Paparazzi Boutique|Luxembourg Interview April 2015
..when beauty meets the will an interview with Laura FERBER
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Image: Felix Wildanger
he is young. She is beautiful. And is one of those people who inspires you from the very first glance. Her name is Laura Ferber – the well-known successor of the FERBER’s “empire”*. Undoubtedly you have heard her name dozens of times in your life. And for sure,you have seen her face on the covers of the top magazines and newspapers in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. But behind her respective professional background Laura is a charming and multi-layered young lady who has the innate power to impress both with her sharp mind and natural beauty – “la clé” for the success and fame... *Ferber “Hair & Style”
Paparazzi Boutique|Luxembourg When you meet Laura FERBER for first time you will immediately get impressed by her natural beauty, big smile and the sparkling eyes that seems to hold a whole new world of ideas, happiness and inner balance. Image: Marc Laroche There is an old quote thats says: “Show me your home and I will tell you who you are”. Perhaps the modern version of this wisdom from the past will sound this way “show me your office and i will tell you who you are”. The spirit of Ferber’s HQ brings a feeling of pure relaxation.Wood, nature and soft colours... The association that comes up in your mind when entrance this space is: a oasis. It is not that often when you see an office space with such incredible interior design, is it?
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e met her in Barscharage, where the Headquarter of “Ferber Hair & Style” is located. Situated in a house with spectacular view toward beautiful backyard and green fields, the interior design of Laura’s office brings comfort with the stylish combination of modernism and Nordic style. What is more, the presence of natural elements, like wood, can be seen and felt through all the senses in every corner of that place. A good way to start partly understanding the character of the young lady, even before we have gone deeply in the conversation with her... Paparazzi Boutique: Hi, Laura. It is a pleasure for us being here, with you. And before we start with the questions we would like to thank you for giving this interview to Paparazzi Boutique and our readers. Laura Ferber: Pleasure is mine Image: Officail Webpage of FERBER “Hair&Style”
Paparazzi Boutique|Luxembourg PB: People know you as Miss Laura Ferber – one of the most successful young women in Luxembourg. But beyond this public image, can you tell us who Laura Ferber actually is?
Being responsible for your body and your soul is being responsible for your own. On the other hand, living in a society where interaction between cultures is part of our daily-life gives us a unique opportunity to exchange experiences, to mix ideas and to LF: Oh, that is an interesting question (a find our own style. For example, recently I smile appeared on her face). It is true that am in love with one bracelet: a nice comI have dedicated my life and time on the bination of gemstones and ancient Native career. But it is important to be noted is that American patterns. work gives me power and inspiration. Yes, I am trying to be good in what I do. But I believe that when you dedicate your passion PB: Can you describe your everyday and your heart on something than the good outfit, and the style you prefer when results are coming soon after. And that is going on a business meeting, official the moment when the work itself starts occasion or just for when you go giving you a satisfaction with every new around with your friends? achievement. People used to say: LF: I am fan of the casual outfit. First of “what comes around goes around” .. and I think they are right. all, because it give freedom and flexibility which is important when you spend most As for the so called “public image”, well I am of the time working at the office or outjust myself (at this time her sparkling smile side. And secondly due to the fact it give appeared on her face for a second time). I a chance to express yourself in many and have studied abroad and I guess this experi- different ways. But when I have business ence impacted not only my character, but meeting or when there is an official occathe way I see the world. So, let’s say that sion in my schedule I choose the chic and I am normal girl who loves her work and elegant style. who knows how to celebrate the beauty of the life. PB: Which colour will dominate in Laura Ferber’s wardrobe in Summer PB: You are working in the field of 2015? beauty. Than what do fashion and style mean to you? What role do they LF: Oh, that’s the white one! Summer is this play in your own life? time of the year when I emphasize on white, beige and all the soft colours which underLF: Fashion is a complex definition. And line and remind the season. regardless which particular context we are talking about, fashion (hence - style) have an enormous importance. Of course, I don’t PB: High heels or flats? mean people must be obsessed by it, but to feel comfy within your skin means you LF: During the day – flats! When going out cannot skip the beauty issue. Taking care of – heels! your outfit is a way to take care of yourself.
Paparazzi Boutique|Luxembourg Laura is one of those women, who look adorable both in casual outfit and when she’s been dressed-up with elegant dress. Images: Felix Wildanger
PB: Trousers or skirt?
having a shouting difference between your hairstyle and the natural colour or type of LF: Both of them. But maybe there is a prehairs is out of fashion. Yes, of course, you still dominance of trousers in my wardrobe. Even can change a bit the colour of your hair, but it though, there is place for skirts and dresses as should be within the gamma of your original well. one. A bit brighter, for example, is the perfect way to refresh your vision and to delicately underscore your beauty. I believe we all are born beautiful. And I am happy that the PB: As a specialist in the field of hairtrends are corresponding to this concept. dressing can you tell us what the tendencies for 2015th are? And could you, please, give some advices to all the PB: How do you like to spend your spare ladies who want to change their hairtime and how do you keep yourself in style? such a good shape? LF: If I have to summarise the hairdressing trends in just few words it would sound this way: be as natural as possible. The time of
LF: Yoga! Years ago I found yoga as an amazing way to keep my body in a good shape whilst giving my soul the “opportunity” to re-
Paparazzi Boutique|Luxembourg pose and relax. That is why yoga turned into my “secret tool”; and I use this “secret tool” daily for at least an hour or two. Yoga helps me get rid of the stress, and is both a passion and a way to provide my body what it needs. Or said in other words - yoga makes me wellbalanced in all ways.
PB: How do you spend the holidays? What is your top destination for vacation? LF: As I have already mentioned, I really enjoy when working (and she is frank; you can see it in her eyes: every time she talks about the job her eyes start sparkling). Thus, vacations are still important, but I look on them not as they are a way to escape the reality, rather than as a way to explore new feelings and to enrich myself. Being more concrete, recently I had no time for a long vacation, but now I am going on a trip to Ibiza for 1-week yoga
tique’s Blitz Interview”. We will start 5 sentences with one or couple of words. And what we want you to do is just to continue them… it can be an association that comes up in your mind, a quotation or anything else and spontaneous. LF: Ok, let’s try that. *** The morning … starts early. With some yoga, shower, a glass of lemon juice and water, reding some magazine or newspaper and… well, checking up my facebook is also part of my little morning habits. The coffe/tea … a delicious cappuccino. The book on my nightstand… “Das Parfume” (“The Perfume”) by Patrick Suskind. The food… I love salads. All kind of! Fresh and healthy. What I dream of is… making all the people look beautiful and happy The little girl turned into… a successful businesswoman. ***
practices. I am very excited about it. PB: There is a tradition when we make interviews. We call it “Paparazzi Bou-
A good end for an interview, isn’t it? And just before we left the office of “Ferber Hairs&Studio” Laura told us that there is one more thing she would love to show us - the new member of their family – Madock. We were curious to hear more about it and to meet him… and guess what? Once we went downstairs we saw one of the cutest little dogs. Being happy because of the interview, and inspired by the amazing energy that Laura Ferber possesses we said each goodbye to other, being sure that soon we will meet again.