Luxury is anything that feels special. I mean, it can be a moment, it can be a walk on the beach, it could be a kiss from your child, or it could be a beautiful picture frame, a special fragrance. I think luxury doesn't necessarily have to mean expensive.
My mom has always been kind of my backbone. She keeps me strong. She is a mother, a friend. She is really everything to me.
My inspiration for new products comes from moments in my life or what's happening around me.
Rose is the most beautiful flower - it and tuberose are my favourites.
Just because something is on trend doesn't mean you have to embrace it. You can look at it and admire it, but that doesn't mean you have to wear black nail polish or red lipstick.
I've always liked simple. Growing up, I wore corduroys and Lacoste shirts, Maraolo flats, and maybe one gold bracelet.
I think talented people are priceless. And I think people that are knowledgeable and experienced - and I think there's a balance of new talent and experience, which makes, I think, Estee Lauder really special.
I've always been inspired by beautiful interiors.
I used to love a well-arranged room: the furniture, the fabric, the lighting.
If you're on a night flight or are incredibly tired from jet lag, somehow a tiny bit of bronzer and self-tanner on your face, legs, and arms just makes you feel rejuvenated and refreshed.
My day typically starts with an early-morning walk through Central Park. It's a nice moment of calm before my routine starts.
I love cereals. We must have 10 to 15 boxes. But if I'm being honest, I have Fruit Loops and Lucky Charms hidden behind the healthier ones.
My mother taught me that it is important to be prepared for a last-minute polish.
I love laugh lines. It means you've had a good life. The most beautiful women - Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Hutton, Ali MacGraw - all embraced the aging process.
The trends that last and the trends that are relevant are the ones that make you look pretty.
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.'
I discovered I was passionate about the creative process, the product development, creating a concept around a fragrance or lipstick.
I love to decorate a room - from the furniture to the objects to the books.
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.
You could say that I am the Estee Lauder woman. I'm a working mother; time is valuable to me. I want a good product; I want quality.
