Jocelyn's Menu
The Menu invites Chic, Conscious Consumers to share their go to products & passions because what’s more curated than a menu? From skincare to soundtracks, here’s what’s on their plate…
Napkin Notes from your Home Chef, Phia
Allow me to introduce you to our latest Guest Chef Jocelyn Ruiz …..
Jocelyn is the personification of a Pinterest board. When thinking about curation and personal style she is one of the first people that comes to mind.
Without further ado, I serve you Jocelyn’s Menu!
Let’s Digest!
What is your favorite restaurant?
Suraya in Philadelphia
Describe yourself in 3 words:Creative, Sentimental, Curious
Describe yourself or what you do using references from movies, characters, TV shows, or songs.
Two immediate references that come to mind if anyone wants to know about me would firstly be Molly Gunn. When Neal talks about her apartment “it’s as if I’ve stepped into the looking glass” I relate to that so deeply. I’ve always loved my space looking curated with my vintage trinkets and kitschy thrift store finds. Juxtaposed with slight chaos in the way that there’s no main focal point and a whirlwind of glitter swept through. Adding to this visual would be the photos of Sophia Coppola’s home office circa 2000, no notes at all that’s exactly how my office would look.
Describe your “digital diet”
I try to consume mindfully and limit my screen time. Some weeks I do great in terms of putting my phone down. Other weeks my screen time would scare even the most chronically online.
If you had to choose your "big three" based on your favorite media, brands or products what would your Sun,Moon and Rising be?
Sun: Betty Suarez
Moon: Molly Gun
Rising: Charlotte York
Let's start with Aperitivo:
What makes you feel chic?
Classic silhouettes, natural fibers and jewelry that has sentimental value.
What are your 2 favorite perfumes?
REPLICA Sailing Day by Maison Margiela and Joe Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
What’s your drink of choice?
White wine, preferably a Riesling
What is a free beauty tip you live by?
Audrey Hepburn’s article “The Beauty of a Woman” For attractive lips... Speak with words of kindness. For lovely eyes... Seek out the good in people. For a slim figure... Share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair... Let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise... Walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone
Moving on to Starters:
What are your favorite shower products? face, cleansers, body wash, scrubs etc.
La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser, Naturium The Glow Getter multi oil body wash, OSEA Salts of the Earth Body Scrub
What’s your favorite appetizer?
Lemon Garlic Burrata with crispy bread slices
What’s your favorite piece of content you’ve recently consumed?
“Just Kids” by Patti Smith
What’s your favorite song? or song lyrics?
Dionne Warwick’s cover of “They Long to Be Close to You”
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
I don’t have one in particular but I love when older chic women compliment my outfit, it feels like I’m having a conversation with a version of myself that I’ve yet to become.
Now for The Main Course
What are your favorite serums, body lotions etc.?
Nativa Spa Quinoa Firming Body Oil, Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
One product you’ll repurchase over and over again?
What's your most worn fashion piece?
In the winter time: Carhartt Chore jacket In the summertime: A white cotton Dôen maxi dress
What’s your death row meal?
Raising Canes “The Box” combo, beef and cheese pastelillos made by my abuela, and a blueberry lemonade.
What’s in your bag?
Give us a fashion tip that helps you be a more chic conscious consumer.
I always try to find everything secondhand or If I can’t style it more than 3 ways it’s a pass.
What’s a perspective you’ve had that has completely changed overtime?
I didn’t think you could be chic and comfortable but you 1000% can with the right styling
What was your favorite item of clothing as a child?
Ponchos
And a final bite for Dessert
What are your favorite lip care products, candles - the things that act as the icing on the cake in your self care and beauty routine.
Summer Fridays Pink Sugar Balm, Laneige Lip Berry Sleeping Mask, Starface Pink Pimple Patches.
What is your favorite dessert or midnight snack?
Banana pudding with extra nilla wafers
What’s your favorite thing on your nightstand?
My water carafe and fresh cut flowers
If you had to curate the guest list for the ultimate “Chic,Conscious Consumer” gathering, who are your three must-invites?
Tracee Ellis Ross, Jane Birkin, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
What is a topic you wish someone would ask you about – a quirky interest or something you’re well versed in that you don’t get to talk about enough.
Fashion and Textile manufacturing!
What is the best advice you've ever received?
“Follow your gut but always make sure to hear what your heart has to say”
Like any great meal, this one ends with something smooth and memorable.
Add Jocelyn to your daily digest—your taste (and timeline) will thank you.
Bon appétit, love. 🍽️
Thanks for Consuming!
Phia
“Each Day Gets Better”