KEEP IT LIGHT, KEEP IT FROTHY…
Keeping it light n’ frothy with some photos I took today in Zurich with my new iPhone (#bootydance). Don’t even get me started on how great it is. My life. has been transformed.. The case I’m getting is going to be the best part. But shhh, I’m keeping it a secret for now.
I’m not normally into doing interviews but when I received an e-mail from Karolina in Poland asking if I’d answer a few short questions I couldn’t resist. I love that we have so much in common and that she clearly gets what my blog is about. Check out the interview below:
A mini-interview with yours truly
- You said starting a blog was kind of distraction for you – was the decision really spontaneous? Can you point out one particular moment when it was set: OK, I’m about to start a blog? I actually remember the exact moment when the idea came to me. I was sitting in the backyard of my sister’s house in St Louis with my family and randomly blurted out, ‘I’m going to start a blog.’ It was sort of a joke and we all laughed about it. It was August 2009, the summer after I finished my undergraduate degree.
- Reading your blog and a short “about” paragraph I can see some similarity between us: I often search for distractions (during a degree in political theory also), I love beautiful things and I love to write. Starting a blog, however, is one of the things that are put in the “maybe later” drawer. Can you convince me in very few words that this idea is really worthy accomplishing? A blog gives you the platform to express yourself in whatever way you want – you don’t need to be held back or restrained by anything. It will change you. The freedom that comes with blogging is what makes it worth accomplishing.
- Has your personal style changed since you are a well known blogger? No. To be honest I’ve never felt like I have a strong sense of personal style. Some people have a very distinct and memorable style. I don’t think I have that. I just wear what I like and it’s always pretty low key. My personal style is always evolving. Working with PR agencies and designers means that now I have access to products I never thought I’d even see in real life. There are temptations that come along with that and I always try to ask my-self before walking out the door… do I really like this? It’s easy to get sucked into the feeling that you should follow the big trends or wear certain things but I try to avoid that.
- Are you really The Style Crusader? What, in style and fashion, are you fighting for? I love this question. The ‘crusade’ has changed and developed. There was a fighting element even in the first post I did which was titled ‘Mission Statement’. As I say in that post from August 2009, I can’t help but scrutinize the world around me. That’s definitely still true today. Now, I think the ‘crusade’ is really just for authenticity and quality. Whether that’s in the way you put together an outfit, a magazine’s content, or the behavior of a major brand.
If you have any other burning questions for me (from what underwear I like to which philosophical doctrine I most adhere to) ask in the comments below. I hate answering the same question more than once, so we can use this as a gathering ground of enquiries. Good plan?
Great article Jen!!
My question is quite simple, what is your goal for the blog in the next 5 years? I know it started as a distraction, and eventually you decided to not pursue political science anymore as a career, so does this mean you’re gonna keep focusing on the blog full-time? Are you not worried that the blog phenomenon will past?
Love,
Nora
Wait, I thought the question was simple?!
Yes, I’m pursuing the blog full time. This is a new development though. I want to work as a digital/fashion consultant on a part-time basis so that I can keep the blog as a priority, It’s going to change a bit though over the coming months. Fingers crossed you will approve!
I think the phenomenon has already started to dip. Yes, everyone can have a blog (or 10,000 blogs) if they want. That’s totally cool. The time has come though for people to move past the celebrity aspect. Bloggers are just people. Treat them like normal people and they’ll treat you with the same (dis)respect.
xxxxx
Just realized I didn’t answer the 5 year question: I want to form a charitable think tank and use the blog as a way to jump start it. More imminent changes with layout, pages, branding planned though… I have a lot in the works. Yey. xx
Can’t wait to see the upcoming changes! I’m always interested in how bloggers are infiltrating other aspects of the industry! I’m not sure I’ll ever make a full-time move to fashion, but you and other bloggers give me hope that if science ever gives up on me, I can find something else to do!
Dude, you can totally find something else to do. I’m on the hunt for an intern. Mwaaahahha. JK. Seriously, on point question though. It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Can’t wait to show you… yeah yeah yeah. xx
A very refreshing interview indeed!!! Xoxo
Inspiring questions and answers. Loved reading it!
Yey! So glad to hear you liked it. xx
Gorgeous shots + love the interview!! x
Kate {Something Fabulous}
http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com
The cover IS the best part to getting an iphone, I was always eyeing up the beautiful fifi lapin covers before i got my iphone and I think I only got the iphone to go with the cover, ahha. Got a heyrabito one recently, they are soooo much fun! Can’t wait to see what you dress up yours with and have loved seeing you go instacrazy on twitter, your pics are beaut!! really enjoyed reading your interview
Yey. So glad to hear it. The case I want is seriously psycho…. actually, you just reminded me that I wanted to buy it today. Okay. Laterz. xx
Woah, it seems a B.A in Political Theory is all the rage with blogs! I’ve had blogs on and off since 2005 mostly during my undergraduate and honours year as, very much like you, a distraction. Now that I’ve moved towns, I started a blog for friends and family to know what I’m up to. Anyway, my question is, naturally, of the political sort. Who is your favorite political philosopher? All eras are in!
This is exactly the sort of question I was hoping someone would ask! Yessss. I did my undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations and then a Masters in Political Theory. Is it all the rage with blogs??
Favourite political philosopher. Oh man, it’s hard to pick just one.
Plato for the Allegory of the Cave.
Karl Popper for his philosophy of science.
Isaiah Berlin for his two concepts of liberty.
I think that would have to be my top three. What about you?? xx