I fell in love with
Elle of Fast Food & Fast Fashion's style a couple of years ago when I came across her WIFW (wear it five ways) posts. I thought it was genius that she tested out remixes and could come up with SO many different and creative ways to wear a single item. She can also review an item like nobody's business. Extremely detailed, thoughtful, and well-written posts often comparing multiple sizes (and noting their measurements) so that we can all have a clear picture of what might or might not fit from the comfort of our homes. Let's get to know Elle a bit better, shall we? :)
About You:
- Tell us 5 random things about yourself:
- I have unpierced ears (I am too pain-averse to have considered it)
- studied Latin and Greek
- have been at my current height since about age 12
- love dogs but never actually owned one
- was a three-sport athlete in high school
- Aside from blogging, what are your hobbies?
I enjoy running and run nearly everyday. I also play lacrosse and toss the football with my boyfriend in the warmer months.
- What are you looking forward to in the next year?
My work responsibilities will probably change drastically in the latter part of next year and I will likely be traveling a lot more for work. I am at once excited and a little nervous about the challenge but look forward to that change of pace.
Your Blog:
- What inspired you to blog?
I started blogging in late 2010 after becoming loyal readers of several fashion blogs and was eager to develop and share my own style journey. I was also relatively new to a 9-5 job and desperately needed a creative outlet that allowed me to explore this part of my interest outside of work.
- Where did your blog name come from?
I get asked this a lot but I don't have a great answer. I like fast fashion stores and love fast food even more - it made sense at the time but not a lot of thought was put forth in coming up with a more creative name.
- What is your favorite part of blogging?
The friendships I've forged with other bloggers and readers and the feedback that I've received - comments, good or bad, have made me a more mature person in learning to accept criticism instead of take offense to them.
- What is the most surprising thing you've encountered while blogging?
How small this world is! I sometimes recognize names and faces of people from my offline life on my "followers" list (and they have no idea I am me - I look pretty different without sunglasses on).
One of her amazing Wear it Five Ways (though 6 here) posts
Your Style:
- What is currently on your wishlist? Would any items change if you won the lottery?
There are so many items on my wishlist (I have a sartorial bucket list on my blog that I update from time to time). I don't think those items would change if I were to win the lottery - I am a little superstitious and think that money which came so easily need to be spent incredibly sparingly.
- What are your top 5 wardrobe staples for fall?
A stone-colored trench, a pair of skinnies in a rich color, a pair of knee-high boots, a piece of statement jewelry, and a dress in an interesting fabric (tweed, leather, etc.）
- What are your favorite purchases this year?
I've crossed several items off my wishlist this year but one of my favorites is a camel leather tote bag.
- And a random one - what was your style as a teenager? How (if applicable) has it changed today?
My style as a teenager was chaotic - there was no rhyme or reason to my clothing choices at the time. It's changed a lot since then as I've started to develop a more cohesive style and made purchases that "make sense".
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Thanks Elle - both for starting your blog and for being part of my blogger profiles :)
