#IEFabLife: The Luxury Lifestyle of Marcelo

Today's #IEFablife interview features 26 year old Marcelo who will give us an insight into what luxury lifestyle actually means. Enjoy.   

Ikoyi Elite: Briefly describe yourself.
Marcelo: My name is Marcelo and I am 26 years old. I grew up in Mallorca but have lived in London for nearly 10 years now.

Ikoyi Elite: What does luxury mean to you?
Marcelo: I think luxury to me means something that is not readily available to everyone. This can be an object or an experience at ANY price point.

Ikoyi Elite: What luxury item can you not live without?
Marcelo: I am not sure if this qualifies but my perfume, Tom Ford Noir de Noir. I have worn it for 3 years now and people now recognize it as my scent.

Ikoyi Elite:  What is your favourite vacation destination and why?
Marcelo:  I love Madrid. Great food, great people great atmosphere. However, Rome is a close second.

Ikoyi Elite:  If you were to pick a restaurant which would it be and what dish and wine would you order?
Marcelo: My favourite restaurant is Amazonico in Madrid (the London branch is terrible in comparison). I don't drink wine but in terms of dishes, you HAVE to order the "Chocolate al Moctezuma".


Ikoyi Elite: What is your beauty regimen like?
Marcelo: Super simple. Morning - Wash my face with water, light weight moisturiser - La Roche Posey is my usual but during lockdown I ran out and started using the Nivea body cream and its been great.

Night time - Cleanse (Dermaquest BHA cleanser or Dr. Emanuel Paleco ), hyaluronic acid serum (Dr Emanuel Paleco), retinol 0.5 prescription strength and moisturiser (same as morning).

Ikoyi Elite: What are your favourite designer brands?
Marcelo: I am a fan of Christian Dior and Fendi. I used to be a Louis Vuitton  fan but its gone downhill in my opinion.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your favourite movie?
Marcelo: In Time by Andrew Niccol.

Ikoyi Elite: What luxury vehicle(s) do you own?
Marcelo: In London I ride the tube like most people. I think owning a car here is pointless as it takes longer to get anywhere and then parking is a nightmare however, in Mallorca I have a Mercedes A class AMG 2019 model.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your most expensive luxury item?
Marcelo: Probably something passed down to me from my parents.

Ikoyi Elite: Where do you like to party?
Marcelo: Night Clubs.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your real estate preference? Hotel-style penthouse or country estate?
Marcelo: Hotel-style penthouse 100%

Ikoyi Elite: What advice do you have for anyone aspiring to live a luxurious decadent lifestyle?
Marcelo: Don't spend more than you can afford. Spend within your means. I set aside 400 pounds from my pay check every month and that pot of money goes towards my purchases (this does not include travel).

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#IEFabLife: The Luxury Lifestyle of Isabelle

Today's #IEFablife interview features Isabelle a 26 year old recent MBA graduate who believes in having a strong work ethic and enjoying and sharing life's pleasures with loved ones.

Ikoyi Elite: Briefly describe yourself.
Isabelle: My name is Isabelle, I am 26 and just finished with my MBA. I am a young enthusiastic individual who loves to laugh and adore fashion and travels.

Ikoyi Elite: What does luxury mean to you?
Isabelle: Luxury means on the one hand to be able to buy the things that you want, such as a bag and shoes and to be able to travel around and do crazy things. On the other hand I see Luxury as being happy and having good people in life such as family and friends. The prettiest things in the world are meaningless if you don't have people to share it with.

 Ikoyi Elite:  What luxury item can you not live without?
Isabelle: Definitely my black Chanel Jumbo flap. I love this bag so so so much! It simply goes with anything I wear. Plus I usually put my flats in there when I go clubbing so i can switch out of my heels.

Ikoyi Elite:  What is your favourite vacation destination and why?
Isabelle: I love Porto Cervo in Sardinia. Not only are the beaches amazing but also the food and the people are fabulous. I have been going there my entire life and I am happy that there is no tourist craze. I would say that the people who go there are the kind of people who are wealthy and appreciate to have their privacy. You can go to a grocery shop or a simple Pizzeria and you might end up next to some politician or celebrity... it is all very laid back.

Ikoyi Elite: If you were to pick a restaurant which would it be and what dish and wine would you order?

Isabelle: I would pick the Louis XV in Monaco. In terms of dish, I would actually pick their Gourmet Menu! It is so tasty! A true culinary experience. I love all sorts of wine but I would start with a glass of champagne and then order first a light white or rose wine and then a good Chateau Neuf du Pape red wine.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your beauty regimen like?

