DITA VON TEESE

So I have the green smoothie every day for breakfast, and then sometimes even for lunch too, and then I have a normal dinner.

I really enjoy watching people like Madonna, or Cher, or Barbra Streisand on the red carpet. I want to see people wearing exciting things that are different and to know that they're not just looking for the latest, most normal thing.

Don't underestimate the cosmetic power of sunglasses. It's worth spending a bit of money on a quality pair. I usually go for Dior or Louis Vuitton.

People who follow all the rules and chase every trend tend to get forgotten - they look great, but they're not as memorable.

I don't feel I have an alter ego.

I started dressing vintage when I was a teenager because I didn't have money for designer clothes.

I want to remind people of a different kind of glamour, a different look, and breaking the rules of fashion. I wanna break the rules.

I can't stand wearing the same clothes all day. It makes me insane. I like to dress for the afternoon and for dinner.

I make a point to never, ever point out my physical flaws... this is advice I give to women as often as I can. People don't notice the things we see in ourselves that we hate, so why direct them to it?

Well, when I was fifteen years old I worked in a lingerie store and that's how I feel in love with vintage lingerie because I wanted to know the history of it.

When I was a little girl, I watched all old movies. My mother liked old movies, and she loved shopping for antiques, so I was around old things all the time.

Thanks to my mother, people tell me I look younger than I am, especially without make-up. And I suppose my father had a part in making me more frugal with my money.

When people say I look intimidating, it's hard for me to relate to. I hear that a lot. I don't know why.

I really believe that beauty comes from health - sensible eating and exercise.

I'm a designer, producer and I am hands-on for every project I undertake. The creative side of what I do is really something I think people overlooked for a while.

I have been obsessed with seamed stockings my whole life, and I would collect vintage ones that were made in the '40s and '50s with the authentic styling of the keyhole, the welt, the reinforced toe and heels, French or Cuban heels, and hand-stitched seams.

I have a lot of Burberry items at home, including one dress that I loved so much that I had my living room painted to match because the color was so flattering.

Some days are just bad days, that's all. You have to experience sadness to know happiness, and I remind myself that not every day is going to be a good day, that's just the way it is!

But I'm not the girl who changes into flats because my feet are tired at the end of the night. I go the distance. I go all the way.

I like when people know who they are, know their limitations and what they want to do. It's the same thing for me.

I feel better about myself when I look my best. I always find the time to put on my powder and do my chignon.

I prefer the competitive atmosphere of a classroom setting, like yoga or Pilates. That keeps me going. Although performing on stage is great exercise!

I don't work with a stylist, I don't work with a glam squad to get me together for the red carpet, I really enjoy the time it takes to do it myself, to choose my clothes and do my own makeup and my own hair.

My beauty icons are women whose images are self-created.

I've always loved the idea of not being what people expect me to be.