Two Fashionable Peas in a Pod: Ava + Diane, New York, NY
Chloe + Isabel’s Sales Development Manager Diane is always fashion-forward, and her mini-me Ava is no exception! In honor of Mother’s Day, we picked this duo’s brain to find out what inspires their sense of style and what they absolutely love about C + I jewelry.
Diane glams it up in the Turquoise Torsade necklace, while Ava keeps it playful and age-appropriate with our Monkey Pendant.
Diane Fernandez // New York, NY
C + I: What was the first piece of jewelry you were ever given or bought for yourself?
Diane: When I was six, I went to the Philippines for the summer. It’s my family’s tradition to give every girl their own gold name necklace. My grandmother had one made for me and for each of my sisters and gave it to us that summer – I love that necklace (for sentimental reasons) and still have it – and actually wear it! When Ava was born, my aunt from the Philippines sent one for her, so we’re keeping the tradition alive.
C + I: How does your style influence one another?
Diane: Well, since Ava is so young, she has no say in what gets purchased but she has a definite voice on what to wear & how to wear it! She loves anything pink and she has a quirkier sense style than me. She loves mixing stripes & polka dots … very of the moment to mix prints! She shows me how to be more fun with my choices. There are times when Ava dictates what she will wear, if she doesn’t like what we picked out for her, she says “I don’t like that” and grabs what she wants.
C + I: How would you describe your style in three words?
Diane: Casual, chic & evolving. For Ava, it’s playful, colorful & bold. Mostly PINK & PRETTY!
C + I: What is your “go-to” look?
Diane: Right now, it’s jeans, blouse & great heels. Sometimes I throw on a jacket if I want to make it more polished. And I always have my jewels on! For Ava, it’s skinny jeans, slouchy boots & a printed top. Sometimes we look the same — although I don’t plan it like that because my Nanny dresses her in the morning! There are days when I come home from work & we’re dressed exactly alike and I see my mini me!
C + I: What do you love about Chloe + Isabel jewelry?
Diane: That we are fashionable without being a fashion victims. Everything we have in our line so unique & timeless, but at the same time relevant and trendy.
C + I: What inspires you?
Diane: Travel really inspires me. I love to travel & love learning about different cultures – from food, lifestyle, history, architecture etc. My family inspires me, specifically my kids. I get to be a carefree kid all over again with them and look at life in a totally different way. Lastly, I get inspired by old photographs. I like looking at a glimpse of history, seeing our past and seeing how it still influences trends & lifestyle today.
Ava Fernandez // New York, NY
C + I: How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Ava: Pink for sure!!
C + I: What inspires you?
Ava: Princesses Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine, and pink.
C + I: What do you love about Chloe + Isabel jewelry?
Ava: I love monkeys! (holding our monkey charm necklace)
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