I enjoy travelling the world, but nowhere beats Walsall. Erin O'Connor beatenjoytravel Change image and share on social
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. Erin O'Connor amazonianbeginbeneath share on social
I would say I live half in New York and half in Claridge's. How decadent! How hysterical! Erin O'Connor claridgedecadenthalf Change image and share on social
As a child I wanted to be a ballerina, ice-cream van owner, wife of George Michael, a nun, and a music conductor. Erin O'Connor ballerinachildconductor Change image and share on social
In my career, which has been fairly two-dimensional, people make decisions based on your persona. Erin O'Connor basecareerdecision Change image and share on social
It's not about hiding your imperfections on a shoot; it's about embracing them and being unapologetic about them. Erin O'Connor embracehideimperfection Change image and share on social
My plan growing up was to leave home and try not to panic. I always knew that to strive to be self-sufficient was an important ambition. Erin O'Connor ambitiongrowhome Change image and share on social
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. Erin O'Connor bringchallengecreation share on social
I knew I'd made it when my face appeared on a stamp. Erin O'Connor appearfaceknow Change image and share on social
I've been on both sides: the victim and the villain. I was the victimised model, and everything from my weight to my fertility was held up for discussion. And then I was the person that could garner some kind of positive outcome, by taking on the role of vice chairman of the British Fashion Council and becoming an activist of body image. Erin O'Connor activistbodybritish share on social