help you sort through all of your items for donating and even update some of your older items to keep wearing. 

Marc Blazer by Vanessa Bruno $595

It's All About Layering

In California, we love to talk about layering because we enjoy warm days in the fall but as the sun goes down, there is a chill in the air and the sweaters and light coats come out.  Now that outdoor dining is so popular and eating outside with friends, layering is more popular than ever.  I hosted a few friends on my deck this week for a small get together and everyone was sure to bring a couple of layers of sweaters and coats as the temperature fell.  As fate would have it, we bought very little cocktail party pieces this year for our store and lots of beautiful sweaters and coats.  Beautiful, luxurious prints, cozy oversized coats and sweaters that are exactly right for the time.  Ponchos and shawls all perfect for chilly fall nights.  

Dark Green and Orange Silk Shawl by Barbieri $155

Now I've Cleaned Out My Closet, What or Why Should I Buy Anything New?

Shopping isn't deep so stop feeling guilty about it.  You can shop for any reason you want but shopping for fashion at it's essence should be fun.  Pick a new blouse that if you wear will lighten your mood, make you feel good and gives you pleasure.  I mean it.  It's that simple.  Accessorize -- scarves, earrings, bracelets -- wear your personality, we are outside more than ever, walking the neighborhood, strolling the Avenue or Main Street -- a little pop of color will make you smile more, I promise.  Outerwear & Shoes -- heels are out and comfort is in but you also can't ignore the amazing deals on shoes going on for heels -- if that's what you love go for it, you may never see these discounts again!  For comfort, sneakers, boots, flats -- so many options and so much fun.

Finally, we really appreciate everyone who shops to support small business of course every little bit helps.  We all want happy clients who enjoy our merchandise but please, please don't guilt shop.  I don't want you to buy things you won't use -- I want you to love each and every item.  Maybe I'm being silly but clothes really do make my mood and I think if you find yourself in a rut -- the Covid Blues I call it, change up your look and see if it helps you.  It won't solve the pandemic, but it may just make you forget it for a few minutes.

Take care, lisa lori 

ps.  we have a great outwear offer right now -- 15% OFF men's & women's until November 2nd -- use code CURATORS15 online or stop by either of our stores.  Cheers --

Tiburon, California is home to our new store at 30 Main Street and it is also my new home.  I love it for so many reasons -- gorgeous views of the Bay and close proximity to San Francisco on one side, great places to hike and run, and 30-45  mins to Muir Beach & Muir Woods & my beloved Wine Country.  What's not to love?  If you live in Northern California, Tiburon is perfect for a day trip and if you live further away, we want to encourage you to visit when it is safe again for everyone.  Here is just a few of my favorite reasons why I love it!  

The Views 

Everyone who comes to Tiburon is usually awestruck by the gorgeous views.  From Mount Tam to the city of San Francisco, Tiburon is a peninsula and with water surrounding it from all side it just can't be beat.  You can hike up to see a complete 360 on one of the great trails or you can go to the downtown center and walk along the water and see how gorgeous everything it is.  The surrounding homes on Belvedere Island, Corinthian Island and Tiburon have a distinctly European style and feels like you are somewhere in Italy.  

Main Street -- Eating & Shopping

Of course I'm partial to Main Street because that is where our beautiful new store is but it is truly special along with accompanying Ark Row right around the corner.  With sweeping views on one side and great outdoor dining, this is no ordinary Main Street.  We are across from world famous Sam's Anchor Cafe which is always poppin but also on the street we love Salt & Pepper and Luna Blu (great view and delicious Italian seafood).  Down the street on Ark Row is a wonderful Mexican Taqueria -- Lola's.  On the weekend's this summer, Main Street is closed off and there is dining on the street which has been especially on Saturdays -- it is so fun with music playing and genuine joy.  

While some businesses did close due to the pandemic, others are open (like us!) -- here are a couple of my favorites -- McEvoy Ranch, organic extra virgin olive oils, culinary products and natural beauty products; Candy Store on Main Street; ice cream and delicious sweets including fun vintage treats.   There are also several boutiques, a knitting store and great wine tasting rooms and shops.  You can visit the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce here for an up to date list of which businesses are open or due to open.  

Finally, Tiburon & California in general is all about the outdoors, biking and adventures -- right next door is gorgeous Angel Island State Park and easy to get to with a ferry, bike shops for renting bikes & plenty of grassy places to enjoy a picnic (check out Rustic Bakery or Woodlands Grocey for great sandwiches and drinks).  You can get to Tiburuon easily from San Francisco and vice versa -- here's the easy ferry schedule (which is a fun thing to do as well!).  Again check out times and locations as things may be abbreviated due to the pandemic.  All restaurants and store includings ours require masks inside but for outdoor dining you can eat at your table without -- some towns require masks while walking or biking but again, just check the local town's website for the most up to date information.  

Of course, we would love to see you -- we can arrange private bookings for groups of 4-6 or early hours if you prefer to shop alone.  Please visit us at 30 Main Street or call us at 415 -797-6054.  Cheers!  lisa lori 

We are thrilled to announce the opening of The Perfect Provenance at 30 Main Street in Tiburon, California.  This is the second location for our company and we believe this is a perfect location to meet new clients & share our perfect products.  Here are all the details -- please let us know if you have any questions at info@theperfectprovenance.com & follow us on social media for new updates & news @theperfectprovenance. 

• Our Tiburon store hours will be 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday & on Sunday -- 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.  However, we will announce extended hours for some summer nights & we are happy to offer private appointments for those who would like to shop by themselves.  We also offer delivery within a 5 mile radius.  We have a 14 day return policy for full price merchandise & sale merchandise is final sale. 
• We are offering you a special offer of 15% OFF for your first purchase in store when you mention Curators Club #winwin -- please note it cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.
• Join our Curators Club to receive 5% OFF year round on everything in store, receive exclusive invitations and offers -- if you are reading this email you are already in our Curator's Club -- if you don't want to belong we invite you opt out of the email.  
• At The Perfect Provenance, new merchandise arrives weekly -- because of the pandemic many items were delayed as you can imagine but they will arrive -- check out our weekly emails or social media to see what is new and in store. 
• Perfect Loyalty Program -- sign up for our loyalty program in store or online and earn points, special offers & rewards for every dollar you spend, what's not to like about that? 
• This Week -- July 6th-July 12th Enjoy 25% Off all Fine Jewelry with code FINE25 .  Select from our signature 18K diamond collection (pictured above) or our beautiful fine jewelry designers.  Amazing savings and a great opportunity to buy beautiful pieces.

Stop by and & say hello to me in Tiburon, I am in and out of the store all the time -- can't wait to see you -- cheers!  lisa lori