Gwen Stefani: 'I'm inspired by my eighth-grade self'

No Doubt songstress Gwen Stefani has opened up about who influences her sense of style and outfit choices.

During an interview with O, The Oprah magazine, the platinum blonde beauty confessed that she is inspired by her teenage self because back in the early '80s she had a lot of influences from the world around her and they made a big impact:

"My eighth-grade self. In 1982, I was into ska music, James Dean, and the Latino culture in my Southern California neighbourhood. As a result, I tried to dress outside the box, different from what the other kids were wearing, with a laid-back vibe - and big accessories. More than 30 years later, that's still my look."

Stefani, meanwhile, recently told Rolling Stone magazine that she teamed up with Charli XCX for a songwriting session and the track will be on her new album: "I don't usually want to work with other girl writers - but she had my vibe."

Watch the music video for Stefani's 'Spark The Fire' below: