Caroline Monk – Celebrity Fashion Q&A

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aroline Monk is a television personality with a really eye catching sense of style and fashion.
She took some time out to talk to us about her opinions on fashion and took part in our Celebrity Fashion Q&A.

Caroline is currently working with Redfoot Revolution, home of the ingenious ‘After Party Shoe’ – to raise money for breast cancer charity The Pink Ribbon Foundation.

What was the first designer item you bought and how much did it cost?

I bought a Moschino jacket back in the early 90’s it was a hundred quid I think. I still have it and it’s mad. Bright yellow with huge red numbers all over it. It sounds hideous but I love it. In fact I’m going to wear it tonight to Jade Goody’s perfume launch!

What one item of clothing could you not live without?

I guess it would be my Elvis leather jacket. I got it in Graceland a few years ago and it cost a fortune. It is a proper biker jacket and on the back is an embroidery of Elvis in his hey day. It sounds naff but it’s actually really cool. I work with a lot of bands and they have all offered me money for it. No chance!!

Who are your current favourite designers?

I don’t really have one as I like bits of them all. I wear what I like more than who the designer is. I like anything that is a bit bling. Lots of diamonds and sequins are my thing. My wardrobe looks like a drag queens dressing room.

What is your favourite high street store?

I love Whistles and Karen Millen. Well I love their sales. You can really get a fab bargain. Their clothes are well made and very stylish and not too trendy so you can wear them for different seasons.

How would you class your own fashion style?

I think accessories are the key to looking great. As long as you have a fab pair of shoes, a little designer handbag and very cool sunglasses you can’t lose. I also love dresses, especially 1950’s circle style.

They make your figure look great as they hide your tummy and nip in your waist. I have quite a few and always wear then on my ‘feeling fat’ days. Men love them too as they are very feminine. I love the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s style and would wear anything from these times.

Finally, do you have a fashion statement that you live by?

Be yourself, express yourself, be as glamorous as you can and never care what others think.