I was first discovered working at a McDonald's when I was 15 years old. Just kidding, you tend to hear stories about how girls were discovered working in a fast food restaurant or at an airport but my story isn’t as serendipitous.

Gail Elliott was part of the original Supermodel pack in the 1990s. She covered all the major fashion bibles and starred in campaigns for Versace, Valentino and Fendi and on the runway for Chanel, Hermès, Dior and the first-ever Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

"For me, my forever essentials are versatile and low maintenance. Pieces that are perfectly cut, make me feel good and are timeless….” Gail Elliott – Designer

As you may know, I love a model-off-duty style slip dress and always have. it’s my favourite type of dress to wear as it makes me feel feminine and a little rock-chic. It looks great and can be worn in so many situations - at the office with a blazer, alone, to cocktails, on vacation or in the city. 

On March 6, 1991, Gianni Versace forever changed the fashion world after showing his Fall Winter collection, appropriately dubbed “The Freedom Collection”. He is often credited with creating the ‘supermodel' after causing a global sensation when he sent sent four models, Cindy (Crawford), Linda (Evangelista), Christy (Turlington) and Naomi (Campbell), down the runway miming to George Michael’s song Freedom.

The beauty of a white shirt is that is can be worn over or under, tucked or untucked. Wrap it, tie it, play with it, but most importantly, just have fun with it. There is nothing sexier than a woman in a white shirt.

It was the haircut that sent shock waves through the fashion world. In 1988, Linda Evangelista’s long brunette locks were cut into a boyish crop by hairdresser Julien d’Y’s. Though Linda’s initial reaction was one of shock and tears, the haircut would be transformative to her career and catapult her into the modeling stratosphere.

Let’s talk about what you will wear on Valentine’s Day this year. No matter what you are doing, it's a great opportunity to show yourself some love. Your outfit should reflect who you are and how you feel about yourself.