The shoe designer’s quirky accessories and vertiginous heels have captured the hearts of A-listers around the world. Melissa Twigg finds out how the celebrated designer charges her batteries when she's not on the job.

I want to visit Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, because I’ve never been; it’s hot, by the beach and will be easy with my boys. 

My to-do list includes spending lots of time with my family, swimming, sunbathing, reading, eating and drinking. 

I love feasting on cheese, salami, ham, figs and big salads.

I love to watch old movies. I just got a Lauren Bacall boxed set so I’m looking forward to enjoying that.

I do love a good Agatha Christie. Evil Under The Sun is one of my favourite books—and Poirot occupies a special place in my heart; my husband says he is the other man in my life.

I really like Brazilian music, and Maria Gadú is one of my favourites. But nothing beats a bit of Beyoncé on holiday.

My travel essentials are ironically, not heels but flats! I believe all styles have their place and I’m not one to wear stilettos by the beach.