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Blogs are now one of the most common ways of sharing information and photos on the web. Millions of young women across the globe have taken up the hobby of blogging about their love of fashion. One such woman is Audrey Rogers, blogger by the name of Frassy. Audrey is your typical fashion-loving lady: always on the prowl for eye-catching styles to compliment her sheer enthusiasm for fashion, but with enough sense to shop without breaking the bank.
I recently sent a few questions to Audrey to get a better idea of where she stands amid the world of fashion. Here is what she had to say:
Q. Before you managed to develop such a definitive sense of style, who were your greatest inspirations?
A. I guess magazines and movies were my main sources of inspiration, I started reading Vogue when I was about 14. But then again, when I was younger, I just inherently soaked up different aspects of fashion from experiences I had. Visiting Paris for the first time when I was 16 taught me about French sophistication and the importance of always maintaining a classy air. Living in Spain educated me in the essence of Bohemia while my love for literature demonstrated that fashion could merge and thrive off other art forms- in this sense, books also provided a great deal of style inspiration. I remember reading Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's for the first time: I was completely enthralled; whenever I was getting dressed, I would keep Holly GoLightly's mannerisms and style in mind.
Q. Are you one for following trends? Why or Why not?
A. I do thrive off trends, but I think it's important not to get caught up in them: instead I have developed my own style. The trends that correspond to my individuality, I will embrace but apart from that, I am not a slave to the newest or latest trend: so many of them are ridiculously short-lived: its a waste of money and time to be a die-hard follower.
Q. You have a great eye for mixing vintage and contemporary, which do you find yourself drawn to more?
A. As a student, I am often forced to quite literally count my pennies. Contemporary pieces from like Topshop or Zara are few and far between, especially these days because they have gotten fairly expensive. What it costs to purchase one brand new tee can buy me double the amount of vintage. So I guess, while previously I was more drawn to contemporary clothes, I am currently, now buying much more vintage. I prefer to buy vintage clothes and splurge on shoes & bags: there is something rather refreshing in wearing a cheap tatty dress that I bought for nothing with my Paris-purchased Balenciaga bag.
Q. What do you consider to be key pieces for any wardrobe?
A. I think every girl should own a decent blazer, a trusty pair of flats and a deliciously indulgent leather bag. I also am a avid believer in the cut-off denim shorts: especially for summer: you can pair them with everything and anything!
Q. How do you stay up-to-date with the fashion world?
A. Primarily the internet but I also have a hugely dangerous, not to mention hugely expensive magazine addiction. I buy about 8 magazines per month and viciously read them all front to cover.
Q. What piece of clothing would you be lost without?
A. I wouldn't know how to dress without my collection of blazers and oxford flats: they are the base of most of my ensembles.
Q. Who are the designers you really admire? Why?
A. I really love Vivienne Westwood, for her quirkiness and ability to speak out so effectively. I am also a huge fan of William Tempest and Ashish: I was lucky enough to see bought of their latest collections at London Fashion Week: they both have refreshingly different creations- and Ashish had the incredible VV Brown sing at his show: which I just loved, it complemented the clothes so wonderfully!
Q. Has your blog changed your relationship with fashion? How?
A. I guess my blog has taught me to really embrace the way I want to dress and has therefore enabled me to throw on the most bizarre ensembles and just roll with it. Beforehand, people's bitter remarks really hurt me, but after Frassy gained such a following, I just ignore the people who don't like what I wear. After all, in a world of conformity, people only expect you to conform- I personally would rather go against that, by being myself in the way that comes most naturally to me: through the way I dress.
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