Elysia is “an enthusiastic fashion-addicted chick writing about trends, inspiration, often changing wants, and anything else random popping into her mind,” and she blogs all about it at Fashion Fille, which is set to celebrate its two-year anniversary this July. I had the pleasure of speaking with Elysia about her blog and her take on fashion.
LS: Are you doing anything special to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Fashion Fille?
E: Ever since before my first anniversary, I wanted to do a makeover and just nail down the focus of Fashion Fille. I don’t have the funds to have a professional redesign, so I haven’t really done anything yet with that. I am definitely looking to collaborate with an emerging and independent graphic designer who would be interested in my site, though!
LS: When you first began your blog, what was your initial motivation?
E: I wanted a way to express my intense passion for fashion, and after finding some of my favorite fashion blogs, I knew blogging was the way for me to do it. I wanted to reach out and find people similar to me through my personal style. But honestly, at first, I had no idea what I was doing, what the blog would turn into, and how it would take over my mind and engross me to the degree it has.
LS: What is your motivation now to maintain your blog?
E: Sometimes…nothing. I go through (very brief) periods where I’m bored and annoyed with updating when I’m stressed and busy with school. But other than that, I love consistently having updated content for my readers to enjoy and not get bored with. I also get motivated if I’m wearing an outfit that I want to post, or if I see a new product that I’m digging and want to review.
LS: How would you describe your fashion and style sense?
E: I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately, actually. I don’t think that I could really describe it simply, only because I wear many different types of styles every day.
I can be rocker chic, boho, school-girl prim, or a minimalist. That said, I do think that I always add some kind of a rocker element to my ensembles – whether it’s through shoes, jewelry, makeup, hairstyle, or any other accessories, I always have a lot going on. I love being utterly eclectic and just putting on whatever screams to me! I whole-heartedly believe and practice that accessories can change any outfit in an instant: jewelry (specifically necklaces, bracelets, rings, and oversized watches) is my favorite.
LS: What Spring 2010 trends are you looking forward to?
E: I’m really excited for the beautiful and feminine color palettes, and the pairing of those diaphanous materials with tougher pieces, like field jackets and leather accessories. Also, I’m excited for awesome prints made into simple basics.
LS: What are your go-to shopping stores and websites?
E: Target! I’m addicted. Everything is so inexpensive and on-trend! I just ordered a shipment of four items for just $45! Can’t be beat. I also peep on Brown’s Fashion for stunning pieces that I will never be able to afford. It’s great inspiration and a source for Polyvore collages! Amazon has everything anyone could ever want and need, so that’s awesome, of course. For physical stores, Forever 21 is fun to search through and find treasures for next-to-nothing prices. My wardrobe doesn’t really have a huge amount of any store or brand though. I just buy things when I like it, no matter where it’s from! One of my favorite shirts is from a store I would never picture myself shopping at…and it was $3! (I really like bargain shopping, if you couldn’t tell.)
LS: So, what did you think when this whole H&M incident went down?
E: I was kind of confused at first, but not surprised. Once I read more into it, I felt like they were wasting resources for no reason when there are overwhelming amounts of people without warm clothes, especially in New York. It’s also an immense and extreme solid waste, which goes against their claims to reduce waste by shrinking labels and tags. I actually haven’t been back there for myself since it happened, but that wasn’t a conscious decision. I disagree with the procedure and hope that the press about it would give H&M a wake-up call to stop being so wasteful, but it hasn’t impacted my shopping habits there. It’s impossible to be aware of what goes on behind the scenes of every corporation, so, in situations like these, playing ignorant is sometimes the right choice. If we knew how every business we support is run, we most likely would not be satisfied.
LS: When you’re not blogging, what other things are you doing?
E: I’m a college student. So, studying, hanging out with my friends, enjoying my college years! I love to knit and read, and, of course, am beyond addicted to my Google Reader and the internet.
LS: Who are your favorite designers?
E: Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, DVF, Fendi, Isabel Marant, and, one of the classics, Chanel.
LS: What inspires you?
E: What a loaded question! If I have to identify the sources of my madness, I’d say anything from a random person on the street to the way leaves fall on the sidewalk. Everything I see gets my mind going creatively. I daydream a lot. Pieces of jewelry often send me on a styling rampage also. And, my largest inspiration: obviously all the blogs I read give me immense spurts of creativity.
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