“I used to be hung up on my figure, but it's a waste of time. I don't believe in …” — Sophie Ellis-Bextor

On my wedding day. I didn't want a natural, blushing-bride look - I had a full-on hairdo and red lips. I thought it would be disingenuous to do the whole virginal look, so even though I had the white dress, I had pink net underneath.

Trust your instincts: they tend to see you right. By listening to them, at least you can sleep at night.

I get really frustrated if people don't smile.

I try not to wear anything I have to fidget with - there's nothing worse than wearing something and pulling down the hem and re-adjusting the top. My pet hate is when girls wear those strapless dresses and spend the whole night yanking them up.