Style Profile: Prairie Girl in the City

Name: Jennifer Pistor (fomerly Cunningham) 

PA note: That's right, this lady recently tied the knot. Head on over to her site, check out her amazing wedding shoes and give her a big Congrats!

Age: A lady never tells her age;-)

Occupation: General Manager and Assistant Buyer for a women's clothing boutique

Site: www.prairiegirlinthecity.com

Location: Vancouver, BC

When and why did you start your site?

I started my blog at the beginning of 2010.  I have been involved in the fashion industry for 20 years, so my own fashion and lifestyle blog was a natural progression for me. My boyfriend (now husband) is an IT Manager and plays a big role in the creation of my site.

How would you describe your site?

I consider it an accessible and relate-able fashion and lifestyle blog.  While I occasionally blog about couture, you are more likely to find an article about a local boutique, new label, or current fashion 

trends I'm loving.    

Where do you get your inspiration?  

A lot of inspiration comes from my day to day life.  People I meet, lines I preview, and the fashionable women in my life.  I totally admire people who take fashion risks and add individuality to their wardrobe. 

Who are your style/beauty icons?  

I love the easy elegance  of Audrey Hepburn and I love how Marilyn Monroe celebrated her curves.  Currently, I'm drawn to the polished casual looks of Rachel Bilson.  

Describe your personal style.  

Dressed up casual.  I wear a lot of dresses with sweaters and blouses with jeans.  Accessories are a must!  I wear a lot of neutral colors but give life to my outfits with stacks of bangles, layered necklaces, hats, and scarves.  I have an amazing closet ( it used to be an office).  There are areas in my closet dedicated to my accessories.

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

If you're showing skin on the top keep the bottom covered and vice versa.  There is something to be said about understated sexiness. 

Where are your favourite places to shop?  

I purchase a bulk of my wardrobe from the stores I work for...The Urban Rack.  I love shopping local boutiques weather I'm in town or not.  Locally in Vancouver I enjoy Beauty Mark, Barefoot Contessa, Lynn Steven, Lords Shoes, and the list goes on.  On my recent trip to San Francisco I went to a couple of beautiful little shops....Meggie and Marmalade (both on Union Street) were a couple faves.

What are your favourite trends for this season?  I am a total sucker for chunky knits...or any knits for that matter.  Sweaters are my favourite thing about Fall.  I'm also loving all the high sexy boots and I think the faux fur trend is so chic. 

Style/Beauty Pet Peeve?  

Leggings nor yoga pants are actual pants.  Leggings are hosiery and yoga pants....do I have to explain?

What do you never leave home without?  

Lip gloss!  I usually have 2 or 3 different ones with me at all times.  

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

A LBD, a pair of designer shoes, jeans that give good tush, Hanky Panky panties, and a trench coat.

Where do you see yourself and your site in five years?
I honestly don't know if I'll still be blogging in five years.  I hope my blog will open doors so I can continue to work in the fashion industry.  However if my site continues to grow I may have no choice but to continue blogging for my readers :-)

What's on your nightstand?  

A lamp, a vase, a stuffed toy owl, and my sleep mask.  

Tell Petite Adventures readers something random about yourself.    

I was an International Hair Model for 10 years.  I got to travel to places like New York, Las Vegas, Germany, and France.  

Learn more about this Prairie girl in the city by checking out her website, and join the always fashionable conversation on Twitter. 

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