Singer songwriter Skye Edwards

What’s the last piece of clothing you bought?

I’m making a dress from the embellished sheer tulle fabric that a friend sent me from a shop called Mood in LA. I’ve been in search of ‘nude’ underwear to wear underneath. As a brown skin girl, this isn’t something you’ll find on the high street. Thankfully, I came across this online brand called Nubian Skin. They have everything from bras to hold up stockings.

What are you addicted to buying?

Fabric! I have my ‘woman cave’ sewing room with my machine and rolls of fabrics and ribbons and tassels. I make the outfits that I wear on stage, and for each new album. I’m married to a Scotsman, so I always like to include a tartan outfit. I’m very lucky to have a friend who owns a kilt shop, Neil Selbie & Co in Peterculter. Whenever I need tartan fabric, he gives me mates’ rates.

Best ever bargain?

I find the best bargains on ebay. I bought a huge handira (Moroccan wedding blanket) on there. Good ones are usually over £200. I got mine for £60.

Who has great style?

Tilda Swinton. She’s cool, without being in your face.

Name your favourite high street shop.

Boots is my go-to shop.

Any fashion disasters you’d care to tell us about?

When I was around 20, I found this cute little white hat in an Oxfam charity shop. Little did I know, that hat was a skull cap usually worn by Muslim men. More of a mistake due to lack of knowledge!

What’s your favourite item in your wardrobe?

My apple-coloured Kirk & Kirk glasses. n

Skye is appearing with Morcheeba on 30 January, 9pm, tickets £32.50, as part of the Big Burns Supper (23 January-2 February) in Dumfries, tel: 01381 271 820, www. bigburnssupper.com