Thought I'd start the week off with some fabulous style from a fabulous fellow blogger.
Meet Juley, 23, the beauty and the brains behind Swank Heights.
The cute name was inspired by her love of all things Swanky and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
Tiger Tem's Fashion Bites Q&A with Juley TL
1. What city do you live in?
New Orleans
2. What do you do as a full time job?
I just graduated from college with a degree in finance. I don’t want to put you to sleep with the details but I’m pursuing management consulting.
3. What inspired you to start your blog and when did you start it?
Rummaging through the more popular blogs and realizing that I wanted to hone in on what works best for me
4. What have you enjoyed the most about blogging?
Meeting new people and the constant influx of different trends and personalities.
5. Tell us more about what inspires you on a daily basis when you get dressed...what's the number 1 priority? Do you plan way in advance? Does it take you 10 or 45 mins etc.
Putting outfits together is really relaxing for me so I often find myself mentally putting newly acquired pieces with what’s in my closet.I have to admit that I play dress up when I find the time. So for big events or dinners, I typically know what I’m going to wear, which makes getting dressed more efficient. It usually takes me 45 minutes to get ready for something special, but no longer than 10 minutes for every day matters.
6. Any bigger plans for you in the world of fashion?
I’m just determined to go to as many fashion week shows in my lifetime as possible.Being in business and finance, fashion really allows me to push limits and experiment.
7. Strangest rumor you've ever heard about yourself?
That I look like Tila Tequila
8. 3 random things about you
I’ve been on two billboards…my head really looks bigger in print.
My idol is Ina Garten from Barefoot Contessa.
I eat fruit, yogurt, and granola parfaits every morning.
9. Favourite accessories designers
Nicholas Kirkwood
10. Describe your favourite handbag and favourite pair of shoes (that you own)?
I love, love my Alexander McQueen suede, pointed toe booties that I got from my favorite store – UAL – for $100.It is the prettiest thing on my shoe shelf.
I don’t have many handbags, but my dream bag is the Miu Miu pocket tote in khaki.
11. Favourite piece of jewellery?
A beautiful pair of Juicy Couture earrings my sister gave me for graduation.I know what you’re thinking, but I get a lot of comments for the antique emerald green design.
12. Favourite clothing designers
Dreaming – Lanvin, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair
Reality - Zara
13. Who do you think are the most stylish people around?
Fashion editors - I’m really tired of seeing celebrities strut around in the latest trends their stylist dictates, but of course, the Olsen Twins are phenomenal.
14. Favourite magazines
Gourmet Magazine because I’m a foodie & Elle Magazine
15. Which shop do you visit the most often?
United Apparel Liquidaters (UAL) in New Orleans – best designer consignment store, ever.
16. Which shop do you BUY from the most often?
Zara
17. Place you'd LIKE to shop more often?
Again, UAL because they have past collections of designer goodies for really good prices and I always find something special.
18. Favourite place you've visited (city/country etc)?
Chicago, IL
19. Dream job?
To have my own philanthropic business
20. If you could work at any company, which would it be and what would you do there?
McKinsey & Company – the top management consulting firm
21. Where do you see yourself in 15 years time?
Raising kids in Paris with my hubba – dressed chic, of course. =)
