Pretty Dresses in the LaundryThe lovely Sam and Kate of Pretty Dresses in the Laundry were kind enough to answer our questions. Read on for more info on summer fashion, model inspiration and their Australian shopping tips.
Kate: My style is slightly quirky and is often described by my friends as indie. I don't really have a specific style, I just wear what like. Sam: I would say that my style is very classic and girly. I wear a lot of vintage clothing and high waists, skirts, floral prints and a lot of pastel colours.
2. Who and what inspires you? Kate: The photos I post on our blog and the photos I see on other blogs really inspires me. I am also really inspired by current trends and my mother. Sam: I would say the most inspiring person within the fashion industry to me, is the model Barbara Palvin. She is such a beautiful girl who has become so successful at such a young age in an industry that is so competitive. I admire her strength and the way that she deals with everything and even though she has become quite well known, she is still very level headed and down to earth.
3. Tell us your top 3 favorite bloggers. Kate: I have lots of favourite blogs, but my top three would have to be Harper and Harley, Enchanted Children and Maja Ravn. Sam: The number one blog that I follow is Maja Ravn , another blog that I love is the Vogue Street and lastly I really adore the street-style blog Street Peeper.
4. What are your 5 most worn items in your wardrobe? Kate: I recently won a $1000 wardrobe in a collage competition the Melbourne fashion boutique, Alice Euphemia ran. I bought three dresses with my winnings (which can be seen here, here and here). At the moment they are probably my favourite pieces. I really only wear dresses, so dresses are my most worn items. Sam: Five most worn things would be; 1. My white, high collared, vintage inspired dress which I got from TopShop when I was last in London. 2. My vintage, (70 year old!!), brown leather, Dooney and Bourke bag! I picked it up at a vintage market and simply fell in love. 3. My Ask Grace 'Free Rider Skirt'. It's a high waisted brown leather skirt and it is simply amazing - it can add an interesting touch to any outfit. 4. I managed to find this beautiful, rose coloured, chiffon silk button up shirt with a high lace collar which I am just in-love with! I have not stopped wearing since I bought it! 5. Another dress which I managed to pick up whilst in London was this beautiful pink dress. It has a Peterpan collar and chifforn silk pleated skirt - it is so amazing, I love it so much! (if you check out our interview in the newspaper it's the dress which I wore)
Kate: I love vintage clothing, but I rarely wear it or buy it. I prefer to wear clothes because I like them, not because of the brand, but I probably generally wear designer. Sam: Vintage clothing is my favourite, I don't know what I would do without it! Every piece in my wardrobe is vintage or vintage inspired.
6. What is your favourite food/meal? Kate: I have lots of favourite foods, but I love Thai food. Sam: If I had too choose one thing, I would have to say lasagne is my favourite meal.
7. Describe your perfect day. Kate: My perfect day would probably be spent with friends and family. Maybe shopping. The weather would have to be lovely and warm and sunny! Sam: A perfect day for me would be in New York, nothing but simply spending a whole day in New York.
8. Which runway designers do you like and why? Kate: I love Acne, I adore everything they create! I find Dries Van Noten designs gorgeous too, I love the simplicity of them. I also love Christian Dior's designs, they are always so bright and colourful. Sam: I really love Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen. Both designer labels are so creative and unique from anything else that you see in the fashion industry. When I was last in New York, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the Alexander McQueen exhibition at the Met. It was so amazing, when I walked through the doors I automatically felt like I had stepped into a different world.
9. Which is your favourite season (spring, summer, fall or winter)? Describe a favourite outfit for that season. Kate: Spring or summer are probably my favourite seasons, as I find them a lot easier to dress for then the colder seasons. I really dislike wearing shorts in summer and spring, so I mostly stick to dresses, therefore some form of floral dress and wedges would probably be my ideal outfit. Sam: I always love the Summer collections as the designers always have a bit of fun. I love the way that the designers mix and match bright colours and patterns. I feel that during the Summer months we really get to the see the fun and creative side of fashion. My favourite outfit during the Summer months would be a cute brightly coloured or patterned summer dress paired with a pair of brogues and a small clutch or bag.
10. Tell us 3 random things about yourselves. Kate: I wear socks to bed all year round, my favourite colour is pink and I love dressing up. Sam: m y birthday is on Australia Day, even though I adore fashion and co-own a fashion blog, at current I work in a hardware store and last week when I was at the airport I saw the Australian model, Samantha Harris!
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