A: I grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and now I am living in Geneva, Switzerland.
Q: What have you studied, and what are you doing now?
A: I studied Fashion Creation on university and, then, made a Specialization in Creation, on a post graduation course. Today, I am a Fashion Designer developing freelances and personal projects in Geneva.
Q: Links to your style networks?
A: elitadecaria.wix.com/elitadecaria
Q: How would you describe your personal style in 3-5 words?
A: Contemporary, classic and cosmopolitan.
Q: Where do you shop? Luxury or high street? New or vintage? Boutiques? Online?
A: I buy in department stores, malls and online. Usually brands that have cool profiles and good fitting.
Q: If you had $300 for a shopping spree, how many items would you buy?
A: A good pair of shoes and a simple handbag.
Q: Do you prefer street style fashion or runway fashion?
A: Street style fashion, and couture for inspiration.
Q: What do you splurge on? Skimp on?
A: I splurg on shoes and accessories. I usually skimp on clothes, buying things that I know I can wear several times.
Q: When and how did you become interested in fashion, and where do you find your inspiration?
A: I wanted to be a fashion designer since I was 8 years old. The fashion magazines were my biggest inspiration. Now, my inspiration is on woman's universe. I also find lot of inspiration on travels.
Q: Who are your favorite style icon(s)?
A: Olivia Palermo and Jackie O.
Q: What are your favorite fashion blogs? Magazines?
A: On internet, my favorites are The New York Times Fashion & Style and Pinterest. My favorite blogs are Cupcakes and Cashmere, Garotas Estupidas and Fashionismo. My favorite fashion magazine is Elle, but I also like Glamour and Cosmopolitan, for beauty area.
Q: What do you love about fashion? Not love?
A: I love the opportunity to tell a history about your life and your community through the clothes you are wearing. This is the most magical part for me. I don't like shallow trends and fashion victims. Fashion is not just about consume.
Q: Your favorite designers & brands?
A: Stella mccartney, Balenciaga, MiuMiu and Chloe I love the classics with contemporary and fresh mood. I also love underwear brands, as Princesse TamTam and For Love and Lemons.
Q: Do you follow fashion trends? Which ones?
A: I use to mix fashion trends with my own style, which is more classic, but I like military, navy, minimalism and rocker. Some trends I am enjoying using now: Sneakers, jeans shirt and metal chocker necklaces.
Q: Do you have any fashion rules when putting an outfit together?
A: The classic rule, "Less is more". I could wear a pair of jeans or a nice dress, but I will try to get some elegance and femininity.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Have my own underwear and swimwear brand.
Q: What are your other interests? How do you spend your spare time?
A: I like to travel and go to new places. I also love to watch movies, documentaries and visit museums.
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