Blogger Profile: Tinfoils Tiaras

Meet Emily. A fixture of Ottawa's fashion scene, this girl loves a bargain. When she's not hunting through Ottawa's thrift stores, she's a stylist and blogger for Lilac Lingerie - and that's just in her spare time. She documents her life, her outfits and so much more on her fantastic blog Tinfoils Tiaras. Here Emily gives us the low-down on her quirky blog, her fashion inspiration and her distaste for Uggs. Meet Emily.

Name: Emily

Age: 23

Occupation: Masters of Social Work student & Blogger/Stylist for Lilac Lingerie

Blog: Tinfoils Tiaras

When and why did you first start your blog?

I started my blog in August 2010 because summer was ending and I needed a creative outlet to keep me busy during the freezing cold and blah Canadian winters.  I’ve always loved fashion and I wanted a way to keep track of my daily outfits, from the fabulous to the never to be repeated!

How would you describe your blog?

I would describe Tinfoils Tiaras as quirky, fun, imaginative and free-spirited.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get my inspiration from other fashion bloggers, window displays at my favourite shops and recently I have been drawing inspiration from my own closet (thanks to Kendi Everyday’s 30x30 remixing challenge which encourages you to shop from your own wardrobe!)

Who are your style icons?

I love Rachel Bilson’s feminine style and Emma Watson’s edgy clothing.

Describe your personal style.

I would say I’m a little bit of everything rolled into one but I’m the most comfortable when wearing a great pair of heels, fun accessories and a cute skirt or dress.  I don’t think any of my friends have seen me in sweatpants, trainers or hoodies (unless I’m off to the gym!)

Where are your favourite places to shop?

In Ottawa I love Frou Frou for dresses, AMH Style and Rikochet Resale (both consignment shops) for anything and everything, thrift stores for unique accessories, Victoire for a splurge and Aldo or Spring for shoes.

What are your favourite trends this season?

I’m not a huge follower of trends, I tend to wear what I look good in (regardless if it’s on trend or not) and since I do a lot of thrift and second hand shopping, it’s hard to find clothing that is in style.  I do however own a few floral pieces and since this pattern is on trend, I will be sporting lots of flowers this season! If styled properly, I also really like the colour blocking trend as I’m a big fan of mixing and matching bright clothing.

Style/Beauty Pet Peeves?

My biggest beauty pet peeve is unpainted fingernails/toenails.  It drives me bonkers because it’s something that’s so easy to do and it really pulls together an outfit.  My style pet peeves are tights as pants, Uggs and Crocs (there’s never an excuse!)

What do you never leave home without?

A great pair of shoes!

Where will you be in five years?

In five years, my boyfriend and I hope to be settled in California with a house, our two cats (and depending on the circumstances maybe a baby on the way!) I would love to be working as a social policy analyst for a women’s rights organization, doing something fashion related on the side (as a wardrobe consultant or personal shopper). I have big dreams and I always try to reach for the stars!

Check out Emily's blog Tinfoils Tiaras and be sure to follow her on twitter @tinfoilstiaras.

All images courtesy of Tinfoils Tiaras.