Dress Code: Pearl Lowe, designer

What are you wearing right now?

Because I live in the country, it isn't that easy to buy clothes anymore, so I get them made up instead. Right now, I'm wearing a black crepe dress from my autumn/winter 2010 range, with lace tights and some great lace-up high heels by Vivienne Westwood.

Who's your style icon?

Louise Brooks.

What can't you live without?

My vintage tea dresses.

Describe the best outfit you have ever worn.

I recently borrowed a beautiful black lace and sequinned dress from Chanel; I felt amazing in it.

What's in your wardrobe?

A lot of vintage dresses, cashmere cardigans and coloured tights. I haven't changed my look for years!

What is in your make-up bag?

Chanel mascara, Shu Uemura lipsticks, MAC black eyeliner, Chanel pale foundation, Annick Goutal perfume, Jo Malone hand cream and some butter LONDON green nail varnish.

If you could live in any decade, style-wise which would it be?

I'd have to say the Twenties. I love everything about that decade – the wonderful clothes, make-up, hair, the luxurious luggage, all that decadence really.

How often do you look in the mirror?

As little as possible.

What's your secret style tip?

Find a look that suits you and then work it. Don't follow trends – be an individual.

Pearl Lowe for Peacocks launches in selected stores and online today