Trendspotter & Thrift Seeker-Amanda Gilbert!

I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda last year at Coachella, as we have a mutual friend who was celebrating her foray into married domesticity!  I was immediately drawn to Amanda's enviable pin thin frame, her beautiful smile, and effortless style.  She reminded me of a young Carrie Bradshaw...minus the neurosis with men.  As I  proceeded to learn more about her, I realized that her fervor towards fashion encompasses a large part of her everyday life.  She's a West Coast Correspondent for Stylesight, a trend forecasting and analytics industry publication, as well as the small business owner of Dry Vintage+Thrift,  a venture that she runs on Etsy.  I have featured an amazing floral sweater that I purchased from DRY on one of my outfit of the day posts.

I was so pleased that Amanda agreed to chat with me about what inspires her covetable style, what specific details she looks for when choosing items for her shop, and what sound advice she can offer to those interested in working in the fashion industry.  

Here's what she had to say...

Q&A with Reese Herrick-Editor-in-Chief of CHAOS Magazine

 I have known Reese Herrick, Editor-in-Chief of CHAOS magazine, for a couple of years; although, we've never formally met, I have always had great admiration for her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to her craft .  I reached out to Reese in hopes of running a feature on her San Francisco based digital indie fashion and arts publication because I admire her honesty, tenacity and non-conformist attitude.  As a seasoned Stylist and Art Director, she has a distinct eye for discovering raw talent and exposing it through beautifully photographed fashion editorials shot by talented photographers from around the globe.  It was extremely insightful to hear Reese's take on the evolution of the fashion industry as well as the triumphs and difficulties of running a fashion enterprise.

I hope you enjoy our Q&A and if you're on the prowl for some exclusive duds, visit CHAOS's new shop!

SNOBSWAP-Get your Shwapping Spree on!

SNOBSWAP is an online marketplace where fashion enthusiasts can shop, consign, or swap luxury, brand name and vintage secondhand clothing and accessories.   Recessionistas are the new fashionistas so save money on that much coveted top by visiting SNOBSWAP!!

I had the pleasure of meeting Emily Dang, co-founder of SNOBSWAP, during San Francisco’s Fashion Week at Citizen Space, for an event orchestrated by Fashion+Tech SF, showcasing up and coming fashion internet entrepreneurs .  I was thrilled at the opportunity to pick Emily’s brain about the conception of SNOBSWAP, her advice for budding fashionistas, as well as her take on San Francisco fashion.  Please enjoy our Q&A and if you are yearning to know more about SF Shop Girl, visit SNOBSWAP’s ‘Stylist Blog’ to find out! :)