Quotes from 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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. Thats why I love trying out new things.

I love trashy reality TV - all of it.

If I love something, I wear it to death!

I love women that have an ease to the way they dress. I think Vanessa Paradis and Alexa Chung do that very well.

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.

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!

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

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

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'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.

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

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.