SHORE VS. CITY: LESLEY CROWE

LESLEY CROWE grew up in Lake Forest from the age of 8, after spending her early childhood in Brussels. Following her graduation from Woodlands Academy, she studied studio art and business at Boston College. A semester in Florence, Italy was pivotal for Crowe as she began creating jewelry there—sparking a lifelong passion for the craft. After college, she moved to Chicago and spent 15 years working for Tiffany & Co., where she honed her skills in the luxury jewelry industry. About 20 years ago, Crowe and her mother launched the jewelry company Designs by Pinky. Crowe personally crafts a large portion of the jewelry, and when she outsources production, she turns to skilled Italian artisans. Over the years, the mother-daughter duo has participated in many shows. Designs by Pinky will be showcased at The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital’s annual Holiday Boutique at The Forester Hotel, opening on November 21, followed by two full days of shopping on November 22 and 23. All proceeds from this beloved event benefit nursing education at Lake Forest Hospital. Crowe takes a break from designing to share her city and shore favorites with Sheridan Road.

What’s on the horizon? I usually have a busy fall schedule of shows in and around Chicago and Milwaukee, followed by spending a large part of the winter in Florida where I will participate in six shows ending around Easter. I often spend time in Palm Beach, Miami, and Las Vegas scouting new fashion trends Mantra? Always enjoy the little things in life Best grooming tip? A little lipstick goes a long way Guilty pleasure? Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Favorite foods? Steak frites Music you love? Country Best advice given to you? Listen to others Earliest memory? Watching my mother get dressed for a party and helping her decide what clothes and jewelry to wear When you wake up, you? Kiss my husband Before bed, you? Watch Seinfeld What’s on your bookshelf? Chanel and Dior books You can’t live without? Diet Coke and my family Love to escape to? St. Barts Advice you would give to your younger self? Never give up

ON THE SHORE

Your style is? Classic Can’t leave the house without? Cell phone and lipstick Transportation? Land Rover Driving music? I don’t listen to music when I drive, it gives me time to think Place to eat? Sophia Steak Shop? Lake Forest Shop and Bunny & Babe Best thing about the Shore? The people Worst thing about the Shore? Winter The perfect day is? Quiet time near a body of water (ocean, lake, or pool)

IN THE CITY

Your style is? Leather leggings and a silk top Can’t leave the house without? Cell phone and lipstick Transportation? Uber or Land Rover Shop? Chanel, Dior, or Louis Vuitton Best thing about the City? Restaurants Worst thing about the City? Traffic The perfect day is? A sunny day to walk around and shop my favorite stores and look for new trends