Being a model for many years has inevitably gone hand in hand with battling and overcoming continuous hurdles that are related within the fashion industry. Personally I have struggled an eating disorder and spent the last 25 years in a world full of rejection and criticism. Sounds awesome doesn’t it? Ha! Truth is, once you get to know what your modelling niche is and have regular clients, it’s a great job to have – but it takes time to get there. One hurdle that particularly perplexes me on a daily
Madeira – the ideal ‘babymoon’ destination. A tiny island situated off main land Portugal, Madeira is certainly the underdog of European destinations. Known as the ‘island of eternal spring’, weather on the island of Madeira is good all year round and as it’s home town of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo it seemed the perfect place to vacay as husband and wife on our babymoon. Chill for me, football for him. Everyone’s a winner. I’m 24 weeks pregnant and have 2 boys that we gladly handed over to the Grandparents after a
This is a story that I hold very close to my heart and really wanted to share with you. As I’m sure you know by now I am a model and have been for the last 23 years. It’s been a rough rollercoaster ride and I’ve experienced such high’s and low’s during my career. I even quit the industry for two years when it became a danger to my health and wellbeing. I’ve been told I’m too fat, too thin, too spotty, too lank, too white, too booby, too tall,
If you’re pregnant and in your second trimester, chances are you’re feeling a little bit more like yourself… If not yet, you should be there shortly!! You’ve had your 12 week scan and started telling family, friends and work colleagues about your exciting news WOO! This is also the time when I delve into treating myself to a few bits to help make my pregnancy journey that little bit more comfortable, physically and mentally. For me, getting into bed at the end of that day is when I can switch
There is no logic in this business. There are no guarantees. You could work every day for weeks and then not work at all for a month. The rejection can be soul destroying when you have your heart set on a job you’ve been put up for, but I’ve learnt that it’s not personal. You may be on brand for one client – and not for another. Saying this, it’s a great job and I treat every shoot as my last. I give it all I’ve got in the hope
The first trimester + Christmas + 2 kids off school + work + Norovirus + finding natural remedies = this post. I’m not gonna lie, since December 1st I’ve been feeling utterly revolting and pathetically useless. This was the day I found out I was pregnant with my third child. I was at Pizza Express with my two boys and another family about to take a sip of the prosecco that had arrived at the table… and I didn’t want it. If you know me, Prosecco and Pizza Express are
