February Trendsetter :: Goth Reform School

Goth Reform School is one of our 3 trendsetters in February! Let’s learn more about Goth Reform School.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I've lived in Toronto most of my life but I was born in Shanghai. I did my undergraduate degree in psychology and now I'm studying law.



How did you become interested in fashion?
I think it started with my fascination with street style blogs, especially eccentric ones like Hel Looks.



What inspired you to start your own blog?
I've been posting outfit photos and wishlists on the internet for years so finally, it was like ... well, I'm already creating the content, might as well find a proper outlet.



What are your dreams and aspirations?
My dream is to be a firefighter princess fashion designer. I aspire to be an intellectual property lawyer.



How would you describe your style? What’s your favorite look at this moment?
I would say that my style is tidy and simple but still kind of trendy. I like tucking in my shirts and wearing heels and I tend not to accessorize very much. I'm really enjoying La Garconne's pre-spring lookbook.



Where do you get your fashion inspirations?
Mostly magazines and random images floating around tumblr. I really love Gravure magazine and the Oak blog.



Where do you shop? What are your favorite brands?
I have an embarrassing amount of items from American Apparel because I used to work there. I do enjoy a lot of their pieces. My other favourite is Zara but I've been trying to cut down on disposable fashion and investing in quality instead of quantity. It's difficult though.



Congratulations again to Goth Reform School for being selected as the February Trendsetter! Stay tuned for more fashion inspirations from Goth Reform School!

Aminta

Aminta is one of our winners of the Holiday Outfit Contest! Let’s learn more about Aminta.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
My name is Aminta. I am from Guatemala city . I hate school (don’t tell anyone) I’m a self- taught person and multitask. Actually I work as photographer, designer, painter, blogger & have my own vintage & handmade stuff on www.amintapaiz.com



How did you become interested in fashion?
I have always been "the rare" (talking about fashion) liked to wear different from others, try new things, buy second hand clothes and mix styles, I’m not sure if that is fashion but I’m still on that line.



What inspired you to start your own blog?
I used to spent hours in front of my computer looking for different styles to wear things, different ways to see the "real world" I didn’t know that the blogosphere was as big as it is until last year that I started reading many blogs and fell in love with the idea of putting together the things I love in one place.



What are your dreams and aspirations?
Dreams? I have many and tomorrow I will have more for sure, I try to make them true so I can enjoy them. I want to keep doing what I do (I love it) , become better & better everyday in each role I have decided to have.


How would you describe your style? What’s your favorite look at this moment?
My style is eclectic I can’t choose only one way to go, I enjoy trying different things sometimes you succeed and some others you would like to die , the good news is that you have 365 days to try again.

My favorite look is a floral dress, with a vintage shirt, wedges and a big bow.



Where do you get your fashion inspirations?
From people in the street: Grandmas have a lot to give ( I mean it) , magazines and other bloggers. You can get inspirations from everywhere & everyone, its all about observation.



Where do you shop? What are your favorite brands?
I usually wear handmade, second hand clothes or vintage :) , when I go shopping is to low cost shops like BLANCO ( spain) , Zara, Mango, H&M. I dont spend thousands in one piece.



Congratulations again to Aminta for winning the contest. Stay tuned for more fashion inspirations from Aminta!