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).
@marceloserra
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