Dita Von Teese

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?

I'm more of an exaggerator than a liar.

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

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

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.

Red lips don't look good on blotchy, uneven skin.

I don't have long-standing regrets; they pass as I see how things are meant to be.

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 like having my cellphone. I like the Internet. I like being different.

I was really, really shy when I was a little girl.

I was always intrigued by the idea of bringing things together that are considered taboo or risque and bringing them together with something of high elegance and sophistication.

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'm not always in a full face of make-up! That's actually one of the things I like about make-up - that you can strip it away and show your vulnerability.

I think the beauty looks I most regret are those I was persuaded into.

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

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 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.

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.

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'd say the only time I ever get nervous is around great ballet dancers or people I really admire.