Ashley Madekwe

“When I first started working on 'Secret Diary,' I definitely felt like I needed to shape up. The idea of being in my knickers on TV was a great incentive! Now I try to eat right, and I go to Bikram yoga three or four times a week. I have my 'naughty' days, and I indulge in pizza and cake, but so what!”

“I love anything leopard print, but sometimes an all over print can be a bit much.”

“I'm terrible at posting regularly; I don't deserve the blog success!”

“I like what Proenza Schouler is doing. I also love the Miu Miu chunky embellished shoes and really like Prada as well.”

“My ginger tabby cat Oscar - he's got his own passport - he comes everywhere with me.”

“I'm happy with embellishment in a chunky Prada-esque way, but I'm not into sequins!”

“I throw a leather biker jacket over everything. It adds an instant downtown cool vibe and stops a look becoming too girlie. Bonus points if you wear it like a cape!”

“Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear.”

“A colorful Chanel bag is a way to mix up anything.”

“I like shopping from the comfort of my bed whilst my husband is asleep beside me.”

“I still credit Adrian Lester with being one of my biggest influences.”

“I like pieces that have everyday appeal and can be worn anywhere!”

“Topshop makes the best skinny jeans for my shape. I order online or stock up when I'm back in London.”

“Don't be afraid to pile on the midi rings! I like to play around with metals and pair delicate rings with chunkier ones.”

“You should see some of the things people tweet me. There have been death wishes on my Twitter timeline.”

“I'm known for changing halfway through the day if my mood swings.”

“The water in L.A. tastes like bleach. I literally have to make my tea with Evian water.”

“It's not exactly under the radar, but when I'm in London, I love to visit Liberty. It's my favorite department store, and they have a room entirely dedicated to chocolate and truffles.”