The ladies of The PLEAT are the first to indulge us by being our first guests on the Adesso blog. Being the curious sort that we are, we have come up with questions that we will ask all guests, allowing us to get into the minds of the people that interest and intrigue us.

The PLEAT is a blogazine founded by three fashion editors and a photo editor who believe that fashion should inspire rather than intimidate. Focusing on serious fashion (not fashion taken too seriously), The PLEAT aims to introduce what is fun, fresh and at the forefront of fashion by combining comprehensive, editorial, fashion market coverage with the conversational tone of a blog.

 

 

 

 

 

SAMARA D’AURIA

Name: Samara D’Auria

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Alter Ego: George Carlin

Doppelganger: My Friend Robyn in LA

Dream Destination: Maldives Islands

Most Treasured Possession: My mother’s leopard ring

How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: A dishevelled perfect feminine mess.

Favorites

Magazine: Russh

 

 

 

Adesso Piece: The Sorellina Emine Bracelet

Color: Navy and Red

Scent: Vanilla & YSL Paris

Shampoo: Bumble & Bumble

Lipstick: C.O. Bigelow Mentha Organics sheer lip tint

This or That

Silver or Gold: Silver

Morning or Night: All four of us are crazy night owls! We can’t get to bed on time!

Beer or Wine: Wine

LA or NY: We love visiting LA, but NY has our heart!

Heels or Flats: Flats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIFFANIE GRAHAM

Name: Tiffanie Graham

Location: New York, NY

Astrological Sign: I’m not too into signs…(She’s a Gemini!)

Alter Ego: No answer.

Doppelganger: I’ve gotten Aaliyah A LOT

Dream Destination: Rio

Most Treasured Possession: My Jil Sander Black platform pumps. They’re staples with a unique twist that makes them more special.

How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: Classic, clean, edgy, tailored, and anything black

Favorites

Magazine: V

 

 

 

Adesso Piece: Emine bracelet and Ali earrings!

Color: Black

Scent: Rain

Shampoo: Ellin Lavar OptiMoist Shampoo

Lipstick: I usually just wear some Palmers lip balm. I’m more of an eye makeup girl.

This or That

Silver or Gold: Gold! – (JC, DM, TG) Silver for SD

Beer or Wine: I’m obsessed with Malbec.

NY or LA: NY

Heels or Flats: Flats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESIREE MARR

Name: Desiree Marr

Location: NYC baby!

Astrological Sign: Libra

Alter Ego: Sloane Peterson from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Doppelganger: People have been saying Miley Cyrus….

Dream Destination: Vietnam beaches

Most Treasured Possession: My grandpa’s t-shirt

How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: off, mix-mash, gaudy, party-ready, not serious.

Favorites

Magazine: Vanity Fair

 

 

 

Adesso Piece: Also the Emine bracelet!

Color: Don’t have a favorite. . . love em all!

Scent: Kai

Shampoo: Pureology “Hydrate”

Lipstick: Whatever pinky color I find in my bag.  Mac LipGlass in Purr is always good.

This or That

Silver or Gold: Gold

Morning or Night: Night

Beer or Wine: Sancerre or a nice Cabernet

LA or NY: NY

Heels or Flats: Flats

 

 

 

 

 

 

JULIE CHEN

Name: Julie Chen

Location: Brooklyn NYC!

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius all the way!

Alter Ego: Iris Apfel

Doppelganger: Haven’t seen her yet!

Dream Destination: Not a very comfortable place, but Antarctica

Most Treasured Possession: Hmmm, I actually am not that attached to any of my stuff, believe it or not. But I would freak out if I lost my iPhone. (Sad but true)

How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: Prep school hippie mates with Dynasty. (Crap that was 6!)

Favorites

Magazine: Sassy rocks my world forever.

 

 

 

Adesso Piece: I love the artsy-craftsy Lisa Necklace! The fabric tie is fun adorable!

Color: Yellow Green!

Scent: I am monogamous with my scents. Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia, and that’s it.

Shampoo: Glad you asked! I think everyone should discover Keihl’s Tea Tree Oil Shampoo! Gets rid of product build up like nothing else.

Lipstick: Victoria’s Secret has really upped their game with their beauty products, but kept the prices low. I dig their “Hot Spot” fuschia lipstick. Lots of pigment, stays put but still very creamy and moisturizing. Doesn’t give you that waxy lipstick- breath. AND TWELVE BUCKS!

This or That

Silver or Gold: Gold

Morning or Night: Night

Beer or Wine: Teetotaler!

LA or NY: NY

Heels or Flats: Heels, always!

 

Ladies we have a few more questions … Q&A

If you could have one super power what would it be?

Julie - Transport myself instantaneously anywhere.

Samara - To fly.

Desiree - Stop time a la Evie Garland in Out of This World.

 

Which accessory do you never leave home without?

Julie - I HAVE to wear a watch! I have no sense of time and need all the help I can get!

Samara - My two-toned Ray-Bans.

Desiree - A hair elastic around my wrist!

Tiffanie - My mother’s original wedding band- great for stacking!

 

Are you more likely to be seen with a great earring or necklace?

Julie + Desiree - Necklace!

Samara - I’m more into rings and charm bracelets.

 

What words or phrases do you most overuse?

Julie - OMG. OMG!

Desiree - Cute! and No Way! I’m from California, I can’t help it!

Tiffanie - Def

Samara - You’re as old as you feel.

 

What quality do you most admire about a person?

Julie - This is kind of a hybrid one, but tactful honesty. I love it when people are straight up, but sometimes being too blunt just hurts feelings.

Samara - Humility

Desiree - Being able to laugh at yourself!

Tiffanie - Being genuine.

 

What was the best advice you were ever given?

Julie – When thinking you are too old to try something and it will be too time consuming, “Well, you’ll just be same age anyways if you don’t do it.”

Desiree – “Tan fat looks better than white fat.”

Samara – “It’s better to laugh than to cry.”

Tiffanie – “Don’t take yourself so seriously!”

Thank you so much, Julie, Desiree, Samara & Tiffanie!