Interviews / 17 August, 2021 / My Baba

London Model Mummy Juste J Shares Fashion Tips, Skincare Secrets And Her Essential Products For A New Arrival

The Stokke Xplory is a fashion-forward stroller popular with in-the-know parents who seek exceptional products and solutions when it comes to their little ones.  The Stokke Xplory X is the pushchair’s newest incarnation, and having made its much-awaited debut earlier this year, has already been awarded the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” design award 2021. We caught up with long-time Xplory fan Juste Juozapaityte to ask just why the Xplory is so special to her, and why she’s excited about using the Stokke Xplory X with her new baby.

Juste Juozapaityte is a Lithuanian born model, social media influencer and entrepreneur based in London. Best known for being a finalist on Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model, Presenting Fashion TV channel and holding one of the titles of Miss Lithuania ’07, Juste is the founder of Alitasa, a functional water company.

You’re a busy working mother, what’s a typical working day like for you and your family?

Normally we wake up all together around 7 am to have breakfast while my husband is getting ready to go to work. Then we spend the afternoon playing, learning and drawing with Florence. She usually has a nap around 12 pm for a few hours, that’s when I have time to squeeze in my most important work emails, calls and other tasks. When Florence wakes up, we have lunch together and go to the playground and just hang out while I am working with one eye and keeping her occupied with another.

Most evenings we wait for my husband to arrive home for dinner as we love to eat together and catch up on the day. Mike and Florence love to have daddy and daughter time in the bath before bedtime and it means I get to have a minute to myself.

As a huge Stokke fan, what three things do you love most about your Xplory?

When I saw Xplory for the first time, I knew that it was the one! Firstly, I loved how unique and beautiful it is. Once I got to use it, I fell in love with the little details that Stokke has obviously thought about. From height adjustable handles (I am 6ft tall and my grandma is 5ft and Xplory works perfectly for both of us!), to a seamlessly attachable canopy and all the other accessories that just look in place! Thirdly, the quality! Florence is already two and our Xplory has seen lots of bangs and spills and scratches but it still looks like new! It hasn’t faded after multiple washes, and after a good wipe down it still looks great.

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You’re expecting! How do you think life might change as a family of four?

We are extremely excited to welcome a second baby girl into our family! I know it won’t be any easier, but we are sure Florence will be an amazing big sister! We have registered Florence to preschool from September so that gives me a little bit more time to manage a newborn and get into a routine while keeping Florence busy and learning at the same time. But at the end of the day, we are a strong team as a family and another member of the family will only bring more joy and adventure!

Now that lockdown measures are easing, what are you most looking forward to doing as a family this summer?

Holiday! We cannot wait to go away. Like many people, we booked a holiday last year but it was cancelled and we moved dates to this summer. It will be the first time Florence travels on a plane as a toddler so we are prepared for a flight with Jet Kids ride-on suitcase! We are looking forward to making lots of friends! As Florence was not part of any kids’ group, we missed out on making friendships and playing with kids so we are looking forward to joining as many classes and groups as we can this summer.

• Wrap dress. For any occasion, any time of the day a nice mid-length wrap dress will look perfect! Just sexy enough for a party, dressed up enough for a meeting and casual enough for a school run!
• Investment handbag. Treat yourself to a classic and timeless handbag! One of my go-to bags is my Louis Vuitton Tote. It fits my life in it! I use it as a laptop bag, shopping bag, snacks and nappy bag and it still as fashionable as it was seven years ago when I bought it.

Tell us about Alitasa, and the idea behind the business.

Alitasa is a Functional Water Company to enrich your body, mind and emotional wellbeing. We create unique formulas that redefine water. We have done extensive research on minerals and their benefits to our bodies and created pure award-winning unflavoured waters that  support your immune system and target different problems. It can improve your metabolism, increase energy, strengthen your nails and hair and improve bone health, regenerate your skin faster and even have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. And all is packaged in sustainable packaging and delivered to your door on demand!

We are working on a very special water that will be designed especially for pregnant women and their needs, so do follow us on Instagram @alitasa_water for updates!

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