My life, my style: Sussanne Khan

What does Sussanne Khan cook?

How does she stay fit?

And just where would she rather be holidaying?

Sussane Khan fields rapid-fire questions!

Ready?

Best work moment

When any one of my designs translates from my head into reality

Books on your bedside

My own personal diary, sketchbook, The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli, The Secret Hero by Rhonda Byrne, 1339 Facts to Make Your Jaw Drop, Forever Chic by Tish Jett

Your workout regime

Weight training and kickboxing, at home on the terrace with my trainer.

On the days I don't get a chance to work out, I try to do 30 army-style push-ups and I instantly feel pumped up and strong.

Favourite accessory

My oversized pink-gold Cartier watch, my black pearl and silver beaded bracelet and a simple gold ring given to me by my godmother

Designs that have caught your eye recently

Pink balloon dog sculpture by Jeff Koons, Chiltern Fire House restaurant in London

Your IT tools

All my Apple gadgets

Favourite champagne

Rose Moet

Favourite TV show

House of Cards, The Americans, Modern Family and Downton Abbey

Best gift received

My sons

Favourite cuisine

French fusion, European, my mom's recipes

What food items do you like to shop for?

Exotic cheese, chocolates, sauces and homemade jams

Fancy coffee or masala tea?

Black coffee, no sugar and espresso shots

What do you cook on your day off?

I love to cook for my kids.

It's either their favourite Italian meatball sauce with spaghetti (it's Spiderman's favourite, according to them!) or a simple vanilla sponge tea cake with chocolate icing.

Are you a beach or mountain person?

Beach for sure at the moment, mountains when I learn how to ski.

Your favourite city

London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles; I can't pick one!

What's your fragrance?

Chanel's Sycamore and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanilla - keep shuffling between these depending on my mood

You get your work clothes from

Abercrombie & Fitch, Vince, Rheory, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan

The shoemaker you trust your sole with

The maestro, Christian Louboutin

Your favourite evening wear

Abu Sandeep for Indo-western and Alia

Your current set of wheels

The Range Rover Vogue.

But I want to get the Cadillac Escalade 2016.

God for me is...

My confidant, my guide

Favourite restaurant

Balthazar in New York, Koya and Chiltern Firehouse in London and Hotel Costes Courtyard in Paris

Your ideal holiday

Three weeks with my boys in a small town in Europe where we can be outdoors and in the wild.

I'd love to rent a beautiful house, take an exotic cooking course in the local cuisine and probably try learning a new sport with the kids.

Your ideal dance music

House, EDM, Alternative Rock

Alpha males you know

I admire my dad's strength, willpower and sensitivity.

My brother Zayed, for being the free spirited, happy trooper he is.

Your favourite motto

Follow your sunshine and it will lead you to your truest self.

Dare to dream and create your own magic, as it is meant to be.

Photograph: Abhijit Mhamunkar/Rediff Archives