I often get asked which celebrities have been my favorite to interview, and after last Thursday, I can add Dita Von Teese to my list! The soft spoken seductress is one of the nicest people you will ever meet not to mention one of the most beautiful.

When I first heard that the burlesque beauty would be spending some time in Miami, I wondered how much she would like it here in sunny South Florida since she takes such amazing care of her skin. But it seems that the Magic City has plenty of other things to offer, like delicious food and Cuban men—-two things both Dita and I keep close to our hearts.

She travelled to Miami last week to continue the U.S. launch of her vintage-inspired mini bar, “My Cointreau® Travel Essentials” and I had the pleasure to attend the private party held at the Mondrian South Beach’s Sunset Lounge.

You should have seen the folks who just so happened to be staying at the hotel or grabbing a bite at Asia de Cuba who witnessed Dita make her grand entrance down the hotel lobby’s black spiral staircase wearing a silver Herve L Leroux gown and studded Christian Louboutin heels.

We were all left with jaws dropped.

Von Teese, who accented her stunning dress with vintage earrings and a Cartier ring, also dazzled photographers when she posed on the Cointreau® “orange carpet” alongside a luggage cart stacked high with vintage trunks and her limited-edition travel accessory.

While on the carpet I had the chance to speak to her about this remarkable collaboration with Cointreau, what her beauty secrets are to keeping her skin so flawless, and more!

After interviews were done, she took the time to have personal conversations with all who wanted to meet her before posing for tons of pictures. The work of a beauty like Dita is never done!

Before calling it a night, Dita and I enjoyed a private chat where I discovered her excitement over the US launch of her signature scent that is already a hit in Europe (stay tuned for details!). I also HAD TO ask her about the stunning shade of red that was gracing her perfectly shaped lips. (It’s Smoky Red by Tom Ford and its sadly discontinued)

“My Cointreau® Travel Essentials” ($399 available at high-end retailers) contains all the accessories needed to create original cocktails including a bottle of Cointreau®, a jigger for measuring, a shaker, vintage-inspired cocktail glasses, a special Cointreau® atomizer and a classic bar spoon. After seeing the product and the spokesperson in person, I can assure you that it completely captures the essence of Dita Von Teese.

Visit cointreau.com or facebook.com/cointreau for more details