A lot of sites offer free postage over a certain amount and are pretty cool with you sending stuff back, if you… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
When I read my own diary, a lot of those feelings came flooding back, such as the idea that the first boy… — Dawn O'Porter Diary Copy Share Image
When someone has told me they have the 'world's worst knees' I've done all I can to find them a hem line… — Dawn O'Porter Clothes Copy Share Image
When I wrote 'Goose' I gave my assistant my password, she locked me out of Twitter, and I wrote the book in… — Dawn O'Porter Books Copy Share Image
If I buy anything for personal use or for BOB that has even the slightest hint of moth damage, I put it… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
My aunty used to dress windows on Bond Street in the 60s and my family were furriers by trade, talking to me… — Dawn O'Porter Bond Copy Share Image
Selecting what gets sold in smaller shops and online is a long and artful process, it takes precision and care. The people… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
It really is the very top of the fashion world; nothing comes above haute couture. But not any old designer can create… — Dawn O'Porter Couture Copy Share Image
I do haggle. It's easier when you buy in bulk, so I will up my arms and then tell them what I… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
Art or no Art, 2015 was already going to be the busiest year of my life. I'm not sure how I'll make… — Dawn O'Porter Art Copy Share Image
Chuck away all of those unsightly wire hangers that damage your clothes, and invest in some thicker wooden ones and some padded… — Dawn O'Porter Clothes Copy Share Image
Delicate fabrics should not be ironed. But if you don't have a steamer, next time you take a hot shower hang the… — Dawn O'Porter Help Copy Share Image
I love winter fashion like woolly coats, hats and boots and being cosy by the fire. Autumn and early spring walks in… — Dawn O'Porter Autumn Copy Share Image
It's amazing to think that every item of clothing we wear began as an idea in somebodies head. Whether it's a designer… — Dawn O'Porter Amazing Copy Share Image
“For a spilt second we stare at each other. I feel an off sense of relief in making that statement. My breath… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
One thing you have to accept with vintage clothing is that is has very probably been worn before and will, by nature,… — Dawn O'Porter Fashion Copy Share Image
“I have two choices in life: I either try to do the right thing and get accused of being selfish, or I… — Dawn O'Porter Decision making Copy Share Image
My aunt and uncle, who bought me up, were big players in the fashion industry in London during the 60s. They were… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
I'm often asked who my style icon is, and almost every time I try to think of someone current who excites me.… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
When you're writing in first person, like I do, you can't give a fluffy version of someone's thoughts because even the most… — Dawn O'Porter Dark Copy Share Image
“This one is OK,' I say quietly. ‘OK, OK, OK. Everything is always just ‘OK’. It’s so boring. Who wants to be… — Dawn O'Porter Mental-health-professionals Copy Share Image
Got a zip that is catching and not running smoothly? It often happens with old metal zips but it doesn't always mean… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
“My belly does a flip and I get goosebumps on my arms. I’m so used to people translating every nice thing I… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
I have literally wanted a vintage business for as long as I can remember, but I am glad I waited. I've learned… — Dawn O'Porter Business Copy Share Image
But deleting work is sometimes the best decision you that you can make. Because you try and make this thing, that you… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
I have an odd relationship with motherhood. I've never had that relationship of this unconditional friendship, deep bond that you have with… — Dawn O'Porter Bond Copy Share Image
I love to think of some of the greats like Dior, or Chanel, lying in bed at night unable to sleep because… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
“What's the point in worrying about the future? Who says there will even be a future? What happens if you die tomorrow… — Dawn O'Porter Family Copy Share Image
When I feel down I put on my most bonkers vintage dress and it always cheers me up. The way we dress… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
When you lose your parents when you're a kid, you kind of get this freedom and sense of independence way younger. And… — Dawn O'Porter Freedom Copy Share Image
I hold Twitter completely responsible for why I always just make deadlines. But at the same time, as someone who spends most… — Dawn O'Porter Alone Copy Share Image
There are many wonderful things about 80s trends. The clothes were emulating what was going on in society at the time, women… — Dawn O'Porter Clothes Copy Share Image
Love is something we should all be saying yes to. If you're willing to love someone then people should support that. In… — Dawn O'Porter Hate Copy Share Image
I thought we were getting more liberal as a society, more inclusive and I'm gutted racism has come back stronger with Brexit,… — Dawn O'Porter Attitude Copy Share Image
Some might say the mini skirt is a whimsical piece of clothing, worn only by good time gals who just want to… — Dawn O'Porter Fashion Copy Share Image
When the mini skirt arrived on the scene in the 60s it was both hailed and hated. It represented female liberation, but… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
Apparently only a third of us know our partners phone PIN, so the majority of people keep it secret. I find that… — Dawn O'Porter Copy Share Image
I love 80s fashion. I love it because it's what my mum and aunties looked like when I was a little girl.… — Dawn O'Porter Fashion Copy Share Image
There's a lot of criticism of brands getting involved with political messages, people sometimes don't like that, but I think it's really… — Dawn O'Porter Criticism Copy Share Image
It was Yves Saint Laurent who realised the high-end design houses could make a lot more money if they sold more accessible… — Dawn O'Porter Design Copy Share Image
