Actor`s page Ashley Madekwe 5h4g3a 6 December 1981, London, England, UK!

I like to play around with mixing high-end with more affordable pieces.

I've been known to spend an afternoon on ASOS.com. There's just so much on there, and I can't stand ...Show more »

I've been known to spend an afternoon on ASOS.com. There's just so much on there, and I can't stand not seeing all the new arrivals just in case I miss out. Show less «

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

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

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

If I love something, I wear it to death!

It's not exactly under the radar, but when I'm in London, I love to visit Liberty. It's my favorite ...Show more »

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. Show less «

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

When I first started working on 'Secret Diary,' I definitely felt like I needed to shape up. The ide...Show more »

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! Show less «

I've teamed up with BaubleBar to curate a collection of gorgeous jewelry pieces. I worked closely wi...Show more »

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 encomes my style and all of my go to pieces. Show less «

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

A light cotton cami is always great to stay cool.

Nude nail polish wins hands down over intricate nail art.

On the 'Revenge' set, even if they're not showing my feet, I'll still wear my heels because it gets ...Show more »

On the 'Revenge' set, even if they're not showing my feet, I'll still wear my heels because it gets me in the feeling of Ashley Davenport. Show less «

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

I grew up in London. My parents and I lived in West Norwood, then we moved to Norbury, and I went to...Show more »

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. Show less «

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

When the weather is really hot, I tend to live in denim cut-offs.

I don't see myself as famous at all so I'm continuing my life as normal.

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

Nobody is all good or all bad.

Comfort is key for a barbecue.

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

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

It often looks like an actor's had a big break out of nowhere, but in reality, they've been working ...Show more »

It often looks like an actor's had a big break out of nowhere, but in reality, they've been working their way up, little by little, for a while. Show less «

I originally wanted to be a pop star. I wanted to be Kylie Minogue. My dad thought that was a very s...Show more »

I originally wanted to be a pop star. I wanted to be Kylie Minogue. My dad thought that was a very silly ambition and introduced me to drama classes. Once I became fixated on that, there was no stopping me. Show less «

I wish I wasn't eating Cheetos every night. Those are my favorite - I'm addicted to them!

I throw a leather biker jacket over everything. It adds an instant downtown cool vibe and stops a lo...Show more »

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! Show less «

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

When someone comes to visit me, they have to bring tea - you can't stay in my house if you don't bri...Show more »

When someone comes to visit me, they have to bring tea - you can't stay in my house if you don't bring me tea. Show less «

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

I like Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, as it's great for soothing dry skin and adding shine. I use...Show more »

I like Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, as it's great for soothing dry skin and adding shine. I use it instead of balm, too. Show less «

I was definitely nervous turning up on my first day to shoot with Woody Allen.

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

I think the best way to keep a relationship hot is to simply try to make time for each other. That's...Show more »

I think the best way to keep a relationship hot is to simply try to make time for each other. That's it. Show less «

My first job was a film called 'Storm Damage' for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respecte...Show more »

My first job was a film called 'Storm Damage' for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respected British actors. I didn't have an agent at the time, and it kind of threw me into real acting. Show less «

I'm usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to they are human, too!

I can hearing the theme tune to Dallas when I was supposed to be in bed. I would sneak down...Show more »

I can 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. Show less «

I started my blog as an online diary. I moved to New York for a job, and I kind of wanted to keep my...Show more »

I started my blog as an online diary. I moved to New York for a job, and I kind of wanted to keep my pictures all in one place. Also, I just love style blogs and wanted to in on the fun! Show less «

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

I always carry multipurpose products in my handbag.

You should see some of the things people tweet me. There have been death wishes on my Twitter timeli...Show more »

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

Mascara is my daily essential. I pile it on top and bottom lashes during the day. If I'm going out, ...Show more »

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. Show less «

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

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

I love tea.

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

I hate it when people are impolite to waiters or to the valet or the guy in the supermarket. There's...Show more »

I hate it when people are impolite to waiters or to the valet or the guy in the supermarket. There's no need for that; it doesn't cost anything to be polite. Show less «

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

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

The second I tell myself I have to do something, I'm sure to do the opposite.

I always have loved witches.

I've read 'Valley of the Dolls' at least four times. It's so epic!

Statement earrings and statement necklaces each deserve their own moment. I never wear the two toget...Show more »

Statement earrings and statement necklaces each deserve their own moment. I never wear the two together; it looks overdone. Show less «

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

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

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