Name: Kelly F.
Occupation: Jewelry Designer, Stylist, Blogger,
TheGlamourai.com
Home: Hails from Austin, TX; now residing in Brooklyn, NY
Other blogs she frequents: “My friend Greta writes the best resource for ethical fashion @
Greta Guide; I get fun DIY ideas from
Wary Meyers and I keep up with international editorials via
Fashion Gone Rogue.”
Wearing:
Rag & Bone jacket Buy Now; self-designed necklace;
Shrimpton Couture vintage dress;
Forever 21 tights Buy Now;
Follis bag;
Balenciaga shoes Buy Now Fashion icons: Iris Apfel, Giovanna Battaglia, Catherine Baba
Favorite items in her closet: “I collect vintage kimonos and statement sunglasses. Right now, my favorite kimono is a reworked ‘GlamourWrap’ I did for Shrimpton Couture, and my favorite sunnies are a pair from
D&G that are shaped like a big black butterfly.”
Must have for Spring: “As long as I can get my paws on a pair of
Miu Miu swallow-print platforms, I’ll be set.”
Designer she’s dying to meet: “
Dries Van Noten Buy Now seems to be able to read my mind. Every season his collection represents my ideal wardrobe. I’d love to meet him (and raid his studio)!”
Top NYC vintage shops:
Cherry,
What Goes Around Comes Around Buy Now,
Amarcord,
Beacon’s Closet and Stella
How she’s reducing her carbon footprint: “Besides filling my wardrobe with good quality vintage--the ultimate in sustainable chic--I am conscious of small daily actions: be it turning the water off while brushing teeth and shaving legs, or bringing my own bag anytime I shop. I also design jewelry using cast-off vintage components--giving new life to something that may otherwise go to waste!”