“Comfort is key for a barbecue.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Nude nail polish wins hands down over intricate nail art.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I’m known for changing halfway through the day if my mood swings.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I’m terrible at posting regularly; I don’t deserve the blog success!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Creating a character is about what they look like. The look speaks volume to the audience.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“A colorful Chanel bag is a way to mix up anything.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I am a Topshop homing pigeon! I can walk into the Oxford Circus branch and ferret out the best bits in minutes.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I always have loved witches.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Statement earrings and statement necklaces each deserve their own moment. I never wear the two together; it looks overdone.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I love anything leopard print, but sometimes an all over print can be a bit much.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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 join in on the fun!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I love tea.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Don’t be afraid to pile on the midi rings! I like to play around with metals and pair delicate rings with chunkier ones.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I love trashy reality TV – all of it.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I don’t see myself as famous at all so I’m continuing my life as normal.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“There’s no rhyme or reason to how I dress.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Fashion is ultimately a form of self-expression. That’s why I love trying out new things.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I like TV on demand and Cheetos.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“When the weather is really hot, I tend to live in denim cut-offs.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“If I love something, I wear it to death!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Topshop makes the best skinny jeans for my shape. I order online or stock up when I’m back in London.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I’ve read ‘Valley of the Dolls’ at least four times. It’s so epic!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“My ginger tabby cat Oscar – he’s got his own passport – he comes everywhere with me.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― 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!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I’m happy with embellishment in a chunky Prada-esque way, but I’m not into sequins!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I like what Proenza Schouler is doing. I also love the Miu Miu chunky embellished shoes and really like Prada as well.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I always carry multipurpose products in my handbag.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I like pieces that have everyday appeal and can be worn anywhere!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I love women that have an ease to the way they dress. I think Vanessa Paradis and Alexa Chung do that very well.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I think the best way to keep a relationship hot is to simply try to make time for each other. That’s it.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“A light cotton cami is always great to stay cool.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“If I’m outside, I want something flat on my feet.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I’m usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to remember they are human, too!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I was definitely nervous turning up on my first day to shoot with Woody Allen.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I still credit Adrian Lester with being one of my biggest influences.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“On shooting days, I have all my accessories, and I style the final look.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I like to play around with mixing high-end with more affordable pieces.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I like shopping from the comfort of my bed whilst my husband is asleep beside me.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“You should see some of the things people tweet me. There have been death wishes on my Twitter timeline.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“The second I tell myself I have to do something, I’m sure to do the opposite.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“I wish I wasn’t eating Cheetos every night. Those are my favorite – I’m addicted to them!”
― Ashley Madekwe
“Nobody is all good or all bad.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“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.”
― Ashley Madekwe
“The water in L.A. tastes like bleach. I literally have to make my tea with Evian water.”
― Ashley Madekwe
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