By day, power stylist Elizabeth Stewart can be found dressing some of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses and consulting for megabrands like H&M and Amazon. Despite traveling the world for work—Stockholm, London, New York, then back to London just in the last few months—Stewart’s heart is always in Santa Monica with her teenage daughter and preteen son. With their hectic schedules, her days can switch from glamorous fittings with Jessica Chastain and Amanda Seyfried (both of whom she is dressing for this weekend’s Golden Globes), to playing the role of cheerleader at high school volleyball games faster than you can say Balenciaga. In stark contrast is the at-home life she’s created with her husband, which is decidedly mellow and often centers around the kitchen (in between shots for this very shoot, Stewart was making matzo balls by hand for a dinner at Albert Brooks’ home later that evening). At the end of the day, her greatest accomplishment is that, "somehow I had something to do with bringing these amazing two people in the world.”
Ivy, thirteen, Ben, eleven, January 2013
1. "Watching Doris Day movies on my iPad with headphones on while my son is watching Mad TV—at least we are together."
2. Our impromptu Friday night open house when great friends and neighbors all convene at our place.
3. When the parents of my kid's friends turn out to be as great as the kid—makes for some fun vacations.
4. The Sunday farmer's market and building dinner around what's there.
5. Being a 'volleyball mom' and watching my daughter's championship team—very far from my fashion work-life!"
ABC Carpet & Home love seat
1. Favorite thing about your house: "The coziness"
2. Favorite thing to do with your mom: "Watch movies"
3. Favorite thing to do with your sister: "Play video games"
4. Favorite music: "Indie, and Maroon 5, Coldplay, and The Heavy"
5. Favorite food: "Chicken sate"
"I love all the
SK-II skincare products, which I learned about from working on their campaigns with Cate Blanchett. And I don't blow dry my hair—big timesaver! And I workout with former supermodel Jenny Brunt—she gets my odd hours and last minute changes."
Ralph Lauren dress
1. Favorite thing to do with your mom: "Bake. I always try to keep up as she creates her delicious meals."
2. Favorite things in your room: "The accessories of course! Lamps, necklace stand, desk, and especially my beanbag. Couldn't live without it!"
3. Favorite food: "Barbecue wings. Messy yet delicious!"
4. Favorite thing to do with Ben: "My brother and I always talk. It's our new thing—exchanging secrets. Let's hope mom doesnt find out!"
5. Favorite music: "Indie rock. I love doing my homework to Imagine Dragons and Passion Pit!"
George Smith love seat with custom fabric by Katie Leede
"All of these necklaces were gifts from fashion friends, designers, PR friends—Ivy really benefits from being a stylist's daughter!"
Ivy's collection of bracelets
"The best advice I've ever gotten is that everything is a choice—choose wisely!"
"I wish I was better at giving my full attention. Both my kids claim I get distracted sometimes when talking to them—hate that and need to change it!"
Poster from the Santa Monica Civic Poster Fair, bedding from Pottery Barn Kids
“I’m just glad I only have one girl! There is lots of complicated ‘girl stuff’ that doesn't seem to happen in the boy world. The truth is, raising a boy versus a girl is completely different and I am so lucky to have both for completely independent experiences.”
"The hardest thing about being a mom is the fear! It's always there in the background. The best part is that somehow I had something to do with bringing these two amazing people into the world."
"We love to 'trash cook' together with super high end ingredients. Like Hostess Snoballs but with homemade marshmallow and super dark chocolate."
"My advice for raising a preteen and a teenager? Remain calm and be the captain of the ship!"
Berbere World Imports outdoor couch with Sunbrella fabric
"I wish I got to travel for pleasure and not just for work. I'd like to trade a 24-hour trip to Stockholm for two weeks in the Maldives!"
Pottery Barn Kids storage bed
"Time alone with my husband is essential. That's why we send the kids to camp for two weeks every summer!"
"I know it seems obvious, but the most surprising thing was realizing that my kids are completely separate people from me."
Elizabeth's recipe for whole wheat oatmeal banana pancakes
