Matches fashion founder Ruth Chapman on the beauty oil she swears by, her easy style secret and reverting to a Nokia 3310

Ruth, 56, is co-founder of Matchesfashion.com.She lives in Wimbledon with her husband Tom, their youngest daughter and two dogs

The first thing I do when I wake up is check in with the kids, though theyre grown-up (25, 23 and 19).The two eldest are studying in the US, so I like to keep in touch with them by text.

I meditate, then Tom and I have breakfast, usually almond milk, fruit, and either an egg with buckwheat toast or granola, which I buy in from an amazing café in Paris.

While Tom heads to work, I walk our dogs on Wimbledon Common (we have George, a silly Labrador, and Dusty, a smart Jack Russell), and then dress for the day.I have a simple philosophy when it comes to getting ready:I wear trousers and shirts in cooler weather and live in dresses when it gets warmer.I tend to wear my friends brands (Duro Olowu, Roksanda and Gabriela Hearst).For skincare, I like to wear an antioxidant treatment, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, and black rose oil by Sisley, which leaves my skin feeling dewy.

I spend most of my days in meetings.I sold Matches last September, and since then Ive been working as an advisor to the company.I am also involved with the British Fashion Council and often travel for work, so I spend my evenings refuelling.

If I get a moment alone, Ill spend it reading.Ive recently finished How To Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price, which was fantastic.Ive just bought a basic Nokia 3310, which doesnt allow me to download email or Instagram.I leave my main mobile at work, so I dont get distracted in the evenings.

Saying that, Ive started to use the alarm on my phone to remind me when its bedtime.Im trying to go to bed earlier, but invariably I end up chatting or getting distracted!

Ruth has been nominated for
this years Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award

I couldnt live without...Flat shoes.Right now Im wearing Pradas velvet slides.£460 Prada

My go-to designer is…Duro Olowu.I love the fit of his dresses and buy one each season.£1,006Farfetch

My staple beauty buy is...This Works hand cream.I use it every morning and evening.£18 This Works

I never leave the house without…My Lutz Morris bag.Its such a good size.£875 Matches Fashion

My kitchen-cupboard essential…Granola Fruits from Parisian shop Maisie Café – I buy it in bulk.£6.88maisieshop

My Style Icon is...Livia Firth, head of Eco-Age.She only buys clothes when she really wants or needs them.Inspiring.

1.Get masses of sleep.

2.Doing nothing is very underrated!

3.Be brave and confident, and if you want something, just go for it.

4.Be kind to everybody – this makes life prettier and a lot more fun.

5.Get a dog!Theyre fun, relaxing and get you exercise outdoors.