Jessica Lemarié-Pires on Overcoming Her Mother’s Suicide & Being More Than Just a ‘WAG’
Footballer’s wife, ex-model and mother to three gorgeous children—when it comes to having it all, Jessica Lemarié-Pires’ life looks pretty picture perfect. But, five years ago in the wake of her mother’s suicide, her life fell apart. Here Jess discusses for the first time what it was like to grow…
Laura Fantacci on Imperfect Motherhood & the Dangers of Comparison
Laura Fantacci was an early digital adopter, starting her blog Wearing It Today back in 2009. With a background in fashion editorial, she built her community while working as Shopping Editor at Red magazine. Seeking more balance after she had her first child, Laura set up Wardrobe ICONS, a multi-faceted…
Emily Cronin on the Joys & Challenges of Raising Twins While Working in Fashion
Motherhood is by far the biggest challenge that women have contacted me to cover since I launched WorkWorkWork—but rather than confronting the emotional, physical and professional shifts that come with kids, Emily Cronin, mother of three-year-old twins and fashion features editor for The Telegraph magazines, suggested I approach it from a logistical…
Why Wardrobe Is Everything When You Go Freelance
Leaving a full-time job to go out on your own can be scary and stressful. But, as I discuss today on The Pool, the one way to feel better about it all is through your clothes. So don’t make the same mistakes that I did… I can remember the first…
Irina Lakicevic: Dentist, Creative, Street Style Star, Refugee
Irina Lakicevic is one of the fashion pack’s most recognised faces, with her angular cheekbones and directional silhouettes setting trends for next season and beyond. While some know her as the dentist-blogger—she practises in Norway—few know about her experiences of war and living as a refugee. Here Irina talks about…
Parisian Dreaming: The Joys of Theme-Dressing
I’ve just got back from Paris Fashion Week and realised that I’ve subconsciously dressed as if I was going to a Gallic-themed fancy dress party. Which is fine with me. Read on to hear why theme dressing offers the ideal solution to every packing problem. Dolce Vita-ready nipped in dresses in…
Money’s Too Tight To Mention
As well as making the world go round, money—specifically how much you have—is one thing that social media can wildly distort. Here WWW’s editor Katherine Ormerod offers a frank account of her financial life and why her salary often hasn’t exactly reflected her social media lifestyle. It’s About Money While we…
Anissa Kermiche on Workplace Prejudice & How Stress Killed Her Creativity
Anissa Kermiche is one of jewellery’s brightest breakout stars of the past 12 months and her award winning designs are now stocked at some of the world’s most respected retail destinations from Net-a-Porter to the Conran Shop. But while her meteoric rise may have seemed effortless, a whirlwind year took its…
Model Alison Canavan on Leaving Alcoholism, Addiction & Anxiety Behind
Irish Model Alison Canavan has battled many demons from lifelong depression and alcohol abuse, but an unplanned pregnancy and single-parenthood led her on the path to contentment. Here she reveals how she swapped the glitz and glamour of New York’s fashion industry for a career in wellness—and found spiritual gratitude along…
Paula Goldstein On Social Media Nudity & The Politics Of Childbirth
Paula Goldstein is an influencer, creative consultant and founder of Voyage d’Etudes, a series of travel anthologies. With a background in online publishing for some of the most directional titles in London and Paris and a stint as fashion director at Refinery 29, her entire career has played out in…