Erin O'Connor
Erin O'Connor
Erin O'Connoris an English model...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionModel
Date of Birth9 February 1978
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I understood early on that I was not the best-looking girl in the room. But I knew my advantage was a hard work ethic and I was ambitious: I knew I could be a great model.
bag close element open practical
My perfect bag would be practical but also have the stylish element to it; it would be bold and colourful. I would actually be able to open and close it. That would be a first.
consider high love piece shopping somebody specific
I do like shopping high street, but I do consider the long-term value of a specific piece and, also, one day giving it up for somebody else to love and enjoy.
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I've worn a lot of humdingers in my time, but as a model it's my duty - my responsibility - to bring life to any garment. That can be challenging when it comes to high fashion, where the creations can be very eccentric, but I've gained a reputation for being the go-to girl who can pull it off.
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I think there is some resistance when people talk about ethical fashion, and a tendency to panic that if you're bringing a moral agenda and highlighting the origins of the garments, you can't incorporate style. But there's no reason why style and conscience can't co-exist.
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There are great slender models, great tall models, Amazonian models, great busty models - my point is models of all shapes and sizes, age, ethnic background should be embraced and celebrated.
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When I first began modeling, I was very conventional looking. I had hair down to my waist in a side parting - almost church-like. But beneath the sheath of hair lay this Amazonian, strong-looking frame.
self fear-of-the-unknown protective
Fear has been my biggest friend. Fear of the unknown. Whenever I've been afraid, I've been very self-protective.
dad eggs breakfast
For my last meal, I'd want an Irish breakfast with soda bread and one of my dad's omelettes with three or four eggs.
loss thinking perception
I am concerned about ageism and the loss of beauty - the perception that as you grow older, you 'lose your looks,' which I think is diabolical.
needs busy easy
I lead a very busy life and don't have a lot of time, so my skincare needs to be easy and portable.
world shoppers
I am the world's laziest shopper, but very rarely have I had to take anything back.
routine cleansing
I have a regular cleansing, toning and moisturising routine.
years investment selective
I am selective. If I do splash out, it's an investment, and I wear things for years.