One of my favourite things about fashion blogging is making friends and watching eachother grow up and grow into our blogs as our lives change, and we learn stuff.

Shortly after I started blogging I noticed Isabel at Hipster Musings – she was a teenager who didn’t take the H-word too seriously.  It used to be subtitled “a bitch fashion blog” or something like that.

I loved her style and was kind of blog-starstruck when she visited Toronto and called me up to hang out a couple times.  Isabel, you can call me any time.

Since 2006 Isabel has graduated from high school and moved on to university, where she is in an academic program completely unrelated to fashion.  She has even been featured in Teen Vogue.  Best of all, she still hangs out with us internet types, sharing her punk-magpie outfits and sweet and snarky little slices of life.

I asked her a few questions about fashion blogging.

Why did you start Hipster Musings?

To be completely honest, I don’t really remember. I guess I just had something to say and needed to vent about it on the internet. Which is kind of funny thinking about it, because sometimes I have to censor myself because I know a lot of friends read the blog.

How would you describe your style? Has it changed as you graduated from high school and started university?

My style is constantly evolving, so much so that I couldn’t even describe to you in what ways my look has changed. I have become more selective with the pictures of myself that get uploaded. In high school I was a lot more willing to post crappy mirror shots of myself. Now most fashion blogs are so “high-quality” that I wouldn’t even dream of that anymore.

What are your favourite blogs, websites and magazines?

I follow a shitload of blogs on that Bloglovin’ website, but I am rather partial to Style Rookie. She’s my favourite! I am also consistently inspired by The Selby.

What is your favourite part of fashion blogging?

Comments! Every time I open up me email inbox there’s a bunch of little self-esteem boosters that I can smile at. I also love doing clothing swaps with bloggers! Recycling yet still receiving is an excellent feeling.

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