Name: Lauren Sundick
City: Manhattan, NY
Job: Dermatology Physician Assistant
Motto: The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams (Eleanor Roosevelt)
If you had to pick 3 fashion must haves for every woman, what would they be?
- A great little necklace that compliments every outfit. It can be layered with more interesting necklaces for special occasions, but something you can wear everyday.
- A classic black knit dress; to be worn at the office, in the evening, and even on weekend days.
- Perfect fitting jeans. Mine are a dark blue, straight-leg style from J Brand, for others they may be bell-bottoms, jeggings, embellished etc. – fit is key!
How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is simple, classic, and current. I try to mix classic silhouettes and styles with more trendy accessories. For example, my current go-to outfit is a gorgeous Joie blouse with straight-leg jeans, timeless flat black leather boots, understated diamond jewelry and a “trendy-for-me” Rebecca Minkoff chain-linked bag.
What 3 beauty products can you not live without?
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF
- Bobbi Brown Under-Eye Corrector
- Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne
What are your special interests outside of the office? What are you passionate about?
I’m extremely passionate about my family. My time outside the office is either spent trying a new restaurant with my husband or traveling to Minnesota or California to see my family.
Tell us a unique fact that very few people know about you!
My husband and I go to the exact same sushi restaurant every Friday night. After a long week of work, I don’t have the energy to find somewhere new to explore. So, we go to our favorite sushi spot two blocks from our apartment and order the exact same meal every week. However, on Saturday evenings we almost always try a new restaurant.
My advice: stick with what you love, but don’t be afraid to try something new!
What does your daily sun protection and anti-aging regimen consist of?
As a dermatology PA, I am diagnosing skin cancers and using laser procedures to reverse sun damage every day. As a result, sun protection is a major focus of my daily routine. I wear La Roche-Posay Anthelios Daily Moisturizing Cream with SPF every morning and apply a powder sunscreen throughout the day if I will be outside. I wear sun protective clothing, especially while exercising outside. I always wear a wide-brimmed hat – the Mott50 Billy style is comfortable, cute, and perfect for both everyday and the beach. The Niki infinity scarf will be kept in my bag all summer to add extra sun protection when I find myself exposed to the sun unexpectedly. I love it because it can be worn as a traditional scarf to protect the chest (the “giveaway” area for aging, most women only protect their faces and the sun damage on their chest gives away their true age!) or twisted in any fashion to protect whichever part of the body needs sun protection in that moment.
As for my anti-aging regimen, it’s simple, I’m diligent with sunscreen, I consistently moisturize, I use a retinoid every night (Atralin, a brand-name tretinoin medication with hyaluronic acid in the vehicle to prevent irritation) and I regularly use antioxidant serums to fight free radical damage (the breakdown of collagen, among other things). Also, regular chemical peels help diminish pigmentation and even out the skin’s texture and tone.
What’s your ‘must-have’ item in the Mott 50 collection? And how would you accessorize it?
My Mott 50 must-have is definitely the Connolly wrap dress. The lightweight material is so comfortable and the shape is a classic. I can wear this dress morning to evening – it looks great while seeing patients, enjoying post-work cocktails, or at brunch on Sunday. I like to jazz it up with a colorful bangle my sister (Brooke) bought for me in Thailand, a simple diamond necklace and pearl studs. In the winter, I’ll be wearing it with flat boots and in the summer with metallic sandals or fun, strappy heels. I will be wearing the royal color on my Italian vacation next summer! As a healthcare professional, I appreciate that I can look chic while knowing that my skin is protected.