Hogger & Co. Style Profile: Holly

Holly and I have been friends since our days working at Guru Animation Studio, where one of the shows we worked on was The Backyardigans, and more recently, Justin Time.

I've always admired Holly's sense of style and knack for vintage shopping!

It was so nice to catch up with her in Toronto; she was a bundle of giggles during her Style Profile shoot on Queen St. West, one of my favorite neighborhoods!

Meet Holly and check her out on Twitter!

If you'd like to be in the next round of Style Profiles, send me an email!

 

 8 years, on and off, since I moved from my hometown of Stratford, ON in 2002 to attend University, and have been here ever since...minus a brief two year adventure on Canada's west coast!

Toronto's style is a mixed bag, and can definitely be hit or miss. On a good day, it can be classic, creative, and even gorgeous! On a bad day, it can be dirty, sleepy, and pretty lackluster.

The variety of neighbourhoods, tree-lined streets, people watching, endless outdoor festivals, & the best vintage shopping.

Currently, I'm an Event Coordinator at Speakers' Spotlight. I've been dreaming of opening a Bed & Breakfast, and plan on making it happen sometime in the next 10 years.

That's easy - my favourite city: San Francisco!

No alarm clocks, a big brunch with lots of coffee, some lounging outside in the sun with friends or family, and watching Dexter on Showtime, of course!

1. My dog Hyde (little white bundle of love!)

2. Coffee

3. iPhone

4. Sleep

5. Love

J. Crew! I love their timeless pieces and pops of colour.

1. Cupcakes and Cashmere

2. Kendie Everyday

3. J's Everyday Fashion

One of my Dad's favourite sayings is, "Keep it simple, stupid." I think this describes my personal style, you know...less is more.

Thanks for doing the Style Profile for Nashua Soup Kitchen Holly! Was so fun hanging out in Toronto and of course, your generous donation was much appreciated at NSK! xo

What Holly's wearing: Dress - Durumi & Chocolate Shoes, Queen West in Toronto // Purse - ALDO // Bracelet - Forever21 // Necklace - Urban Outfitters // Lipstick - Chanel "Rouge Coco Shine Adventure" // Nail Polish - Essie "Cute As a Button"

Hogger & Co. Style Profile: Emily / Books & Liquor

Emily is one half of the creative mind behind the Harvard University street style blog Books & Liquor and I'm a huge fan (I mean, with a name like that, who wouldn't be?). 

Meeting her for the first time was a treat for me. She is equal parts warm, funny and stylish!

Why don't you meet her for yourself?

I moved down to Boston a little more than 4 years ago to go to college. I've fallen so in love with this city that I've decided to stick around, and am now working and living here, even though I've graduated.

Eclectic.

I've been a blogger since 2010. So, two years now!

 I photograph for a street style blog, which involves stopping random interesting-looking strangers on the street. I've met and spoken with a lot of cool people this way. This is definitely my favorite thing about operating my blog.

I am secretly the best Age of Empires II gamer within a 200 mile radius.

I'm too at home in Cambridge---how could I ever move? :-)

Lazy.

1. Coffee

2. Sympathy

3. Dumplings

4. My camera

5. Smiling

I am still living and working in the Cambridge area, so I will definitely keep the blog updated.

If it's not comfortable, it's not worth it!

What Emily's wearing: bright orange blazer - Zara // Pants - Urban Outfitters // Coach purse - Vintage // Watch - Citizen // Scarf - Vintage Sarah Coventry // Shoes - Vintage // Shirt - Anthropologie

Emily, it was so lovely to finally meet you! Thank you so much for participating and for generously donating to the Nashua Soup Kitchen!

If you'd like to participate in a future Style Profile like this with me, send me an email!

Hogger & Co. Style Profile: La Vie J'aime

Another one of my favorite Boston Bloggers is Jaime from La Vie J'aime.

I first met her at a Boston Blogger panel held at Northeastern University, and I introduced myself to her right after!

She's warm, funny and has a fantastic blog, but here, why don't you meet her.

I was born in Framingham and moved to Brighton after a four year "escape" to Syracuse University. I moved to Southie two years ago and am loving it!

 

I'd say Boston style is a combination of preppy & practical. We are not nearly as high fashion as NYC, and while some magazines may give us a bad rap, walk down Newbury Street or the South End on a Sunday and you'll see Boston fashion in it's finest!

I am the worst cook and if you follow my blog, you'll see that nearly every recipe I attempt, goes bad some way, some how. My worst would have to be trying to do a roasted tomatoe recipe. At my old apartment, the stove was very hot and volatile. The recipe said roast at 450 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Needless to say after about 20 minutes, the entire kitchen and into the bedrooms and living rooms were full of smoke. I set off 2/3 fire alarms!

I love being able to express myself -and my love of fashion- through writing. My day job is in tech sales, so this is fun for me. Also, meeting so many great people in the Boston blogging community has been awesome. There have been some cool perks along the way, as well! :)

 

 I used to be blonde! I am naturally strawberry blonde and throughout highschool & college highlighted my hair blonde. In fall 2008, I decided I needed a change and went brown. It's evolved to a dark auburn now.

That's a toughie, as it's a split between a small town in Tuscany or a beach in the Caribbean or Mexico.

My ideal Sunday in the summer would be sleeping in a bit, enjoying my favorite iced banana-hazelnut iced coffee from Sidewalk Cafe around the corner from my apartment, then go walking around SoWa or Newbury Street. I'd meet my bff's for lunch and sit outside gossiping. The night would end with True Blood!

1. Pair of dark skinny jeans

2. White, tailored shirt

3. Work appropriate skirt

4. LBD

5- LWD (little white dress)

6. A pair of heels you can walk anywhere in

7. A pair of heels that kill your feet but are fabulous

8. Tory Burch black patent leather Reva flats

9. Lululemon leggings (the best!)

10. A black blazer that fits like a glove.

My iPhone, Burt's Bees, Bobby pins floating around in every bag, a good book, and of course family/friends!

I know my body and what works for me. Just because something is on trend and looks good on the runway or your friend or that girl walking down the street, doesn't mean it's for everyone! I splurge on classics and save on trendy pieces I may just wear one season.

What Jaime's wearing: White Blazer - Nordstrom BP // Green blouse - Anthropologie // Black pleated skirt - Francesca's Collection // nude patent wedges - Nine West // Gold necklace - vintage // Bracelets - made by her Mom // Straw clutch - Kate Spade // Sunglasses - Ray Ban //

Thanks Jaime for taking part in my Style Profile for Nashua Soup Kitchen Project, your kind donations are much appreciated!

If you're interested in participating in the next round of Style Profiles, send me an email!