Name: Alex
Age: 22
Occupation: Video Content
Contractor/Fashion Blogger
Location: Ottawa/Toronto
When and why did you start your site?
I started Le Faz just this past April. I was
at the tail end of finishing my undergraduate degree and I found myself looking
for better ways to keep myself busy and have fun. More than anything, though, I
was hungry for a new creative outlet and realized how inspired I was by some of
the blogs I’d become interested in over the years.
How would you describe your site?
My site is a collective of everything I love
to read or see about fashion—it hosts anything from runway reviews to personal
outfits, music playlists, moodboards, and opinion pieces. I just like to have
fun sharing the different components of fashion that inspire me the most. I
think fashion goes so much farther than what we wear from day-to-day—it’s an
entire lifestyle, and I try to incorporate that idea into my blog.
Where do you get your inspiration?
When I first began Le Faz, I was incredibly
inspired by those designers who started the conceptual era of fashion
design—Viktor and Rolf, McQueen, and Jean Paul Gaultier (to name a few). Their
designs struck me with that “a-ha” moment: I realized that they were truly
creating works of art, while at the same time providing social commentary
through fashion. I realized fashion didn’t have to be frivolous or trivial—it
was an entire other world. I realized that when you really dig deeper into the
industry, you find people who sincerely appreciate high forms of art and
cultural commentary (while at the same time expressing themselves by living
their lives in their artistic creations).
Who are your style/beauty icons?
Forever and always: Diane Keaton and
Emmanuelle Alt.
Describe your personal style.
I like mixing androgyny with soft
femininity. My causal days call for sleeveless oversized t-shirts, black jeans,
and leather. To dress up, I usually opt for something flowy and elegant.
What was the best style/beauty advice you were given?
Know the importance of your wardrobe
staples. A couple of years ago, I started to stock my closet with wardrobe
essentials, like white blouses, t-shirts, basic jeans, etc. Having basic items
in your closet create the foundation to a good wardrobe: once you’re set with
these, move on to buying pieces that express your style! You’ll never go wrong
with working your essentials.
Where are your favourite places to shop?
Value Village for interesting pieces, Zara
for basics, Winners for deals!
What are your favourite trends for this season?
Plaid, knee socks, the colour red,
high-waisted wide-leg denims and cozy sweaters!
Style/Beauty Pet Peeve?
Long hair that is too long, plastic
flip-flops, really long undershirts that women pull down over their butts,
leggings as pants, and muffin tops.
What do you never leave home without?
A good book, a hankerchief, and my
day-planner.
What are your five essential items that you think every woman should
own?
Wedges, a pair of black jeans, a white
collared blouse, an interesting piece of jewelry, and red lipstick.
What's on your nightstand?
A drawing, my glasses, my watch, a book, and
a glass of water.
Tell Petite Adventures readers something random about yourself.
I love antiquing.
To learn more about Alex's amazing style and life, visit her tumblr,
http://lefaz.tumblr.com/, and join the conversation on
Twitter.
All images courtesy of Le Faz.
TWITTER | FACEBOOK | BLOGLOVIN | PINTEREST
No comments:
Post a Comment