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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
I have two curiosity cabinets at home filled with finds from jumble sales, markets and my travels. My favourite piece is a voodoo mask… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
I've been cycling ever since I was a kid. I remember taking my cycling proficiency test aged seven - I got to school at… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
Sometimes, very quietly and graciously, you can inspire other people by showing them that there's a different way and many perceptions of beauty. You… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
It's a big shame that when you have a platform to write about Save the Children, the media interest lies with my moral alignment. — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
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… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
It's not about hiding your imperfections on a shoot; it's about embracing them and being unapologetic about them. — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
I am rubbish at the gym. I prefer to exercise by moving around - it doesn't matter whether I am dancing on a Friday… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
As I began to get a deeper understanding of the vital life-saving work Save the Children does, I felt compelled to help in any… — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
How awful to be a perfect beauty! How confusing! God. Can you imagine? — Erin O'Connor Copy Share Image
