The Interview —

Olga Vidisheva, Founder & CEO, Shoptiques

I love following @dahliafashion. They’re a London-based boutique and, no joke, they’re the only reason we expanded to the U.K. so early on. They contacted me out of the blue saying they wanted to work with Shoptiques and I just couldn’t let the opportunity pass us by. I love every single item they sell; it’s all such a great mix of feminine pieces with quirky accents.

My team. I’ve never worked with such passionate and dedicated individuals. We’re all helping to build the Shoptiques legacy together, and I feel grateful and excited every day when I walk in the door. I cannot wait to get to the office every morning!

I am a huge fan of all Tula products. I’m very picky about what I put on my skin and I love that these formulas incorporate lots of high quality natural ingredients. One thing I never travel without: My Tula Probiotic Skincare Hydrating Day and Night Cream—it’s gentle yet effective, and leaves my skin glowy.

Go big or go home. Be the best that you can be and never give anything less than 100%—otherwise, it’s just not worth your time.

The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon. I’m a big reader and really enjoy learning what I can from the successes (and sometimes, the failures) of other businesses. Both Amazon and Shoptiques are marketplace platforms so Jeff Bezos, his story, and the decisions he’s made particularly fascinate me.

Workout clothes. I’m a Barry’s Bootcamp devotee and you can usually find me taking a class on Sunday morning. I hate it while I’m actually working out, but I feel so good after I leave that I keep going back for more.

Distressed denim. I would live in my ripped jeans if I could. Unfortunately, business meetings keep me from wearing them all week long. I recently had our merchandiser create a distressed denim category because if I am passionate about this super cool style, then our customers most certainly are too.

It’s boring, but I usually choose a neutral like Essie’s Mademoiselle or Ballet Slippers. With the amount of moving around that I do, all polish chips quickly so I usually opt for something where the wear-and-tear isn’t super visible. Plus, nothing bothers me more than blatantly peeling polish. 

Shake Shack. I already admitted to being a French fry fiend and I’ve found myself really craving their "grilled cheese with everything" and cheese curly fries.

Shoptiques.com. I know it sounds like a shameless plug, but it’s 100% true. I launched the business because I personally wanted a way to shop well-curated stores from around the world. My credit card is paying the ultimate price.