A:I studied Fine Art and then Art Museum studies, I have worked in conservation, marketing and education. I now design and make jewellery including recreating pieces from paintings. As well as jewellery I make cards and stationary inspired by fashion and style. I'm also an artist and have just branched out into illustration, which I love.
Q: How would you describe your personal style in 3-5 words?
A:Classic with a twist
Q: Where do you shop? Luxury or high street? New or vintage? Boutiques? Online?
A:I love small boutiques, dress agencies and charity shops for spur of the moment finds, for great choice and for pieces I'm looking for I go online.
Q: Do you prefer street style fashion or runway fashion?
A: both
Q: When and how did you become interested in fashion, and where do you find your inspiration?
A:Ever since I was playing with a fashion wheel wearing dresses made by my mum I've loved clothes, I was also inspired by watching classic movies with my nan. I now take inspiration from anywhere, from historical paintings/fashion/film/vintage vogue to the colours and shapes around me.
Q: Who are your favorite style icon(s)?
A:Frida Kahlo, Grace Kelly & Helena Bonham Carter
Q: What are your favorite fashion blogs? Magazines?
A:Vogue & designers on Instagram also great pages on tumblr like http://80s-90s-supermodels.tumblr.com
Q: What do you love about fashion? Not love?
A:I love great style, imagination and beauty, it should make you feel good
Q: Your favorite designers & brands?
A:Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, Travilla and Edith Head... I'd love to wear vintage Valentino
Q: What is your dream job?
A:As long as I'm making something I'm happy
Q: What are your other interests? How do you spend your spare time?
A:I spend most of my time making things but I'm also slightly addicted to tumblr, as well as style/fashion blogs I run art blog http://a-little-bit-pre-raphaelite.tumblr.com & film blog
http://capturing-the-screen.tumblr.com I'm also on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/joannagration/
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