5 MICRONS

In the world of 24/7 news, you must be tv ready every day when you go to work whether you're going to be on camera or not. This can be an expensive exercise as most regional news outlets don't have wardrobe departments. So, I have some go to staples in my wardrobe that I can easily match a jacket and scarf with to change up the look. I love wool knits and crepe stretch. Navy and black shifts are great and then I pair those with a bright scarf and rotate jackets. Being based in regional NSW I always make sure I have my boots and a board brimmed hat packed in my car in case you're sent out all day in the elements. 

I would have to say the mouse plague. I was pregnant and we were renovating our farmhouse through the plague. Because I couldn't stand the smell, we set traps instead of baiting so each
morning my husband and I would walk around with buckets emptying the traps. I joked that I used to have coffee before work in Double Bay, so my morning routine had significantly changed. We were blessed that the mice had gone before our daughter was born but they still left a trail of destruction for farmers. 

From my previous answer you can probably tell I love the variety of knit dresses. I have worn several my entire pregnancy. It has grown with me over the past nine months. It meant I didn't need to update my maternity wardrobe, which also saved me a lot of money. Pure merino wool is also ideal for summer and winter. 

My biggest advice to people when pitching stories or when I have someone pitching to me is what is the hook and the heart of the story. Think about how you would tell someone about your favourite movie in 30 seconds in an elevator, what is it about and why is it a must see. Also, pictures are so important for tv stories. As we saw in the recent Landline story on farm to fashion, what made the story sing was the spectacular pictures of the farm, sheep, and colourful fashion pieces. 

What are you currently reading Baby books. From 'The Wonder Weeks' to Tizzy Halls 'Save Our Sleep' I feel like I have forgotten so much in two years so I'm doing some revision before my next bub arrives.

What are you binging on TV? I've just finished season 1 of 'And Just Like That.' I am most looking forward to the next season of Virgin River dropping about a week after our second baby is due. 

Favourite flowers? Sweet peas because they remind me of both of my Grandfathers who would grow them. I also love hydrangeas and I am lucky enough to be the custodian of my late Grandmother's large pot of daphne, which has just started
flowering and smells magnificent. 

What do you never leave the house without? Snacks. Farmers are notorious for saying I just need help with a job it'll only take 5 minutes only for it to take 45 or longer so I always make sure I have plenty of snacks and water. During harvest I always keep a box of muesli bars in the car just in case.

Favourite scent? Anything that smells like gardenias.

Your first fashion moment? I purchased a dress on a girl's trip to Melbourne in Chapel St. It cost me $280 back in 2006. I felt sick but I still wear that dress today (when I'm not pregnant) and surprise it was a navy shift. 

Dream Purchase? A handbag that requires its own seat at a restaurant.

Summer or Winter? Column a and b. I love summer, going to the beach and wearing flowing dresses but sometimes the heat out west can be oppressive. Although I don't love the cold, I do love layering in winter. You can always add a layer but in summer there's only so much you can take off.

Do you have a superpower?! Having worked in news for over 15 years I have become accustomed to working to a deadline and under pressure. So, my organisational skills and ability to prioritise and multitask to ensure deadlines aren't
missed would have to be it. It has come in handy when juggling motherhood, a toddler, work and farm life.


Photography Georgie Newton Photography