I'm bad at rationalisation - very bad.

- Erin O'Connor

I am the world's laziest shopper, but very rarely have I had to take anything back.

- Erin O'Connor

Fear has been my biggest friend. Fear of the unknown. Whenever I've been afraid, I've been very self-protective.

- Erin O'Connor

Rejection is, of course, part of any successful model's career, as ironic as that sounds. It's how you pick yourself up and get on with the job.

- Erin O'Connor

How awful to be a perfect beauty! How confusing! God. Can you imagine?

- Erin O'Connor

I am selective. If I do splash out, it's an investment, and I wear things for years.

- Erin O'Connor

I am concerned about ageism and the loss of beauty - the perception that as you grow older, you 'lose your looks,' which I think is diabolical.

- Erin O'Connor

I would say I live half in New York and half in Claridge's. How decadent! How hysterical!

- Erin O'Connor

I have a regular cleansing, toning and moisturising routine.

- Erin O'Connor