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WHAT’S YOUR FIRST MEMORY
OF FASHION?
When I was seven or eight, my
mum would put me to bed, but
I’d stay up to move around all the
furniture in my room to mimic
the homes I saw in magazines.
Then I’d go through my wardrobe
and try on all my clothes. I still
love to play in my new purchases.
Now, I’m obsessed with emerging
labels like Rejina Pyo, Magda
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Marant and Céline – they’re both
wearable for short people
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WHAT WAS YOUR BIG
BREAK IN FASHION?
I started blogging every
morning before my job as
a fashion editor for The
Debrief website, then was
scouted for UK magazine
The Sunday Times Style’s
advice column Wardrobe
Mistress, which is iconic and felt
like a major mantle to take on.
I’ve moved on to my podcast The
High Low and freelancing, but
Istill get emails asking for help.
DO YOU HAVE A UNIFORM?
Right now I’m wearing
houndstooth blazer, a T-shirt,
black jeans, a Foundrae necklace
and red Carel mary-jane pumps.
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WHOSE STYLE DO YOU LOVE?
The women in Copenhagen! They
pre-empt trends in a way I don’tsee anywhere else. Also, no-one
wears makeup, which I’m riveted
by – the only beauty product
I can’t live without is Dior Addict
Lipstick. It’s hydrating and gives
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DOES YOUR STYL
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