Wine with Charlotte Alden

Instagram:

Personal: @charlottealden Brand: @lottie.nyc

Occupation:

Entrepreneur, Founder, Jewelry Designer

Location:

New York, New York (Lower East Side/ Nolita area)

Red, White, or Bubbly?

White! But I'm not picky - I love all wines!

Favorite binge-worthy show?

I'm not going to lie, I love TV – and if you name, I have most likely watched it (or at least given it a try). I am currently loving The Boys, House of Dragon and The Bear to name a few.

Dream vacation?

Anywhere on the European Coastline – I grew up in Coastal areas on the East Coast, so I absolutely love being by the water. However, I've never been to Australia or Africa, so those are on my short list. I also went to Big Sur for the first time last Fall and fell in love.

Go-to wine night pairing?

I love a chilled glass of white wine with a raw bar of fresh seafood.

Guilty pleasure?

Chocolate Chip Cookies, Reality Television, Organizing/ constantly rearranging my apartment

You’ve had a lot of success in your career - what’s your best career advice? 

Where do I start??? 

1. Nothing worth wanting comes easy—if you really want something, be prepared to work harder, longer, stronger, etc. than you ever imagined. 

2. PATIENCE! All good things take time - be patient with yourself, your journey, and with others -- and it will all happen with time.  

3. Try not to take things personally – you never know what is going on the other side, and more often than not – it usually has nothing to do with you. 

4. Lastly, be a good person and always try to do the right thing. Attracting like-minded people with the same morals and goals will take you the furthest – because you can't reach your goals alone.

1. Rimowa suitcases: I travel a lot and usually have to bring a lot between packing for Lottie and my personal belongings. Packing and traveling can be frustrating and exhausting, so having quality luggage really improves the overall experience!
2. Lottie Pearl Earrings:  They are my favorite Lottie jewelry piece right now. They make styling outfits so easy because they elevate my look, and I can wear them with anything/ for every occasion, whether it's at a fancy wedding or event, running errands, or even pilates. And you can wear them year-round, and they are timeless. 
3. Chanel, Westman Atelier, and Hermes make-up: Pretty much all of my make-up products are from these three brands. I know it's expensive, but I truly think it's worth the investment. I usually think getting ready can be such a pain, but using high-quality products has changed my experience and made it something I look forward to now. Plus, the beauty space is so oversaturated these days with so many products constantly being pushed and marketed - it's so hard to keep up with. I trust the quality of these brands.