Janell M. Hickman-Kirby on Zillow & Bravo-thons
Plus, the 3-minute skin treatment she swears by.
Oh hi!
After last week’s delayed Father’s Day gift guide, we are so back (on schedule). I’ll go ahead and warn you that It’s going to be short-lived, however, as I’m taking next week off to enjoy a family vacay. I’ll miss each and every one of you!!
It’s not often I can say this with confidence—so please don’t make me regret this, universe—but this week has been a delight so far. I have a pep in my step thanks to the weather, I’ve gotten to see friends, and I somehow made it to Trader Joe’s during a lull so I could shop in peace. A hat trick!
To top it off, this week’s guest is the fab Janell M. Hickman-Kirby, a senior brand copywriter who works with your faves (like Sol de Janeiro!!!). I’ve admired Janell for yEaRS, so needless to say I’m very excited. Ahead, find out her Brooklyn haunts, beauty essentials, and more.
Enjoy, and I hope you have a safe and wonderful MDW. See you in two weeks!
Meet the Gatekeeper:
Name: Janell M. Hickman-Kirby
Calls home: Brooklyn, NY
In a nutshell: Silly. Girl mom. Brooklyn enthusiast.
What was the last great meal you had?
Last great meal was at Little Grenjai‚ I had the prawns, pad thai, grilled cabbage, and tea cake. When I cook at home, I love everything that @justaddhotsauce makes!
What was the last link you sent someone?
A lakehouse property on Zillow to my husband. We've been talking more about life after retirement and I realize part of that plan means not renting exclusively forever.
What is the seemingly random product you can’t stop talking about?
I'm pretty biased but Sol de Janeiro makes the best natural deodorant called Rio Deo. I haven't used anything else since it launched.
What’s the item you wear most in your closet?
I'm pretty loyal to Rent the Runway so I can swap things out/avoid dry cleaning, BUT I might actually have to purchase this pair of high-rise Hudson Jeans and a AKVNAS jean jacket. I wore both non-stop several different ways for a week straight.
What’s your current beauty obsession?
The CARA Multi-Modal Tool and Althea Activation Mask by Dr. Ava Shamban. I have really been slacking on my skincare routine, so this three-minute treatment is heavenly at the end of a long day (and in between Botox appointments).
What place is on your travel bucket list?
Dakar, Senegal. I was just telling a girlfriend, I'm not that jazzed about long-haul flights anymore but this feels feasible enough and has so much to offer culturally. I also LOVE Canada, so Vancouver is high on my list, as is treating myself to a solo stay at Amangiri.
What’s your current favorite snack or drink?
Day: Iced matcha acai lattes from Warude. Night: Uncle Nearest Old Fashion at Bedstuy Cocktails. [My daughter] Rowe is into rice crackers right now, so by default so am I.
You have a free day to do anything in NYC. What’s on the agenda?
If I'm home, It's a Peacock marathon: The Valley, RHONJ, both Summer Houses, etc. Fitness-wise, I always love squeezing in classes at The Fit In Bedstuy or Spiked Spin. Date night, I'm trying something new locally. Daphne's is a new addition to the neighborhood. If you can't tell, I love my neighborhood and like to hang out locally/walking distance from home as much as possible.