Ashley Madekwe

Actress

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A light cotton cami is always great to stay cool.

I've teamed up with BaubleBar to curate a collection of gorgeous jewelry pieces. I worked closely with the BaubleBar team to design a collection that encompasses my style and all of my go to pieces.

There's no rhyme or reason to how I dress.

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

Comfort is key for a barbecue.

I grew up in London. My parents and I lived in West Norwood, then we moved to Norbury, and I went to the Brit School. I'm a South London girl at heart.

Mascara is my daily essential. I pile it on top and bottom lashes during the day. If I'm going out, I'll add the individual Eylure lashes at the outer corners for more drama.

Creating a character is about what they look like. The look speaks volume to the audience.

I always have loved witches.

On shooting days, I have all my accessories, and I style the final look.

I am a Topshop homing pigeon! I can walk into the Oxford Circus branch and ferret out the best bits in minutes.

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!

Fashion is ultimately a form of self-expression. That's why I love trying out new things.

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

I like TV on demand and Cheetos.

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

I can remember hearing the theme tune to Dallas when I was supposed to be in bed. I would sneak down and try to watch it through the banisters. My mum loved that show.

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

If I'm outside, I want something flat on my feet.

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