The Fashion Entrepreneur Who Pairs Glossy Mules With a Cybex Stroller
When you become a mom, your needs change, but your personal style doesn’t have to. In “Mom Brain,” parents with great taste tell us what they’re buying—for their kids and for themselves.
Mixing luxury pieces with casual, everyday wear is Telsha Anderson-Boone’s trademark. A typical outfit of hers might consist of an elegant striped Christopher John Rogers button-up paired with light-wash jeans and patent leather Birkenstock 1774 clogs, or a cropped Gucci T-shirt styled with a calf-length, pleated Sacai skirt. That same high/low ethos is the driving force behind Anderson-Boone’s store, T.A. New York, which since 2020 has specialized in both emerging fashion brands and established labels.
Last summer, she and her husband welcomed their son, Shepherd. While Anderson-Boone’s style has evolved to accommodate floor crawls and reading sessions with the 1-month-old, it hasn’t lost its impeccable edge. Below, she shares her favourite mules to run around in, the best purse for stashing toilets and wipes, and the greatest piece of advice she’s received as a new parent.
What’s one thing you wear when you want to feel comfortable?
My wedding ring!
What’s one thing you wear when you want to feel powerful?
What’s one thing you wear when you want to feel hot?
That’s a secret for my husband—he knows.
What gadgets or items do you find most useful for parenting?
A mini bathtub, a Cybex Stroller + Car Seat, a teething toy that can be frozen.
What is one thing that you found essential when you first became a parent?
Sleep! Sleep! And an amazing sense of humour! My son is the funniest person on the planet.
In your opinion, what are the best gifts for kids?
Learning toys—books and toys that are quiet, but colorful with a purpose.
What are your favourite places to buy children’s clothing?
The Animals Observatory, Weekend House Kids, and Même.
What’s one kids’ book your family loves?
I Promise by LeBron James.
Where do you go for kid room décor or furniture? Are there any pieces in particular that you’d recommend?
Babyletto! And my favorite piece from them is their Yuzu 8-in-1 convertible crib.
What shoes do you wear when you’re in mom mode? What shoes do you love for decidedly not mom mode?
When I’m in mom mode, I love wearing my 1774 Birkenstocks! They’re easy to throw on, and most importantly, they’re cute. When I’m not in mom mode, I wear my Bottega Veneta mule heels. Also easy to wear.
What about for bags?
When I’m in mom mode, I honestly throw my Goyard wallet in my back pocket and go, or I’ll slip Shepherd’s diapers and wipes in my Prada Supernova. When I’m not in mom mode, it depends on what I’m wearing. I range between Bottega, Loewe, Celine, and Gucci—I’ve been giving myself mom since Shepherd was born.
In your opinion, what’s the best gift for a new parent?
A day at a spa! Or a good nap. Ha!
What about for a favorite teacher or caregiver?
The same thing! I took my mom and sister to the spa the other day. I wish we could have slept there overnight.
Top beauty products that you rely on in your life as a mom?
Eve Lom Radiance Face Oil, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter, Dove Sensitive Skin soap, and Epi.Logic True Calm Rosehip Gel Cleanser.
What’s the best vacation you’ve ever taken with kids?
We took Shepherd to Montana, and it was beautiful and serene. We have a few other trips planned for the holiday, very excited!
What’s your best advice to anyone who’s about to become a parent?
Take in the small moments, the ones you think don’t matter.
What’s the best advice anyone has ever given you about parenting?
Forgive yourself! Every day.
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This article was originally published on Harper’s Bazaar US.