Ref. 72726-9Name: Lucie Vinall, Age: Quite young, Employer: Myself

SO WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY DO?

I own and manage The Bank in Wood Street, which sells rather lovely interiors and fashion accessories the kind of classic and cutting edge contemporary products you see in glossy magazines but wonder where you can get them.

WHAT DO YOU HATE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB AND WHY?

Nothing, except perhaps not being able to keep all the beautiful things I buy for the shop for myself!

DO YOU THINK YOUR COLLEAGUES LIKE YOU?

I do hope so, because my only colleague is my Mum, Libby!

WHAT's THE BEST BIT OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN?

Think before you say anything and do what you say you are going to do. Be kind. Smile. Don't ever paint any room blue. And always wear lipstick.

WHAT'S THE BEST BIT OF GOSSIP YOU HAVE EVER HEARD ABOUT YOURSELF?

The rumour I'd spent £3,000 on a Prada handbag was fantastic because I actually got it for only £2,000!

WHAT JOB DID YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG AND WHY?

My mum says I should have been a landscape artist as I was always creating a scene.

IF YOU COULD HAVE A DREAM JOB, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Buyer for Harrods probably

HOBBIES:

Apart from shopping?

IN JOB TERMS, WHO OR WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST INFLUENCE AND WHY?

My husband he' s got more drive, energy, enthusiasm, expertise than most people and he's a real inspiration.