My Favorite Things: Jaqui Lividini

When it comes to fashion, Jaqui Lividini is the marketer and brand expert to the stars. Famous (among many other things) for repositioning and reinvigorating Lord & Taylor's brand, as well as introducing Jack Wills to the US and creating a global philanthropic initiative for Godiva, Lividini is a force to be reckoned with.

Her ever-growing company Lividini & Co. is responsible for the strategy, brand development and marketing of the biggest household names in retail. They also have a knack for turning emerging brands into household names. Lividini is also the expert home renovator; her blog on Traditional Home highlights her newest project - something we've unashamedly been following religiously! The ultra-chic Lividini let us in on some of her favorite things, all of which we'll be studying acutely...

Item I own that gets better with age: Everything

Best vintage buy: My 1901 Connecticut Shore Cottage

Place I love to visit that’s rich in history: Castine, Maine

My secret to looking timeless: Simplicity

Most powerful photo I’ve ever seen: Monica's first photo of Calliope - It blew me away.

Best souvenir I’m glad I brought back home: A vintage YSL Blouse from the Paris Flea Market.

Favorite vintage fashion trend: Lockets - I can't get enough!

Smell that makes me feel most nostalgic: BRUT (it reminds me of my high school boyfriends).

What I’m currently coveting: A Monica Rich Kosann Initial Locket

Best advice I’ve ever received: Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Music that always takes me back: REM

Film that I can watch over and over again: Splendor in the Grass 

Favorite family recipe: My Mom's homemade Capeletti

Tastiest mom-and-pop shop that’s been feeding me for years: Marston House in Wiscasset, Maine. Feeding me amazing antiques!

I couldn’t live without: John and Calliope [My family]

Words to dress by: Timelessness