Aerin Lauder

I've always liked simple. Growing up, I wore corduroys and Lacoste shirts, Maraolo flats, and maybe one gold bracelet. ”

Growing up in New York, I loved watching my grandmother Estee put on her make-up - I always admired her sense of style. ”

It's important to always mix the past with the present. I think that makes it feel more authentic and real. ”

I have always loved beauty and fashion. Some of my earliest memories are of being surrounded by fragrances and lipstick samples. ”

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. ”

I love going to museums, especially the Met, because there's always room for discovery, or the Neue Galerie. It's a great jewel box. ”

My mother taught me that it is important to be prepared for a last-minute polish. ”

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. ”

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. ”

I used to love a well-arranged room: the furniture, the fabric, the lighting. ”