Isabelle: It is very simple: Eat healthy but still yummy, make sure to walk as much as possible and don't go crazy on Alcohol or smoking cigarettes. Plus, I don't like to wear too much makeup. I don't remember when I last wore foundation. It is important to keep your skin clean and to stay hydrated. However, one tip to you guys; Drink 1L of Green Tea everyday with the juice of one lemon... It is an amazing detoxifier!

Ikoyi Elite: What are your favourite designer brands?

Isabelle: Oh there are so many, hmmm, where do I start.. I love Chanel, Hermes, Burberry, Max Mara and Akris. For younger fashion outfits I also am addicted to BCBG and Alice & Olivia! They have really cool clothes and well for shoes only I am a big Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Stuart Weizmann fan.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your favourite movie?

Isabelle: Pretty Woman.

Ikoyi Elite: What luxury vehicle(s) do you own?

Isabelle: Mercedes.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your most expensive luxury item?

Isabelle: A diamond and sapphire ring.

Ikoyi Elite: Do you prefer yacht parties or nightclubs?

Isabelle: Nightclubs.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your real estate preference? Hotel-style penthouse or country estate?

Isabelle: I love both.

Ikoyi Elite: What advice do you have for anyone aspiring to live a luxurious decadent lifestyle?

Isabelle: Work hard! If you want to have a luxurious lifestyle you need to realize that money doesn't grow on trees. I mean there is a reason why rich people stay rich, they work really hard and they still make sure they don't waste it. There is so much you can do for fun etc, but you always need to keep in mind that you want to have continuous income sources from your business, investment, job etc. Also, when you really work hard for something, the moment you walk into the store to pick up your dream item, you will feel like the happiest person ever! It is an amazing feeling.

Thank you Isabelle for sharing your fabulous lifestyle and views with us.

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#IEFabLife: The Luxurious Lifestyle of Kyle Parsons

Ikoyi Elite is proud to announce the launch of #IEFablife . This is a feature that will give readers an insight into the enviable luxurious lifestyles of wealthy individuals. This first ever #IEFablife interview features the handsome, jovial Kyle Parsons.  Kyle is a 22 year old recent university graduate.  With a degree in Business Marketing, Kyle has helped co-found a mobile compatible web application that is launching in early 2017. He has been labeled as one of the ‘Rich Kids of Instagram,” and enjoys travelling. Read what Kyle has to say about living the luxury life.


Ikoyi Elite: Briefly describe yourself.
Kyle Parsons: My name is Kyle Parsons, a 22 year old recent college graduate from a private university. I enjoy fashion, traveling, and modeling on the side. I live for the finer things in life and I'm not shy about it.

Ikoyi Elite:  What does luxury mean to you?

Kyle Parsons: It means being able to do what you want with little to no restraints.

Ikoyi Elite: What luxury item can you not live without?

Kyle Parsons: My Louis Vuitton travel bag. I also have a lot of skincare products that I have to have at all times.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your favourite vacation destination and why?

Kyle Parsons: I love Denmark and London! Denmark has some of the nicest people you will ever meet, and I love London for the shopping and the theatre.

Ikoyi Elite: If you were to pick a restaurant which would it be and what dish and wine would you order?

Kyle Parsons: Picking a restaurant in my area, I would have to say either the Portland City Grill or Ruth's Chris. I would order a steak (medium rare plus) or a Cobb salad with a red wine. I like Cabs or Merlot.

Ikoyi Elite: What are your favourite designer brands?

Kyle Parsons: Hermes and Louis Vuitton. But Louis Vuitton was my first love, and Hermes came after.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your favourite movie?

Kyle Parsons: I love horror, so the Scream movies are my all time favorites!

Ikoyi Elite: What luxury vehicle(s) do you own?

Kyle Parsons: I don't own any, My dad does.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your most expensive luxury item?

Kyle Parsons: it's not really expensive, but more my favorite. It's a $5000 custom made cashmere trench coat from a designer in Asia. I love it! 

Ikoyi Elite: Do you prefer yacht parties or nightclubs?

Kyle Parsons: Depends on the yacht and the club. I enjoy both, but it depends on the setting and environment.

Ikoyi Elite: What is your real estate preference? Hotel-style penthouse or country estate?

Kyle Parsons: Hotel style penthouse.

Ikoyi Elite: What advice do you have for anyone aspiring to live a luxurious decadent lifestyle?

Kyle Parsons: Follow what you enjoy, and make sure you're the best at it.

Thanks for sharing your lifestyle with us Kyle.

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