How do I do it? I don't know how I wouldn't do it-that's the thing.

To me, you can't have style without being inspired. When I design a collection, I am inspired by so many things. The color of a flower. The shape of a butterly's wing. The juxtaposition of an old tenement building next to a shiny new skyscraper.

Flirting is conversational chemistry.

I'm not trying to be the next Joan Rivers.

I'm all about exuberance. We only have one short life to live, and we shouldn't waste it being tasteful.

I'd love to talk to Angelina Jolie. On my show I would love her because she's a mysterious, mysterious figure.

The key to looking great in the evening is to look original. Try to look different from others without looking out of place. When everyone else is wearing black, stand out in a bold, bright color. When everyone else is wearing dress that falls to the floor, shock them with a short gold brocade suit. But try not to overdo it. Focus on one thing: Will it be a statement neckclace, a stunning pair of earrings, or really big hair? You decide.