tiny thoughts.

so yesterday my wonderful friend erin who has a blog filled with "tiny thoughts" thought it would be fun to interview me. as i had some time over lunch, i agreed and started filling out my answers. here are the results. 

Why do you think so many women rely on old, frumpy duds in the name of being comfortable?
Possibly because we were born naked, and comfortable is what we all crave? But comfy does not have to be frumpy…and comfy is in!
If you are looking for a warm look in winter/early spring, try a sweater dress or long knee-length sweater buttoned to the bottom like a dress. Make sure to pair the sweater dress with some cute heels or boots. That way you are not pulling the “I found this sweater on my floor and threw it on” look. And to be completely honest, old and frumpy can be cute at times—depending on how old and how frumpy. Vintage pieces are like gold—you end up feeling special and like one in a million. Also, hand knitted can be fun! So pull out those dreaded sweaters your mom knitted for you (when all you wanted to do was shop at the mall like the other girls) and pair the old things with some cute accesories. Remember, if you have big on top (comfy sweater) then do smaller on bottom (a slim skirt or straight-legged jeans).

I know you are on your feet a lot working in fashion PR. How do you reconcile your desire to be comfortable with a need to look put-together?
As my friend Lauren said to me earlier today “Antonia, bags are your children and shoes are your lovers.” Well this is true—shoes can literally sweet-talk me. I crave them (not that I crave lovers, but maybe i crave love?), yet uncomfortable shoes are like a bad boyfriend. You keep going back to them and keep getting burned (or blistered). Comfort comes first. Then comes fashion. And there are times when beauty is pain—or fashion is pain—but those times should not rule your everyday life.

So when it comes to shoes, I recommend platforms and wedges. That way your feet are higher off the ground and more supported. And flat boots can be appropriate for work too. I never wear my heels out of the house, but merely put them on when I get to my destination. So in my bag, you will always find a pair of Vans (sneaks) or super light GAP flats (when I get tired at work).

find the rest of the Q&A here. 

erin's blog is not only one of my go-to blogs everyday, but it is also one that really inspires me to get more creative with my blogging. her topics range from kanye west to 'how to help a friend through a breakup.' i also always find myself laughing or grinning through her witty and brilliantly written posts. you must read her blog! you'll find it here.