• Ishtar
  • Ishtar
  • Ishtar
  • Ishtar

                               Ishtar Espejo was born in
                      Madrid. She completed her
            studies in Madrid, Canada, and Paris obtaining a degree in Law. For several years she worked in the fashion industry in the Public Relations department.

In the initial stages of the Fundación Aladina, her friend and Aladina founder Paco Arango, asked her to join the team and eventhough she had never worked on such project she was totally delighted and has been working there ever since. Ishtar has been married for 8 years and has two sons, Nicolás 6 and León 3.

Where are you from? I am from Madrid.

What is your favorite fragrance? It has been a long time since I have last used perfume. I don´t like strong odors and with time I notice that I enjoy more the softness of natural, clean, fresh and citric scents. For special occasions I love Diorissimo. It reminds me to the women in my family and to my wedding day.

Where do you apply it? In my neck, chest and maybe a couple of drops behind the ears.

Your favorite place in the house: The kitchen and my bed.

Never judge other people…

My favorite boutique is Le Bon Marché. I have always dreamed of being locked there overnight so that I could have the opportunity to explore it by myself.

I secretly admire all those people who dedicate their time to help others in order to fight for a better world. Marie Curie, Malala, Aung San Suu Kyi and Muhammad Yunus.

Your best outfit? Any outfit that makes me feel comfortable in my own skin. Probably my “uniform” jeans, t-shirt and a pair of ballerina flats, although a good pair of heels always helps.

Your favorite colors? Neutral tones. Probably grey, navy blue, and green.

Your jeans: Always! My favorite pair from Topshop.

If I were an animal I would be a horse, I love them.

What do you do? For seven years now I have been the director of the Fundación Aladina. Our objective is to help cancer patients specifically children, adolescents and their families. www.aladina.org

The last movie I saw was Blue Jasmine and The Breakfast Club (always a classic).

Future plans? Many! I need hours in my days and days in the year.

Your most valuable treasure besides your family? My friends, books and my new KitchenAid, which I am in love with!!!

I love men that dress effortlessly and have their own style.