Meet the face of our recent After Hours campaign, Abbey Kelly. Get to know a bit about Abbey and her journey into modelling. From starting her career during the pandemic to now being featured in in-store campaigns, Abbey has been able to see her hard work pay off.
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How did you get into modelling?
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It was during covid, like most people I had a lot of spare time and I started taking photos of myself for fun. I had so much fun playing around with different fashion trends and creative vibes. I thought why not try make a career out of it and that’s when I decided to give modelling a go!
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What is your typical day?
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My day starts at 3:30, I love running and triathlons so I spend the early mornings training, I then get home and walk my golden retriever Hank (he's the best). Usually I run around like a headless chicken have some breakfast and I’m on my way to work. Every day at work is always different I might be on a 4 hour shoot then straight into castings for the afternoon or a full day on location, you never know and I love doing something different each day! I always skull a coffee while having my hair and makeup done. I love a good day on set with a good team! I keep my evenings nice and relaxed, cooking dinner and hanging out with Hank. I like to make sure I’ve got all my stuff out and ready for an early start the following day, I can’t sleep if I’m not organised!
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The best and most challenging part of your job
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The best is the people you meet. I’m so lucky I get to hang out with such awesome people everyday! You make life long friends. My agency Brooklyn MGMT is honestly like a second family to me!
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I think the most challenging part is how quickly the industry is always evolving, fashion, trends are always changing and keeping up can be tricky!
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What's always in your bag?
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Lanolips (dry lips is an actual fear of mine haha!), a nude strapless bra (I think every model has about 10 of these laying around!) and a hair brush (you want to be able to brush out the snatched pony tail at the end of a day).
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Your dream travel destination
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Japan, I hear so many amazing things and I really want to experience the culture!
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What has been your biggest 'pinch me' moment while modelling?
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The first time I saw my images used in store, it’s a surreal feeling to see yourself in a shopping centre. It’s so rewarding to see your hard work pay off!
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What is your go-to outfit?
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Little black dress! So easy to style up or style down. Can be taken day to night, summer to winter just by adding small accessories!
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Who is your style icon?
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Fran Drescher in the Nanny!!! You can’t find one outfit she didn’t absolutely nail!
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Advice to someone wanting to start their modelling journey
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Be yourself, enjoy every moment, stay true to you and remain humble. Modelling was one of the scariest but best things I ever did for myself, I grew as a person, I am so lucky to be apart of Brooklyn MGMT they are so kind and nurturing, they are with you supporting you every step of the way.
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A quote you live by
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What will be will be. I remind myself daily, I think sometimes we get too caught up in trying to control the uncontrollable.
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Top Lana Wilkinson pick
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The Raquel it’s giving sophisticated sexy!!!!!
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