#BEAUTYHOP IN THESSALONIKI WITH KIEHL'S

It was another exciting #Beautyhop in my beloved hometown, the mesmerizing city of Thessaloniki, that had it all; a dreamy 'hop-around-the-city' beauty trip, an amazing press trip organised by Kiehl's.
 

I shared my exciting #beautyhop adventures along with some of my favorite fellow bloggers and vloggers on Instagram and Facebook. The press trip was all about exploring the Kiehl's corners in Attica at Tsimiski Street while celebrating the 2-year anniversary of "Kiehls in Thessaloniki" at Hondos Center/Apollonia Politeia.
 

Our first #timehop takes us back to 1851 when a small family business, an apothekary in New York's East Village, first opened its doors, serving everything from homeopathic medicine to essential oils and herbal remedies.
 

In 1910, Irving Morse began working at the pharmacy as an apprentice to John Kiehl and took over the pharmacy until 1921 when his son, Aaron Morse, took over the family business. Τhe restless personality, bike-lover and adventure-seeker he was, he established the company's signature image to this day: pop-up corners, stores-in-shops, Harley Davidson motorbikes and motorbike collections, as well as Lamborghinis create the unique atmosphere that's been so loved from the Kiehl's customers all over the world.
 

Apart from the bikes, another signature figure inside the company's stores is none other than Mr Bones – with the original one still being featured inside the first ever Kiehl's store in New York. Beneath that edgy, modern image Kiehl's identity remains the same: all-natural, high-quality beauty solutions and products all based in an unparalleled combination of cosmetics, pharmaceutical, botanology and medical knowledge and experience constantly developing, improving and passing on from generation to generation.
 

That was Kiehl's story and this one COMING UP is our #beautyhop in Thessaloniki which of course had to include a #FOODHOP to be complete – since it's Thessaloniki we're talking about.

 

Our next scheduled activity for the day was definitely a surprise as we went on a bike ride along the sea,  a symbolic move following the footsteps of Mr Morse who used to love motorbikes and speed. Weren't I born and raised in Thessaloniki, I would instantly fall for the city – I actually did, after this ride.
 

Our stroll along the beach was great with the famous White Tower in the background and I was given the chance to show the girls around a little bit. Next up was a tour around Rotonda, a historical site, recently re-opened for the public that reminded me of that historical part of the city.
 

Our trip came to end in the best possible way as we had a great time visiting the amazing Kiehl's beauty corner at Hondos Center/Apollonia Politeia. There, we celebrated Kiehl's 2nd birthday in Thessaloniki and I had a diagnostic skin test to help me choose the best Kiehl's products for my skin type.

 

Every skin type is unique – just like Kiehl's unique stores. I was glad I was given the opportunity to learn more about the brand since its long pharmaceutical tradition and excellent customer service are definitely worth knowing.
 

And to quote Aaron Morse: "Love what you do. Put your heart into it and you will be rewarded"!
 

Thank you Kiehl's!