Jelena Jakovljevic Bin Drai reveals what’s inside her precious, little vanity bag…

The designer behind Duchess by Jelena and the former Miss Yugoslavia shows us what’s insider her beauty bag.

Art Déco powder, Tom Ford unisex perfume, Beautiful eyebrow shaper, Estée Lauder eye shadow and Yves Saint Laurent mascara–I’ve used this same mascara for ten years now.

I cannot live without…

La Prairie day cream.

What are your beauty travel essentials?

I can’t travel without Macadamia shampoo and Macadamia hair masks. These products are not available to buy in-store so I order it into my salon and always keep a supply of at least five bottles with me. My other go-to travel essentials are my Crème de La Mer face cream, serum, eye-cream and body lotion, and for daytime I always pack La Prairie moisturiser

Do you have any beauty advice?

My secret to young skin is the Hammam; exfoliation is essential for long lasting beauty and the Hammam removes dead skin cells, regenerates skin cells and opens your pores, allowing your skin to breathe.

What does your grooming regime consist of on a daily basis?

My day-to-day beauty regime is quite simple; each day I apply La Prairie moisturiser in the morning and at the end of the day I wash my face with soap and water, and use La Mer toner. Prior to bed I apply La Mer eye serum, night cream and body lotion.

More beauty tips from Jelena in Velvet’s October 2013 issue. Request a copy from info@velvet-mag.com