I must say, I do appreciate a girl with style. I appreciate even more a girl that makes a style her own. This month, on every Tuesday, I will be featuring a series that recognizes the best of the best in fashion blogging. Besides having an eye for fashion trends, these girls are amazing individuals and an inspiration for others. No, I am not writing these bits myself, instead I am letting
the blogger tell it from their perspective and allowing them to share their
story, life and any little unknown facts.
So whose up? Meet Jennifer. Many of you might know her as the creative mind behind the blog Just Add Glam.
So tell us about yourself.
I grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from the University
of California at Davis where I studied Managerial Economics. After graduating
from UC Davis, I moved to San Francisco where I currently work in technology
consulting.
What inspired you to
create your blog?
My work life is pretty much your typical corporate
environment so I am not able to express myself as sartorially as I’d like
during the work week. Not to mention
working in a largely male-dominated industry where anything fashion forward
raises an eyebrow, I wanted a way to break out of my usual pencil skirt and
cardigan uniform (don’t get me wrong, I love a good pencil skirt and cardi…!)
and connect with other ladies on one of my biggest loves….fashion! This inspired me to create my blog Just Add
Glam. Blogging has given me the creative outlet I needed to boost my creativity
and inspire me. I use my blog now to capture my daily outfit inspirations with
my readers!
What inspires you in the way
you dress?
I read lots of magazines including Vogue, Glamour and Marie
Claire so I’ve been keeping my eye on what is hitting the runway. But I also love street style so I love reading
other blogs and following bloggers on Instagram and Twitter. It’s a good way to
connect with others, learn from what they are doing and get another
perspective. Other than that, I get inspiration from people watching around San
Francisco. It’s always interesting to see how people dress from city to city
and even different countries.
Do you have any style icons?
I’m really loving everything from Tory Burch right now. Her
clothes work well together and I love her combination of color and prints. I wish that she had a home line, her store
displays are so fun!
What trend are you looking
forward to most this season?
I am obsessed with pastels. My nails have been painted mint
green for the majority of this spring and I love the soft colors. Another
favorite this season are super stacked high wedges, I’ll do anything for a
height boost. So cute!
Where are your favorite
places to shop?
I love to shop! - My business background keeps me realistic
and grounded knowing that racking up shopping bills is not fashionable--so I
try to be a deal shopper. I love designer brands but I mainly buy when things
are on sale. Right now my current favorite places are Zara, Neimen
Marcus and Asos. I also like to shop (AKA
borrow) from my mom’s or other friend’s closets.
Do you shop often to keep up
with trends?
I am always out and about keeping my eye on things. Just
because I am out doesn’t mean I am buying something though. I typically
purchase something once every two weeks but it varies from time to time.
Do you have any tips on
prioritizing purchases or staying stylish on a budget?
One thing I really like are the brands that are good at
taking trends from the runway and magazines and are able to recreate the look
at a more affordable price. Forever21 is a great example of this; I go there
all the time. There great for fashion jewelry, tights, and scarves. But my
number one fashion mantra is when all else fails, hit the sale rack!
Do you have an all-time
favorite purchase?
A while back I purchased a pair of ridiculous gorgeous
Christian Louboutin heels at a Barneys Warehouse sale when they were 80% off!
They were two sizes too big, but you just don’t say no to 80% off Christian
Louboutin, right? I took them to a cobbler and had them fixed up to fit me
perfectly. They are definitely one of my all time fashion scores!
Do you have any favorite
blogs besides yours?
I check out many different blogs but some of my current favorites are MPress,
9to5 Chic, Saucy Glossie, and 5 inch and up.
What is your favorite part
about being a fashion blogger?
It has been fun to blog because it has been a wonderful
creative way to step outside of my daily work life. But my favorite part is
being able to network with others and expand my fashion family. It has made me
think about who I am as a person and helped me stay true to what I am
passionate about.
Do you have any fashion
secrets you can share with our readers?
One of my shopping techniques is that I do not necessarily
try things on in the store dressing room. Shopping in downtown San Francisco
can be crazy with crowds, so I like to get in and out and avoid the long
dressing room lines. If I’m unsure about a piece of clothing and whether or not
I want to invest in it, I bring it home and try it on with a lot of other
pieces that I already have in my closet.
I may have a few returns if something doesn’t work out but its helped my
closet become more transitional.
For beginner bloggers
like me, what are some tips for setting yourself apart from other bloggers?
My number one piece of advice is to stay motivated and
inspired. The moment blogging stops being fun you need to regroup, become
re-inspired and remembered what you loved about it in the first place. One of
the things that have been most rewarding for me is the networking opportunities
I have had with other bloggers.
What is one
interesting, quirky fact about you that readers don’t know?
One thing about me is that people may not know is that I am
the world’s biggest Instagram nerd. Any downtime I have—in a taxi, waiting in
line at the grocery store, between commercial breaks—I’m on Instagram checking
out everyone’s awesome pictures. I need to learn to cool it with the ‘likes’
though. I probably ‘like’ 95% of the
photos I scroll through, haha! When I am not working or blogging I spend my time
with my friends and family, going to restaurants, seeing movies, gym-ing, and
taking in the spectacular views of San Francisco
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