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Thinking about updating your cosmetics bag?
We picked her brain about thehottest colors for fall, her favorite Parisian treats and her 30-minute workout secret.
How did you come to be Color Designer for L’Oreal Paris?
What does your job entail?
I moved to Paris from New York City about a year and a half ago.
I work solely on the makeup category bringing innovation, inspiration and newness to the segment.
What are the hottest colors in beauty right now, for hair, makeup and nails?
What’s coming up for fall?
I love this idea of somber and a hint of pop paired together.
For hair, ombre color has been a trend that exploded here in Europe.
It is elegant and cool – very Parisian!
What are your favorite Parisian treats?
Paris has amazing food, wine and many guilty pleasures.
I would say that one of my favorite things about Paris are the Marches, or the outdoor markets.
The fruits and vegetables are pristine and so fresh; it is a visual delight.
Is it easier or harder to stay healthy and fit in Paris?
I really enjoy playing tennis here and attempt to play 2-3 times a week after work.
Is it hard to stay healthy and fit while you’re jet-setting around?
What are your stay-healthy secrets?
It’s definitely challenging.
If possible, I attempt to stay at a hotel with a gym and always pack gym clothes.
Even if I can do 30 minutes on a treadmill, it helps.
I stay away from refined sugar and gluten as much as possible and limit alcohol.
I always carry raw almonds with me and ask for gluten-free or vegetarian meals on planes.
What does it take for a woman to be a trend-setter in her own life?
For me, it’s about being authentic and allowing your true self to shine through.
Maybe when we are younger we look for validation from outside sources a bit more.
“Because I’m worth it” is such a powerful phrase – because we are worth it!
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