“Katie, you’re going to be on TV.”
The first thing that would usually spring to mind after hearing these words (quickly and in a panicked fashion) is what the hell am I going to wear?
Fortunately for me, I didn’t have a single outfit decision to make before I appeared on Channel M’s Entertainment News. As my very special outfit was the reason for my appearance!
I was asked to wear a dress for my client, Vileda, which was made to launch its Naturals range of products. The dress, a wonderful, colourful creation from young Manchester designer, Sarah Gallagher, consists entirely of Vileda cloths and scourers! The full outfit even has its own pair of matching rubber gloves– mop tassle-trimmed, of course.
I’d already worn it for the big London Naturals launch at the Charlotte Street Hotel but this time around things would be a little different as I was being filmed in Cathedral Gardens!
Following presenter Steph Elmore’s interview with our designer, I twirled my self around in front of the camera under little direction – the cameraman said: “Have you ever watched America’s Next Top Model? Well, just do that” – which obviously didn’t help me at all as I stumbled around in my patent leather, neon orange (to add that Brazen touch) shoes.
It was a little chilly, but I was sure the finished piece would be worth it and was actually enjoying myself so there was no chance of any Naomi Campbell-esque strops.
Naturally, my proud mum watched and sent me a text afterwards, which read: “I thought you looked wonderful– but then I am your Mum.” – I wasn’t quite sure what to make of that…
By Katie Medd, Account Executive
