Aerin Lauder Quotes
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I've always loved the beauty world. Ever since I was a child, I looked at magazines and wore fragrances and tried out samples and sets.
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Growing up in New York, I loved watching my grandmother Estee put on her make-up - I always admired her sense of style.
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There are certain parts of the home that I think embellishment feels cozy and inviting. Then there are other environments, for example, the living room, where I don't have a ton of items on the table.
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I think it is very important to learn to say 'No.' I think it is sometimes important for brands or the creative director to learn to say, 'This might be on trend, but it is not right for us.'
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I love both real and fake jewelry. My kids make me necklaces, and I wear those, too. Every day, I wear my gold wedding band and the Cartier watch my husband gave me.
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Looking feminine is important to me. My personal style is fairly traditional. I was definitely influenced by my mother, who always looks elegant, and by Estee's classic style; she was always in Givenchy or Ungaro.
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I never wear too much jewelry. I never wear a ton of pattern. Sometimes I'll go big, but it never feels right.
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I am such a bath girl: we've gone to some of the beautiful hotels in the world, and if there's a shower, I'm so disappointed.
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Estee Lauder was my grandmother. She was an iconic and powerful woman, but to us, she was just Estee. She was the first person to teach me how important it is to be passionate and proud of what you do, and always talked about 'balance.'
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My inspiration for new products comes from moments in my life or what's happening around me.
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As a girl, my favorite toy was my dollhouse; if I could still play with it now, I would!
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I inherited my love of gold jewellery from my grandmother.
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I love market research because you really have an idea of what your consumers are looking for.
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Do I believe in plastic surgery? Yes, if something is wrong and you can modify it. For certain people, it's right.
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It's important to always mix the past with the present. I think that makes it feel more authentic and real.
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Rose is the most beautiful flower - it and tuberose are my favourites.
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I love to decorate a room - from the furniture to the objects to the books.
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I usually keep my personal style simple and streamlined. I like classic colors like black, white, and beige. White and black is my favorite color combination, and I like to finish up my look with an accent of gold jewelry.
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I have always loved beauty and fashion. Some of my earliest memories are of being surrounded by fragrances and lipstick samples.
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When we moved to Europe when I was a teenager, I really did not want to go. I was happy in my school, with my friends, but looking back on it, it was the best experience I've ever had. We traveled every weekend. I experienced incredible new cultures, museums, cities, and it really opened up my eyes.
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AERIN is saturated with the qualities that have surrounded me my entire life, many of which came from my grandmother, Estee: passion, style, hard work, family, and, of course, all things beautiful.
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In terms of pots and pans, I just use the basics - I'm not a snob like that.
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My day typically starts with an early-morning walk through Central Park. It's a nice moment of calm before my routine starts.
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When my boys were little, I'd throw so many toys at them, but they didn't want to play with any. Then I'd give them a truck, and they would play for hours. I believe the same thing applies to a consumer - edit their choices, and they will be more intrigued.