Erin O'Connor
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Icons Of The Times
09 July 2008, 04:43PM
Today I'm lying in bed with a stinking cold and the weather is as soggy as my current mood state. I'm surrounded only by my own self-pity and a selection of many seen before movies.
My all time favourite and today's DVD-jour being Grey Gardens. A film about a mother and daughter battling to out do each other in a once glorious household now governed by smelly worn out cats.
The ladies adorn their once lavish wardrobes with aplomb, adapting for specific needs such as practicing for dance pageant routines and or singing opera in bed - why not wear a skirt as a hat with the help of an over sized safety pin? And when you cant find that favourite piece of fur then cuddle an obliging cat instead? You simply can't buy style.
This cult documentary is as original as any fashionista would aspire to be and has inspired everyone from Stephen Meisel in the pages of Vogue to the runway of Prada and beyond. Usually to be found in a bargain bin for £ 2.99 in HMV - iconic though I assure you!
Bearing icons in mind I had the pleasure of Stefano Pilati's company at the recent Yves Saint Laurent soiree at Dover Street Market. He was utterly charming and with his expert grip of the English language, he made even the best of the Brits around him sound like utter chavs! Big respect for wearing partially shaded though intensely cool sunnies indoors!
For the event I donned a beautiful (borrowed) navy suit and an unapologetic pair of towering spike stilettos that made me feel truly comfortable. Ironic really but the feeling of wearing a classic suit makes me feel so feminine - shame I don't get to wear them daily! So the two-piece was tailored to fit my exact body shape does that mean I....
Home this weekend - dad celebrated his 57th birthday with all of his daughters in tow. Wearing red converse, ray-bans, a grin and a Mr Grumpy T he sat on his throne (otherwise known as his favourite chair) with a whisky and then several more bemoaning the fact that after all these years he was still living in the minority of a predominantly female household!
Six hours later and I was still trying to navigate my way home - it would seem that the Sunday service is as slow and unwilling as my lack-lustre butt still trying to get out of its bed.
With love from a potential smelly cat owner!
xx
Erin O'Connor
Icons Of The Times
09 July 2008, 04:43PM
Today I'm lying in bed with a stinking cold and the weather is as soggy as my current mood state. I'm surrounded only by my own self-pity and a selection of many seen before movies.
My all time favourite and today's DVD-jour being Grey Gardens. A film about a mother and daughter battling to out do each other in a once glorious household now governed by smelly worn out cats.
The ladies adorn their once lavish wardrobes with aplomb, adapting for specific needs such as practicing for dance pageant routines and or singing opera in bed - why not wear a skirt as a hat with the help of an over sized safety pin? And when you cant find that favourite piece of fur then cuddle an obliging cat instead? You simply can't buy style.
This cult documentary is as original as any fashionista would aspire to be and has inspired everyone from Stephen Meisel in the pages of Vogue to the runway of Prada and beyond. Usually to be found in a bargain bin for £ 2.99 in HMV - iconic though I assure you!
Bearing icons in mind I had the pleasure of Stefano Pilati's company at the recent Yves Saint Laurent soiree at Dover Street Market. He was utterly charming and with his expert grip of the English language, he made even the best of the Brits around him sound like utter chavs! Big respect for wearing partially shaded though intensely cool sunnies indoors!
For the event I donned a beautiful (borrowed) navy suit and an unapologetic pair of towering spike stilettos that made me feel truly comfortable. Ironic really but the feeling of wearing a classic suit makes me feel so feminine - shame I don't get to wear them daily! So the two-piece was tailored to fit my exact body shape does that mean I....
Home this weekend - dad celebrated his 57th birthday with all of his daughters in tow. Wearing red converse, ray-bans, a grin and a Mr Grumpy T he sat on his throne (otherwise known as his favourite chair) with a whisky and then several more bemoaning the fact that after all these years he was still living in the minority of a predominantly female household!
