Behind the Blog : Style Bubble

There are so many great blogs on fashion and style in the blogosphere. Some may become more successful than others, but each and every blog has something to say and they’re all just as good to read. I’m starting to believe that fashion lies with the consumer and that bloggers, readers and normal people are fast becoming the creators. I suppose that’s what personal style is all about. For these reasons, I thought I’d introduce a new section on this blog - Behind the Blog. It basically involves a me conducting a small interview, with different bloggers, about their blog, views on fashion and their personal style.

To kick off, our first Behind the Blog blogger is Susie of Style Bubble. Chances are if you’re a blogger yourself or an avid reader of fashion blogs, you will have come across Style Bubble at least once. Susie has definitely inspired many people (though I’m sure she’ll deny any such notion) and in her own quirky way, encouraged many to think outside the box in terms of fashion and style.

The basics
Name - Susanna Lau A.K.A Susie Bubble
Age - 23
Blog - http://www.stylebubble.typepad.com
Location - London, UK

On blogging
When did you start blogging and why?
I started blogging in March 2006, probably inspired by the blogs that I was reading and also because I was heavily contributing on a fashion forum called The Fashion Spot and I thought ‘Well, if I have so much to say here… why not do it on a blog?’

What do you enjoy most about blogging?
Sharing new finds, my own thoughts and ideas on fashion with readers. Just generally having the chance to bounce off the stuff going on my head (the stuff being mostly fashion-related….such is the level of my obsession!).

What has been the strangest thing to happen since you began blogging?
Getting stopped in the streets when I happen to be wearing something I’ve photographed for the blog and getting recognised as ‘Oh my god, you’re Susie Bubble!’. Bizarre…well and truly.

What do you hope your readers gain from your blog?
I don’t want the blog to be informative. It’s a platform for me sharing ideas and readers can absorb them but not necessarily have to follow them. A lot of people have commented and said I have shown them another side of fashion and whilst I don’t have such high aspirations (Diane Pernet….SHE shows another side of fashion….), I’m glad that some readers have taken to the blog in that way.

How has blogging changed your life?
On a personal level, I think it’s made me come to terms with fashion and what it means to me. On a professional level, I have been lucky enough to meet some incredible people and made a few friends along the way too!

Do you have any words of wisdom to share with fellow bloggers?
Blog about what you know and love….

On fashion and style
What is it that you love about fashion?
The ability of it to change and mould a person but also because of a person’s ability to take control of fashion and use it to various advantages in the way they present themselves to the world.

What do you define as ’style’?
Something that can’t be pinned down to a literary description but you know it when you see it.

How would you describe your personal style?
Eclectic, experimental and somewhat haphazard. Though everything is considered, it’s pieces of different jigsaw puzzles put together as best that I can.

What inspires you when putting together an outfit?
It’s different things at different times. It might be an editorial I saw, the weather, a girl I saw on the streets, a shop display, a movie I’ve recently seen or just a general mood.

What is capturing your interest at the moment?
Shiny textures that aren’t overly glitzy. I’m very into a contrast of shiny and matt textures so I’m looking at mixing satins with rough crepes or jeans with a high sheen with chunky knits.

Do you have any style icons and if so, why?
I’m afraid I don’t have one and never really had one. There are people’s style that I admire but by icon, it indicates that I might look up to them and emulate them which I just don’t do. Rather, I have people that I admire - Anna Piaggi, Lou Doillon, Daphne Guinness, M.I.A., Leith Clark.

Where do you like to shop and is there anywhere you recommend?
I shop just about everywhere there is shop ranging from dirty charity shops and car boot sales to indie boutiques to department stores. At the moment, I’m really into the vintage section at The Pineal Eye. They pick out catwalk/directional vintage pieces making it all look very contemporary and the selection is small so you don’t need to rummage too hard.

What do you think the future of fashion is?
If I knew that I think I’d stop writing the blog. I like not knowing what is just around the corner. I have no idea what is happening tomorrow in fashion let along the far away future and that’s what I love about fashion - the twists, turns and surprises.

Any final comments?
Thank you for wanting to ask me these questions…not that I can impart any sagely information…