Back at the office: Big Ben
Some of you may know that since my trip to the US, I’ve been on a career sabattical. Although, after 3 degrees and a wealth of work experience in that field alone, politics seemed my natural path, I’d always fancied myself as a fashion writer. Deciding that if I don’t try these things before I’m 30 I might never have the chance again, I began to entertain the idea more and more. So when my previous Westminster job came to a natural end, and all the signs began to point in one direction, I decided to take a few months out to try something different.
And so I came to try the fashion world on for size.
Since August, I’ve been working with the wonderful LibertyLondonGirl* as her Editorial Associate, and dabbling in all manner of fabulous adventures in the world of fashion as a result. I attended the shows of my favourite designers at Fashion Week, met supermodels and icons backstage, come face to face with Anna Dello Russo’s fantastical style, attended the A-list soirees with the fashion glitterati (though secretly, I’m just as happy at home in my pyjamas), had afternoon tea with Lulu Guinness, and met some generally lovely, inspiring and simultaneously talented and fashionable people.
A Fashion Week favourite: Charles Anastase S/S ’11
However, this designer shoe habit doesn’t pay for itself, and I’m realistic enough to know that completely re-establishing oneself in a new field takes a lot of time, effort, and putting in of hard yards. As I’ve becomed too accustomed to the comforts of a regular salary to continue to live off my savings forever, I decided that this is a path I would pursue on the side at a somewhat slower, though no less enthusiatic, pace over the next year or so. And just as I arrived at this conclusion, the stars all seemed to align in my favour, and I had a job offer which was too good to refuse.
Which brings me to why I’ve been a bad blogger the past week. Last week I started my new role and I was so exhausted by having to transform back into a serious political advisor, that I had no energy left for creative thought. But I’m back, invigorated by everything I’ve experienced, and ready to share new loves and experiences with you, my ever lovely readers.
So tell me, have you ever taken a leap of faith or made any drastic life changes yourself?
Love, Miss B xx
* which seemed wonderfully serendipidous; when I first moved to the UK, her blog rapidly became a daily must-read and guided me through the trials and tribulations of becoming an expat.
Hey 🙂
Sounds like you’ve been very busy! I’m seriously up for a leap of faith after University – be a bit nomadic for some time. . .
My house mate is from Sydney! I’m hoping to visit her in 2011 at some point as I’ll miss her so much when she goes back! plus I desperately want to go to Australia…I have some family in Sydney too and have never been – madness!
Yes! I’ll be home for Christmas so would be lovely to finally meet x
Well you probably realize this, but you achieved A LOT in a very short time. Most people don’t get to do this in years of fashion work. Well done for that and I would wish you the same or more luck in your other job(s) but it seems you don’t really need luck. You take care of it on your own!” 😉
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Wow.. you have been busy! Many congratulations on your new job sweetie… so well deserved. I think you write fabulously and I love reading all your updates. I truly believe that if things are meant to be, they’ll happen… and you are destined for fashion greatness! So keep blogging… and I’ll keep reading! xxx
Wow what an amazing year you’ve had! The perfect blend of intellectualism/ politics and sartorial eye candy! xx
I’m new to your blog (which is fab by the way) and I’m loving it so far. I took time off from my day job for a year as it was getting too exhausting and draining me emotionally. I started writing, freelancing and doing a ton of other things I’ve always wanted to do, but I agree that the financial benefits of a regular job drew me back in as well. Looking forward to more of your posts, as I’ll be spending more time in London in a month!
Sounds like you are having lots of fun, we are quite envious of your cool new job!
Hi lovely, I’m a huge fan of your blog and just wanted to congratulate you on all your recent success. It sounds like you’ve been very busy indeed but have had an amazing and fulfilling year.
Love, Hannah x
Congrats!!! I’m sure you’ll get everything you wish for and more really soon!!!
love it!