Street Trend: Dawn Hill

Age: 31

What are you wearing? Today I’m wearing a Ted Baker coat from Brown Thomas (€350), a COS jumper (€55) and necklace (€45), Accessorize scarf (€30), M&S bag (€25), Zara jeans (€25), Dune boots ( €190) and a charity shop bag (€3).

Describe your style in three words?

Feminine, classic, elegant.

How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning?

Getting dressed takes about five minutes as I plan my outfit the night before. It’s the shower, hair and makeup that takes an age.

Fashion or function — which word best describes your attitude to clothes and why?

Both. A great outfit can change your attitude for the day but, if you feel any bit uncomfortable it will show. I like to mix dressy with casual, more functional bits.

What’s your biggest source of style inspiration?

People watching, fashion blogs and Instagram.

What do you think of Irish street style?

I get so much inspiration from the women I see on the street — so much so I’ve often stopped them to find out where their outfit is from.

Where do you like to shop?

Zara is my number one; Gap for the basics and I love M&S for bags and dresses.

Who or what is Ireland’s greatest undiscovered gem?

Louise Stokes — owner of Loulerie jewelry store in Dublin. She’s not exactly undiscovered, but she’s definitely one to watch. Her store is full of the most beautiful fine jewellery and she recently designed her own range, which I think will be huge.

Why does your style/outfit work?

My outfit is quite casual and warm but the boots turn it up a notch and make it a little more edgy.