Q & A With Jasmine Edwards From Alice & Lennon
ALICE AND LENNON
INTERVIEW
Jasmine Edwards // Alice and Lennon is A New York-based, Australian blogger, stylist, model, singer, actress, artist and writer who is currently working on her first children's book. She just finished her debut E.P. which I am sharing at the end of the post.
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
My brother being born. I was nearly three.
WHAT DO YOU DO BEST?
Create, and critique.
IF YOU COULD RELIVE A DAY OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A family holiday in hawaii; we spent this particular day climbing a volcano and ended with milkshakes in a diner. the memory and the feeling it brings me makes me happy whenever i look back.
A QUOTE YOU LOVE?
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:It's loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing."
This excerpt is taken from the poem “Endymion” by John Keats and I refer to it in my mind whenever I dwell on something beautiful... I believe true beauty is timeless.
A SUMMER NIGHT SONG
A SONG THAT MAKES YOU NOSTALGIC
THE LAST INSTAGRAM POST YOU LIKED Most Random PIc In Your Phone
Photograph by @joannakuchta
YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD PICTURE
Myself as a flower girl at my uncles's wedding. I was three.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD GIVE YOUR 13-YEAR-OLD SELF?
work harder, care less.
WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST KISS?
At A Friend's place.
WHAT IS THE BEST RISK YOU'VE EVER TAKEN?
I went to europe when I was younger, for 6 months to travel and au pair. this is as before IPhones were a thing., and I met the families on a website. (they could have been serial killers, haha) But it ended up being the best experience of my life!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CURSE WORD?
"Bloody hell."
WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR GREATEST LIFE TEACHERS?
The friends I have met since I moved to New York.
A PICTURE OF FREEDOM
Byron Bay, Australia
A SONG THAT MAKES YOU THINK OF YOUR HUSBAND
A SONG THAT MAKES YOU THINK OF YOUR MOM
A SONG THAT YOU'RE EMBARRASSED TO LOVE
WHAT JOB WOULD YOU HAVE IF NOT THE ONE YOU DO?
Actress or director/Screen writer. Or movie critic. I looooove movies.
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE dead or ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Alive: Paul Mccartney. Dead: Probably Audrey hepburn. Think of the selfies! Or Elvis! it's so hard to chose
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
Health and Happiness
A PERFECT STYLE MOMENT OF SOMEONE ELSE'S
THE LAST SONG YOU COULDN'T GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD
A SONG FROM THE FIRST CONCERT YOU ATTENDED
A Road
YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE CHARACTER
This question is hard. I have far too many! Jane Eyre is definately one.
TRUTH OR DARE?
Truth
ACUPUNCTURE OR PSYCHOTHERAPY?
I've never tried acupuncture but i am all about the mind, so, psychotherapy.
WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE THE SUPER POWER TO FLY OR TO BECOME INVISIBLE?
Invisibility. Think of all the concerts you could get into!
SOMEPLACE YOU HAVE CALLED HOME
The East Village, Manhattan
WATER
A SONG FROM THE SUMMER YOU WERE 16
THE LAST SONG YOU LISTENED TO
How would you describe your sense of style?
Vintage-inspired and feminine.
Oldest thing in your closet?
hard to say. Possibly a crochet top that my grandma used to wear. But I have A lot of vintage dresses and handbags,too.
Fave thing in your closet?
Maybe my Gucci Slippers because they were an extravagant gift and I am still obsessed.
What's your beauty routine?
Somedays I wear makeup, and then I take it off at night time if i can be bothered.I use witch hazel toner and waterproof eye makeup remover and thick moisturizing cream.
Favorite hair care product and why?
This honestly depends on what color my hair is but probably Basiste dry Shampoo.
What are you watching right now?
Everything!
FAVE RESTAurants IN NYC?
I AM OBSESSED WITH FOOD, AND NY HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER BUT MY FAVES ARE :
COFFEE--BANTER, BLUESTONE LANE
FOR DINNER--PAULIE GEE'S, WAVERLY INN, CAFE HABANA, SWEET CHICK, TAKAHACHI, AND BAREBURGER.
FOR BRUNCH--FIVE LEAVES, BUVETTE, BALTHAZAR
FOR DRINKS--DANTE, THE TOP OF THE STANDARD, THE UP AND UP, SOHO GRAND, AND MONA'S
FOR FAST/NAUGHTY FOOD--JOE'S PIZZA, SHAKE SHACK, CRIF DOG, VANESSA'S DUMPLINGS, AND TOMPKIN'S SQUARE BAGELS
FOR DESERT--MOMOFUKU MILK BAR AND GROM
Favorite PLACES IN AUSTRALIA?
SYDNEY (ALL OF IT) AND BYRON BAY
WhaT'S NEXT FOR JASMINE?
RELEASING SOME MUSIC AND WRITING MORE MUSIC. WORKING ON MY BLOG & WRITING MORE. DEVELOPING MY PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS AND HOPEFULLY LOTS MORE TRAVEL!
I am verrrry excited to share my debut record BLUE BLOOD, which is now available for streaming on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify (and will also be available to sync for video content shortly!).
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