56 years young, Ruby looks as fantastic now as she did decades ago!

Ruby’s life has been a bit of a fairy-tale! Born in Nigeria to Bangladeshi parents, Ruby and her family moved to Britain when she was thirteen. Despite taking a BA (Hons) in Economics, her passion was always make-up and without any formal training, Ruby started as an assistant to a make-up artist at London fashion week.  She followed her dream and we love her for it!

Ruby has worked with all of the top designers, including Jaspar Conran, John Galliano and Versace, worldwide magazines like  Vogue, Harpers and Queen, Marie Claire and Elle.  Her make-up skills coupled with her inspiring personality soon attracted TV producers and she appeared on an array of programmes such as The Clothes Show, Britain’s Next Top Model, GMTV and This Morning.

Her career has taken her to the top of her game and in 1998, she was the creative force behind the Ruby and Millie, make-up range.  The brand was exclusively sold in Boots nationally, and became the first UK major cosmetic company to launch for 30 years.

In 2007, she was recognised for her contribution to the cosmetic industry with an MBE – an honour she describes as one of the highlights of her career.

Ruby lives her life mindful of both what she puts inside her body and what she puts on it. Her beauty knowledge is infinite so we are so thrilled that Ruby agreed to answer our five beautiful thinking questions.

1.    WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT GETTING OLDER?

Getting an inner confidence…. You have experience…. You can guide others from your mistakes….. You realise its ok to have made a few!!!!!

2.    WHO IS YOUR FEMALE INSPIRATION AND WHY?

My mother ….. My first and most profound and on going inspiration even though she passed away nearly 6 years ago …. If i could be 25% of her as a mother … Human being and friend …i would be so proud….i hope i haven’t let her down.

3.    WHAT’S YOUR TOP TIP FOR GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY, PERHAPS ONE BEAUTY TIP?

Drink water and whatever you do …..have a routine in place…. little and often is best…..

4.    WHAT WOULD YOUR YOUNGER SELF SAY TO YOU NOW?

Every single person has crisis or problems in their life …it’s how you deal with them that matters most ….do not lose hope and do not lose your integrity or compassion

5.    WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS FOR YOUR FUTURE?

To be healthy…. To keep working to my standards …. Maybe I have a brand in me …keeping this space.