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But for the record, I 100 per
cent have never had surgery. It bothered me a bit when I read people’s comments about it online, but I got really upset when
heat
magazine did a piece about celebrity surgery and
quoted a so-called ‘expert’ who said he thought I had had surgery.
    I felt horrible that it had appeared in the magazine for everyone to read – and it wasn’t even true! I didn’t understand why they hadn’t called me to check their facts,
or at least get my side of it. Instead I only knew about it when I saw it in the magazine. It was one of the first negative stories that were written about me, and not one I will forget. It really
put me off working with that magazine for a while, as I felt like it was a real invasion. It has also obviously stuck in other people’s minds, as I still get asked about it even now.
I’ll talk more about the negative effects of some of the press I’ve had later, but this was my first real wake-up call about the downsides of being in the public eye.
    But I guess I am one of the few girls on the show who hasn’t had surgery. I think out of the main cast, it is just me, Billie and Lydia who have avoided having any so far. Everyone else
has had something done. They are all really open about it – I think it is the culture now to just say if you have had it done. It’s not something to be embarrassed about, it is just
another thing you are doing to look better. On set during series three, Maria was talking about how she wanted lipo. That seems crazy to me, as she doesn’t have any fat on her, but I guess if
she wants it . . . And Chloe was quite open, even on screen, about wanting bum implants. Especially given that she has had a baby, that girl has an amazing figure. She is such a lovely girl, and I
just don’t know why she’d even consider the kind of surgery she says she wants.
    I just think that at my age, if it’s not broken, don’t try and fix it. But maybe when I’ve had kids I’ll want my boobs done if they have gone droopy, and if that’s what I feel then, I’ll go for it. As for Botox, all the girls on
TOWIE
sit around
discussing when their next appointment is. For me, it’s not right – smile lines and dimples are part of your character, and Botox can make people look too scary, especially if they have
it done at a young age.
    I reckon that kind of thing is where girls go wrong. They think boys will like it, but actually if you really try to get to the bottom of what boys want, they generally prefer girls to look more
natural. Not that anyone should become obsessed with what boys like. Making the best of your looks should be about doing it for YOU, to boost your own confidence and make you feel good about
yourself.
    I read somewhere that the number of enquiries about plastic surgery shot up after
TOWIE
started, especially in the Essex area, which is bad! Apparently clinics could even see that more
people were logging onto their websites to look at treatments while the show was on air. It’s crazy, and I think people should be happy with how they look, rather than trying to look like a
celebrity. Then again, if someone thinks I look so good that they want to copy me, I am only going to take that as a compliment!
    My Ten Steps to the Perfect Tan
    Tanning is really quite simple once you get your routine right, but if you don’t, streaks and patches can be a nightmare. This is how I do mine. There are obviously other ways, but I
     reckon if you follow this, you should be able to do a pretty good job at home:
    1. Exfoliate around your elbows, knees and ankles, to get rid of any dead skin.
    2. Moisturise those areas, but only really lightly, with a tiny bit of cream. Also rub a tiny bit onto your wrists – orange wrists are a dead
     giveaway.
    3. Spray yourself all over with a can of Fake Bake spray. You can use a cream, but I prefer the light spray of the can, as I think it looks more
     natural. Follow the instructions on the can. You will only