I figure if I take my children’s work seriously, maybe they will too. And it reinforces the idea that art is not something alien and esoteric. Anyone can make art.
AERIN LAUDERMom used to frame everything we made, and now I’m following her example. It makes children so proud to see their work on display instead of hidden away.
More Aerin Lauder Quotes
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One summer I worked at Estée Lauder, and I really enjoyed the whole creative process.
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I love Pilates, I really do, and I do it three times a week because it works well for me.
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And balancing motherhood and career makes you both a better mother and a better businesswoman.
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There’s something really interesting about that as a trend, that whole idea of lifestyle and being happy in your surroundings.
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I’ve always been inspired by beautiful interiors.
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People love buying into a lifestyle and an overall concept. So when they buy a shell-colored lip gloss, they can also buy shells for their house, as well as sunglasses and [items in] other categories [in that shade] to create one consistent image.
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People always ask what I would have done if I weren’t doing what I’m doing. And I say I’d [still] be in fashion or in beauty. It’s such a dream come true now because I have the ability to go into home [goods] and accessories as well.
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Even if I wear jeans, I still wear a blazer and jewelry. I think there is something nice about coming to work and dressing nicely.
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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.
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I love laugh lines. It means you’ve had a good life.
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I think to make your home as comfortable as possible is so important.
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I come from an environment where the men actually say, “Is it OK if I take off my jacket?” in a meeting. Everyone wears suits; it is a very dressed-up world.
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When children are little, they really need you in one way. When they’re bigger, they need you as a friend.
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When I took the job as Estée Lauder’s creative director, the first thing I did was go into the archives! I love taking our heritage and making it modern.
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As a girl, my favorite toy was my dollhouse; if I could still play with it now, I would! I used to love a well-arranged room: the furniture, the fabric, the lighting.
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