Pop star Ariane Grande may only be 22 but she already has two hit albums and a string of high profile acting gigs under her belt and was named as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world earlier this year.

She chats to Gemma Calvert about her career, her new album and the new fashion range she is fronting for Lipsy…

Your third album Dangerous Woman is out next month. Has it been tough transitioning from a teen star into the adult world?

I am so lucky to get to do what I do and I have such an amazing family and awesome friends supporting me everyday so I just feel lucky. I love my life right now. I am so proud of my new album and it really reflects who I am as a person. My fans are so supportive too.

You’re not shy about wearing risqué outfits on stage so how do you feel when female artists are criticised for flashing too much flesh in the name of music?

I think people should wear whatever makes them feel their best. I love my stage outfits- they are fun and easy to dance in.

When did you last do something dangerous?

My friends and I used to love going to haunted places but then we actually saw a demon - it was crazy scary! Now I just like to watch scary movies at home.

Ed Sheeran says you’ve got a dirty sense of humour. What else would we be surprised to learn about you?

Well, it’s not so much a secret anymore but I am pretty good at impressions and I love anything Disney.

Which musician would you like to be stuck in a lift with for two hours?

Madonna. She is a total inspiration for me. I still can’t believe I got to be on stage with her.

You seem so confident on stage but what’s your biggest insecurity?

I always want to give my fans the best show possible so I really put pressure on myself to make things perfect. There is always the fear that something will go wrong, but I try not to focus on it too much. Once I’m on stage, it's the best feeling in the whole world.

When and why did you decide to become vegan?

I have been a vegan for the last few years and it’s been a great experience for me. I try to live a healthy lifestyle - eating right, exercise and sleep are all so important to me.

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You’re the new face of Lipsy. What item from your latest collection is most “you”?

I love the violet floral printed dress with the apron neck. It’s super feminine and it’s a perfect dress for summer that you can wear again and again. 

Who was your fashion inspiration growing up?

Audrey Hepburn. Her style is timeless and she has a petite frame like me.

What’s been your biggest fashion faux pas?

I’m sure I’ve had lots but I think fashion should be fun and I just wear things that make me happy and confident.

When did you wear something you weren’t 100% sure about but had the best reaction?

Over the knee bright white socks with mega high platform heels aren’t to everyone’s taste but then I noticed lots of other celebs wearing the look so I guess people like it.

What dress or outfit brings back the most entertaining memory from when you wore it?

That's a tough one. I love dressing up, especially for Halloween. I will always laugh when I think about dressing up as a cow on the Ellen DeGeneres show and she was the Kardashians long lost sister, Karla. I couldn’t stop laughing!

If you could borrow a piece of fashion from a celebrity’s wardrobe what would you take and from who?

That is a tough one! I think it would have to be Audrey Hepburn’s Breakfast At Tiffany’s look with the pearls. That would be amazing.

Ariana Grande For Lipsy collection is available across all Lipsy stores and on www.lipsy.com from April 27.

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