- I need sizing help with an item that you are wearing--how tall are you? What are your measurements? How much do you weigh? I'm 5'2" (5'3" on a good day!) and fluctuate between 110 and 115 lbs. I'm an apple shape, meaning I store any extra weight in my midsection (while having nothing in the bust/butt area) and therefore am not small-waisted! I typically wear a size 0 in j crew petite tops and a size 2 or 26 inches in j crew petite bottoms (unless they are skirts--then a size 0).
- What do you use for your photos? Focus. Concentration. And a Canon 5D with the tip of my tongue stuck out of the side of my mouth as I cilck.
- What lens do you use for your pictures? I typically shoot with a Canon EF 50mm 1.8. It's a cheap lens (in the world of lenses) and if you're a novice to the world of digital SLR's, I highly recommend getting it. It's pretty much amazing. I also occasionally use a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens and a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens, too.
- Who takes your pictures? I take all of my photos, because this is what happens when my Husband takes photos. (And I still love him anyway.)
- How do you take your pictures? A really bad tripod (purchased for $30 at Target) and a wireless remote.
- Why are you always standing indoors in your photos? Why not take your photos in other spots or outside? There are a few reasons: first and foremost is that I simply like to keep things...well, really simple and document what I'm actually wearing for the day. Shooting in my house is the easiest way for me to do this because I already have things set up and ready to go! I also have lupus (SLE) and a common trigger for my flares is the sun, so the less time I can spend outdoors, the better. It's also why I often don longer sleeves in 90 degree weather-- I'm like a little fashion-y cardigan-wearing werewolf, mmhm. (or...a WEARwolf!)(Ha ha ha, meooooooow.)
- I really like an item that you are wearing, but I can't find any link to it in your post. Why is this? I mix and match a lot of old items with the new, and sometimes the items that I wear are no longer available for purchase! The only time that I don't list a direct product link is if the item is no longer available for purchase online. I do often list similar items, though, so there are always a few options to recreate the look that you like.
- Why do you offer "similar items" to purchase in the details of your Outfit Of The Day posts? After receiving a lot of e-mails and comments questioning where I had purchased things, I decided to link up items to make it easier for my readers! And because my reading audience is awesome but diverse, I strive to include similar items to what I'm wearing at various pricepoints to help you guys "get the look" no matter what your personal fashion budget may be.
- I like your make-up. What do you use? You can find everything that's currently taking up room in my make-up bag right here.
- Colorado isn't exactly the fashion capital of the world...so how did you get into fashion? Do you work in fashion? Where do you wear your outfits? Colorado isn't the fashion capital of the world, but we still do have our own fun style happening here. I love Colorado because no matter where I go I am almost never overdressed OR underdressed. Coloradans are best known for being casual, but many do like to get dressy from time to time and there is a wide variety of style and outfits no matter where you wander in this colorful state. One of the many reasons that I started this blog was to prove that just because you don't live in NYC or LA doesn't mean you can't still have fun with fashion AND enjoy wearing it! I wear my outfits everywhere except to my job- which is at a gym. If you want a great blog that dabbles more heavily in chic office wear, hop over and visit Anh at 9 to 5 Chic! She definitely does it best. ♥
- I'm visiting Denver soon! Where are your favorite places to eat and hang? Carmine's on Penn, the Wynkoop Brewery & Impulse Comedy Club, the Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar, the Cherry Cricket (their chickie sandwiches will knock your socks off!), D Bar Desserts (it's insane - and they are open late on Fridays and Saturdays!) and the Rialto Cafe. For shopping I recommend the Cherry Creek area- it's my favorite, and there are a bunch of really fun, locally owned boutiques (called Cherry Creek North) outside of the mall that are worth checking out! And if you have a little bit of extra time on your hands, check out Boulder- a visit to Pearl Street is always more than worth it, since there are tons of cute boutiques, good restaurants, and free entertainment. And if you really have a lot of time on your hands, check out our local music scene- and if it's summer, a concert at Red Rocks.
- Do you ever receive anything for "free" to review on your blog? I started this blog to write and share the things I love with others; it is also one of my core beliefs to be veracious and transparent with anything I buy, discuss, wear, or write about. I will always fully disclose any items I receive for free from retailers or companies or sponsors (as "gifted or c/o"); it should also be noted that just because I receive something for free doesn't mean I'll give it a favorable review. Like most fashion blogs, I do also use affiliate linking for which I may receive compensation (like a sales associate making a commission) but it will never impact the content and opinions I choose to write and share about on my blog--it simply off-sets the amount of time I send putting into this blog and See Chloe Shop.
- Where else do you write or blog? You can find me most days over at See Chloe Shop,too!
- Do you have a Facebook page? I finally do have a Facebook page! You can find it right here.
- How can I work with you, advertise on your blog, and/or be a sponsor of your blog? Please throw me an email!
- I have a question about what you wear on your blog, what is the best way for me to contact you? If it's an easy question (for example - the size, fit, or availability of something that I'm wearing), the best way to get my attention for a quick answer is on twitter! You can find me at @chloeguacamole. And please be patient when sending an e-mail to me- I always try to answer everyone's comments, questions, and emails as quickly as I can, but I receive a healthy amount daily and am only one little person.
And unfortunately my secretary isn't fast. Nor is she very organized...and her spelling is kind of bad, too:
{She's an odd little thing and always gives me some weak excuse about not having opposable thumbs.}
Chloe, Colorful Colorado. 5'8" (only) when teetering in her highest 6 inch Miu Miu platform heels. Likes fashion, broccoli, ice cream, clarifying that she does not eat ice cream with her broccoli as to not cause worldwide panic, hoarding beauty products & pretty shoes, tickle fights with her husband (he would like to clarify that he does not like them back, OKAY?), anything covered in sprinkles, any alcoholic beverage made with Tang, live music, clicking the camera, sarcasm fonts, vases stuffed full of pretty flowers, and laughing hard until her belly hurts. Wants an adventurous life, lots of puppies, to never obtusely wander around with her fly down, and to be an iconic Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress with a bright, festive print when she grows up. This is where she bravely documents it all. (