When someone says they are a writer, most people might instantly assume that this person writes novels. Think for a bit longer, however, and you'd realise that there are an awful lot of other things that they could be a writer of! I know people who write for newspapers and magazines, people who've had academic... Continue Reading →
Exploring Creativity: The photographer
The first 2015 interview in my series on creative careers is an in-depth discussion with Idil Sukan, who is a photographer working in entertainment and the Creative Director of West London agency Draw HQ. She has been the official photographer at both the Edinburgh Festival's Fringe and the British Independent Film Awards. Her portfolio ranges... Continue Reading →
Exploring Creativity: The milliner
Continuing my series on creative careers, I recently spoke to London-based milliner Anna Dominoes to find out a bit more about what she does and how she got started. You can find Anna and her wonderful hats on Facebook, Twitter and Etsy. Lori: Hats aren't an everyday thing these days, so how did you first... Continue Reading →
Exploring Creativity: The art director
Continuing my series on creative careers, I'd like to introduce you to the fabulous Efi Ntoumouzi. Well known to her friends as a super stylish shoe obsessive, Efi's role as an Art Director in the fashion industry sounded fascinating but I didn't know much about what it might involve so I thought I'd ask her... Continue Reading →
Exploring Creativity: The film freelancer
This is the first of a new series on Rarely Wears Lipstick, about creative careers and what they involve. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a career change, it's always helpful to hear about what people with exciting sounding jobs actually do. Not that "day in the life" type of article (sorry Stylist,... Continue Reading →