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Submitted by The Fashion Informer Blog

Famous for her whimsical, retro-inspired handbags and witty shoes, British accessories designer Lulu Guinness is equally revered for her glamorous personal style, intelligence and generosity of spirit.

The Fashion Informer caught up with the London-based mother of two - whose fanciful handbags come in the shape of houses, fans, flower baskets, castles, and birdcages and have been the subject of two Sotheby’s exhibits and are included in the permanent fashion collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London - to dish about her favorite weekend pastimes, biggest style influence and the pros and cons of suffering for fashion.

So, Lulu…

What’s your favorite off-duty activity?
I love Sundays in the park with my dog Woffle or at home with my children.  I love going to the Electric Cinema with the children, or wandering around Portobello Road.

What did you do last weekend, and what are you plans for this weekend?
I went to Solange Azagury’s jewelery shop on Westbourne Grove to see the Hot Lips rings.  This weekend, I am going to stay with Cath Kidston in Gloucestershire.

What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
Mango.
 
Favorite character on “Ugly Betty”?
Madeleine (my daughter) and I love the gay guy, Mark, and blonde receptionist, Amanda.
 
Tea or coffee?
Coffee.

Biggest style icon?
Elsa Schiaparelli.

Who is your favorite model of the moment?
I love Agyness Deyn - she has the most amazing sense of personal style. She certainly isn’t afraid of expressing herself and I like the way she has fun with fashion.

What will be the title of your autobiography?
Be a Glamour Girl.

How do you stay in shape?
I don’t.

Favorite non-fashion magazine?
Domino.

Do you believe in suffering for fashion/beauty?
There are so many things in life that you have to be serious about, and fashion shouldn’t be one of them. But yes, I will suffer pain to look good!

What is your best Valentine’s Day memory?
When I was 15 and receiving anonymous cards was the most important thing in the world.

When are you happiest?
I am absolutely the happiest when I am laughing with my daughters - that is what I do to enjoy myself. Laughing until I cry is my idea of heaven!
 

Stay tuned next week for Random Questions For…Paula Thomas.