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RIGHTEOUS STYLE Saran Kaba Jones and Ainsworth Jones strive to make the world better—and look great while doing it. Ainsworth and Saran Kaba Jones share many qualities, but one of the biggest is their insanely ambitious, bigger-than-life dreams: Ainsworth is an attorney who works primarily in immigra- tion and civil litigation, while his wife, Saran, aims to provide clean water in Africa. The daughter of diplomat Dr. Brahima D. Kaba, Saran grew up in Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, France, and Cyprus before attending college in Boston. She founded FACE Africa, a nonprofit that delivers access to clean, safe drinking water in Liberia. Ainsworth grew up in Kingston, Jamaica ("loved it!") and moved to Boston for law school. "I became an attorney because it's a good way to help less fortunate people," he says. When he got to know Saran eight years ago at a party in Cambridge, the connection was imme- diate. "We realized we couldn't live without each other," Ainsworth says. Because, in addition to the turbo levels of drive pulsing through their DNA, there is an even bigger degree of respect. "We support and uplift each other," Saran says. "We live for each other." What are you wearing tonight? SKJ: A chiffon dress by Badgley Mischka— bought on sale! AJ: An Armani suit, Thomas Pink shirt, and Bruno Magli shoes. Describe your style. SKJ: I am such a girl when it comes to dressing up. I think women should wear items that highlight their feminine curves, and shouldn't shy away from f launting their figures. AJ: On the conservative side with a little bit of f lash. I like to be noticed without being too noticeable. I like guys like Sean Connery, with that old-school swagger, and Idris Elba, with his effortless cool. Describe each other's style. SKJ: All of his suits are tailored and fitted. He always says a tailored suit can transform a man. AJ: Saran's style can't really be defined. She just does it and it works. What do you love about each other? SKJ: I love everything about this man! AJ: Saran has the biggest heart in the world. She is a phenomenal human being. Philosophy on life: SKJ: Don't follow your dreams—chase them down. I want to become someone I'll be proud of when I look back on my life and the choices I made. AJ: Everything will work out in the end as long as you don't make anything worse. I want to shape the lives of young people, particularly those in less fortunate circumstances. BC Makeup by Tavi de la Rosa | Hair by Louise Rusk for Mizu Salon | Limo provided by Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation | Shot on location at the Langham Hotel Boston | Models: Alec, Estella, Sebastian, and Stephanie P. from Maggie Inc. BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 107 100-107_BC_F_Couplesr2_Spring14.indd 107 2/7/14 5:49 PM