Deirdre Morrissey, from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford is a feature eriter for Life and NONE magazines. Known for her fearless approach to fashion, she recently scooped the ‘Best Dressed’ prize at the ‘Ireland's Most Influential In Fashion Awards’ awards in Dublin.
Georgina Heffernan caught up with the glamorous blonde to talk fashion.
Heels or flats?
The higher the better!
Favourite pair of shoes?
Jimmy Choos that I don’t possess yet!
What is your personal style?
Dress for the occasion. My motto is ‘It’s better to be over than under dressed!’ Have fun with clothes, create shapes, and express yourself. Hair is important to me that is why I go to Brown Sugar. Good make-up is essential in creating an iconic look; the artists in Make-Up Forever and Brown Sugar are inspirational.
Favourite clothing for a date?
Subtle, seductive reveal!
Do you use a stylist to choose your clothes?
I’m a stylist! But I often draw on the help of other professional stylists because their skills and knowledge is vast and their results exquisite. I love working from other people’s perspectives and seeing looks on me through fresh eyes. Stylists I regularly collaborate with are Maria Fusco (stylist extraordinaire), Rory Moran (a very stylish photographer) and the fabulous Faith Almond based in Carlow.
How did it feel to win the Most Stylish award at the recent Irish Fashion Awards?
Insanely delightful because I put a lot of energy into my look!
Style icons?
Anna Dello Russo, fashion director of Vogue Japan; Katie Grand fashion editor of Pop; Audrey Hepburn; Leigh Lezark; Lady Gaga; Jessica Rabbit and Daphne Guinness.
Designer or high street?
Designer investment pieces that my Grandkids will be sporting and loving!
Number one fashion commandment?
Be fierce, be brave, brake rules, set trends, be iconic!
