3. How did you find your personal sense of style?

Organically. It’s nothing that was ingrained in me; it has been an evolution of sorts. It’s all about gathering inspiration, collecting and experimenting.

4. What inspired you to start a style blog? What motivates you?

Since I work on my clothing line from home, I used to wear pajamas on a somewhat daily basis and it got me into a total rut. I have always blogged but a few years ago, I decided to discipline myself by photographing my outfits – to ensure I would actually get dressed. It worked, and then it became much more than that. For me, my blog is a relief. It’s my hobby.

5. Did you go to college? What was your college experience like?

I went to UCF in Orlando, where I studied Musical Theatre. Obviously, that didn’t work out – midway, I decided I didn’t want to be in theatre anymore. I ended up leaving during my third year to pursue fashion. I don’t regret my decision, but I wish I knew (straight out of high school) that I wanted a career in fashion, so that I could have gotten a formal education at a proper school. By the time I realized that, I was already in debt and well into my career, so I just kept going.

6. Where do you like to shop?

I love shopping online, because I hate trying things on. I’m addicted to Gilt.com, and I like to price compare on different sites before I buy anything. I’m a huge bargain hunter. As for brick and mortar stores, I mostly shop for vintage or frequent H&M. I am a big lover of H&M!

7. What advice do you have for being stylish on a college budget?

Think of your budget as a small hurdle – it might make being stylish more complicated, but it is completely possible. You just have to be more creative, and devote a little more time to it. Shop online and google discount codes to get a better deal, and always hit the sales racks. You can also shop and sell your old clothes to stores like Beacon’s Closet, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads, Plato’s, Dechoes – there are a myriad of stores out there. I often take bags of clothes to Beacon’s and get either cash or store credit in return. I’m also a big advocate of clothing swaps: get a group of friends together, have them each bring a handful of items from their closet that they no longer want, and swap!