Seasoned and stylish actress, singer and songwriter Bailee Madison (@baileemadison), who is gearing up for new projects while celebrating the success of her current TV show, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, and her recent single, “Chiller,” shares her favorite fashion moments with us while stopping in Austin for the ATX TV Festival.

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How do you use style to empower you day to day? You know, it’s been actually empowering in itself to try and discover my style as a woman in her twenties. Obviously, personal style evolves, and it’s a form of expression throughout your life—it’s different every day. I’m at a place where I like wearing things that just truly bring me joy and not being too afraid of trying to switch things up.

When you’re on sets, do you get a say in your wardrobe?

It depends on the project! There have been films where I have had a lot of say and others that are stunt-heavy or have a very specific vision.

As a child actress, did you enjoy growing up on sets and experiencing that lifestyle?

Genuinely, from the bottom of my heart, I truly did. I’m so fortunate it all panned out the way it did. It wasn’t some formulated plan or idea that I or my family had. I truly felt nothing but love, enjoyment, and excitement.

Do you have a favorite designer or brand?

Here’s the thing—I feel like all brands have something different to say. I love the way Dolce and Gabbana style a woman’s body. I find it so beautiful and flattering, and Miu Miu, too. I also love supporting up-and-coming designers.

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Who do you take inspiration from?

That’s a tricky one. I feel like I’ve been blessed by being surrounded by so many incredibly talented people in my little life. Now that I’m older, realizing the magnitude of what I got to witness and be around, I learned something from every single person throughout the years. I hold so much respect for Sandra Bullock. I find her work so woven through and different but still comedic. I admire not only her work but the way that she carries herself. I’d love to sit down with Greta Gerwick one day and pick her brain because I want to direct, so shadowing someone like her would be incredible.