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BLOGGER SPOTLIGHT
EMILIE SOBEL
SOUL IN STILETTOS
WITH THE RISE OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMES THE RISE OF A NEW FASHION STAR: THE FASHION BLOGGER. THESE CONTEMPORARY STYLE ICONS HAVE BECOME A STAPLE IN THE INDUSTRY AS A WAY FOR BRANDS TO REACH A DIFFERENT DEMOGRAPHIC. ANYONE SEEKING ADVICE ON THE LATEST TRENDS CAN GRAB THE NEAREST MAGAZINE, BUT THERE’S AN OBVIOUS DISCONNECT BETWEEN EDITORIAL AND REALITY. CONSUMERS ARE CRAVING A MORE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH FASHION: HOW WILL A GARMENT LOOK OFF THE RUNWAY? OR OUT OF THE STUDIO? CAN A REAL PERSON WEAR IT WITHOUT THE AID OF A 7-DAY CRASH DIET, A STYLIST, AND A LIGHTING CREW? IN STEPS THE FASHION BLOGGER, A MEDIAN BETWEEN THE ELITISM OF HIGH FASHION AND CASUAL FASHION ENTHUSIASTS. THEIR JOB IS TO TRANSLATE UNACHIEVABLE GLAMOUR INTO SOMETHING INSPIRING YET BELIEVABLE. AT THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE, EMILIE SOBEL HAS ALREADY CONQUERED A DEGREE IN FASHION MARKETING, INTERNSHIPS AT HARPER’S BAZAAR AND SEVENTEEN, AND AN IMPRESSIVE LIST OF STYLING CREDITS. SOMEHOW SHE MANAGES TO STILL HAVE TIME TO RUN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE BLOGS: SOUL IN STILETTOS. CURRENTLY LIVING IN SAVANNAH, GA, SHE SPEAKS WITH US ABOUT HER PASSION, VISION, AND, OF COURSE, SHOES.
NUE: What inspired you to start blogging? EMILIE: I’d always loved the idea of blogging, but I was afraid of creating a blog that was just like everything else. I love collection inspiration and sharing things that I enjoy and I knew a blog would be the perfect place to do so. When I decided to purchase a domain, I began by creating a list of everything I wanted to achieve and everything I wanted to avoid. It really helped along the way! NUE: How would you describe your personal style? EMILIE: My personal style is glam meets grunge. I love wearing dark colors as long as I have a pop of fun somewhere,
like hot pink lips or a metallic accessory. A bit of edge is important to me, so incorporating motorcycle boots into my looks is something I do on a daily basis. NUE: Do you have go-to fashion blogs for wardrobe inspiration? EMILIE: I read Fashion Toast (www.fashiontoast.com) religiously. Rumi Neely is the epitome of chic and she wears the most beautiful designer clothing in a relaxed, relatable way. Her posts are always inspiring me to recreate her looks. NUE: You spend a lot of time traveling between New York, Miami, and Savannah. Does your style change depending on your surroundings?
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