#HASHTAG: JEN BOBAY

For the past 10 years, JEN BOBAY has been teaching the art of makeup through lessons at The Lake Forest Shop, in her home studio, and at her favorite spas and boutiques with her line, Jar Bar Makeup. An educator by profession, she is about to engage in an expansion of her Jar Bar to include other beauty brands that align with the mission of education in beauty using a cruelty-free and a mindful approach to beauty. This summer you can find Bobay at pop-ups around the North Shore or in Lake Geneva. If you have a brand that you believe belongs in her beauty bar, she would be thrilled to hear about it. She took some time from her busy schedule to share a few of her favorite things.

#ON MY NIGHTSTAND

Everything London! I am one of those people who generates just as much joy from planning a trip as when I am on the trip. On the top of the London pile is Pretty City London: Discovering London’s Beautiful Places by Siobhan Ferguson. This book was lent to me by an amazing friend. Next to that pile is my journal for 2 a.m. fabulous ideas, and under that is Intelligent Change’s The Five Minute Journal which helps begin my day centered with everything I am grateful for. My nightstand is also packed with photos of my son, husband, and family, and one rock with a rainbow painted on it, reminding me of my father.

#ON MY MOBILE

I am such a visual person that my wallpaper photo constantly changes with photos that inspire me. My Notes app is key to keeping me organized and includes lists of makeup palette ideas and lipstick shades that must be worn. My playlist is my most valued app on my phone, as the song list was created by my son and me. As it is played, all of the memories from that time period flood back into my mind. As my son gets closer to college, it is amazing how a song will be played, and I am reminded of him sitting in a car seat, kicking my seat as he sings along. Other favorite apps include MasterClass, Yoga-Go, and Google Classroom for my students.

#IN MY EARBUDS

My most recent downloads include Jackson Browne, Zach Bryan, and Benson Boone. It varies between finding the present with memories from the past and keeping current with my son and my students. If I am working, I put on Cabostrings, which I heard with one of my close friends while staying in Cabo. I adore Taylor Swift’s music, especially as a writing teacher—not just because the music is great but because of her songwriting. I can’t forget to write down my go-to, which will show my age, but there is never a wrong time to play Prince.