Creative Direction: Amy Sessions Photographer: Ziga Mihelčič Fashion Editor: Camille Macawili Makeup & Hair: Karolina Kurowicka at MMG Artists Cover Star: Dominique Laird Props with thanks to Klekktic Dominique Laird, founder of So Much Trouble, and Partner and Creative Director at Solutions Leisure Group, reflects on her journey toward discovering her unique style identity. Here, she discusses how surmounting perfectionism and self-criticism has significantly influenced both her brands and her personal development. My alarm goes off at 6am, and I fight the urge to hit snooze.
My partner, Paul, brings me coffee in bed, which is honestly one of my favourite parts of the day. It’s the simple things amidst the chaos. I have a personal trainer three mornings a week, and on the other days, I do self-led Pilates, functional, and weight training on my balcony overlooking the water, followed by an ice bath.
Occasionally, I’ll dance if the music takes me. Then, I get ready for the day, which is always varied. We usually start with board-level meetings to set the agenda, and then I’m out the door.
Whether I’m on-site at one of the venues, checking on new projects, sourcing products, or in the office, I find that how I dress for the day sets the tone: confident, comfy, creative, and empowered. Fashion has always been an outlet for me – a way to express myself and boost my confidence. Growing up, I was quite loud and vibrant but lacked a lot of confidence.
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