Olivia Purvis’ blog is a perfect combination of vintage glamour, festival reviews and pretty snaps from her numerous tea party outings. A cross between Tennessee Thomas’ or Zooey Deschanel’s girly, individual style with a laid-back and relaxed approach, Olivia’s blog is my first stop for lady-like elegance with a quirky edge.
Paired with her tumbling dip-dyed curls or staple 60s inspired bee-hive and a dash of red lip-stick, Olivia’s blog is an insight into her daily adventures. Her penchant for statement, print trousers and love for all things sixties makes her my ideal style crush for fuss-free yet individual style. We were lucky enough to have a chat with Olivia herself about her style inspirations, her favourite purchase this month and, seeing as her blog shows her love for tea, who she’d have at her own vintage tea party.
Hey Olivia! What triggered you to start your blog and how did you go about setting it up? Do you have any useful tips or advice for fellow bloggers?
It initially began as a music blog, which I posted reviews and gig photographs on- which I suppose is quite a stark contrast from where it is now! After a while, and reading lots of fashion and style blogs, I wanted to broaden my blogs focus, so signed up to Blogger- and the rest is history! To be honest, the best tip I have for any fellow bloggers is just do it! I think if you have the passion for your subject, and want to start a blog for the right reasons, then do it, everything else will just fall into place!
Your personal style obviously shows throughout your blog; how would you describe your style?
I'd probably say; girlie yet tomboyish, colourful, nostalgic with a hint of sixties fun thrown in for good measure- quite a few things all at once!
So where are you from and what are you currently up to?
I'm from South East London, and am currently interning and blog writing, whilst working part time at one of my favourite shops.
What has been your favourite fashion purchase been this month?
Oh goodness, this is tough! Probably a lace inset blouse I bought from Topshop on Payday! It's a little hippyish, but looks amazing with worn denim and some cool ankle boots!
You have just had a holiday in Paris, where would your ideal holiday be and what would you do?
I'd love to visit Rome! I think it could probably be the perfect balance of city break and poolside Med-break. I'd do plenty of shopping, history hunting and of course tasting the amazing Italian cuisine.
Who would you say inspires your style?
Oh so many! There's people like Alexa Chung, Drew Barrymore, Fearne Cotton, and Audrey Hepburn who I always go to for amazing outfit combinations, but I can get inspired from reading magazines, blogs, street style, listening to my favourite bands, and even the people I surround myself with- my mum, best friend and boyfriend have the best style!
On your blog there are a few posts of cute afternoon teas you have had. Who would you most like to invite to a tea party?
In fear of sounding hugely unoriginal, I'd love to have The Beatles there, with my new favourite band, Haim for music. Alexa Chung for style chats, Stephen Fry for endless fascinating conversation and probably Gizzi Erskine to help with major tea party preparation!
Sounds like the perfect party to me. What would you wear to sit front row at London Fashion Week?
If money was no object, I'd love to wear a gorgeous lace Valentino dress- but in a real world, probably a statement vintage dress, beehive, a slick of lipstick and some sky-high heels!
Apart from Valentino, what designers do you admire and why?
I adore Mulberry's Emma Hill and Alexander McQueens Sarah Burton, I think they both play such a huge part in maintaining the key element of British heritage style, which with fashion being so fast paced and changeable, is so important.
Your blog has quite a vintage, quirky feel to it. What has been your favourite vintage or charity shop find?
Probably some white sixties style pumps I picked up in Paris, they fit like a glove!
I know that you’re a big Arctic Monkeys fan, what else have you been listening to at the moment? Have you ventured to any festivals this summer and who did you see?
So much! My music taste is constantly changing and evolving, but I'm currently loving Haim, Black Lips, Friends, Spector and Jake Bugg. This year I've stayed in England for festivals, and went to Field Day and Lounge on the Farm, where I saw Blood Orange, Kindness, The Vaccines, Spector- and plenty of others in-between!
What’s your favourite film?
500 Days of Summer ten times over!
Aw that film is so good! Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt make an ultimate pairing. If you could go back in time what era would be your first stop to visit?
Without a doubt the 1960's!
I should've known! Finally, what are your hopes for the future and do you think you’ll be working within the fashion industry?
One day, I'd LOVE to be working happily in the fashion industry, preferably either in writing or styling for a successful publication- a girl can dream!
Find Olivia's blog at What Olivia Did
Your personal style obviously shows throughout your blog; how would you describe your style?
I'd probably say; girlie yet tomboyish, colourful, nostalgic with a hint of sixties fun thrown in for good measure- quite a few things all at once!
So where are you from and what are you currently up to?
I'm from South East London, and am currently interning and blog writing, whilst working part time at one of my favourite shops.
What has been your favourite fashion purchase been this month?
Oh goodness, this is tough! Probably a lace inset blouse I bought from Topshop on Payday! It's a little hippyish, but looks amazing with worn denim and some cool ankle boots!
You have just had a holiday in Paris, where would your ideal holiday be and what would you do?
I'd love to visit Rome! I think it could probably be the perfect balance of city break and poolside Med-break. I'd do plenty of shopping, history hunting and of course tasting the amazing Italian cuisine.
Who would you say inspires your style?
Oh so many! There's people like Alexa Chung, Drew Barrymore, Fearne Cotton, and Audrey Hepburn who I always go to for amazing outfit combinations, but I can get inspired from reading magazines, blogs, street style, listening to my favourite bands, and even the people I surround myself with- my mum, best friend and boyfriend have the best style!
On your blog there are a few posts of cute afternoon teas you have had. Who would you most like to invite to a tea party?
In fear of sounding hugely unoriginal, I'd love to have The Beatles there, with my new favourite band, Haim for music. Alexa Chung for style chats, Stephen Fry for endless fascinating conversation and probably Gizzi Erskine to help with major tea party preparation!
Sounds like the perfect party to me. What would you wear to sit front row at London Fashion Week?
If money was no object, I'd love to wear a gorgeous lace Valentino dress- but in a real world, probably a statement vintage dress, beehive, a slick of lipstick and some sky-high heels!
Apart from Valentino, what designers do you admire and why?
I adore Mulberry's Emma Hill and Alexander McQueens Sarah Burton, I think they both play such a huge part in maintaining the key element of British heritage style, which with fashion being so fast paced and changeable, is so important.
Your blog has quite a vintage, quirky feel to it. What has been your favourite vintage or charity shop find?
Probably some white sixties style pumps I picked up in Paris, they fit like a glove!
I know that you’re a big Arctic Monkeys fan, what else have you been listening to at the moment? Have you ventured to any festivals this summer and who did you see?
So much! My music taste is constantly changing and evolving, but I'm currently loving Haim, Black Lips, Friends, Spector and Jake Bugg. This year I've stayed in England for festivals, and went to Field Day and Lounge on the Farm, where I saw Blood Orange, Kindness, The Vaccines, Spector- and plenty of others in-between!
What’s your favourite film?
500 Days of Summer ten times over!
Aw that film is so good! Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt make an ultimate pairing. If you could go back in time what era would be your first stop to visit?
Without a doubt the 1960's!
I should've known! Finally, what are your hopes for the future and do you think you’ll be working within the fashion industry?
One day, I'd LOVE to be working happily in the fashion industry, preferably either in writing or styling for a successful publication- a girl can dream!
Find Olivia's blog at What Olivia Did
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