Tamara Mellon Quotes

A little jewellery on a man is OK, although he should never wear too much. Every man should always have a great watch.

I don't really understand what the public perception of me is. I think public perception and reality are two wholly different things.

My motto is: feel the fear and do it anyway.

My daughter is my passion and my life.

As a Business Ambassador, I am delighted to help both new and established British designers receive the recognition they deserve in the global fashion arena.

The truth is that we all have lives that are complicated. We all get hurt by people we love sometimes. It's laughable to believe that anyone is immune. The important thing is how you behave.

When you get divorced, you have to go through this awful thing of listing everything you own. When you actually sit down and write the list, you realize that the only good investments are art and property.

I have a personal motto that I live by, which is feel the fear and do it anyway. If you fail, you get up and you keep trying again.

My mother and I never got along, not even when I was a child.

My worst date would be with someone nervous who has nothing to say. I like people who inspire me.

It's important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged.

I'm always impressed by confidence, kindness and a sense of humour.

When someone asks about a career in fashion, I say start at the bottom. If you want to start a business, you have to know it from the ground up.

I don't really care about gossip. I care about building great businesses.

A magazine feature can reach hundreds of thousands of potential customers for a fashion brand. The way to reach a billion? Dress the actresses competing for attention at a highly televised event.

I always said I was determined to own a truly global brand. I didn't buy Jimmy Choo just to have a couple of shoe shops in London, did I?

People who are over-educated become risk-averse.

I think it takes 30 years to build a luxury brand.

I may not have the stereotypical head for business, but I have feet that were made for heels.

If a woman gets tough in negotiations, she's difficult, whereas a man would be considered a brilliant businessman.

I have Vie Luxe candles in every room. In 2006 I spent the month of August in Sardinia, and the scent reminds me of the wonderful time we had.

The thing about Uggs is that they're so comfortable. Once you've worn them, you don't want to go back.

I just can't see myself as a trophy wife. I can't imagine not having my own life.