The 10 Years Younger presenter talks about her unique style, her life before fame and how she keeps her lovelife ticking over..

On her pet hate style mistake..
Ninety percent of the women I deal with wear clothes that are too big. They're terrified of looking like mutton dressed as lamb, but wearing clothes that are too baggy is really ageing.
If you're unhappy with your shape, trying to mask it by wearing your husband's jumpers, has the opposite effect. Wear baggy and you'll look like one big, round blob. Choosing clothes that are sleek, fitted and give you a shape is actually more important the bigger you are. Define your waist and you'll look sexy and curvaceous. It's about creating balance and proportion. I'm not saying everyone should wear tight, clingy stuff, but a fitted jacket, or jeans with a bit of stretch can really spruce up your look.

On feel-good clothes..
Feeling attractive is all about looking feminine. I don't think women should dress for function rather than fashion - it's possible to be practical but still gorgeous. Even if you're always running around after the kids, there's no need to live in old trainers - swap them for a pair of pretty pumps or flat boots. Instead of a tired fleece, when it's cold outside slip on a lovely knitted V-neck. Find the perfect compromise between comfort and style, and you'll always look fashionable - and feel fabulous.

On the magic of colour..
It's so easy to stick to black and grey or to make drab neutrals and muted tones the foundations of your wardrobe. But anyone can wear colour regardless of body shape - you just need to be clever about it. Colour draws attention to wherever you wear it - so if you're big in the hip area, wearing red trousers with a black top is a no-no. Instead, team a cute red shirt with black jeans to draw attention away from your hips and make you look fab.

If you can't bear the idea of wearing colour, a colourful cuff can really lift an outfit. Coloured shoes are a good way of injecting vitality into your look.

On the power of accessories..
I'm always meeting women whose idea of accessorising is wearing the same gold chain they've had for a zillion years, day in and day out. Quite simply, women don't accessorise enough - it's such an easy way to update a look. And in the current penny pinching climate, it's really cost effective, too.

Spend £50-£100 at the beginning of the season on some key accessories and you can stay totally on trend without having to invest in a whole new wardrobe. This summer, gladiator sandals and oversized clutches are huge, and will transform any outfit into a stylish one. That's not to say you have to be a slave to fashion, gorgeous pieces will always look great, just don't wear the same things all the time. Mix and match your belts, handbags and jewellery and it'll freshen up any look.

On taking pride in your appearance..
I get frustrated by how much some women neglect themselves - it's their own doing. They smoke too much or they drink too much diet coke, and don't clean their teeth. It's very seldom you meet someone who's had things happen to them because of bad genes - it's just a question of basic grooming and looking after yourself.

My mum and, in fact, her mum before her really knew the importance of looking after their skin - so that got passed on to me. I started seeing a dermatologist from a young age, I've always used good face creams and been vigilant about applying sun protection every single day - it was invaluable advice. The latest anti-ageing technologies are great but skin peels will never make you look as good as someone who's never sunbathed.

On holding back the years..
There are so many fantastic non-surgical procedures around now to keep you looking young. Botox is the most common, and more recently a treatment called Sculptra, that stimulates collagen production in the skin, has had fabulous results. And I'm a big believer in facial peels. If you're in your forties and worried about the march of wrinkles, having some kind of glycolic or fruit acid peel once a year can help.

On the other hand, too much exfoliation too young can have the wrong effect - you get that strange tight, shiny look. But for older skin, peels can often be better than surgery. For some reason, people seem to be scared of peels and prefer the idea of surgery. But after a facelift the actual quality of your skin won't have improved. Non-surgical face-lifting machines are also getting better, and are good for fine lines. If you have a turkey neck or deep wrinkles, surgery is just one solution.

On going under the knife..
Cosmetic surgery is great when you think very carefully about it and do it when the time is right, for the right reasons. Some women obviously start too young, which I don't understand, or go too far. But that's not the fault of the plastic surgery industry - responsibility lies with the individual. There are always people with addictive personalities - whether it's to cigarettes, shopping or plastic surgery. It's fuelled by insecurity and as soon as one problem area is fixed they begin to obsess over something else. Hopefully, the doctor will be able to step in and say when enough is enough, but it's important to keep an element of perspective.

Of course the media plays a part - when it screams how great Madonna looks at 50, you think 'why don't I look like that' - it puts lots of pressure on women. Our > parents' generation didn't have that because everybody got older. You may've thought Bridget Bardot was beautiful but she didn't stay young and flawless forever - there weren't the same expectations.

On healthy living..
The best thing you can do to stay youthful is to lead a healthy lifestyle. Little changes can have a huge impact. Swap your five cups of coffee a day for water - or at least half of them - water genuinely improves your skin and keeps you hydrated. Eat breakfast - and I don't mean a cappuccino and a croissant. Make sure you have fibre and some fruit high in anti-oxidants like blueberries, stuff to kick-start your metabolism and give you an energy boost. Try to cut down on snacking on junk foods. We all get into bad habits, but are you really going to miss that bag of crisps you buy with your sandwich every day or that chocolate you have after dinner every night?

