With all the recent buzz about the fashion muses blogging and detailing their incredible style and outfits, it's only fitting to follow up on this new blogging trend. Well, it's actually not as new as you'd think, but it is only recently that the industry insiders and big wigs have truly given the blogosphere a second look. Many of you have heard about the young Tavi and her Style Rookie Blogand the buzz she has created with her quirky style and front row appearances at some of the most recent and hottest fashion shows. Yet, there are many fashion hopefuls that blog everyday and are a great inspiration for trends and styling techniques.
One hopeful that has definitely turned success story is Andy T. (Torres) of theStyle Scrapbook blog! She is an incredibly stylish young Mexican woman living in Holland. I was very lucky to get the chance to chat with her via e-mail and get you readers an insiders interview! Her blog is an inspiring tale of her daily adventures photo's detailing her chic outfits each day. Andy and her blog have been showcased and highlighted in multiple glossies (magazines) such as: French Glamour, Nylon Mexico, Razz as well as websites like: Who What Wear and Vogue.com. She's obsessed with moving to Paris and loves Fashion, Chicago fashionistas, please allow me to introduce Andy T! Read on below for some insider tips on styling and accessorizing your looks and organizing your closet. For you fashion hopefuls, she has even included some great tips on having a successful blog!
1. What are some basic clothing items every girl should have in her closet that can be intermixed?
A cropped black leather jacket is a MUST in your closet and a blazer, doesnt matter which color but you can always dress it up or down (I own like 10 in differet colors!)
2. Can you list your top 3 boutiques to visit?
ZARA, Urban Outfitters, TOP SHOP
3. Can you give our readers some great tips on accessorizing?
Never over accessorize and one of my best tips when it comes to accessories is picking an edgy nail polish color and killer sunglasses.
4. Can you give our readers some great tips on keeping their closets organized?
What I do is separate things into garments, like blazers, dresses, jeans, tees, jackets etc. By putting them in groups you not only organize your closet but you find things more easily for choosing the right outfit.
5. What are key ideas to keep in mind when styling an outfit?
Dress for your body type, no matter how trendy a garment is, if it doesn't suit your body, I don't advise you to wear it. Be aware of what suits you and what doesn't, that is the most important and basic thing when it comes to styling yourself.
6. What are your favorite style sites that you visit for inspiration?
I love fashion blogs and my favorites are the scandinavian ones. I love how people dress in countries like Sweden and Denmark, people are so stylish there!
7. Can you give us a little history about yourself, your blog and what made you enter the fashion industry?
I have been interested in fashion all my life, and even tho I grew up in mexico, I always dreamt of coming to Europe and try to make it big in this industry. I started my blog 2 years ago and I think it has been the best idea I have ever had because not only I have met incredible people through it, but I have been able to achieve so much in my career thanks to the exposure that fashion blogs are getting lately.
8. Can you give our readers some great tips that they could use if they are interested in becoming a blogger such as yourself--(ie great ways to promote onself, how to get their blog noticed and how to stay motivated as they continue their dream)?
My best advice to keep the traffic on your blog is to make blogger friends, go check their blogs and invite them to come to yours! that is how I did it :) and last but not least, always follow your heart and your dreams, never let people tell you that you cant, because the only limits you have are the ones that you set for yourself.
Check out Andy's blog here: www. stylescrapbook.com
Andy's Blog in spanish for ELLE SPAIN: www.stylescrapbook.elleblogs.es
You can follow Andy on twitter at: www.twitter.com/stylescrapbook
Find Andy on lookbook here: www.lookbook.nu/andytorres
What are your thoughts, ideas and opinions readers? As always you can find me on Chicago Examiner OR at The Style File (www.jennys-fashion-files.blogspot.com)! Be sure to keep up with me on Twitter for the latest and greatest fashion news: www.twitter.com/chiclezan
** Images from Stylescrapbook.com!**
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