How I Make it Work: Fashion PR whiz Emer Melody

Emer Melody is the fashion PR behind Melody Communications. Beginning her career in New York , she has worked for Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta, to name but a few famous names. Emer lives in Cork with her husband Frank and their daughters Hannah (7) and Mia (5). I wake up at 7.30am. It's 6.30am if I'm going to the gym, which happens less than I would like. Breakfast is hectic. There's feeding, dressing kids and preparing lunches, all while trying to make myself look somewhat presentable!   I cleanse, tone and moisturise using Voya, I love their products. Then I put on some BB cream and mascara and I'm out the door. Depending on what's happening on the day I might spend a little longer; if it’s a travel work day, it's generally 30 minutes. If I’m working from home it's more like five minutes.   The product I can't live without is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream....LOVE!   I'm always checking emails and on the phone until late. I am lucky I can work around the kids and after-school activities so I tend to log on and catch up after I make the dinner, everyone's eaten and they're all gone to bed.   I always drop kids to school. I have an amazing child minder who has been with me for six years. I really couldn’t do it without her.   At the weekend my husband, my girls and I love to spend time on the beautiful beaches of West Cork.   Our favourite holiday destination is Derrynane in Kerry. We spend a week there every year, it's a little piece of heaven.   The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: Work will always be there. Enjoy being a new mum as times flies. I always tell new mothers to do what you feel is right for you. No one will ever know your child’s needs like you do. And enjoy every moment, of course!