Today we are introducing you to Fady Armanious as our first BethieLife Man Crush!Fady is the Creative Director at Tootsies. His job takes him to fashion shows all over the world. This fantastic guy can definitely teach us a thing or two about what to wear! Check out the video below for a some great tips on traveling and men’s skin care tips. Welcome, Fady!
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Cairo, Egypt.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three beauty products would you like to have with you?
Sun screen, Skinceuticals Phloretin Gel Serum and Kilian fragrance.
Who or what has been the biggest influence on your personal style?
My Mother..She had incredible style and always left the house looking perfectly polished.
What is your favorite indulgence?
Peanut M&M’s, pizza, bread and butter
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Never look back and hold regrets. Never wait for things to happen, make them happen.
What’s on your plate? (Future projects, travel plans, etc.)
I’m doing a lot of traveling right now and I love it..I am traveling for work and also for vacation.
How do you spend your down time?
I do not have a lot of down time, but I like to cook, work out and dine with friends.
Tell us one Houston Hidden Gem (places that aren’t necessarily well-known) that you recommend.
Peking Cuisine and Dumpling King on Bellaire Blvd.
Tell us three of your health/beauty tips.
No carbs, limit your sugar and exercise.
What are three things you can’t live without? (Besides God, family, and friends.)
Good food, fashion and vacations.
Do you have any irrational fears?
I do have some fears but I like to face them. I go ahead and do something and when it’s over I think “well that wasn’t so bad, why was I afraid ?”
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere near the beach.
If you weren’t in your present occupation, what would you dream of doing?
I would be a chef.
What books or movies have you loved recently?
Ugh…I don’t have time. Sometimes I am able to catch up on some movies while on airplanes.