Julia is 32 years old, an AD in the women's press and passionate about fashion, she launched her jewelry brand “April Please” with her partner Emilie.
How is the day of a jewelry designer organized?
I just went freelance so it's still very new for me and finding your rhythm when you leave an office isn't so easy.
So my alarm goes off every morning at the same time around 8:30, even though I'm usually up before. Then I make lists to organize my work and not get distracted. We're currently launching a new collection, so I'm juggling between going back and forth to manufacturers and organizing our various photoshoots. My days follow one another and are all different!
Where do you get your inspiration?
My partner and I create jewelry primarily for ourselves, and our mission is to offer a new way to wear it. We want to break the mold and tell our customers that there are no rules, no fashion, that everyone can own an April Please piece. We imagine mismatched pieces and models that mix and match to encourage them to push their creativity and play with our pieces.
Any advice for launching your brand?
You have to be passionate but above all not do it to become rich otherwise you lose sight of your goal.
What is your self-care routine?
I'm paying more and more attention to my skin: I moisturize it properly in the morning by applying a hydrating serum and a day cream, and in the evening I remove my makeup and clean my face with a cleanser and a konjac sponge. As for the rest of my body, I must admit that I'm a bad student and I haven't yet found a routine that suits me.
Do you have any beauty rituals?
I like to take care of my eyebrows. I often only apply makeup to them with a touch of red on my lips!
Your tips for staying positive?
I really like the Coué Method. The power of self-persuasion works a lot on me, and when I decide everything is fine, everything is fine.
If you had just one beauty tip to give, what would it be?
Get plenty of sleep and moisturize your skin! Your complexion will be fresh and goodbye to overuse of foundation!