Conformism is a potent statement, and as much as we do talk about individuality in fashion, there's a sense that people are fearful of not conforming and not being part of action. Erin O'Connor actionconformconformism Change image and share on social
A girl must have an indefinable magic, real character, a strong sense of self. Her role is to respond to the brief of a photographer or communicate the vision of a designer - while making whatever she does look utterly effortless and whatever she wears utterly seamless. Erin O'Connor charactercommunicatedesigner share on social
I love the sun, but we don't get on at all; it doesn't agree with my Celtic tones. I also like nothing better than putting on a big ski jacket and feeling the wind in my face. Erin O'Connor agreebigceltic Change image and share on social
I've enjoyed many camping holidays with my sister and her children, but we're pretty posh campers. Erin O'Connor campcamperchild Change image and share on social
I had one particular handbag disaster when I couldn't get into it, and when I finally did, it flew over the red carpet and was caught by 200 lenses. Not a great moment. Erin O'Connor carpetcatchdisaster Change image and share on social
It's like recycling: selling old clothes to help make new ones. Erin O'Connor clothemakerecycle Change image and share on social
As I began to get a deeper understanding of the vital life-saving work Save the Children does, I felt compelled to help in any way I could. This is about safe-keeping, inspiring and empowering a future generation - to facilitate them to make their own lives a little bit better. Erin O'Connor beginbitechild share on social
How awful to be a perfect beauty! How confusing! God. Can you imagine? Erin O'Connor awfulbeautyconfuse Change image and share on social
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. Erin O'Connor breadbreakfastdad Change image and share on social
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. Erin O'Connor ageismbeautyconcern Change image and share on social