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You say that you like your daughter to be more demure in her style, do you feel that young people today have over stepped the mark when it comes to dress?
Actually, I did not say this, I was misquoted! However I do tell my daughter and maintain the way you dress and present yourself is how you will be perceived and possibly judged. I believe we are living in an age where we are free from dress codes and constraints which is a good thing but there must also be an element of common sense! It is surely not sensible to be walking home alone late at night wearing a very short shirt and heels! We do need to be aware of our personal safely.
If you want to be taken seriously for a high powered position in a financial institution, rocking up in ripped jeans and a tshirt might not do you any favours, likewise a high fashion outfit will stand you in good stead for a job in the fashion world . I have always told my daughter to be aware of how she dresses as she needs to be aware not everyone in the world is kind or even safe to be around. I do believe we also carry a level of responsibility for our safety but that does NOT mean we have to dress in ugly badly fitting clothes down to our ankles!
Who would you most like in the public eye to wear your lingerie?
Easy! Meghan Markle, Duchess of Cambridge and Aman Clooney, Georgia Toffolo, Billie Piper, Joanna Lumley, Helen Mirren
If you had to advise Meghan Markle on what to wear for her wedding night or any bride what would you tell them?
I would advise any bride to choose something that she loves, that she wouldn’t ordinarily wear, pick something super special and spend more than she normally would and make sure it fits beautifully.
Have you any tips for looking after your tights / stockings?
Put them into a separate zip washing bag and wash in the machine on a delicate 30degree wash and don’t put them into the tumble dryer.
What is your must have beauty product ?
This is a really hard question as I am a complete cosmetics and beauty products junkie - I love the beauty dept at Debenhams and thank god for the beauty card as I am able to treat myself occasionally to a little extra something - I certainly couldn’t go out the house without lipstick ! Even an early morning gym session requires a quick application of lipstick!! I love a good face creme and fundamentally have faith in ‘hope in a jar’ mascara is a must have but probably my Clarisonic was a game changer!
What do you like a man to wear underwear wise?
As I have been with my husband for over 25 years, I need to keep this one specific - good quality boxer shorts with some Lycra for fit - Zimmerli, Calvin Klein, Derick Rose and Ralph Lauren make really good men’s underwear. I love a fine stretch cotton in white, navy or black.
What do you feel makes a good businesswoman or man?
Thinking outside the box, a ‘we can do this’ attitude and the ability to look at things from a different angle. A positive attitude - A good business woman/ man needs to be open to ideas, have vision and imagination and have the ability to listen to others. Self control and discipline are good traits along with plenty of flair. My father taught me to always let the other person earn too and prompt payment of bills is not only the mark of a classy business person, but is also polite.
Many thanks Aliza, what a wonderful interview and full of amazing helpful advice and inspiration.
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