{Twitter Tuesday: The Closet Shopper}

It's Twitter Tuesday Time!

Every other Tuesday, I will be showcasing one of my amazing Twitter friends on my blog!
I've been so fortunate to have met some really incredible and talented people since I began blogging.

Twitter Tuesday is a fabulous way to meet new bloggers and visit some amazing new blog sites.

If you would like a chance to be featured on Twitter Tuesday, it's easy......

Just click on the "Twitter" button in my right sidebar, and we will be instantly connected as Twitter friends. Let's chat and get to know each other:)

I have some really great "Tweet Buddies" and can't wait to meet more!

My friends are your friends :)

April 17. 2012

Twitter Tuesday, brought to you by:The Closet Shopper

Do you love finding blogs with wearable style, something for everyone? If so, Tracy of The Closet Shopper is the girl for you. I found Tracy's blog well over a year ago now and I'm so thrilled to showcase her here today!

Not only is Tracy one of the sweetest people I know, she can whip up an outfit in the blink of an eye.....and the best part? It doesn't have to cost a fortune! Tracy looks fabulous in every outfit she wears, has a fabulous sense of style..and I always get amazing ideas from her!!!

Check out her blog....you will be adding her to your daily reads.....guaranteed!

Tracy currently lives in Oakland, California and has been blogging at The Closet Shopper since July 2010. Her favorite fashion icon is Gwyneth Paltrow.

Tracy's two favorite colors are purple & sapphire and her favorite time of day is "4pm on weekdays and all day long on weekends".

Tracy's favorite way to relax? "plopped on the couch watching terrible reality TV"

Let's learn more about my super sweet Twitter Tuesday Buddy!!

What was your initial goal for your blog when you first began, and how has that changed today?

Tracy: I actually started my blog in 2007 but I really didn’t give it very much attention. And then in July of 2010 I made a commitment to myself to start posting outfit photos. I wanted to do this because I’m a fashion consultant and I wanted potential clients to see that I am just a regular gal that mixes up my wardrobe and finds great looks from things that everyone has in their closets. Also that it’s not that hard to look put together. The only thing that’s changed is that I had no idea the blogger community that I would encounter. I’ve made so many wonderful friends doing this. What a bonus!

Where do you draw your fashion inspiration from?
Tracy: From other women. I’m inspired by how women on the streets dress with their personal touches. I think, “Oh, awesome outfit. I have all those pieces in my closet!” And now, my blogging sisters inspire me daily as well.

What is your favorite piece of clothing/jewelry and why?

Tracy: My favorite clothing is my boyfriend jeans. I just love to be comfortable. You can look dressed up or like a slouchy bum in these babies! LOVE them.

How many hours a day/week do you spend working on your blog?

Tracy: I’ve never quantified it. I will take a guess and say that I spend about 10 hours or more a week.

Where is your favorite place to shop?
Tracy: I have a lot of faves. They go from Target and Old Navy to J Crew and Nordstrom. But I like a bargain. I rarely pay full price for anything. So, I do lots of searching online for deals. I shop with Gilt for those high end designer pieces without paying crazy prices for them.

What "must haves" will you be adding to your Spring wardrobe?

Tracy: Floral sundress, white jeans, hot pink pleated hi-lo skirt, bright purple t-strap sandals.

Do you have any advice for new bloggers who are just getting started?

Tracy:

My only advice is stay true to your vision and rock it!

If you have a career besides blogging, what do you do?

Tracy: I work a 9-5 job at a local university. That’s my steady income. On the side I run my own fashion consulting business called The Closet Shopper.

Please share with us something we would never guess about you. IE; a favorite hobby, a talent, a quirky habit:

Tracy: Aerial acrobats. I’ve been doing circus arts for 8 years. I also perform whenever possible.

Where did the name for your blog derive from?

Tracy:

The name The Closet Shopper came from living on a budget and not being able to do a lot of shopping. I would clean out my closet regularly and by doing so I would discover lots of hidden treasures and “new to me” outfits. So, I called it ‘going shopping in my closet” Whenever my sister came to visit me, she would always say, “Can I go shopping in your closet?” When I was setting up my consulting business and I was looking for a name, The Closet Shopper seemed appropriate since that’s what I do when I come to my clients homes and go through their closets to find awesome looks for them with their current wardrobe.

Describe your personal style?

Tracy: I would say that I’m a casual glamour girl. I love to mix casual pieces with fancy more dressy pieces. Someone once told me that my style was classy comfort. I like that. I think it describes me perfectly.

Where do you see yourself in 2 years?
Tracy:

I’m hoping to be able to quit my day job and focus mainly on my fashion consulting business. That’s my ultimate goal.