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Dylan Lauren

Profession : Businesswoman

Birth : May 9, 1974

My friends call me Clark Kent: I'm known to change in phone booths.

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Pinterest has been helpful to my business. Making inspiration boards is really key to developing products. When I was getting married, I literally cut out tear sheets and put my own boards together. Had I known about Pinterest, I would have been able to do it so much more easily.

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I love all the gift guides that the magazines put out, whether it's 'InStyle' doing Mother's Day gifts or color guides, or the 'O' magazine Christmas guide.

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I love the BlackBerry. I'm on it all the time. I literally wrote my whole book, 'Unwrap Your Sweet Life,' on the BlackBerry while I was working out on the StairMill. So many people tease me about having a BlackBerry, but I meet a lot of people who still use one. Obama has a BlackBerry!

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If I wasn't doing candy, I'd want to create the best rescue animal-shelter organization. Otherwise, the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson were so much a part of my childhood, and Janet and I have become friends. So my second dream job would be backup singer for Janet Jackson!

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If these rich women from 5th Avenue spend a fortune on cashmere sweaters, they will come to my store to buy gummy bears.

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I know everything about candy. Would you believe I even know where to find gumballs in the middle of Africa?

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My husband is the cook at our house. I can make dessert and salad, but I stay away from meals. He makes amazing omelets, fish, and grilled vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

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Red candy is my favorite - I like red string licorice, Swedish Fish, and red gum balls.

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Watching my dad, Ralph Lauren, design clothes when I was young, I was always inspired.

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My mom is a painter and photographer and my grandfather was an artist, so I've always been surrounded by creative people.

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Whenever I meet with nutritionists, we discuss the idea of having everything in moderation and that people should eat protein or fiber when they eat sugar.

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When I think of flavours, I think colour, so lemon should be yellow and orange is orange.

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I find that the people who don't eat as much candy are really into heavy protein, like steak. I don't eat that.

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To save money on gifts, give someone their favorite candy in a beautiful, customized vessel with a personalized tag. It's sweet and always appreciated.

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Every two months, I allow myself a splurge day where I eat thick, doughy pizza from Pizzeria Uno or an ice cream sundae from my store with birthday-cake ice cream, Marshmallow Fluff, and toppings mixed in.

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On really hot days, I try to motivate friends and family to come into the pool for an aqua jogging session which I teach. Aqua jogging is a great way to avoid the impact of regular walking or jogging on land. This is especially beneficial for those who have joint pain or who are healing from an injury.

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While I'm in L.A. I always make time for my favorite activity which is hiking. The trails in California are amazing, as they are always challenging, and I never get bored from all the beautiful scenery.

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My parents always told me, 'Do what you love because that is what you will do well in.' They told me to make sure that you are happy.

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The best thing in business is to follow your gut. If a decision is not sitting well with you, don't just make it.

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