I remember, as a teenager, having a disagreement with a friend of mine when I wouldn’t call myself a feminist because I said that it implied that I hated men and I was terrified of being seen as anything other than a desirable, sexual being who just loved guys.

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The industry I work in revolves around appearances. Not many people can drop a grand on some sandals, but everyone looks like they can. And this is how you can, too.

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I don't need to cheapen myself to get short-term benefits, and nor does feminism.

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A shelf-full of relaxation aids is keeping me one step further away from the crazy hospital.

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Many years of therapy, daily meditation and beauty products get me by through the winter months, and I’m telling you about them in autumn so that you have plenty of time to get prepared.

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I hadn’t remembered writing a suicide note -- I didn’t remember very much of the 24 hours surrounding the overdose. My handwriting made me cry, it was clear I had written it just before I lost consciousness, it was jagged and pained, on the back of the envelope of a bill I hadn’t paid

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I have a variety of face masks that I use for different things -- for varying skin complaints and for varying moods. My bedroom is like a day spa (if Aveda used Marlboro Reds as incense) and I am going to give you a rundown of my favourites.

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My hair loss is actually getting a lot better as I get my act together around my food plan. The problem is that the hair left over is so limp that it practically sticks to my head and I feel like an old man with a combover.

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Underweight and underslept seemed good on catwalks but it was not nice, it was not glamorous and it did not make me feel good.

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