Aerin Lauder is the Style & Image Director of Estée Lauder, as well as the Founder of her namesake luxury lifestyle brand, Aerin. As the essence of authenticity, Aerin models everything her brand creates after her own taste–whether it be elegant home furnishings, comfortable t-strap sandals, or natural-looking makeup. The UPenn graduate has now even given customers the chance to bring Aerin Lauder designs to their tables through The AERIN Collection by Williams Sonoma–dreamily designed plates and table accessories, perfect for summer–available now. Besides being an extremely successful businesswoman, Aerin also has two sons, and resides in NYC. Wondering how this impressive lifestyle boss starts her busy day? Scroll below to find out.
7 A.M. I wake up early (by 7 A.M.) to feed and walk the dogs. I try to walk the dogs through Central Park when I can. Nothing is more peaceful than a walk in fresh air–I never listen to music, I like to just think and be inspired by my surroundings. This is one of my few moments that I am alone during my day and I use it to clear my head and think about the day in front of me.
7:45 A.M. On my way back home, I grab a cup of coffee at my local coffee shop, Sant Ambroeus. My go-to order always includes their Salmone Croissant or yogurt with granola. I like to hold on to my breakfast and eat it at my desk later in the morning in my office. When I am back home from my walk, I read the newspaper and catch up on emails before getting ready for the day. 
8:15 A.M. After breakfast, I will start getting ready. I take a quick shower in the morning and apply simple makeup. My look is very natural and feminine, so my beauty routine is simple. My grandmother always told me: “You only have one face, take care of it”. Skincare is so important. I always wear sunscreen and invest in high-quality products that help protect and repair my skin. My favorite, must-have skincare product is Advanced Night Repair from Estée Lauder–it goes with me everywhere and I use it every day. I never leave the house without a little bit of make-up on. I like a touch of bronzer, which is my secret to looking pulled together without any real effort. For lips, I like to use the AERIN Rose Lip Conditioner for a subtle hint of color, moisture and texture. Before I leave, I always apply my fragrance. I love AERIN Rose de Grasse because roses are my favorite flower, but I like to change fragrance based on my mood and the season.
8:45 A.M. The final step of my morning is getting dressed for the day. My personal style is very streamlined and classic, but I love to follow trends. I look to accessories to add that extra something to my wardrobe. I always wear flats because I love to walk everywhere in New York City.
9 A.M. When I am dressed for the day, I walk down to my office, where I spend the day in multiple meetings and work on inspiration, design, packaging and messaging for upcoming collections.