while fashion interviews and online magazine articles are constantly quoting figures regarding the major bloggers' tens of thousands of hits to their websites daily, i think the real art is a blog that remains truly consistent and develops a loyal readership - rather than people who simply skim the content and move on.
Dorota, the brains behind The Divinitus personal style blog, has truly mastered this level of refinement. there is a real sense of satisfaction in knowing that future posts by a particular individual will certainly leave you in awe while also retaining a sense of comfort and familiarity - an aesthetic consistency.
i'm more than flattered that Dorota was happy to answer some questions for me, as i can appreciate that the more renowned bloggers such as herself often have a thousand and one projects (and a separate full-time job, in her case) continually on-the-go. while you are welcome to peep some of her insightful answers and imagery below, i would also recommend reading the previous interviews that she has answered online - all are terribly interesting..
what inspires your outfits on a day-to-day basis?
structure, abstract cuts and volume as visuals, because as with every person who's coming from a strong artistic background i'm sensitive to a good design. but my main goal is the functionality and ease of dressing, so i intentionally limit myself to only a couple of designers whose aesthetics are close to mine.
people may find it monotonous and not very inventional or take it as an easy path, but to me such consistency is well-calculated and a necessary part of conscious style. as an artist myself i'm able to comprehend and respect the other's vision as you should with any artform. this approach brings everything to another level, as opposed to focusing on the random-shopping effort, wasting time or proving you have too much of it.
do you have a way of categorising your wardrobe? (eg. colour / style / season)
i categorise it by each of those.
do your tastes in fashion and interior design become influenced by the same sorts of ideas, or do you see them as completely different artistic mediums?
i believe their main aesthetics should complement each other.
has your personal style evolved or changed as a result of beginning your blog?
my style evolved but not because of my blog, but as a natural process of maturity and the perks that come with it.
do you tend to mostly buy new or vintage pieces?
i don't shop for vintage anymore, because there is too much of other's interference in it already.
do you mostly follow local or international blogs?
locally probably because of similar needs. generally the country doesn't matter, only general aesthetics.
what characteristics do you believe make a successful blog?
either choose approachable aesthetics that are worshiped by the masses or go against, and choose a niche and be the best in it.
how much time do you generally spend on putting together each post - do you have a particular strategy to your blogging?
as little as possible, but still with lots of planning to achieve the perfect ensemble with relatively limited sources. whether you have a lot of money or just a little, neither will prevent a forced or over the top look. i'm able to express my creativity on a daily basis thanks to my profession, so i'm not interested in a 'creative' getup show. instead i want a wearable ensemble based on quality over quantity, where i keep the original concept without taking it too literal.
what do you think your point of difference is to all of the other fashion blogs out there?
besides my main goals, all pictures are mine and taken by me. searching for the perfect ensemble i intentionally made my images plain and without pretty backgrounds or spied modeling. i take a risk and eliminate engaging scenery which may compensate for a weak ensemble.
if you had unlimited money, do you think your style would change?
probably not the main concept, just the ease of execution. sporadically i could drift away from practicality and take more risks.
are you influenced by any particular designers, or more so by street style?
i'm interested in permanency found in avant-garde. i like dark aesthetics and casual approach. i like consistent collections with their repetitive cuts facilitating timeless ensembles. the ease of dressing coming from that kind of permanency is proof of a good design and influences me the most.
does the style of the city or country that you live in affect your choice of outfit?
it may not necessarily affect my general preferences, but it does manage the standards and force me to utilise them differently.
(all images courtesy of The Divinitus)
Dorota, the brains behind The Divinitus personal style blog, has truly mastered this level of refinement. there is a real sense of satisfaction in knowing that future posts by a particular individual will certainly leave you in awe while also retaining a sense of comfort and familiarity - an aesthetic consistency.
i'm more than flattered that Dorota was happy to answer some questions for me, as i can appreciate that the more renowned bloggers such as herself often have a thousand and one projects (and a separate full-time job, in her case) continually on-the-go. while you are welcome to peep some of her insightful answers and imagery below, i would also recommend reading the previous interviews that she has answered online - all are terribly interesting..
what inspires your outfits on a day-to-day basis?
structure, abstract cuts and volume as visuals, because as with every person who's coming from a strong artistic background i'm sensitive to a good design. but my main goal is the functionality and ease of dressing, so i intentionally limit myself to only a couple of designers whose aesthetics are close to mine.
people may find it monotonous and not very inventional or take it as an easy path, but to me such consistency is well-calculated and a necessary part of conscious style. as an artist myself i'm able to comprehend and respect the other's vision as you should with any artform. this approach brings everything to another level, as opposed to focusing on the random-shopping effort, wasting time or proving you have too much of it.
do you have a way of categorising your wardrobe? (eg. colour / style / season)
i categorise it by each of those.
do your tastes in fashion and interior design become influenced by the same sorts of ideas, or do you see them as completely different artistic mediums?
i believe their main aesthetics should complement each other.
has your personal style evolved or changed as a result of beginning your blog?
my style evolved but not because of my blog, but as a natural process of maturity and the perks that come with it.
do you tend to mostly buy new or vintage pieces?
i don't shop for vintage anymore, because there is too much of other's interference in it already.
do you mostly follow local or international blogs?
locally probably because of similar needs. generally the country doesn't matter, only general aesthetics.
what characteristics do you believe make a successful blog?
either choose approachable aesthetics that are worshiped by the masses or go against, and choose a niche and be the best in it.
how much time do you generally spend on putting together each post - do you have a particular strategy to your blogging?
as little as possible, but still with lots of planning to achieve the perfect ensemble with relatively limited sources. whether you have a lot of money or just a little, neither will prevent a forced or over the top look. i'm able to express my creativity on a daily basis thanks to my profession, so i'm not interested in a 'creative' getup show. instead i want a wearable ensemble based on quality over quantity, where i keep the original concept without taking it too literal.
what do you think your point of difference is to all of the other fashion blogs out there?
besides my main goals, all pictures are mine and taken by me. searching for the perfect ensemble i intentionally made my images plain and without pretty backgrounds or spied modeling. i take a risk and eliminate engaging scenery which may compensate for a weak ensemble.
if you had unlimited money, do you think your style would change?
probably not the main concept, just the ease of execution. sporadically i could drift away from practicality and take more risks.
are you influenced by any particular designers, or more so by street style?
i'm interested in permanency found in avant-garde. i like dark aesthetics and casual approach. i like consistent collections with their repetitive cuts facilitating timeless ensembles. the ease of dressing coming from that kind of permanency is proof of a good design and influences me the most.
does the style of the city or country that you live in affect your choice of outfit?
it may not necessarily affect my general preferences, but it does manage the standards and force me to utilise them differently.
(all images courtesy of The Divinitus)
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