Answers To Fashion Questions Most Frequently Asked By My Readers
I frequently get asked fashion questions, and subsequently, my inbox is constantly full. I’m not bothered, because I enjoy answering questions my readers may have for me and helping them understand their style quotient better. Be that as it may, not every question merits a single 1000-word blog-post to answer it; most have simple and short responses to them. Today, I have taken six questions that were asked on Facebook/Instagram and posted my responses here. So, without further ado, here are reader questions and my {attempted} answers ~
1) Is your remarkable sense of style an inherent quality or did you cultivate it over time?
Tanya Fontes: In my personal opinion, style is a learned behaviour. It represents your perceptions, your ability to question and respond to new situations, and the brazen courage of taking a step into the unknown.
In other words, style is the austere sincerity of your inner being reflected in what you wear. My style is woven intricately into my persona to create a seamless harmony between my natural eye for fashion and an expression of individualism that I have developed over the years.
2) According to you, does the adage “less is more” apply to fashion?
Tanya Fontes: For a generation that is encumbered with exorbitance in everything, being succinct is an awarding skill that can open many doors to success. When it comes to fashion, minimalism may sound mundane to a few ~ but this is certainly a time where you can see the modernist world moving away from elaboration to creating beauty from simplicity. Being seen in gaudy attire is one thing and making your presence felt even in stark austerity is another; to have the capacity to voice your style and personality subduedly is a definitive ability.
3) If you could be the face of any brand in the world, which one will you choose?
Tanya Fontes: Hermès. This French Luxury goods manufacturer personifies elegance through its quintessential business ideologies that have constantly rejected modernisation of its techniques {i.e. mass production through assembly lines and mechanisation}. The company proudly employs a small team of extremely skilled craftsmen in France to hand-make every single item. Hermès as a brand represents sophistication and is the true definition of luxury.
4) What are you eyeing in fashion this season?
Tanya Fontes: There are so many things I have my eye on, so I always end up exploring several styles and trends throughout the year. While good basics, like a great pair of jeans or a classy white t-shirt, seldom leave my mind when I am out shopping, I also have an affinity for pieces that are seasonal trends that complement my style.
2017 is all about #DenimWithAttitude. I think I will be living in wide-leg jeans this season; you will find me sporting these with a crisp white linen shirt or I may play them down by pairing them with a jersey tee and throw in an embroidered and appliquéd denim jacket to complete my look.
5) Which style decade would you like to be transported to?
Tanya Fontes: The 1920s was a decade of fashion revolution where the corset finally faded into oblivion; which was incredibly liberating for women. But there was more to this symbolic change in fashion than just the practicality of it. In the absence of the hourglass figure, women began to find a new way to exude sex appeal and it came in the form of raised hemlines, with legs becoming the new symbol of sexiness.
I also have a yearning for the style of the 1940s which embodied strong silhouettes and beautiful shoes.
It should be noted that I appreciate style in every silhouette and every decade of the twentieth century. It is remarkable to know that fashion never stagnates. That it is important to evolve. That’s the evolution in “Fashion is Evolution.”
6) Who is your favourite style icon?
Tanya Fontes: I find inspiration in three personalities who have illuminated the pathways of fashion for me. I adore Audrey Hepburn and her utterly enduring style, I admire Coco Chanel for her distinct signature aesthetic, and my third style icon, Olivia Palermo, who also doubles as my muse, is the modern-day street-style icon ~ effortlessly chic in a way that manages to showcase everything she wears with a natural relaxed elegance.
So there you are, my answers to your most stylish FAQs ~ and if you’ve got another, ask away in the comments!
I totally loved this article, and I really agree with all the points you’ve made. Life has it’s own way of motion… I’ve had the constant desire to embrace fashion to add colour and style to my everyday life. Have a wonderful week, Tanya! ❤️
Thank you for sharing, Charrul. Hope your week is going well.
Thank you for your gorgeous words, Tanya! I love to visit your blog because your writing style and way of representation makes each post interesting, not to forget the accompanying beautiful photography! ✨
Thank you so much for the kind words and for dropping by, Yamini.
Tanya, you’ve inspired me and many others, as you went against the grain, picked up various talents, and showed the world that there are many dimensions to being an influencer. I salute you! ✨
Thank you, Shivan! This means so much to me.
There was something so gripping about this interview… good that you follow your passion! And, I love that you’re able to dig deeper than just “A girl walks into a room and looks pretty”… Well done!
Thanks Ridhima. Means a lot that you like it!
It’s sometimes so important to stay calm and have some time for your thoughts… Beautiful share that just really struck a chord with me! ❤️
Thank you so much, Aleena!
I recently read an article that talked about influencers; things they have to do just to get that glamorous picture we all see, but none of us really understand the story behind… and most of the time, it’s not as glamorous as it looks! Kudos to you!
Thank you, Vartika. Very well said!
Your outfit is amazing, and so is that dreamy place! Also, I couldn’t look away from your share (your responses are so personal and raw) – my father was in front of me saying something to me, and I literally ignored him (this rarely happens…)!
Aw thanks, Zainab. I totally feel your enthusiasm!
That light is stunning, and you look incredible! Well done on the interview, too! You are so talented, and I admire your work so much! Keep inspiring. ✨
Thank you very much indeed!
Amazing photos! Loved the interview… your responses are so creative and sensible. To meet and to photograph you one day, would be a dream! ❤️
Oh, so sweet! Thank you very much, Nakshee.
Congratulations on such an amazing interview ~ beautiful work as always! To curate the kind of incredible blog work that you do, would be something to aspire to!
Thank you so very much, Shubhendra! I’m touched.
Congratulations! Loved the writing as well as the visual sensory experience! ❤️
Thanks so much sweet soul!
I fell in love with your images at first sight, and this share is amazing! Although, I’d love to see a longer version of this interview as I feel like you’ve got so much to say!
Thank you, Pooja. I will keep that in mind.
Beautifully done! You definitely have got the gift for storytelling… and your visuals are always so inspiring, Tanya! ❤️
Thanks so much, Komal! Hope your week is going well.
Wow girl, great job! Every single response is creatively beautiful… Sunning photos, too! ✨✨✨
Thanks so much, Rutuja!
No words can describe my feelings after reading this… Actually, I absolutely loved it! ❤️ Nowadays people get defined by what other people think of them… Instagram has become a measure of identity. So, thank you for the beautiful article (and the photos).
Thank you truly for always being my cheerleader, Kasthuri!
Reading this made me feel so much better about how noisy my own mind is no matter how much I try to hone in on what I want… Thank you very much for sharing, Tanya!
That means so much to me, Rakesh!
You have the most aesthetically pleasing blog ever! After one whole year of following you on here, your writing and pictures still never fail to captivate me. I aspire to be a great blogger like you someday, Tanya!
Thank you so much, Urmi. My heart is dancing with joy!