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The Former Blue Peter presenter lives
in gothic black to film Most Haunted, but the ghost of Dior
lives on in her wardrobe.
Words and Styling by Sarah Taylor
Back in the 1980s, Yvette was the youngest ever
presenter of Blue Peter at just 18 years old. Now 37, she
is best known for Most Haunted, the cult supernatural series
she presents on Living TV. Yvette lives in Cheshire with
her husband Karl and their children William, 11 and Mary,
6.
How do you describe your
style?
“Soft gothic” for TV and jeans
and jumpers at home.
What colours, shapes and
styles suit you best?
I like bright colours, especially crimson,
pink and jade green; and I love the styles of the 1940s
– fitted jackets with tapered waists and full skirts
really seem to suit my hourglass figure. But I’m very
casual away from work and tend to live in jeans, which I
wear with a chunky jumper or cardigan and timberland boots.
Who is your style icon?
Any women lucky enough to wear Christian
Dior’s New Look in the late 1940s. I love that head-to-toe
accessorised look – slobbing around in a tracksuit
was unheard of. It’s a shame we’re all so casual
today.
Do you have a beauty secret?
Haemorrhoid cream really works wonders on
bags under the eyes!
How do you dress on “fat”
days?
A pair of jeans and one of my husband’s sweatshirts.
Is there anything about your
body that you dislike? If so, how do you disguise it?
I have a lot of problems with my skin. I
have vitiligo – a pigmentation disorder – so
I’m very pale and I also suffer from a condition called
urticaria which causes a very sore, itchy rash around my
eyes and mouth. I have a very good make=-up artist for TV,
and when I’m not working I just hide behind a huge
pair of sunglasses.
How long does it take you
to get ready in the morning?
Not very long. Most mornings I do the school
run wearing pyjamas, an old jumper and boots, although I
always cover up my spots and run a comb through my hair
so I don’t scare the children.
Do you have a stylist?
Yes, I found a great woman called Leigh James who
now looks after my wardrobe. I don’t have a clue about
modern fashion.
Is there an “old favourite”
that you turn to in a wardrobe crisis?
My pink outfit - a cropped jacket and sequinned
skirt with matching shoes and bag from Hobbs,
What is the oldest item in
your wardrobe?
A black leather jacket that I’ve had
since the 1980s. I was a huge fan of the heavy metal band
Def Leppard and I wore it constantly with a pair of cowboy
boots complete with silver spurs.
Do you clear out your wardrobe
each season?
No – once a lifetime is enough.
Have you ever made a fashion
faux pas?
Plenty – I was the first person ever
to wear a shell suit on British TV.
What is the most crushing
remark anyone has ever made about your clothes?
Silence is worse.
What is your most successful
party outfit?
A nun costume I wore to a themed party to
celebrate the end of the first series of Most Haunted.
Do you own more day wear
than evening wear?
It’s probably about equal as a lot
of the clothes I wear on Most Haunted could be classed as
evening wear – they are all quite flamboyant.
How much of your wardrobe
is black?
The majority. I wear it for every show.
Do you have a favourite LBD?
No. I can’t stand wearing black when I’m not
filming – I wear it all the time for work.
Have you ever had anything
made to measure?
The Annie Lennox outfit I wore on Stars
in Their Eyes. It was exquisitely made. The beads in the
choker were taken from a tutu worn by the ballerina Dame
Margot Fonteyn.
What is your favourite designer
shop?
A little boutique called Fabric in Monton,
just outside Manchester.
What is your favourite high-street
shop?
Karen Millen and Zara for my work clothes
and River Island for my casual wear.
What is the most expensive
item in your wardrobe?
A £500 black velvet jacket that I bought
to wear on Most Haunted.
What is your sexiest outfit?
I once wore a red backless dress and it
was only when I saw the photos that I realised it was almost
completely transparent.
What do you wear in bed?
Pyjamas in the winter, antique white cotton
night gowns in summer.
Do you wear a G-string or
briefs?
A G-string if I must, but I prefer apple-catchers.
Do you wear a bikini or swimsuit?
Swimsuit.
How many handbags do you
own?
Hundreds.
Do you have more shoes than
clothes?
I used to but I lost a lot when I moved
house – it’s very upsetting.
Do you wear silver or gold
jewellery?
Silver – it suits my very pale skin.
Do you wear diamonds?
I love them.
What make of sunglasses do
you wear?
Reactolite Rapide – my eyes are very
sensitive to changes in light.
Do you wear then in winter
or at night?
Yes – I have to be quite careful even
when it’s quite overcast, so I end up wearing them
all the time.
How much have you spent on
clothes this month?
About £300.
What is the last thing you
bought in Harvey Nichols?
A fruit smoothie- everything I liked was
far too expensive.
What is the last thing you
bought from Marks & Spencer?
A pink V-neck sweater.
What is your fashion must-have
for this season?
It’s got to be a pair of black stilettos
with pointed toes.
Which is your favourite clothes
shop abroad?
Zara in Spain.
Do you have a fashion address
book secret?
My stylist, Leigh James. Since I’ve
had her I’ve felt far less stressed about clothes.
What article of clothing
would you save from a burning house?
My Wedding Dress.
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