Icon of the month February 2023: Vanessa Pinoncely

What made you want to get into entrepreneurship?
After 7 years spent at Vogue Paris working in the “watchmaking-jewelry” sector and after the birth of my son, I wanted to be independent and create my own brand to rediscover the style of jewelry that I loved so much…

Why jewelry and where do you find your inspiration?
I have always been fascinated by jewelry and I have always worn it. Thanks to my years spent in the women's press, I met many brands, both those from Place Vendôme and smaller designers, it was exciting! Having a pronounced taste for Vintage jewelry inspired by the royal courts of the 18th century, I launched my first collection in 2011 on the theme of medallions, cabochons and old engravings. Twelve years later, the style has evolved and the collections are now more inspired by our travels and the exhibitions visited throughout the year.

The Dear Charlotte universe in 3 words?
Feminine, timeless, refined…

In your opinion, what are the 3 essential pieces of jewelry to have?
A gold bangle that goes with everything, a large ring with a colored gemstone to wear on the index or middle finger, a necklace as a statement piece that dresses up every outfit.

Could you tell me your fashion and beauty icons?
I particularly like the very colorful style of Italian women who know how to perfectly mix printed pieces and good accessories. I am thinking in particular of Viviana Volpicella and Giovanna Engelbert . For beauty, I would like to be able to age as well as a Naomi Watts or have the eternal youth and features of a Hailey Bieber , the new beauty icon for young people.

What are your wellness tips for living life in the fast lane?
Apart from a very precise organisation to manage to do everything in one day (I still write everything down on paper), after each evening or excess, I try to have a "clean" day to recover: no coffee, no alcohol and a good book in the evening.

D+ for care, what does that mean to you?
Super nutritional supplements that help us on a daily basis to compensate for our deficiencies, regain the “Glow” and age better.

What is your relationship with beauty? A big consumer or more of a minimalist?
I test a lot of new products, both for skincare and for make-up, so I'm a big consumer. I like to discover new brands, especially when I travel. I'm increasingly fond of serums that are easy to apply and boost the complexion, and I'm always looking for the perfect anti-puffiness / anti-dark circles (my weak point).

If you had to keep just one beauty product, which one would you keep?
A tinted moisturizer that I wear all year round, winter and summer from
Esthederm.

Finally, what would you say to a young entrepreneur who would like to get started?
Don't look at what's already being done, otherwise you'll give up before you've even started... The abundance of offers in all areas is scary. I believe that today, to succeed, beyond having a good concept and a product that holds up, you have to be very versatile, a jack of all trades and know how to create, communicate and produce... In short, "be a 360-degree woman" ;)

Good luck to all!

Website: https://www.dearcharlotteshop.com/fr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.pcly/