The Holman-Lee agency was founded 33 years ago by Celia Holman Lee, one of Ireland's top models who is now one of the country's foremost fashion presenters on TV3: Ireland AM and RTÉ's Off the Rails.

Based in Limerick, Ireland, the Holman-Lee Model Agency is not only a leading model agency, but also faciliates a wide range of models and events across the entire country.

Celia also contributes to all of the top Irish fashion magazines and won the first ever VIP Style Awards in 2002 and has not been off the country's Best Dressed lists ever since. Celia Recently won RSVP Magazine Business Woman of the Year Award 2008, came first runner up on RTÉ's Jigs & Reels Irish Dancing charity show in 2007, also won top prize in RTÉ's Late Late Show charity Ice Skating competition which the winnings of 20,000 euro where donated to Action Breast Cancer Ireland.

Her television appearances to date include the documentary The Agency on RTÉ 1 which documented A Week in the Life of one of the countrys top model agencies. Guest appearances include Tubridy Tonight RTÉ 1, Podge & Rodge RTÉ 2, Seoige & OShea RTÉ 1, The Afternoon Show RTÉ 1, Xpose TV3, Written Off RTÉ 1 and numereous apperances on The Late Late Show RTÉ 1.

The Holman-Lee Model Agency prides itself on being one of the best catwalk agencies in fashion and production in the country and covers a variety of work including fashion shows - big and small - editorials, promotions, catalogues, bridal exhibitions, wedding fairs and TV.

Celia and her agency also organise Style and Image Deportment Courses which covers deportment, diet & exercise, confidence building, hair styling & make-up.

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First Fashion Memory?

Buying myself a long purple maxi dress when i was 16 yrs old

Favourite Designer Label?

D & G, Diane von Furstenburg & Joanne Hynes

What’s on the top of your wish list at the moment?

A pair of Nude Christian Louboutin Slingbacks

Favourite High-Street Store?

A|wear & River Island

Most treasured piece?

Diane Von Furstenburg Coat

What’s your favourite item of clothing in your wardrobe and where did you get it?

A beautiful Joanne Hynes Black Dress

What’s your favourite boutique?

Quite a few around the country - most Limerick boutiques, Ela Maria N.C.W., Mc Bee's Killarney, Kimono Charleville, Satina Waterford, Olivia Danielle Athlone

What’s your biggest style weakness?

Shoes & bags

Stranded on a dessert Island...what makeup products could you not live without?

Lipgloss & eyebrow pencil

How would you describe your style?

Classic, Stylish with a current fashion twist

What’s the best bargin you’ve ever nabbed?

Mulberry bag in a sale

What is the most admired piece in your wardrobe?

My collection of evening dresses

Where was the last sale you blitzed?

Brown Thomas winter sale

What was the last item you bought and where?

Frank Usser White Dress from Sinead's Boutique

Most Expensive Item in your Wardrobe?

A Gucci Bag

Do you have a favourite place to get your hair done?

The River Hair Salon Limerick

Share your best fashion tip?

Plenty of rest & the best moisturizer you can afford

Do you have any beauty secrets?

Plenty of rest

What’s your most memorable fashion moment?

Winning the first VIP Style Awards & TV Now Awards for Most Glamorous TV Star

What should every woman have in their wardrobe?

A good black dress, good high shoes, a good handbag, a classic coat & a string of pearls

What’s your best last minute tip for feeling fabulous on the inside at an event or party?

Be confident!

Finally, how has the recession affected how you shop?

I have become alot more cautious about spending and try to buy pieces to wear a lot of different ways & to different events.