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SHERRY KELLY Sherry Ladha Kelly was always in the business of science, but it wasn't until 10 years ago that she went back to school to earn her PhD in pharmacy. Now she works for one of the city's big biotech firms, Genzyme, as a liaison between oncology, hematology, and the organ transplant divisions. Age: 42. I'm most proud of: Going back to school to get my doctorate of pharmacy degree. No one would ever guess: I ride a Harley- Davidson motorcycle. Cause closest to my heart: The Ellie Fund for the fight against breast cancer and the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence. Boston guilty pleasure: Chocolate-covered strawberries at The Bristol Lounge. Favorite feature: jacket, and four-inch My legs. Trademark look: Skinny jeans, T-shirt, boy- friend heels. New discovery: Remodeling a condo and staying under budget. Go-to beauty brands: Obagi cleanser/toner, La Mer moisturizer and eye cream, and La Prairie sunscreen with SPF 30. Beauty black book: European Skin Care by Lolya, brows by Katrina Hess, hair by Marco Evangelisti at Icon Salon Newton Centre, blow- dry by Sam at Alexander Salon. Advice to my 16-year-old self: Don't allow others to tell you that you can't do something. beauté: Success Age Splendid Deep Action Oil Serum, Guerlain ($184). Saks Fifth Avenue, The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-8500; saks.com. Pure Color Five Color Eyeshadow Palette in Blue Dahlia, Estée Lauder ($45). Macy's, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3000; macys.com. Cellumination Cream, SK-II ($150). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Restorative Hair Mask, Moroccanoil ($41). G20 Spa + Salon, 278 Newbury St., 617-262-2220; g2ospasalon.com beautiful bijoux: Platinum and diamond Art Deco earrings ($16,500) and 30-inch diamond opera necklace ($120,000), Shreve, Crump & Low. 39 Newbury St., 617-267-9100; shrevecrumpandlow.com 108 bostoncommon-magazine.com photography by tk; illustration by tk