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We love Ros Shiers…..
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June 8th, 2010Girls On Top, Want. Need. Must Have.
Ros Shiers self portrait
We don’t know about you, but we can’t stop looking at the pretty, pretty things on the newly launched Ros Shiers online print shop.With stunning pictures to hang on your wall, tea towels to good to ever dry up with and super-sweet t-shirts, there’s a lot to love!
Including Ros herself, come meet her.Tell us more about what you do?
I am an illustrator. I work on freelance projects aswell as working on my own product range featuring my illustrations. I work from my home studio in West London.
'You are the friend everyone wishes they had', 39.00
Who/what inspires you and why?
Lots of things inspire me, I love reading blogs, magazines, films, music videos, photography, shop window displays, especially Liberty and Selfridges, old illustrations in books found at the car boot sales i visit weekly, other artists work. I love Julie Verhoeven. Tim Walker is a genius, as is Tim Burton. Liberty’s creative directors are wonderful, I’m always inspired when visiting this store. I would love to do a collaboration. Illustrators I enjoy are Rob Ryan, Si Scott, Emily Forgot, Steven Wilson. Lady Gaga’s videos and outfits are incredibly inspiring.What do you love about being a woman in the world?
Wearing dresses, high heels and make up.
'Love Potion No.9' print, 39.00
Where are your five must-go destinations for inspiration, life..?
Italy
New York
London
Japan
AustraliaWhat has been your proudest moment so far?
Completing the Royal Parks half marathon last October in 2 hours 6 mins without stopping or walking. Running was something I never thought I could do, so this was a very proud moment for me, it proved to me I could do something that I didn’t think possible if I set myself the challenge. I plan to run the marathon next year.Which five tracks make your day?
Lady Gaga – Paparazzi or Bad Romance
Etta James – At last
Kings of Leon – On Call
The Style Council – You’re the best thing
David Bowie – Wild is the Wind
What are your five must-have, can’t live without fashion and beauty items?
My black brogues.
Moisturiser
Mascara
Ear plugs
Underwear Body
What makes you jump-in-the-air happy?
I write a blog (www.thebijouxbootcar.blogspot.com) with my twin sister which documents our tales of hidden treasures discovered whilst enjoying one of our favourite weekend pastimes of visiting car boot sales and antique fairs. Finding old treasure makes me very happy. I am always very happy when spending time with my husband to be and sister.What is your life Motto?.
Treat others how you would like to be treated, don’t look back in anger and tell the people you love how much you love them as often as you can.What is next for you creatively?
Adding new designs to my online print shop.
Quick fire round: What is your favourite?
Shop: Liberty
Book: Great Expectations
Website/blog: Tales of a Junkaholic (http://simetra-junkaholic.blogspot.com)
Hang-out: Picnic in Queens Park with friends.
City: London
Must-have beauty item: Sleep
TV prog: I don’t watch TV that often but I do enjoy programs about cooking. I like watching films on the TV instead.
Food: Anything made by Skye Gyngell, (executive chef at Petersham Nurseries.)What does the term Sassy Minx mean to you?
Someone or something that is fun and a little naughty.