Megan McMinn’s blog, Briar
Rose, reads like a dreamy fairytale. Complete with her unmistakable ruby red
hair and frothy girly-girl style Megan’s blog is my go-to for style fit for a
grown-up princess. Delightful recipes and snippets from Megan’s life, including
beautiful photos from her recent Cornish fairytale themed wedding, make Megan’s
blog more than just a fashion blog. We were lucky enough to have a catch up
with Megan herself.
Hi Megan! Tell us a little
bit about yourself…
I'm
Megan, and I'm a creative writing student striving to someday become a
published young adult author. I live in Bath with my husband, and I'm
absolutely in love our city! In my free time I work on my blog, Briar Rose,
styling outfits and documenting my adventures.
How would you describe
your style?
My
style is somewhat eclectic. I love retro shapes, romantic fabrics and quirky
detailing, but I try not to pigeon hole myself too much. Sometimes I'm all
about boater hats and pastel dresses, other times I'll mix things up with
pleather pieces and faux fur.
You love vintage style, what
has been your favourite vintage find?
An
amazing dusty pink evening dress with a big full skirt made up with panels of
tulle and lace. I found it on Etsy and
it's definitely the belle of my wardrobe!
If you could live in
another era, which would it be?
I
love the opulence of the 20s, however
considering how strongly I believe in sexual equality I'm not sure I
could stand to live in anything but the present day.
Who or what inspires you?
Books,
bloggers, films... I love reading other
blogs for inspiration - they're so refreshing.
If I'm really struggling to get inspired I'll try something new, whether
it be a recipe, a tea room, or an old film I haven't seen before. It's sure to
get me thinking!
Your blog is somewhat
fairytale like, what is your favourite book?
That's
such a hard question since I'm reading constantly, however my all time
favourite would have to Angela Carter's Nights at The Circus.
You’ve been blogging since
2011, what has been the highlight?
Aside
from all of the wonderful people I've met, being shortlisted for the Company
Style Blogger Awards earlier this year was a real high. A few weeks ago I
received an email from a recovering anorexic saying that reading Briar Rose had
inspired her to start eating again - that was pretty incredible.
There are lots of
delightful recipes on your blog, what are your favourite treats to make?
Although
they're such a cliche nowadays, I really do love making cupcakes! There's so
much room for creativity in the flavours and decorations. Other favourites
include cinnamon buns and my signature
pink rose meringues - I dust them with edible glitter before serving!
You have recently got
married in true fairytale style! What was the best part of the day for you?
The
ceremony was so emotional and personal -
we were married by one of our best friends which really made the day for us!
Another highlight was the half hour we spent down on the beach with our
bridesmaids and groomsmen taking photos. We needed that time to wind down
following the ceremony, and being surrounded by our closest friends we could
really feel the love.
My
go-to when I'm feeling a bit rubbish is Marie Antoinette. It's pure eye candy
from start to finish, and the soundtrack is amazing. Kirsten Dunst is
mesmerising.
What’s your favourite
outfit to wear at the moment?
I've
just been bought a pink coat as an early birthday present, and I can't get
enough of it. Some autumn florals, a fluffy pastel jumper, my sturdy Dr Martens
shoes and I'm good to go!
What kind of music do you
listen to?
I'm
a rock girl at heart. My dad had me listening to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and ACDC in my early teens. My
all time favourite band is The Raconteurs - they were the first 'big' band I
saw live and they were just incredible. Nowadays my most listened to bands are
Florence and The Machine, Nickel Creek, Mumford and Sons, and most recently,
Haim.
What advice would you give
to anyone starting their own blog?
Content
is key - don't get distracted by blog designs, events, samples and gimmicks -
at the end of the day it's good content that will bring people back to your
blog. The blogging world is becoming quite crowded, so play up your quirks and
don't become clone of your favourite bloggers - it's what makes you different
that will help you stand out.
The interview can be found in T! Magazine
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