When you eat, eat properly. Don't think, 'oh quick, it's dinnertime, that ready meal will be nice'. It is nice, but not all the time. Don't get me wrong, I'm not big on cooking but it's so easy to knock up a pasta with fresh veg or throw together a salad with fresh ingredients.

I think we're lazy when it comes to food. We're obsessed with convenience because of our rushed, busy lifestyles and it gets us into bad habits - we just don't make the effort. Try getting one of those organic boxes delivered, and get creative with what you cook. So many of us get stuck in a rut and eat the same things all the time - it means we lack certain nutrients - so try out new things and expand your nutritional portfolio.

As a nation, we definitely eat too much fat and don't exercise enough. It's not hard to be more active - walk to work or walk the kids to school, you'll feel a lot more energised than if you're sitting on your backside all day at work and then sitting in front of the telly all evening. Walking for just 20 minutes a day burns off 3kg of fat a year. Go dancing - do whatever you enjoy - but make a conscious effort to get moving.

On following your dreams..
It's easy to make excuses not to go after what you want, to convince yourself it's not the right time to make that leap. But there's never that perfect combination of ingredients. The only time is now - just get on with it - the longer you leave it, the more stuck you get in the job or relationship that's making you unhappy.

I was lucky, in a way, that when I eventually decided to start my personal stylist business, I didn't have a job, so I didn't have that comfort zone. I'd been made redundant for the third time in two years. I had to do something. Finding the motivation to do that yourself, to leave the security of what you know to go after a dream that may or may not materialise can be difficult - but it's worth it to achieve your goals.

On herself, 10 years younger...
Ten years ago, I'd only been in the UK for a year. Had I known then that it would all work out, that I wouldn't be without a man or a job, I would have told myself to relax a bit more and not try to control everything, because I think a lot of things, ultimately, you can't control. But hindsight's a wonderful thing. And actually, I think having anxieties keeps you motivated and inspired.

If you relax too much you stop caring and stop achieving things.

I still have the same anxieties to some degree. I think getting older you have the same demons - you just learn to manage them better.

On finding love..
I was 31 when I met my husband - in your thirties you can't afford to waste time, you have to be quite ruthless. If you let yourself get into a relationship that you don't see lasting, you're just wasting your time and before you know it two years are gone that you'll never get back.

As you get older, the jungle of single, available men gets smaller and smaller - so it's important to sift through the masses while you get the chance. Take up hobbies, go speed dating, go blind dating - just put yourself out there. You'll probably end up meeting someone totally unrelated, but because you're active, busy and dating you're not giving out those needy signals. When I say to men, 'but what about my gorgeous single girlfriends,' they'll tell me these beautiful, intelligent women are giving off vibes that they're desperate to meet someone, and that immediately turns guys off.

But being in a relationship isn't the be all and end all. Too many women think that everything will be so much better as soon as they have a man. I just want to say, 'hello love, that isn't going to happen!' Even if you're in a great relationship, if you hate your job, you're going to be depressed. Your relationship should be an extension of your own fulfilment - it won't fulfil you itself.

On keeping the romance alive..
I never slob around the house in unattractive clothes, I make an effort to look nice all the time - everyone else gets to see me looking glam, so my husband should, too. I don't mean I'm always dolled up to the nines, but I won't mope around in my dressing gown. I want my partner to fancy me as much now as when he met me. So many women make the mistake of settling into a comfort zone and then wonder why their partners are checking out blonde, skinny chicks. It's almost more important to make an effort to take care of yourself when you're in a relationship, than when you're single, because you want to keep that spark alive.

My husband and I make a point of really greeting each other when we come in from work. We'll run down the stairs and make it an event, to show how much we've been looking forward to seeing each other. Just shouting 'hi' from in front of the TV doesn't have the same effect. And we leave each other messages and notes around the house. It's important to be romantic - it makes you feel loved and wanted. And we're really honest about everything and anything. Communication is key.with each other, too.

On celebrity style..
I'd love to style Amy Winehouse - she's just such a mess. I'd get rid of that beehive for a start! I'd put some clothes on her, inject her wardrobe with some colour - put a bit of life back into her. I'd get rid of those ridiculously over-dramatic eyes, and maybe give her a gorgeous lipstick - a 1940s/50s look would work really well. Her whole look needs softening, she looks so much older than her years.

I really love Dita Von Teese's style - she's so immaculate, and always looks the image of perfection with her incredible skin and great make-up. Sarah Jessica Parker's a big style icon, too. She's got such an amazing figure and, of course, fabulous clothes. I particularly love those 50s tea dresses she wears, they're so bright and colourful and she can carry anything off. I love all the Sex And The City girls but Carrie's the one I aspire to most. And when it comes to men, my celebrity crush is definitely Sawyer from Lost - I love that rugged, unkempt look - that hint of sexy stubble, wow!