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She's gone from working on the shop floor at the Workshop store to working on the shop floor at Workshop. But what a difference a new job makes.
While Rebecca Lawson was studying for her degree in communications from the Auckland University of Technology, she was also working at Workshop's Newmarket store. But three years after graduating, she's part of the team that's organising Workshop's winter fashion show, also to be held at the Newmarket store on November 17.
"We're taking out all the racks and making a runway through the store," says Lawson, who just started a new job at public relations consultancy, Showroom 22. "And that's exciting for me because I have quite strong ties to the label. And now it's really fun to be working on this side of things."
For the past three years, Lawson's also been presenting a show on Juice TV - at the moment she's the girl behind that channel's Top Ten show.
The new role could be hard on the wallet. When you work in a store, you tend to end up wearing everything from that one label, says the 25-year-old. "Whereas here we are representing about 15 different designers. So you're exposed to a broader range of fashion. Like I would never even have known about a label such as Love Lies Bleeding. And now I'm planning to get one of their dresses."
Who are your favourite designers?
Australian Natalie Wood, who designs the label Something. I like Helen Cherry too - she's always great for timeless dresses and tops. And right now, I'm in love with my Zambesi Corsica dress.
Which trend won't you be wearing this season?
Puffball dresses.
Which trend do you think endures throughout the seasons?
Trench coats. They've always been a garment of sophistication and mystery.
What do you wear to work?
Mostly jeans but I'm looking forward to getting into some pretty summer dresses when the weather improves.
What do you wear when you are relaxing at home?
My friend Brad's grandma knitted me some purple slippers that are super comfy, plus trackies and a cosy hoodie.
What is your biggest fashion indulgence?
Boots. I love boots.
What is the last item of clothing you bought?
A red and purple Huffer Dye dress.
Who is your favourite jeweller?
Karen Walker charms and I wear a Joanna Campbell ring my boyfriend gave me. I also love the D-Luxe range of necklaces - they're made from old type-writing keys.
What is your beauty routine?
I cleanse with Cetaphil, followed by Elizabeth Arden Prevage, then Natio moisturiser.
Your favourite shop of the moment?
I'm a bit of an internet shopper, so www.mycatwalk.com.au, www.ozdesigners.com and www.asos.com are good. And in real life, kikki.K on Nuffield St.
Who makes the best lipstick?
M.A.C does the best lip gloss and my favourite is the Lipglass in Underage.
Your favourite accessory?
Sunglasses. My current faves are Le Specs and my pair of Tsubi Lotus.
What inspires you?
Music, people with passion who have a good story to tell, photos.
Best fashion bargain?
A black and gold dress from Fast & Loose. The best $50 I've spent in ages.
Any rules you dress by?
I used to try to wear colours that traditionally went together but now I find it's fun to mix it up. And only follow a fad if it suits you.
Favourite fashion icon?
Scarlett Johansson and Maggie Gyllenhaal have great style.
