Blogger Of The Moment: Fashion Vibe
Few fashion bloggers—or girls in general—can wear jeans and Chucks with as much chutzpah as Zina. But this Barcelona-based style icon behind FashionVibe pairs tomboy basics with such a feminine flair, it's sure to inspire you to dig through your dad's closet. As soon as you tear yourself away from her site, that is.
She's a woman of few words—her frequent updates are mostly just ridiculously cool outfit photos and gorgeous detail shots—but when someone dresses as flawlessly as Zina, the pictures do all of the talking.
1/11Get to know internet it girl Zina Charkoplia in this Q&A.
2/11Full Name: Zina Charkoplia
Hometown: Barcelona
Blog URL: fashionvibe.net
Blogging Since: January 2010
**Why did you initially decide to start a blog? **
I was always passionate about fashion and I always admired stylish people, so I decided to share my personal style with fashion lovers allover the world.
3/11**What is the story behind your blog's title? **
It was really spontaneous and to be honest there is no big secret behind it.
**If your blog had a mission statement, what would it be? **
To win over the world, one fashion lover at the time.
4/11**How would you describe your style? **
Chameleon-like.
**Who are your favorite designers? **
A lot, but my top five right now are: A. Wang, Stella McCartney, Dries Van Noten, Phillip Lim and Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga.
5/11**Who inspires your wardrobe and why? **
My travels, random people in the streets, art, and my job.
**Where are your favorite places to shop? **
Paris and New York.
6/11**What do you do when you're not blogging? **
I work as a product manager for the brand Uterqe and I travel very often around Europe and the States.
9/11**Any advice for anyone who wants to start her own blog? **
Just be yourself.
**What are the best aspects of running your own blog? What are the hardest aspects? **
I get to travel a lot and meet really interesting people around the world. On the other hand, I try to work really hard and outdo myself every time.
10/11**Are there any trends you are particularly inspired by this season? **
Neon and colorful prints.
**What trend from the past would you like to make a comeback? **
I don't think there's anything else left to come back. I really like the '50s though!
11/11**What clothing item would you say is timeless? **
A Chanel classic jacket.
**What beauty product can you not live without? **
My mascara by YSL.
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