Six hours later and I was still trying to navigate my way home - it would seem that the Sunday service is as slow and unwilling as my lack-lustre butt still trying to get out of its bed.
With love from a potential smelly cat owner!
xx
Erin O'Connor
www.vogue.co.uk
Meeting Mr Ramsay
16 July 2008, 06:29PM
Dear Hearts,
I have met a fellow perfectionist in the form of my NBF, Gordon Ramsay.
The man in person could only be described as an alpha male. This combination of charm along with his ability to cook rather well, myself at the front of the queue, left me swooning and unable to stop myself salivating - and there wasn't a dish in sight (ahem)!
Now generally speaking, it is true to say one doesn't automatically associate food with fashion, so I thought I would take on board Gordon's challenge by appearing on his show, The F Word, and return the favour by challenging him to create a dish for the new generation of models on the run (not literally of course). It seems we are jointly aware of the pressures and time restrictions these guys and girls are dealing with daily.
Think, a fast-paced life travelling all over the world, through several different time zones, would have most peoples' digestion protesting. Then press the fast forward button and imagine cramming a years worth of energy into a week - meltdown anyone?
We both agreed that it should be about the quality of the food these guys eat, as well as the content. We are passionate that models aren't seen either as victims or vilified for their appearance, and if it starts with them enjoying an incredible - as in credible creation by chief chef Rambo - I will cook with dedication on my damned Aga for the rest of my living days (currently used for the airing of freshly laundered clothing).
Yesterday's interview involved me batting away a whole series of inappropriate, but not unexpected, questions delivered with a smile and a glint in his eye. Yes Gordon, I do eat donuts and I am a steak fiend and yes my feet are smaller than yours, though perhaps only marginally. And of course I cordially invite you cook a dish for me and the girls and boys at my model sanctuary during London Fashion week.
And f... me, the "f" word wasn't used once!
Erin O'Connor
Meeting Mr Ramsay
16 July 2008, 06:29PM
Dear Hearts,
I have met a fellow perfectionist in the form of my NBF, Gordon Ramsay.
The man in person could only be described as an alpha male. This combination of charm along with his ability to cook rather well, myself at the front of the queue, left me swooning and unable to stop myself salivating - and there wasn't a dish in sight (ahem)!
Now generally speaking, it is true to say one doesn't automatically associate food with fashion, so I thought I would take on board Gordon's challenge by appearing on his show, The F Word, and return the favour by challenging him to create a dish for the new generation of models on the run (not literally of course). It seems we are jointly aware of the pressures and time restrictions these guys and girls are dealing with daily.
Think, a fast-paced life travelling all over the world, through several different time zones, would have most peoples' digestion protesting. Then press the fast forward button and imagine cramming a years worth of energy into a week - meltdown anyone?
We both agreed that it should be about the quality of the food these guys eat, as well as the content. We are passionate that models aren't seen either as victims or vilified for their appearance, and if it starts with them enjoying an incredible - as in credible creation by chief chef Rambo - I will cook with dedication on my damned Aga for the rest of my living days (currently used for the airing of freshly laundered clothing).
Yesterday's interview involved me batting away a whole series of inappropriate, but not unexpected, questions delivered with a smile and a glint in his eye. Yes Gordon, I do eat donuts and I am a steak fiend and yes my feet are smaller than yours, though perhaps only marginally. And of course I cordially invite you cook a dish for me and the girls and boys at my model sanctuary during London Fashion week.
And f... me, the "f" word wasn't used once!
Erin O'Connor
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M&S Me
29 July 2008, 11:46AM
Arrived home from Windsor in the wee small hours to find gorgeous man friend had surprised me. After four hysteria-filled days shooting the new M&S autumn/winter advert I was glad to see his filthy bike in my hallway. Not so easy navigating suitcase around it and especially tricky seeing as my lights appear to have blown. (Will get round to that.)
