Let’s continue our interview with international fashion bloggers, today our featured blogger is Ioanna of FashionWandering.
Ioanna, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Reality and dreams.. Aspirations and inspirations.. Maybe there is a day for everyone, when you get so inspired that you aspire to turn your reality into your dream. Then, you start wandering on the paths where your dreams guide you, living that way the sweetest reality! My path brought me to London, and this was just the beginning of the most inspirational journey of my life. I obtained my Masters degree on Strategic Fashion Marketing in London College of Fashion and I also attended Fashion PR and Fashion Styling courses at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Working in the fashion industry of such an inspiring city –which to me is one of the world’s fashion mecca – filled me with ideas, experiences and valuable pictures that helped me to come back to Greece, which is my homeland, and establish my career and fashion path here.
What inspired you to start a style blog? What motivates you to keep blogging?
Moving from Greece to London to study at London College of Fashion, I felt the need to create something on my own in order to express my love for fashion, editorials, inspiring people, and professionals behind the “lights” that turn women’s dreams into reality! A huge amount of content was derived from my life and activities in London, more especially from fashion exhibitions, museums, galleries and fashion shows. That is how I decided to use all this material and turn it into a blog. The title of the blog represents exactly what I do and what fascinates me the most. I wander around the magnificent world of the fashion industry and through my blog I invite you all to wander together.
How did you find your sense of style?
From fashion, cities and people that inspire me. I would say it is a mixture of personal emotions and feelings, a way to express the way I feel every single day.
What inspires you?
Peolple with quality, strong personality and allure, music, movies, exhibitions, and street style blogs.
Books about the history of fashion. Innovative designers such as Elsa Sciaparelli, Sophia Kokosalaki, Mary Katrantzou.
For you, what is the world’s most fashionable city?
Undoubtedly Paris
What are your favourite pieces in your wardrobe?
My snakeskin Roger Vivier sandals, a white mini backless Arrogant Cat dress and my Chanel bags.
What is your favourite thing to do when not blogging?
Being at work, walking around the city with my friends, reading other blogs and travelling.
What is your top fashion tip?
Feel free, confident, love yourself and your body, find your fashion identity and support it! And do never leave home without the most valuable accessory – Your smile.
What importance do social networks have for you?
It is a must as a source of inspiration, interaction, and promoting your work and your aesthetic.
Your first thought in the morning?
Let the music play!
Do you find Ioanna’s style inspiring? Let us know in the comments!
Here are some Ioanna’s tips for shopping on Giglio.com:
SERGIO ROSSI SHOES
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI SHOES
BOTTEGA VENETA KNOT
YVES SAINT LAURENT BAG
EMILIO PUCCI DRESS
