2. What would you say to other girls who are considering doing the same thing?

If I can do it then you can too! It takes a lot of time and isn’t something that just happens over night. If it’s something you really want to do then you can make it work. There are a lot of people and resources out there that can help you make sense of it all. Also owning your own boutique isn’t just all about the pretty clothes that line the racks. You have to be able to understand the business side of it and be able to put in the hours and hard work. It’s not like a fashion realty show, even though sometime I wish it were.

3. What’s the best part of your job?

The best part about my job is that I get to do something everyday that I’m excited and passionate about. I’m always learning and hopefully growing the business in a positive direction. I also have the most amazing customers who I’m lucky to have formed relationships with. Making my customers happy and excited about their wardrobe and clothes is something that I love.

4. If you could style one person in the whole world who would it be? And what would you put them in?

Emma Stone. I have a major girl crush on her! I think she has amazing style and would be open to trying anything. I’d love to put her in a Canadian label like Valerie Dumaine that the public might not have seen before. Her designs would look great on her.

5. Favourite Vaca Spot?

Paris is fantastic. I don’t think there’s anything like it. But then again I haven’t done a lot of travelling so my answer could change. It would be hard to beat though.

6. Favourite book?

Lovely Bones and then The Help is a close second. Both of Kelly Cutrone’s books are up there too.

7. Favourite place to eat in Vancouver?

Pepitas! It’s this amazing little Mexican place on the corner of West 4^th and Burrard. I’m obsessed.

8. Daily blog reads?

The Man Repeller, The Coveteur, The Doctors Closet, StyleSpy, Imtheitgirl, Searching for Style, and Paper Collective just to name a few that I’m obsessed with.

9. Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?

I really hope to see myself watching Violet Hill grow and be a success. I can’t imagine myself not being in Vancouver working in the industry that I am. I believe that the Vancouver Fashion scene is slowly but surely growing and I would like to be a part of that.

10. What are 5 things you can’t leave the house without??

Wallet. Sunglasses. iphone 4. Elizabeth and James stackable rings (they are pretty much stuck on my finger but I’m happy to never have to take them off). make up bag with mascara and Make Up HD foundation

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#108-12211 No.1 Road
Richmond, BC V7E 1T6

Phone: (604) 274-3563
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