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: Amy of CSSpectrum

Today I'm featuring the Style Profile of the beautiful Amy from Creative Soul Spectrum aka CSSpectrum (on Twitter)!

She was the winner of this contest and it was so fun to meet her in person after the fact. Amy's a graphic designer at a children's book company in Boston and is truly a creative soul...

I've lived on the South Shore my whole life, but I started working in Boston a year and a half ago.

I think that along with many other aspects of the city, Boston is a melting pot when it comes to style and fashion. You can see a change in style when you move from one neighborhood to another, and there’s even a noticeable shift from one street to the next.

I have been blogging since March of 2011, so a year and a half!

What I love most about blogging is that it inspires me to do what I love. I have been creating art for as long as I can remember, but now that I have a place where I can share it with others, I want to do it more.

 

I probably wouldn’t go too far. I love the seasons of New England and being able to be close to the beach in the summertime and near the mountains in the winter. I could see myself retiring lakeside somewhere in New Hampshire.

If I could go to any fashion show, I would want to go to any Project Runway fashion show. That show inspired me to start sewing my own clothes years ago. I love the different styles among the designers and how they have to think creatively and work with unique materials.

I tend to try to cram a lot of things into my Sundays while trying to relax at the same time. So I’d have to say that an ideal Sunday would be one that went by slowly and somehow lasted at least 72 hours.

1. My family… Mom, Dad, Kelly, John, Cuda, Steven, Brendan, and Jake!

2. My friends

3. My art supplies

4.Music

5. Books

My readers may not know that I have a lot of hobbies outside of my art. I enjoy running, playing soccer, hiking, kickboxing, snowboarding, and playing guitar and piano.

I like to dress my best with whatever I see fit for the occasion. Therefore, my best is always changing. Depending on where I’m going, my best might be a feminine dress with sky-high pumps, a 90’s grunge shirt with jeans and a beat up pair of Chuck Taylors, or a winter jacket and snow pants that perfectly coordinate with my snowboard and boots.

What Amy's wearing: Dress - Nordstrom // Blazer - H&M // Shoes - ALDO // Jewelry - Forever21 // Bracelet - Custom designed gift

Amy, I had a terrific time photographing you! Thank you so much for participating in my Style Profile project 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: 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: Anne Keane (Adjewelry)

I still remember following Anne on Twitter and Instagram and then realizing, when I was at the SOWA market one day, that she would be there and I could meet her in real life!

Anne has an infectious smile and her jewelry design and craftmanship are impeccable. I had purchased a beautiful bracelet from her at SOWA that day for my niece's birthday (she loved it!) and was ecstatic when Anne allowed me to cover her for a Style Profile for Nashua Soup Kitchen.

Check out her beautiful work and get personal with her, right now.

It's been ten fantastic years. I still feel like I am discovering the city.

I started blogging back in 2010 as a way to collect and share my inspirations, thoughts and travels. Now, I tend to spend more time on Instagram and Pinterest.

I started my business before I was married, and my initials then were AD. I never changed it to AK.

I have been making jewelry for what seems like forever, but only got serious about it a few years ago. Now it's all I think about! When I am not working my day job, I love spending time hunting for new supplies, designing and creating.

Where we spent our honeymoon - Costa Rica!

That I am a crazy Boston Bruins fan. I wear a foam bear paw when I watch the games on TV, and during the playoffs I also wear a vintage Bruins sweatshirt. Pretty sure my neighbors think someone is being murdered from all of my screaming during the games!

My husband, a good morning workout, my vintage jewelry collection, Etsy (it's my favorite one-stop-shop!), and lastly, I would have to say my iPhone. Totally addicted to that thing!

It would start with an early morning bike ride along the beach, a nice big brunch in the South End followed by a shopping trip to SoWa Market (yes I love to shop there when I am not selling my jewelry!). I would finish the day out with a grilled dinner and a beer on the deck and some Sunday night drama TV.

With my jewelry, I like to mix textures and colors, sourcing vintage and new components. My personal style is the same.

What Anne's wearing: Clothes - Anthropologie  // Yellow/Black sandals - H&M // Black sandals - Forever 21 // Jewelry - her own + vintage + Anthropologie

Thank you Anne for participating and generously donating to the Nashua Soup Kitchen!

If you're interested in participating in the next round of Style Profiles, 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!