Behind the bar: Tasleem

Next up in our 'behind the bar' series is the founder of beautybar, tasleem! she is the ultimate beauty maven - she has a job most of us have dreamed of since we were little girls and handpicks each and every product that ends up in the boutique. meet tasleem and find out more about which items she simply can’t live without!

1. What inspired you to open beautybar?

I wanted to create a welcoming space where you could discover the most exceptional beauty treasures from around the globe. focusing on ingredients, quality and lasting appeal has always been paramount.

2. As hard as it would be to pick, do you have a favourite?

I do truly have to love a product before i decide to share it with our customers so you could say i have many, many favourites!

3. Well, you may not play favourites, but what are three staples on your vanity?

Fresh creme ancienne eye cream, Kevyn Aucoin brow pencil, Oribe Hair Care anti humidity spray

4. Fashion time! fashion item you cannot live without?

My aviator sunglasses

5. Do you have that one item you never take off?

My "m" necklace by Alex Woo

6. Who would you choose as your ultimate celebrity dinner date?

While I'm not particularly intrigued by celebrities, i would have to say karl lagerfeld would seem to hold the promise of an entertaining dinner date.