Style Profile: Dear Fashion Addicts

Meet Kyla.

Name: Kyla

Age: 19

Occupation: Business Student/ Event Coordinator at Lilac Lingerie

Site: Dear Fashion Addicts

Location: Ottawa, ON

When and why did you start your site?

Starting a blog had been something that I wanted to do for a while, but, coming from a small town I thought it was way more complex then it really was. It wasn't until I started working at Lilac Lingerie and met Emily from Tinfoil Tiaras (Style Profile's here) that made me realize that it was something that could actually be done. So, in July 2011, Dear Fashion Addicts, became a reality! I see my blog more like a beginning to a portfolio than anything. I want to have a career in the business of fashion; everyone has to start somewhere. It's demonstrating to myself that Fashion isn't just a Career, it's a Lifestyle.

How would you describe your site?

My blog is a great way for me to share my love for fashion and ideas with the world.  It keeps me on the leading edge of fashion ideas and gives me feedback on the different directions I take with my blog. I also use it to show everyone what and who’s important to me and I’m not afraid to share that.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get a lot of my inspiration from other bloggers, art, people on the street and even when I'm shopping online. I try to bring in inspiration from anywhere and everywhere. I l Love “heritage” and “traditional”...you know old is new again.  Fashion is all about recycling but with different materials and colours; looking for eclectic pieces that you wouldn’t think to put together everyday.  

Who are your style/beauty icons?

Coco Chanel and Lauren Conrad! I love how simple and classic they both are.

Describe your personal style.

I went to a Catholic High School from grade 7-12, which meant wearing a uniform every day for 6 years. Even though I've been out of High School for a while, I'm still trying to build up my wardrobe (you don't buy much when you have uniforms) and create more of a personal style. Ever since I started my blog, I've found myself really loving vintage! From raiding my Mother's closet to going to thrift shops looking for any key pieces I might be able to bring home. My uncle once told me I dress 'old', which considering the majority of my wardrobe was my Grandmother's, I am perfectly content with his comments.

What was the best style/beauty advice you were given?

Hair is an important accessory take care of it and make sure it makes your eyes “pop” AND take care of your body. Take care of what you have!

Where are your favourite places to shop?

When I go shopping, I'll go into any store thinking to myself 'I should try something new', but I always end up leaving with things from Winner, Forever21, H&M and Aldo. I've recently also started thrifting, trying to find more vintage items! (saving a penny or two helps too!)

What are your favourite trends for this season?

I am really loving the woman tuxedo! I wear suits all the time for work, I love being able to get creative with them. Lace, Leopard print and wool-y sweaters are also some of my favourite season looks!

Style/Beauty Pet Peeve?

My biggest beauty pet peeve is definitely woman having the wrong coloured foundation, which results in that unattractive line across their jawline. Being as fair as I am, even I am able to find a foundation that matches my skin tone. I just wish woman would be more aware of it! My style pet peeve has to be floods, I hate whenever woman or even men are wearing pants that are awkwardly too short for them.

What do you never leave home without?

Lately with this weather, it's been a scarf to pull together my whole outfit!

What are your five essential items that you think every woman should own?

A fitted black blazer and a pencil skirt, a basic white t-shirt, a great pair of bold heels and big pair of diamond studs! 

Where do you see yourself and your site in five years?

I've always have many plans for my blog, so my first plan is it to still around by then but, bigger and better. I see myself working in the fashion industry, graduated from College with two feet on the ground. I'm not much of a life planner anymore. 

What's on your nightstand?

My water bottle, a picture of my Dad and I, a few bottles of nail polish and a nail file.

Tell Petite Adventures readers something random about yourself. 

My first job was in a shop making fudge!

All images courtesy of Dear Fashion Addicts.

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