There's always a time and place for style, just ask Neonutt. Her sets are amazing snapshots of people in a specific city and time. So if you've ever wondered what 11am in San Francisco might look like, Neonutt's already captured it. We could spend all day looking at her visual diary!
Here are some of her sets:
Tell us about yourself.My real name is Lauren and I'm from New York but I currently live in Los Angeles, California. I used to work as a script supervisor on films and commercials, but now I juggle different jobs in film, publishing and advertising. Film is my passion! I want to be a filmmaker so I always make time for screenwriting each week, but now I'm addicted to Polyvore, and it's taking up a lot of my writing time!
How would you describe your sense of style/fashion?Well, I'm from NYC so I wear a lot of black! I love jeans, silver jewelry and rock music, so rocker chic really appeals to me, especially when it has a feminine edge. I love that I can wear whatever I want on a film set, but for comfort I'll often build an outfit around skinny jeans and an Alexander Wang tank. I also love dressing up jeans, like with high-heeled sandals or boots, a delicate lace blouse and maybe a cropped leather jacket. I'm not a head-to-toe girly girl, but I love the pastel ruffles and lingerie looks for this spring!
What's hot in your 'hood right now?
L.A. style is very laid back and girls wear shorts or
skinny jeans with t-shirts and
UGG boots year round, but I'm starting to see more short frilly skirts and dresses in pretty prints.
What's one thing you wish people would wear more of?I like to see eclectic style, like when a modern outfit has a one-of-a-kind vintage piece thrown into the mix. I always see girls with individual style in NYC, especially downtown.
How did you discover Polyvore?I was looking for a collage program for my computer and came across Polyvore during a search –– and I was hooked from day one!
Tell us a little about what you use Polyvore for and why. What do you like about Polyvore?Polyvore is the ultimate creative outlet! You can free your mind and design whatever you want without being restricted by a bunch of rules on what you can and can't create. Polyvore is also a great stress reliever after a hard day of work. For my sets I like to create characters; I try to envision their style and an hour out of their day. I love that Polyvore not only about fashion –– I've seen so many fantastic art and interior design sets. Everything here is inspiring!
If you could share one tip or trick with a new Polyvore member, what would it be?Make an effort to not pair the same two items or images from another set. Also, if you want your sets to stand out, you have to do something that no one else has done. Showcase what makes your sets different from all the others.
What fashion designers or style incons have influenced you?I don't have one solid influence. I really loved
Chloe when Phoebe Philo was there, and I often like
Stella McCartney's work. For a while I liked the personal styles of
Sienna Miller,
Kate Moss and
Rachel Bilson, and I still like
Mary-Kate Olsen's style. I like whoever can mix it up without looking like they're trying too hard to look stylish.
What online stores do you like to clip from?I discovered
La Garçonne on Polyvore, and they are the best! I could live in their clothes and I always find something on their site. I also like
Net-A-Porter, particularly the
One Vintage pieces.
What are your 3 favorite sets of the ones you've made?
Uh-oh. I'm so picky that it's rare when I like everything about one of my sets. But sometimes the outfit, photos and atmosphere all work well together.
What's your favorite set created by another Polyvore member?Yikes! Tough question! I'm inspired by so many Polyvorians, especially
MyChanel,
estrelita,
Mafe96,
BellaMarie and
Apokalipstick. And I adore the inventiveness and distinct set style of
katika diva! Her sets are like unique mixed-media paintings and they always surprise me!
We interviewed NotJustAnotherBrickInTheWall last and she wanted us to ask you if you've ever bought anything that you saw on Polyvore?I've found great sandals and boots through Polyvore. I just bought the
"Genarose" sandals, which are these black strappy platforms from Nine West, but I've already got my eye on so many others. Polyvore is a shopaholic's dream!
Got any feature requests for the Polyvore team?I'm totally loving the rotate tool! And thank you, thank you, thank you for the "undo" button! I used to remove so many images by mistake! It would be great if when we add a new set to an old collection, the updated collection would appear at the top of our profile page. Also, I have a ton of drafts and I'd love to be able to organize them. Though I spend way too much time on Polyvore as it is! : )
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Engreida reports that the newsboy cap trend is holding its ground on Polyvore. Traditionally, these caps were worn by boys and men in Europe and the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but now even females find it to be the perfect accessory, regardless of your style. Gwen Stefani and Cameron Diaz are keepin' it casual with the newsboy cap:
Giving is the new getting with eConscious Market, so we're really excited to have their goodies on Polyvore. You can be socially responsible while shopping all the cool eco friendlier clothes and jewelry they offer. And when you make a purchase, you get to choose a non-profit and they'll donate up to 10% of your purchase to it. See, everybody wins! Check out some of these Polyvore faves available from eConsciousMarket.com:
Word around Facebook and Twitter is that it's National Lady Gaga Day today! And since we're always up for a good party, we want in on the festivities, too! So, what does one do on National Lady Gaga Day, you ask? Well, you can dress like her, sing like her, throw a themed party...pretty much participate in anything that embraces all things Gaga. So in honor of this day, we're checking out all of your amazing Lady Gaga-inspired looks on Polyvore. Here are some of our favorites:
