Ashley Madekwe

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

“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 ac...”

“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...”

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

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

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

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

“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.”