Blogger Of The Moment: This Time Tomorrow
We're only postulating, but Krystal Bick of This Time Tomorrow just may very well be the most stylish person at the Google San Francisco office. By day, she is the fashion editor at the Silicon Valley tech company, where she works on the Shopping and Commerce team. By night (and weekend), she muses about fashion and style, posts daily outfits, and enthuses over her latest shopping cravings on her blog. This West Coast internet it-girl combines geek with chic in her signature bright pink lips, mid textures and prints, and fantastic array of sandals, proving that you don't need to be in New York to have fierce style.
Spend a few minutes in her cyber presence, and you'll be inspired to don high-heeled and sunglasses in the middle of winter—if you're lucky enough to live in a mild climate, too. Otherwise, pick out your brightest shade of lipstick and your brightest pair of skinny jeans for an inspired look. As Krystal will attest, people in tech don't have to wear sandals with socks—though she could pull it off with aplomb, we're sure. Your move, Mark Zuckerberg.
1/11What is the story behind your blog’s title?
It’s actually the title of a Kinks’ song, "This Time Tomorrow." That song always makes me smile.
If your blog had a mission statement, what would it be?
I really view style as another form of personal expression. Dress for yourself and remember to have fun with it.
2/11Hometown: San Francisco, California
Date Started Blogging: April 2009
Why did you initially decide to start a blog?
I started my blog right before I graduated from college—I knew I needed a creative outlet while I went job searching in an otherwise dismal economy. I've always had an interest in fashion and after stumbling upon numerous street style photography sites, I knew I wanted my focus to be on my daily outfits. Fast forward almost three years and this crazy experience has taught me more about myself and my personal style than I ever imagined it would!
3/11Get to know internet it girl Krystal Bick in this Q&A.
4/11How would you describe your style?
I gravitate toward classic, tailored pieces (think menswear-inspired trousers and buttonfront shirts) with feminine, quirky accents thrown in for good measure. I like looking as if I put myself together in my closet and then dabbled in my boyfriend's closet before heading out the door. On any given day, you can find me sporting a pair of cropped printed trousers, silk button front Equipment blouse, statement heels and an oversized men's style gold watch.
Who are your favorite designers?
My favorites rotate around quite often but recently, I've been eying a lot of Proenza Schouler, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Isabel Marant and, of course, for some of the most beautiful shoes around, Azzedine Alaïa.
5/11What are your personal favorite blogs? Why?
A big part of my job focuses on sourcing upcoming trends, which blogs obviously play a huge role in. Needless to say, I read a ton of them, which makes it extremely hard to narrow down my favorites (there is just too much inspiration online!). Most days though, I usually have numerous browser tabs dedicated to The Glamourai, Brooklyn Blonde, My Style Pill, Eat.Sleep.Wear, Sterling Style, The Man Repeller, Cheetah is the New Black, B. Jones Style and Atlantic-Pacific, to name only a few!
6/11What type of camera do you use?
I switch between my Nikon D40X and a Canon Rebel T3i, depending on the location, light and whether or not I feel like lugging the heavier one around (ahem, I'm looking at you, Canon).
**How do you capture your outfits each day? **
My boyfriend turned blog photographer snaps my photo every day—and sometimes multiple outfits in one day! Yep, he's a keeper.
7/11Who inspires your wardrobe and why?
So many amazing women (and men!) inspire my wardrobe—but for my go-to style icons, I always come back to my favorite editors/creative directors: Taylor Tomasi Hill, Joanna Hillman and Lauren Santo Domingo. These ladies can do no wrong in my book.
What do you do when you're not blogging?
When I'm not blogging or working, I'm more often than not, exploring San Francisco. Having just moved out here a little over two years ago, I find that I'm constantly discovering something new about this city. I love grabbing brunch at Foreign Cinema with my boyfriend, enjoying ice cream from Smitten, shopping on Fillmore Street and reading books out in Golden Gate Park. And since we have perpetual fall weather for most of the year, it's easy to just grab a pair of flats, or comfortable walking heels, and trek around the city's many hills.
8/11Any advice for anyone who wants to start her/his own blog?
At the end of the day, all I can say is enjoy it! Your blog should be for you and reflect you. Always.
What are the best aspects of running your own blog? What are the hardest aspects?
What I enjoy the most about blogging is the fact it's really pushed me creatively and blends a lot of my interests into one outlet. Writing. Photography. Styling. Trend sourcing. Plus, being a part of such a great community with other like-minded women has really helped make the experience that much more worthwhile. I've met some of my closest friends through blogging.
As far as the hardest aspects, of course, it comes down to time. I work full time, as does my boyfriend, which makes fitting in outfit photos difficult during the week or the weekends for that matter. Sure, posts may get scheduled late at night and my eyes might be a bit puffy the next day, but is it worth it? Definitely.
9/11Where are your favorite places to shop?
As part of the shopping team at Google, to say I shop online a lot is probably an understatement. Some of my online haunts include Asos, The Outnet, Net-A-Porter, Shopbop, and a slew of designer consignment sites like The Real Real and Jill’s Consignment. In San Francisco, I love visiting Ver Unica in Hayes Valley for pristine vintage pieces and Luna Boutique in Pacific Heights, for their well curated designer selection.
10/11Are there any trends you are particularly inspired by this season?
Mid textures! I love finding new ways to incorporate interesting texture combinations into my outfits. Leather sleeves on a tweed jacket. Sequin skirts with chunky knit sweaters. Silk button front blouse with velvet pants. The more unexpected the combination, the more likely I'll love it!
What trend from the past would you like to make a comeback?
Knit sweaters with animals on them. Harkens back to elementary school fashion, circa fourth grade, but I'll admit it: I love it!
11/11What clothing item would you say is timeless?
A pair of classic black (preferably pointed toe) heels. They'll carry any outfit, anywhere, anytime.
What beauty product can you not live without?
My golden rule? Drink lots of water. Your skin will thank you. But truth be told, I'm not well-versed when it comes to beauty products, aside from my soft spot for bright lipstick colors, like coral and fuchsia. A girl can never go wrong with a great shade of lipstick.
