Portrait

Justine, motherhood and vintage

October 10, 2023

Mommy portraits are back! And it's Justine, better known as @justine.bond on Instagram, who answers our questions. Justine, if you don't know her yet, is Paul and Rose's mom and founder of the vintage for kids account @paulrose.kids. We love her fresh, colorful, sparkling world and her keen eye for vintage hunting! let's meet her..

Hello Justine, can you introduce yourself in a few words?

My name is Justine, I'm 27 and I'm the mother of Paul, 5, and Rose, 16 months. I work in communications and have also developed a brand of second-hand and vintage clothing for children!

We love following your adventures with your children Paul and Rose. What has motherhood changed for you?
Everything! Being a mother gives me a sense of fulfillment as a woman. I quickly understood what was important to me. It's sometimes complicated because I'd like to do everything, be a girl boss, work like crazy, and at the same time be the mom I am, available all the time, meet their every need, pick them up at 4:30 pm, make them pancakes for snack time, take them to the gym every Wednesday, but I quickly understood that it was complicated to reconcile everything (as I understood it). I learn from them every day, not just about who I am...

You've launched @paulrose.kids an Instagram account for vintage and second-hand kids' clothing. Can you tell us a bit about it?

Paul et Rose Kids is the brand I created, it's ultra colorful, timeless second-hand and vintage children's clothing that I hunt for or recover from my kids. I have sales 2/3 times a month on Instagram.

Your vintage must-haves for the kids?

Oshkosh, Benetton Vintage or DPAM vintage dungarees and colorful thick cotton pants that still look great 30 years and I don't know how many washes later! Many people are surprised at how thick jeans were back then.

What tips do you have for parents who want to shop vintage?

4/5 years ago I would have said flea markets but today it's complicated. I sometimes come away empty-handed! To buy vintage, you have to go to Emmaüs, flea markets, kilo sales or garage sales. You can also collect boxes from your parents, grandparents, aunts, neighbors, etc..

The important thing is to let yourself be surprised. Don't close yourself off in your search, or in your sizes! You can find pieces you never imagined you'd find, and that's the magic of vintage!

What's your favorite Minois skincare product?

I'm a big fan of the arnica repairing balm. I use it for everything: boo-boos, mosquito bites, itchy spots, dry skin...

Thank you very much Justine for your time <3