Blogger Inspiration: Mel of Idee Geniale
5. Did you go to college? What was your college experience like?
I attended college right after high school and took the Business Marketing program. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do so this seemed like a little bit of everything business-related. The program incorporated advertising, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, and public speaking. It was a well-rounded program for those entering the business world.
6. Where do you like to shop?
I shop mostly online as I don’t have that much time to make it to actual stores during their store hours. I like browsing etsy.com, Urban Outfitters, ModCloth, and ASOS.
7. What advice do you have for being stylish on a college budget?
There are definitely cheap/affordable options out there! Start at your local thrift stores, like Goodwill or Savers. Take your time going through the racks as there are amazing gems hiding in there. Keep your closet fresh by frequenting resell shops like Buffalo Exchange or Crossroads Trading – these stores will buy your gently used clothing, and either give you back a percentage of the retail price or store credit. It’s great to go for credit as you then have “free” money to spend on clothes!
8. What are your favorite pieces in your wardrobe?
Most of my favorite pieces are thrifted items that mostly cost me less than $10. You can’t beat that unique piece that no one else will have.
9. Who/what inspires you?
I browse blogs, and just like to people watch here in Brooklyn. I also like to watch classic old movies.
10.What are the pieces you couldn’t live without?
I couldn’t live without my Worishofer sandals as comfortable shoes are crucial in New York.
11. What advice do you have for new bloggers or people considering starting a blog?
If you are thinking of starting a blog, make sure you have a clear idea of what you are blogging about. You can blog about a lot of things but just make sure that you are writing in a clear voice as to not confuse your readers. Oh, and a little HTML knowledge wouldn’t hurt either – I’m still learning the ins and outs.
