paint the night pink

I have the privilege of being close friends with a pretty fantastic lady who knows a thing or two about style.  The dashing Conni blogs over at Art in the Find, and she is one talented lady.  I've seen her passion for fashion and design first hand, and it has led her to change her career path to pursue her passion.  She's talented, driven, and most of all, a sweetheart!  

Conni's style is always one I'm fascinated with.  She has an amazing eye for classic pieces that you can add to in order to create new looks.  Check out her latest post on styling one gorgeous dress from Anthro three different ways. Conni is also a fan of color, and I just love seeing how she will take a simple outfit and create it into a masterpiece with the help of beautiful accessories.  

This Saturday she is partnering with Westfield Shopping Center at the Paint the Night Pink event.  This event benefits Breast Cancer awareness month, and provides you with oodles of fashion and style finds!  I for one will be attending, and can't wait to see the looks that she has pulled that will be included in the event.  And more importantly, I would love to see you there!  

Here's some fun questions Conni answered for me to get a glimpse at the beauty behind this creative soul:

1. When did your passion for fashion begin?

 My passion for fashion began when I was a "big sister" and started to dress up my little sister in my mom's clothes and set up mock photo shoots when I was babysitting her.  My nana always used to give me her once read through Harper's Bazaar when I was younger, but she never did for my mom or sister...now I know why. (I didn't put it together at the time)  I used to go through her closet too.  So I'd have to say it's always been there but I didn't start to see it as a real opportunity until a few years' back when people started telling me I should be a stylist. 

2. What brings you the greatest joy as a style blogger?  

I am a very visual person and when I see a style or look that I just can't get enough of, I want to share that on my blog with everyone.  As a blogger, I get to do just that!  Style is a form of art to me and I love art.  I love art because each person sees it just a bit differently from next, which is why we have such diverse styles around the world.  I gain a lot of appreciation from being able to research and blog about what my favorites are. 

3. If I hired you as my stylist, what would that include and look like?

As a stylist, I want to make someone feel like the best version of themselves. Whether it's a closet edit (going through and taking out what you need, looking at what you have and building a great wardrobe) or personal shopping (going shopping with you or for you) or giving you ideas and inspiration, my job is very diverse and clients need different things.  I would show you how you can incorporate certain styles for your body type, not just because they're in "style" but because they accentuate the best parts of your body.  It's about reading where you are right now in your life and dressing you for right now so you feel amazing.  That's what I do and I love it!

4. What is your current favorite fashion trend? 

I might be slightly obsessed with very feminine pieces right now paired with very "rocker" pieces.  What that means is I love pairing leather with statement necklaces or shiny beautiful tulle skirts with studded boots.  But, really? I'd say I am still loving layering.  That's my favorite fall thing.  You can layer a great button down top with a fun patterned sweater or a fabulous trimmed blouse with any kind of vest.  And I still love skinnies and boots, just not every day, people!! (-:

Make sure to check out Conni's blog and enter her contest for a free ticket to the event this Saturday night!