Interview with Laura and Rachel from Mallzee OMG!

 

Mallzee have done it again! They have made me smile! But this time it's not there website alone (even though that is defo smile worthy!) It's the FAB ladies behind it! I'm talking about Laura and Rachel the amazing girls behind the fashion (in my eyes the MOST IMPORTANT PART!) department of Mallzee. They are the ones that say yes to adding your cup of tea worthy Boohoo top or those Neon, denim jeans you love from Asos! And lucky for me and you; I got to interview them all about what THEY absolutely LOVE! Check out Laura and  Rachel's Twitter to follow and click to follow the fashion (and it looks like...) plant lovers! Make sure you check out my Mallzee post to you crazy fashionista's! Mallzee post P.S loving the sandals Laura! 

Interview OMG! 

1. What made you think of the idea Mallzee? 

L&G: Our CEO Cally saw a gap in online shopping and realised that online shopping had become boring. People want to have a fun experience when shopping online and they want to be able to shop all their favourite shops in one place - that's why Mallzee was created! 

2. How long has Mallzee been up and running for?

L&G: Mallzee launched earlier this year 

3. What made you pick the brands you picked for your FAB website?

L&G: We wanted all the main stores that our customers love. We want Mallzee to feel like a one-stop-shop online mall so we picked all the best high-street stores so our customers can shop them all in one place.

4. Have you/the company ever regretted adding a company to your site?

L&G: Not at all. We love all the brands we have! 

5. Now let’s talk general fashion! What is your FAV, number 1 shop?

L/G: Mallzee, of course, but my favourite store on Mallzee would have to be ASOS - they offer affordable, stylish clothes and really do have an outfit for everything. 

6. . Are you a trend-follower or do believe in unique style?

L/G: I think a mix of both. I like to be aware of the trends but I also believe in having a unique style and customising and accessorising to make your outfit personal to you. The great thing about Mallzee is that we take the 'trends' and show you items that are unique to your style.

7. If there was one word to describe you probably AWESOME style, what would it be (e.g. Funky!)?

L/G: That's a tough one but it would probably be classic/feminine with a bit of an edge. 

8. I really hope this is a straight, upfront NO but have you ever craved... Crocs (or clogs)?!

L/G: I've not but I'm pretty sure I owned clogs as a child sadly…

9. Monochrome or Perspex? 

L/G: Monochrome 

10. Are you happy that you went into the fashion industry/career)

L&G: Definitely, it's such a fun industry to work in! 

Another kinda fashion blogger you shouldn't of asked but you have now!!! Naughty, naughty! :

11. Last question (Sad face..), this is kind of a vain question for me but.... Why did you choose my blog (among many others) to feature you? (What am I like!) 

L&G: Because we think It's great and we love reading it!

I am SO glad that they came across my blog! I am also very, very great full they agreed on letting me interview them! They are AMAZEBOZ and FAB! They were great to interview and I loved there answers (um especially the last one... That's my fav answer!) Love ya Mallzee x

From Another kinda fashion blogger x

Interview with Fashion Detective OMG!

Yes I have interviewed famous fashion blogger Johanna Payton, the blogger behind fashion detectives and awesome trend setter. She has featured in many famous magazines like: fabulous, Look, STYLE and been interviewed by BBC1 extra plus ME! So here's the interview hope you enjoy! 

First question: Did you have to get any qualifications to do the job you do and if so what were they? 

 Jo:You don't have to have any specific training to be a freelance journalist but you need some knowledge of your chosen field (that could be anything from fashion to gardening!) and a really good writing style. Some training definitely helps though: I did an English Studies degree at uni, but you can also do journalism degrees or post graduate training and there are journalism colleges where you can do courses too. 

Question 2: What university/college did you go to?  

Jo:University of Huddersfield 

Question 3: Are you your own boss and if not would you like to be and why? 

Jo:Yes I am. I always wanted to be my own boss because I was late for work every day and didn't like having to do the same journey every day. I also wanted to make my own decisions about the kind of work I did and to be able to work around having my own family, which is much easier when you're self employed.  

 Question 4: Did you make your blog because you like it or is it because you liked it and you were/ are getting paid to have it? 

Jo: only started making some money from the blog last year so that's definitely not why I started it. I wasn't writing that much about fashion and that's what I really wanted to write about: the blog helped me to get new contacts in the fashion industry and show new editors and clients that I could write about clothes. It is also TONS of fun to write and although I started off writing once or twice a week, now I update it every day so there is always fresh stuff on there. Now I get a little bit of money through sponsorship and advertising it's a bonus, but definitely not the reason I do it.

Question 5: What made you want to become a journalist and blogger? 

Jo: I've loved writing since primary school and started thinking about becoming a journalist when a teacher suggested it to me at the age of about 10. 

I've been blogging on and off since 2003, right back when it started in the UK, and I really love the freedom to write about anything I choose. When I write for magazines and papers I have to make my writing sound like their style and write about things their readers are interested in - but on the blog the readers like the same things as me (most of the time!) so I can write about all the things I love and feel passionate about (like Topshop!) 

Question 6: Has anyone famous in the fashion industry met you because of your blog and if so who was the most famous and cool!? 

Jo: Hmmm, I've met a few famous people through the blog. Not a fashion industry person as such but I met Lydia from TOWIE when she opened her own boutique - she was really nice. And I once got to go to a Stella McCartney fashion show through the blog (but I didn't meet Stella!) 

 Question 7: Was it hard becoming a journalist? 

Jo: It took a long time to get established as a freelancer and loads of people want to be journalists and are willing to work for free just to get published, so you are always up against lots of competition and have to fight to get paid sometimes.
Question 8: have thought of  becoming an author someday?   

Jo: I've written a health book and that was fun - I would like to write a fiction book, and maybe a fashion book, but it takes a really long time and there's not much money in it (unless you manage to come up with an idea as cool as Twilight!)

Question 9: What is the best bit about your job? 

Jo: I love meeting new people, I enjoy all the variety that my job has - and obviously I love going to cool events like Fashion Week and getting the odd free dress! 

 So there you have an interview with Johanna Payton! If you want to take a looksies at her AMAZEBOZ blog then here's the link: http://www.fashiondetective.co.uk/ 

From Another kinda fashion blogger x