Hello
my fashionistas!
Another
week has passed and another winner has been crowned! LaceNLeopard has
won the crown of our Friday Fashionista!
I
had the honor of having a little Q&A with this beauty!
Check
out our interview!
What
is your name?
Tiffany
Crawford
In
what state do you reside?
California
What
size are you in tops/bottoms?
Tops:
2X to 3X. Bottoms: 18/20
What
two words would you use to describe your Style?
I’m
not sure if I could sum my style up to two words but I would say that
I’m a laid back girl. I consider my style chill–with a little
edge and sex appeal. I love to feel sexy but classy.
What
are your favorite fashion essentials?
Anything
leopard, fur, skinny jeans, nude heels, crop leather jacket, a chunky
watch, a nice pair of shades and a good body con dress.
Which
places are your favorite to shop?
I’m
an avid thrifter and a lot of my most liked items actually come from
the thrift store. I also like to shop at @asos, @fashionaveplus,
@f21, and Ebay. I have worn items from small plus size boutiques as
well, like @labellacouture1, @shopluxevain & @curveculture.
At
which point in time, was the moment you fell in love with fashion?
A
tomboy until about 13, I wore sweat-suits, jeans and tennis shoes. My
aunt was my introduction to fashion, in the 8th
grade. She was very feminine: always wore makeup, dressed her best,
and hair stayed
on point. Being around her, I picked up a fashion-sense that later
became my passion.
Were
you always confident with your style? If not what made you gain
confidence?
Well, while I
was wearing different outfits over the years, I felt confident in
them at the time. But, I look back sometimes and think what the heck
was I wearing?? My style has definitely evolved lol. But I will say
that the confidence that I do have, comes from a strong upbringing. I
was fortunate to have a family that always made me feel good about
myself and truly put me on a pedestal. I’m grateful for that.
Who
do you draw your stye inspiration from?
Overall,
Jennifer Lopez embodies everything I love: Curves. Beauty. Edge. Sex
Appeal. Class. One day she can rock a high bun and bamboo earrings,
and the next day a couture dress dripping in diamonds.
I also draw
inspiration from other bloggers and instagrammers, plus and straight
size. I have a feature on my Instagram called #SameFitDoneThick where
myself and other plus size women duplicate outfits by their straight
size inspiration. I want to showcase that beautiful curvy and plus
size women can rock fashion just good or even better than their
straight size counterparts.
What
made you decide to blog?
I would post
outfits on Facebook when I would go out and people would always inbox
me asking where I got things and how to put outfits together. So one
day I said, what the heck and started a blog. I’m also a
photographer and would style my clients, so a blog was a good way to
show my photography work and styling capabilities.
What
do you gravitate to first when you are piecing your outfits together?
I
would say fit and comfort. Over the years, I’ve realized that
whatever I buy I should be comfortable in. Nobody wants to pull a
dress down or suck in their stomach all night. Comfort is confidence.
Do
you believe that accessories can make or break an outfit? Why/Why
not?
YES. Though,
I am not a heavy jewelry accessorizer (I don’t think that’s a
word?? Lol) I feel like simple statement pieces could take a casual
look up a notch or two. In the same sense, over-accessorizing could
drown an outfit out. It depends on what you want the focal point of
your outfit to be. Accessories I don’t like to go without are gold
hoop earrings, a nice watch and a big purse.
If
you could give any celebrity your wardrobe, who would it be and why?
I
never thought about giving
my wardrobe to a celebrity. But, I would say Lil Kim post baby. I
lovveee Lil Kim and I just want to see her style change up. I would
love to be a part of her styling team...for the ultimate Lil Kim
comeback! lol
If
you could design your own staple piece, what would it be and why?
It would be a
power shoulder crop leather jacket. I would design this item, because
this is what I’ve always wanted but never be able to find in plus
size. I love structured shoulders and a good fitting jacket. Or an
off-shoulder body con dress. I love them but I don’t see enough of
them.
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can be included as well.
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