Editor’s Profile

Shirley Leigh-Wood Oakes is the Editor of Dare 2 Magazine www.dare2mag.com and this is her Editor’s Blog.

Enjoys working for Dare2 because….. I get to work with amazing people, doing amazing things for all of us & our world.

Likes…… Dressing up, travelling to new places, reading long books, curling up into bed, eating & drinking with friends, throwing dinner parties!

Hates…… Having to wake up, windy days when wearing a skirt, inconsiderate or rude people,

Adores….. my friends.

Favourite place to escape too?……. Eleuthera, Bahamas. Because I can get away from everything & there’s no one there! Just miles and miles of pink sand beaches.

Fondest memories…… Playing fairies in the garden when I was a child & night diving.

Greatest moment. It’s still to come.

Most treasured possession? My Grandmothers vintage clothing.

Wardrobe Essentials….

An Emesha Cocktail Dress, Nina Dolcetti High Heels, A vintage Chanel Handbag……I could go on….!

Fashion Tip for the season….. It’s the festive season which means tons of Christmas parties. Make sure you have a great pair of party shoes, check out Beyond Skin and Melissa + Vivienne Westwood Shoes. My Christmas wardrobe includes Camilla Norrback wool dress, a Eva Zingori cocktail dress or two, a EDUN blazer and People Tree beaded jacket. Don’t leave the house without a super warm coat from Henrietta Ludgate.

Best feeling in the world…. Falling in love.

Always try to have time for…… my family & friends.

Can’t go anywhere with out….. A very good book, Vogue, Balm Balm lip balm, my NV London Handbag and my iPod.

Wish List….. an Angel Jackson Handbag and an eco-friendly mini.

Beauty Bag Essentials….. Weleda Skin Food, REN Moroccan Rose Body Oil, Priti NYC Nail Vanish, Jane Iredale Makeup (all of it!)