This week is an extra special episode where I talk to my lovely mother, Marjorie Parker!
My mum has been a huge influence in my life when it comes to my relationship with, style, fashion & clothes. She is and always has been an incredibly stylish lady with her own unique take on style. I definitely learnt how to embody my own soul style through watching how my mum interpreted and put clothes together. I really feel she was a massive influence on my becoming a fashion stylist.

Born in 1936, Marjorie survived World War II, rationing, The Cold War & has seen fashion go from slow to ultra fast. In this conversation we delve into my mothers generation’s relationship with their clothes. How they were educated to conserve and look after their clothes & how they learnt to be creative & crafty with fashion due to the lack of choice and variety that was available growing up in 1950’s & 1960’s Ireland. We reflect on how sometimes we have to look back to move forward & how the silver screen of Hollywood was a massive influence on her generation when it came to embodying old school glitz and glamour. It’s fascinating talking to my mother about the times she grew up in where waste was not an option and rationing was mandatory. Growing up in these circumstances has shaped the way my mum views the world and her consumer habits. I loved having the opportunity to deep dive with my mum on these topics. I really hope you enjoy this conversation.
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