A Minile
Her Shoes
by CHELSEA ANDERSON
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s I stroll through King Street’s fashion district on an early, cool Sunday morning, I prepare for the chat I am about to have with fashion blogger Taylor Brobisky. Walking past the chic and trendy mannequins displayed in the windows of H&M, Loft, Bebe and Banana Republic, I wonder what the fashionista would think of these styles. With her blog, “Holy City in Heels,” the Junior communication major takes on Charleston, displaying the city’s beauty and thriving fashion scene. So if you ever questioned shoulder pads, mixing prints or if your mom’s jeans are actually flattering, then walk a mile in this blogger’s heels. It may just strike up a passion for fashion that is unique, daring and noteworthy. CA: Tell us a little about your blog, “Holy City in Heels.” TB: “Holy City in Heels” started as kind of a fashion journal for me - whereas I would take pictures, documenting the best outfits I put together. But now it’s kind of turned into 32
an interview with Charleston fashion blogger Taylor Brobisky
photos by MADELINE LITTLE and MICHAEL WISER
more of a collaborative space. So I’ve collaborated with a bunch of bloggers from the Charleston area and it’s even given me some business opportunities. Would you say that blogging is just a hobby for you or would you actually go into it professionally someday? Ideally I would like to go into it professionally, just because it’s something I’m passionate about. Right now it’s a little bit more of a hobby, because I’m trying to balance school and another job as well. But I would love to take blogging down a professional path. Who would you say is your fashion icon? I go through phases of fashion icons. But right now it’s a blogger called Sincerely Jules. She just has like a boho, tomboyish vibe, but then again it’s very girly. So it’s like a perfect balance of both. Who takes the majority of the photos on your blog? Because they look so clear and crisp! My mom takes my photos! With my iPhone! [Chuckles.]
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