“It's amazing to think that every item of clothing we wear began as an ...” — Dawn O'Porter Quote

It's amazing to think that every item of clothing we wear began as an idea in somebodies head. Whether it's a designer dress or a cheap remake, someone somewhere had an idea and brought it to life.

I can't imagine living in a time where us women had to dress like 'ladies' because that is what was expected of us.

When someone has told me they have the 'world's worst knees' I've done all I can to find them a hem line that hides them. Luckily, as my shop is predominantly vintage, I have clothes from all decades and therefore pieces of all length.

So many designers now look to the past for their inspiration when creating new looks, but if you get one from the past, it won't go out of fashion.

I used to play guitar years ago. It brought me a lot of pleasure when I was a teenager growing up and was having tough times.

Anyone who commits an act of violence to themselves or others is worth consideration in the sense that there must be something that brought them to that point, whether it's a mental health issue or otherwise.

I've always wanted to act; I just didn't know how to get into it. It kind of just happened. Dance brought me into it.

I was brought up by a mother who was always brutally honest. She made me who I am.

I just wanted to be able to say that I raised my kids and my family around a better environment than I was brought up in.