Janie Bryant, Mad Men costume designer and native of Cleveland, Tennessee, shares her must-haves for a Southern picnic
Dining Done Right
Dinnerware: “I adore these enamel plates. They feel like a flea market find.” Flower Market Dinnerware, from $36; mackenzie-childs.com
Basket: “This sweet basket reminds me of the ones we used to pack for outings in Tennessee.” Piccadilly Picnic Basket, $65; target.com
Flatware: “My grandmother passed this sterling flatware to me.” Rose Point by Wallace Co., $159 for 4-piece place setting; beverlybremer.com
Champagne: “With its etched floral design, this bubbly looks as good as it tastes.” Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne 2002, $139; wine.com
Feminine and Fun
Romper: “This floral romper is feminine and comfortable too!” Liz Romper in Blue Petal, $220; yumikim.com
Wedge: Ariana Ostrich Wedge, $150; michaelkors.com
Sunscreen: “All-natural ingredients mean I can protect my skin without exposing my body to harmful chemicals.” TiZO2 SPF 40, $40; 800/332-5536
The Perfect Touch
Sunglasses: Super Duper Strength in Crazy Tortoise, $250; karenwalker.com
Bracelet: Antique Garden Charm Bracelet, $85; carolee.com
Lipgloss: “This beautiful hue creates a pretty pout and lasts forever.” Opaque Gloss in Grace, $21; armourbeauty.com (20% off entire purchase. Code: SLARMOUR)
Meet Janie
An Emmy award-winning costume designer who now works on the 1960s drama Mad Men, Janie Bryant has sparked a comeback of favorites from the decade, such as pencil skirts and sweater sets, and also inspired high-fashion runway collections from the likes of Michael Kors. For at-home advice from the in-demand designer, check out Janie’s hit book The Fashion File, as well as her Web site janiebryant.com, where she shares tips for replicating her discerning eye. And don’t miss the return of Janie’s handiwork to the airwaves when season five of Mad Men premieres on AMC March 25.
