Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I live in Laval, Canada which is a suburb 10 minutes away from the famous Montreal. About 10 years ago, I obtained a degree in fashion marketing and now spend 40hrs/wk of my time working for a Canadian based fashion retailer as a Buyer. My dream job...I shop for a living :) I literally eat, breathe and live for fashion.
How did you become interested in fashion?
The earliest memory I can recall that would make me think began my love for fashion was back when I was approximately 10 years old. I had an aunt who was in her early 20's at the time and had a vast collection of Cosmopolitan magazines. I would sneak up in her room and try to look at as many of them as I could before getting caught. My parents weren't too keen on their little girl reading that stuff at that age. And that's when the little fashionista came to life :)
What inspired you to start your own blog?
What inspired me to start my blog was the fact that I might be able to inspire some girls out there to dress fashionable without having to spend a fortune. It's not always about brand names. All it takes is imagination and creativity. It will be 1 year in November that I'm blogging and I have to say that I'm addicted. I now post about anything. Outfits, personal, recipes, etc. I consider it a diary. I love blogging due to the fact that I've made so many friends from all over and have met some interesting people along the way.
What are your dreams and aspirations?
My ultimate dream is to be able to sew my own clothing as it is sometimes very difficult to find pieces that I'm interested in. My husband once bought me a sewing machine for Christmas with lessons included. The only thing stopping me is time & learning how to make my own patterns. I'm sure if I work hard enough I can make this aspiration of mine come true.
How would you describe your style? What’s your favorite look at this moment?
I would consider my style as being "broad". I try different looks all the time. Casual and sporty, romantic and vintage, trendy and eclectic, etc. It's no fun if you don't expand your fashion horizon. At the moment, seeing as I'm 6 months pregnant, my favorite look is baggy tops with leggings as it's the most comfortable outfit. However I still manage to make this basic look seem fashionable. Attached is an example. Basic leggings, basic loose fit top, but I jazzed it up with a gorgeous stripe blazer, suede platform wedges and of course a few accessories. I was comfortable but still trendy.
Where do you get your fashion inspirations?
Most of my fashion inspiration comes from magazines, fashion web sites and other bloggers. I absorb what I see and I interpret it to suit my taste and style.
Where do you shop? What are your favorite brands?.
My favorite brands are Alexander Wang & the Row, however they are not in my budget at the moment. So I make do with my favorite stores. H&M, Forever 21, Zara, & Aldo. I also thrift shop as you never know what you can find out there for incredibly cheap prices. Thrift shops are also great for any DIY projects I have in mind. As they say, "Someone's trash could be your treasure."
As you can see, Lena is 6 months pregnant and looking great!!! Congratulations Lena! We wish you all the best!
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