Jag Lever Is A New York Gypsetter

Rachel of Jag Lever channels Stevie Nicks one day and Twiggy the next. We love her mixture of vintage and modern style that result in memorable, quirky outfit posts.

Peak into the world of an NYC fashionista in our Q&A:

1. Where are your favorite places to vintage shop in New York?

My favorite places to vintage shop in New York are Crossroads Trading Co (There are 29 locations so check out their site) and Beacon’s Closet. They’re opening a new Salvation Army close to my apartment in Brooklyn and I can’t wait!

2. Why do you choose to live in NY? What about it do you love?

I chose to live here because it is the center of fashion in the states. I wanted to be able to do what I love and well, let’s be honest… be able to survive doing it! I love that everyone here cares about fashion to some extent. It shows on the streets! People are here to do what they love. It’s the only way you’ll make it here!

3. What encouraged you to start blogging your outfit posts? For instance on lookbook.nu.

A friend had told me back in the MySpace days to join Lookbook. I thought she was kind of crazy to suggest I join a fashion forward website! I wasn’t very fashionable back then. I learned being a member of Lookbook. It really taught me how to style certain things. I just joined and tried it and somehow people liked my posts!

4. As a busy fashion blogger, describe a typical day:

Wake up, eat a big breakfast
Check e-mails
Pick up packages from my post office
Visit showrooms/appointments with brands
Shoot looks (typically 4 get shot in one day)
Answer emails
Edit photos and plan for the following mornings post
Eat dinner
Hopefully go to bed at a decent hour!

I do this every day of the week practically. I don’t really have a “day off” but I love what I do, so every day is a day off!

5. Your favorite trends for fall?

Plaid and menswear for women. I plan on wearing a lot of button-ups with trousers and suspenders! (See how she nailed this look here).

6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I still see myself with my blog but perhaps I’ll have another job with a magazine or something by then. I have a degree in photography so it would be nice to do something more with that.

7. Your fave items from Electric Frenchie?

8. How long have you played the Ukulele and what prompted you to pick up that instrument?

I started playing about two years ago. A friend of mine had one and I liked to mess around with it so I decided to buy one. It was kind of an impulse purchase!

9. Do you have any siblings?

One older brother. He lives in Michigan. He’s super hilarious and I love him. He has the best sense of humor, so I can look forward to a good laugh when I visit home!

10. Who inspires you in the fashion world?

I really love Lykke Li’s dark and mysterious style. She wears a lot of Swedish designers that I love like Acne and Minimarket.

Jag Lever Is A New York Gypsetter

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