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. Erin O'Connor advantageambitiousearly Change image and share on social
I can play the flute. Music was my favourite A-level, and I used to love composing my and stylising my voice to sound like 90's singing sensation Tori Amos. Erin O'Connor amocomposefavourite Change image and share on social
In my job, I am portrayed as a misfit, a grandiose high fashion lady or an unearthly creature. At home, it's important I can look in the mirror, strip away the disguise and be comfortable with who stares back. Erin O'Connor backcomfortablecreature share on social
In my work, I'm called to a job at the drop of a hat, so I like a sense of order to my holidays, and holding a map makes me happy. Erin O'Connor calldrophappy Change image and share on social
Water - I drink gallons of it! You can use the most luxurious skincare products in the world, but they won't work as well if you do not hydrate from inside. Erin O'Connor drinkgallonhydrate Change image and 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
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
I'm interested in looking for solutions because it's become the case that in fashion you're either a villain or a victim. Look at the industry's very limited remit in terms of body size, for example. Erin O'Connor bodycasefashion 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
Starting my career in London was no accident because the city and the industry here are all about theatre and drama, and I respond well to that. Erin O'Connor accidentcareercity Change image and share on social