My favourite smell
“Paris by Yves Saint Laurent. It’s an old fragrance, but I like classic stuff.”
How I relax
“I sit on the sofa with a blanket watching telly. It relaxes me to sit there,
catching up on soaps and eating snacks.”
The book that changed my life
“I read all the time, but never seem to finish books! At the moment, I’m
reading From Beirut To Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman. I used to live in
Beirut, so I’m interested in the history of the Middle East.”
Where I go to let my hair down
“I don’t go to bars much, I prefer going to restaurants or having friends over
for dinner. If I do eat out, I like Zuma in London for delicious Japanese
food.”
My wardrobe fave
“I have a nice pink John Rocha coat I bought in the January sales. I’m a total
bargain hunter! I wore it out with Peter to Claridge’s recently and he loved
it.”
My dream holiday destination
“Definitely the beach in Ibiza. It’s beautiful and it’s Spanish so it feels
like home. I’m not able to sunbathe any more as I’m always running round
after my girls, Luna Coco, five, and Isla, three. Years ago I’d lie in the
sun with oil all over me, but it’s so bad for your skin.”
My favourite beauty product
“I love Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, £33, but I like to look after my
skin so my real indulgence is body creams. I use Clarins Moisture-Rich Body
Lotion, £20.99, and I love anything by Sisley, Neal’s Yard or Dr Hauschka.”
- Elen is supporting Comic Relief and helped Sainsbury’s celebrate the sale of
its millionth Red Nose.
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