Shape I'm In: Grand designs after modelling for Holly Carpenter

HOLLY CARPENTER is savvy enough to know modelling is a short-term career and to keep her career on track she’ll need to diversify.

TV, acting and design are all in the future mix. But ask her to single out one area and it has to be design — she studied textiles before moving to metals at the National College of Art and Design. “I’d love to have my own jewellery line,” says Holly, 22.

“I had to put college on hold after winning Miss Ireland in 2011 but I still have great connections with NCAD. I’m really grateful to have gone and I learned a lot.”