The Sunday Sanctuary With Renée Greenstein
A weekly series that profiles the most fabulous, hard-working, 24/7 hustlers, and how they spend their Sundays.
Renée Greenstein, the renowned global fashion designer, is the founder of Women with Control® and ATTITUDES by Renée®, two of the best-selling fashion lines on QVC USA, UK & Japan. Women with Control® and Attitudes by Renée® are two seasonless collections that are designed with detail to prints along with unique fabrications, ensuring the perfect fit and style for your body. Renée learned how clothing should fit a “real woman” during her experience as a fit model and traveling the world. At this time, Renée was able to meet and connect with countless women who shared their struggles with “everyday” fashion. Founded on her belief that “Style is not about size, it’s about attitude®,” her collection, Women with Control®, is designed to be the “real girl” solution. Renée’s collection is designed to slim, flatten, and support every curve with comfort in styles and colors you’ll love. Whatever your age, size, or body type, Renée designs clothing that gives you control over how you look and feel, giving you the ease to wear, care for, and even pack. Made for the everyday woman, we offer sizes from 0 to 28 in petite, regular, and tall lengths. Renée Greenstein teaches women how to be put together, not thrown together; from the moment you start, to the moment you end your day. Here at Women with Control® and Attitudes by Renée® you can build the perfect look and shape for your body type. Start your day with Renée and end it with Attitude.
Q: What time do you wake up or does the alarm go off ?
A:I basically don't sleep because I’m always up working, but I would say around 5 AM ET.
Q: What is your morning routine (specifically the first 15 minues)
A: My morning routine consists of me getting out of bed, thinking forever (as I always do), washing my face, making a to-do list for the day, and torturing people who haven't gotten back to me regarding work. My team likes to say, it's as if her feet landed on the floor and she's running.
Q: What is your Sunday mantra?
A: My Sunday mantra is to try to relax, catch up on reading, and watch the Will Geist show at 8 AM ET.
Q: What’s your go to breakfast/brunch?
A: Mimosas x3 and I occasionally love to splurge on blueberry pancakes.
Q: Do you give yourself any Sunday self-care treatments?
A: I call it the 2 M’s. Mimosas and Mindfulness.
Q: What song is a good representation of your Sunday?
A: I love to listen to my Spotify album playlist called “Wake up Gently” - it’s easy, calming, meditation music that helps me to relax.
Q: How has your Sunday routine changed over the years?
A: I typically never had a Sunday before as I was always on and off planes traveling and working. When you work with different countries like Asia, you have to communicate at all hours of the day/night because of the different time zones. With the recent pandemic, I’ve been able to sleep a little more and have more time to myself and to spend with my family.
Q: Do you exercise?
A: I don’t go to the gym or work out but I do like to walk. I love taking walks especially in Central Park because I get to see the beautiful nature and appreciate the changing of the seasons.
Q: Do you like to spend your Sunday alone or with family/friends?
A: Definitely family & friends.
Q: Do you use any apps or products for relaxation?
A: Spotify
Q: What is your ideal bedtime?
A: When I do go to sleep, I’d say around midnight.
Q: What are some of your favorite Sunday activities?
A: Some of my favorite Sunday activities are walking, shopping, and reading my interior design decor magazines.
Q: How do you prepare for the week ahead?
A: I prepare for the week ahead by making a checklist of things that need to be done.