In the closet with Emmerdale actress Fiona Wade
SMALL is beautiful for petite soap star Fiona Wade – except when it comes to her tiny feet
Fiona, 35, plays Priya Sharma in the ITV soap Emmerdale. She divides her time between her mother’s home in Hertfordshire and a flat in Leeds, shared with her co-star Laura Norton.
How would you describe your style? Feminine but effortless. I like to think I have a good eye.
Which colours and shapes suit you best? I'm very into muted colours like nude, cream, grey and peach, perhaps with just a bit of black. I prefer jeans and shorts, as I have trouble finding tops that work with skirts.
What is your favourite fashion era? Now, because we’ve captured the best bits from all the previous eras.
Who are your style icons? Victoria Beckham’s chic simplicity is amazing. I like Kylie Minogue, too, as she’s small like me.
Which is your favourite high-street store? Zara, as it’s affordable, stylish and has everything.
Which is your favourite designer store? Where do I start? I like French designers such as Isabel Marant and Maje.
What is your best beauty secret? I drink at least a litre and a half of water a day, as well as fresh juices. It’s all about putting good things in your body.
How much do you spend on clothes each month? It’s a lot – I probably spend more on clothes than anything else. I could go and buy an Isabel Marant t-shirt for £200 but then I’ll also buy one from Zara for £19.99, so it really varies. I just buy things I like.
Are you a hoarder or do you clear out your wardrobe each season? I try to clear the closet at the end of each season. Out with the old, in with the new!
How many shoes and handbags do you own? I would own a lot more shoes if I didn’t have size one feet. I don’t feel quite like me unless I'm in a pair of heels. My tip is wear them with confidence, get through the pain and take cabs. I’m very fussy with handbags – I’ll only buy one or two a year.
What is the best piece of fashion advice you have ever been given? When I started on Emmerdale, I’d worry about what to wear to all these events you have to go to. But now I've learned just to wear what I feel good in.
What do you think of Priya’s wardrobe? She’s a little straighter than I am, but she comes from a family with quite a lot of money so I always get to wear really lovely clothes.
If you could improve one part of your body, what would it be? The size of my feet, so I had a wider choice of shoes!
Emmerdale is on ITV at 7pm on weekdays (and 8pm on Thursday).