On May 24th 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Histyle Women of Vision Awards in Cork—a night that exceeded all my expectations and left me feeling inspired and grateful.
Walking alone into a room full of accomplished women and industry leaders, was undeniably nerve-wracking. Despite the nerves, the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere immediately put me at ease. I was fortunate to be invited to join the gorgeous Katherina White for a pre-dinner chat, which made the evening even more special.
The night continued to unfold beautifully. I was seated beside the legend Donna Reilly, and we immediately hit it off. The table was filled with inspiring award winners, and I was genuinely enjoying the celebration of women making remarkable strides.
As we approached the final awards, I must admit I had almost given up hope of winning. With only two awards left, I was simply grateful to be part of such an empowering event. However, in a moment I will never forget, my name was called as the recipient of the **"Entrepreneurial Spirit in Retail"** award.
I was truly gobsmacked. To be recognized in this way, especially for my website brafairy.ie, was a dream come true. Described as "groundbreaking," our website is the latest milestone in a journey that began during the COVID pandemic—focused on providing expert bra-fitting services, education, and raising awareness about the importance of proper fitting.
Over the past five years, this journey has been filled with challenges, growth, and incredible achievements. From expanding sales, growing our team, increasing the size of our shop, to launching a beautiful new website, every step has been a testament to perseverance and passion.
A key part of our mission has always been education and awareness around bra fitting. Many women are unaware of how a properly fitting bra can transform their comfort, confidence, and overall well-being. We are passionate about empowering women with knowledge, breaking down misconceptions, and providing personalized, expert fitting services that truly make a difference.
This award isn’t just a personal achievement; it’s a reflection of the support and encouragement from everyone who has believed in us—from our loyal customers to our dedicated team. Your support has been instrumental in getting us to where we are today.
As I look to the future, I am filled with excitement and optimism. There are more innovations to come, more growth to embrace, and new milestones to reach—especially in the area of bra-fitting education and awareness. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and proud of what we’ve accomplished so far.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey, from family to friends, to our valued customers (many of whom have become friends), our community in The Lady's Slip in unmatched. Here’s to continued success and making a positive impact in retail, bra-fitting, education, and beyond!
Sandra x