EXCLUSIVE! Sophie Ellis Bextor: The brand interview

What lovely things make the celebrity life of our favourite brown-haired pop lady - new album on Monday! - even more lovely? These things, that’s what things.

What is your preferred brand of…?

Underwear
I need to overhaul my underwear collection. It’s a little mish-mash of sadness. I think I should start again. When you get good underwear you feel great in it, but then once it’s been washed a couple of times, it looks as pathetic as everything else…

Mobile phone
Nokia.

Perfume
Agent Provocateur.

Deodorant
Sure.

MP3 player
I’ve just got my iPod but they keep breaking.

Bottled water
I like Evian. I think it’s a bit snooty having a favourite brand of water but then I don’t like tap water. it tastes wrong.

Moisturiser
I’m pretty disloyal. There’s one called SK2 that I use at night and then during the day I think it’s Nivea.

Vehicle
I have my Audi. I love it.

Chewing gum
I like that Dentine one you can get in America, the fiery cinnammon one.

Fast food
McDonalds. I haven’t had one for a while. You can break the habit if you stop for long enough.

Fizzy drink
I like fizzy water - I’m not a big fan of Coke or anything like that.

Coffee shop
I’m not fussed really - I’ll drink anything.

Trainers
Adidas or Converse.

High Street store
I was thinking Topshop but then everyone says that so maybe New Look and Miss Selfridge. I like H&M, but so does everybody.

Designer
Chanel is pretty consistent. I love their French look. I’m not really responsible enough for a lot of designer gear.

Supermarket
Well, Waitrose delivers and Sainsbury’s is near, so either/or.

Toothpaste
Anything. Richard and I are always grabbing new ones when we’re away.

Make up
MAC is good for stage stuff but I will grab anything that catches my eye.

Toilet paper
Supermarket own brand of recycled.

Shower gel
Richard likes Sanex but I like fruity numbers.

Biscuit
I like the extra chocolate cookies.

Crisps
Kettle crisps and Walkers Sweet Chilli Sensations.

Washing powder
Eco brands.

Household cleaners
I’ve just invested in a load of eco brands but I can’t remember the names. They seem alright. Once you’re in a family household you just get through so much more of it so it has to be effective but it’s also about using things that are a bit more gentle on the environment.

Sophie’s new album Trip the Light Fantastic is out on Monday.