OK! Interview: Estelle

The singer, 29, just completed a U.S. tour, and is now a spokesperson for Crystal Light. She spoke to OK! at New York's hip Maritime Hotel about why she gave away her Grammy and the benefits of putting on weight.

OK!: Where's your Grammy?

I gave it to my mom. I don't like to keep any awards, because I feel like it makes me lose focus a little. I never like to look at what I've accomplished – I want to keep it moving. I want to get more awards in the cabinet.

OK!: Sum up your Grammy experience.

I felt like, "Wow, the world knows my name and now I've performed at the Grammys and I want to cry. It took me 10 years to get to this point."

OK!: Do you think Kanye West is misunderstood?

I think he's very misunderstood. Like he says, he's a black-bred bloke in a gray world. He's a dash of red paint in a gray world. He lives by his own rules. That's a good way to live.

OK!: Are you dating anyone?

I am dating; he's in the business. I like calmness in a guy and somebody who has his own life as well.

OK!: How has your style evolved as you've gotten older?

When I hit 25, I figured I would show my boobs and my legs off because when you hit 30, they all go downhill.

OK!: Got any style tips?

Spanx! I have a million pairs. No woman is perfect. We all have our fat days.

OK!: What are your fashion pet peeves?

People who wear stuff only because it's a trend – I hate that. It doesn't suit their body type, and it isn't what they like.

OK!: How do you deal with the pressure to stay thin?

I don't. I'm naturally skinny. I'm just starting to put on weight this year, and it feels so good because I'm getting more of a butt and boobs.

OK!: Do you eat healthily?

I work out but I'm not one of these no-carb freaks. I'm human.