People who see life as anything more than pure entertainment are missing the point.

It’s my own version of Narnia.

One should always try to do the best you possibly can. I’m not in a race to the finish line.

I don’t want to be defined as someone’s girlfriend.

It was always sort of my dream to make handbags and I wanted a handbag that was very sharp, very structured, very tailored I wanted a bag you could put all of your things in it, you can open it, you could close it, you could hid all your tricks, but it’s not all lumpy.

You can celebrate the female form in comfort. We left corsets behind in the dark ages, so why bring them back now?

My theory is that balance is key – nothing in excess.

It’s so important your customer can rely on you for your classics.

Sometimes I like to watch TV, though I never get to watch any of the shows in real time. I’m a fan of ‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ and ‘Boss.’ There’s a British series called ‘Luther,’ but in England, they think a series means four episodes. And I like ‘Mad Men.’ Otherwise, it’s always good to unwind with a book.

The modern woman has a modern life, and most of us work. There’s no time to change before we go out in the evening, so a dress should always look appropriate for day and night.

I really wanted to do my own perfume because I mix my own oils, so it just made sense.

As the night grows dark, I feel your whisper into my ear; longing for each other’s heartbeat. We are rooted into one another, and your blood is forever flowing through me, and it tells to me; I must carry myself to you or be forever drowned into all my feelings.

The fun thing about scent is that it’s unique to everyone; pheromones take on a new scent.

When you’re creating a fragrance, you’re always thinking about what you want that first smell to be, that first reaction. It’s a sensation, like a symphony with all of those layers and notes. I love the way it changes and the way it dries down. The fun thing about scent is that it’s unique to everyone; pheromones take on a new scent.

I don’t like to dictate the style to the customer, I believe people give something their own trend.

I dress for men.

Everyone’s curves fall in a different place. But you can’t put something of mine on and not see curves.

I love a real-life, movie moment in living color.

I think a girl always needs a cardigan, and I tend to go for the sparkles. I have a minimum of 50 embellished cardigans. I’m not a believer in less is more; I’m sort of a believer in more is necessary.

I don’t have time to be that girl who does the super workout. But I try to be as fit as possible, given my schedule. Even if I do 20 minutes a day, it’s better than nothing.

I didn’t particularly like being objectified.

I’ve never met a woman who thinks they’ve got a good enough figure – however perfect they look – which is sad, because no one else can see these perceived flaws; they’re entirely internal.

The biggest part of my fashion choices is how comfortable it is.

Everyone has this perception that the bloggers, they say horrible things about you and they hide behind their computers where you can’t see them.

One should always try to do the best you possibly can. I’m not in a race to the finish line – I won’t put anything out until it’s completely ready. You want to keep it special and unique for the customer.

I have a very big family and a lot of friends, and buying presents is one of my favorite things to do.

You’ll see the most perfect person, and you are like, ‘God, she’s, like, perfect.’ And then she’ll tell you everything that’s not perfect. Everyone has their own special set of problems – in their own minds.

I grew up listening to Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf and lots of blues, R&B and Motown

I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me.

Random things are luxurious to people. It’s personal.

I am obsessed with proportion, and how proportion is perceived.

I always have to have my lipstick. Sometimes I have more than one shade: start with one color for the morning, one for night. Sometimes I have a couple shades just in case I need something more powerful for the day.

I’m not an easy customer. My attention to detail could probably drive you mad. My eye still always goes toward the single flaw.

If you don’t feel good in it, don’t wear it.Because it’ll never look good. Any hesitation in the fitting room and just walk away.

I don’t really measure success by anything other than if I am happy. That is success to me. Am I happy waking up every morning? And despite the challenges of running my own business, do I look forward to going to work? Absolutely.

I am a fashion designer, so I guess that makes me an overpacker.

Everyone has their own special set of problems – in their own minds.

People often try to disguise televisions. I always think that makes it worse. It is what it is!

I like a very sexy silhouette, and I like to feel like when you put something on, you zip yourself into it, and you’re secure in there.

The sooner you start being fearless, the better.

I am only six foot three, by the way.

Enhancing a woman’s silhouette and enhancing a woman’s beauty – both contribute to enhancing her confidence, so they’re synonymous, really.

Peruvian food is so simple yet amazingly flavored with their traditional spices.

Guys understand a waistline. They understand a silhouette.

Every season I try to top myself, and push it a little further.

Women of every age and size really just want to look sexy, while retaining their power and dignity.

Luxury is a state of mind.

After working with clothes for so long, it seemed right to design them.

There’s lots of things you pull out lipstick for.

You always have to think in a new modern way, and you always have to push yourself in fashion because it’s a big treadmill. You can’t really get off it. You just have to move a little faster.

I believe in stopping work and eating lunch.