Much as I love digital, I am and suspect always will be a massive fan of print media. I think there's something quite special about the feel and smell of sheets of new paper bound together - whether matte or glossy, slick or home made. Books, magazines and zines all take on an additional quality... Continue Reading →
An interview with costume designer Antonella Cannarozzi
Contemporaneity is definitely the word to better explain Antonella Cannarozzi's approach to her profession. In Antonella's work as a costume designer, focus is given to the essence of the present moment rather than to decor or embellishments. This places her in a very peculiar position in relation to most of her colleagues who reached popularity... 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 →
How to prepare for job interviews
First things first, you've got yourself an interview so congratulations! You have obviously written a great application or CV/résumé and have convinced them that you have the skills and knowledge required to do the job, which is fantastic. Next you will need to prove that, out of everyone they've shortlisted, you're the one that they... Continue Reading →
Speaking to the press
When you read a story in a magazine or newspaper, how often do find yourself judging a person quoted in the article because of the angle that journalist took? Have you ever looked at portrait photographs alongside a headline or caption and then made some assumptions about the person you see solely because of that... Continue Reading →
Moving forwards
My first office job was the sort you always remember. After some boring and low-paid retail work following university, it was wonderful to start using my brain again whilst getting paid decent money for it. I was solving problems, liaising with interesting people, and working as part of a really great little team. I left... Continue Reading →