So talking of M&S, we, the girls, are delighted to welcome the rather beautiful and immensely talented Lily Cole to our gang. It's no easy feat joining a gaggle of overly excited chatter boxes - especially when said chatterboxes are catching up on baby gossip, movie offers, contract dilemmas and gossipy news paper articles!
But heads turned and chins ceased to wag amidst a crew of a hundred plus when Lily was forcibly probed about HER current news! Shy and unassuming, Lils informed us that she is currently studying at Cambridge, about to star in her third film and continuing in her charity work to help keep our planet clean. Lest we forget her supermodel status currently on hold - funny - can't imagine putting a supermodel on hold but anyway...
I'm modelling for my friend Stephen Jones this afternoon for the cover of a magazine (that means I can't tell you which one), to celebrate his talented career as one of the world's great milliners. Imagine loving what you do and being admired all over the world for it? Well that's Stephen's job, though he's far too humble to notice.
Even managed to blag one of his glorious hats for a pagan wedding I'm attending in a paddock this weekend - hmm - hunters and Stephen Jones, 'tis an illegal thought process!
Sailing to Ireland this evening for a blissful week away. Lots of walks, lots of delicious freshly caught mussels and more than my fair share of Guinness. Who needs to board an aeroplane? They are SO passé.
Top 'o the morning to you and all things green, sprightly and gingerish!
Erin xxx
Erin O'Connor
vogue.co.uk
29 July 2008, 11:46AM
Arrived home from Windsor in the wee small hours to find gorgeous man friend had surprised me. After four hysteria-filled days shooting the new M&S autumn/winter advert I was glad to see his filthy bike in my hallway. Not so easy navigating suitcase around it and especially tricky seeing as my lights appear to have blown. (Will get round to that.)
So talking of M&S, we, the girls, are delighted to welcome the rather beautiful and immensely talented Lily Cole to our gang. It's no easy feat joining a gaggle of overly excited chatter boxes - especially when said chatterboxes are catching up on baby gossip, movie offers, contract dilemmas and gossipy news paper articles!
But heads turned and chins ceased to wag amidst a crew of a hundred plus when Lily was forcibly probed about HER current news! Shy and unassuming, Lils informed us that she is currently studying at Cambridge, about to star in her third film and continuing in her charity work to help keep our planet clean. Lest we forget her supermodel status currently on hold - funny - can't imagine putting a supermodel on hold but anyway...
I'm modelling for my friend Stephen Jones this afternoon for the cover of a magazine (that means I can't tell you which one), to celebrate his talented career as one of the world's great milliners. Imagine loving what you do and being admired all over the world for it? Well that's Stephen's job, though he's far too humble to notice.
Even managed to blag one of his glorious hats for a pagan wedding I'm attending in a paddock this weekend - hmm - hunters and Stephen Jones, 'tis an illegal thought process!
Sailing to Ireland this evening for a blissful week away. Lots of walks, lots of delicious freshly caught mussels and more than my fair share of Guinness. Who needs to board an aeroplane? They are SO passé.
Top 'o the morning to you and all things green, sprightly and gingerish!
Erin xxx
Erin O'Connor
vogue.co.uk
while sorting through boxes of old junk i came across a VHS tape with a few episodes of a programme called 'this model life' which featured erin. i'm in the process of riping all of erins segments to my computer. i'll be uploading them all within the next few days. enjoy!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2296543413884379579&hl=en
captured from VHS by me
p.s. if people are interested i can also upload it onto rapidshare so you can download it as a high quality mpeg.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2296543413884379579&hl=en
captured from VHS by me
p.s. if people are interested i can also upload it onto rapidshare so you can download it as a high quality mpeg.
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Yes I agree about how chic she is, although she always reminded me of a very glamorous bird. She is always spectacular on the runway.
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sorry i'm late..i haven't visited this thread for a while...actually i snapshoted the whole ed..24 pics in total styled by karl templer..i will post them by the end of this week..
..my snap
