‘Rizzoli & Isles’ Star Sasha Alexander-Ponti Tells Us Her Mom Essentials

As chief medical examiner Dr. Maura Dorthea Isles on the hit TNT series Rizzoli & Isles, Sasha Alexander-Ponti plays a woman who doesn’t get ruffled easily, even in the most difficult situations. This practice in restraint is something that Alexander-Ponti knows all too well as the mother of two kids (Lucia Sofia, 7, and Leonardo Fortunato, 3). Splitting her time between Los Angeles and Geneva, Switzerland, this gorgeous actress (who is married to Sofia Loren’s son, Edoardo) makes sure she is equipped with all the necessary tools to get her through the day.

Click through the slideshow above and the links below to check out a few of her mommy must-haves.

Favorite brand of jeans? J Brand and Current/Elliott.
Favorite T-shirt brand?  The Lady and the Sailor and Splendid.
Favorite winter coat/outwear? Woolrich, the warmest coat on earth.
Favorite cold weather accessory? Sorel boots and a Eugenia Kim hat.
Favorite piece of jewelry? My engagement ring and my  diamond arrowhead necklace by Kathy Rose of Roseark.
Favorite non-diaper bag? A Marni tote bag. 
Favorite beauty product? Kinara Serum, Dr. Harold Lancer polish and Sonya Dakar sunscreen.
Who cuts your hair (salon & stylist)?  Johnny Ramirez colors and Ahn Tran cuts. They are at Ramirez/Tran in Beverly Hills.
Where do you go for the kids’ haircuts? I do it myself or slip them in to whomever is doing my hair at the moment.
Kid’s shoes? Naturino, New Balance and Vans.
Favorite kid’s clothing brand? Ooh so many—Simple Kids, Zef, Caramel Baby & Child, Crewcuts.
Favorite sneakers? Asics and Superga.
Favorite novel? FLASHMAN by George MacDonald Fraser.
Favorite children’s book? That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton; Let’s Go for a Drive by Mo Willems.
Favorite music to listen to with the kids? “Champs Elysees” by Joe Dassin, Song In the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder and “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
Favorite place to brunch with the kids? Soho House, West Hollywood.
Favorite place to vacation with the family? Megeve, France and Cabo San Lucas.
Favorite family-friendly restaurant? Sor Tino.
Favorite food to make with the kids? Pasta, homemade pizza and a great flourless chocolate cake.
Favorite place to get kids’ birthday party cake? Sweet Lady Jane and Susiecakes.
Favorite candle? Gardenia by Frederic Malle.
Favorite stationery? Aardvark Letterpress.
Favorite stroller? BOB Jogger and Britax.
Favorite coffee? Starbucks.
Favorite organizational tool? My weekly calendar pad from Paper Source.
Favorite healthy snack to share with the kids? Pirate’s Booty and raspberries.
Favorite diaper bag? I used a backpack that I loved.
Luggage? Buzzano.
Favorite parenting book? Parenting From The Inside Out by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell.
Best Mother’s Day gift? Art from my children.

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