Lauren Ashley Patao of blog The Fashionista’s Diary, and oh-so-loyal #taudreygirl, answers our 21 questions.
(Shop her layered look: Turqs and Tassels, Splash, Pearl of Wisdom)
- Name and City? Lauren Ashley Patao, Miami.
- Blog name and how the name came to be? The Fashionista’s Diary. I combined fashion with writing—my two favorite things.
- What message do you aim to communicate to your followers? Be yourself and never let others put you down. Haters gonna hate!
- Guilty pleasure? White wine and the TV Land show “Younger.”
- Coffee order? Skinny vanilla latte.
- What’s your favorite taudrey piece? The Fashionista’s Diary (TFD) set!
- What’s your best advice for taking a selfie? It’s all about good lighting and sharp images. Also, show the whole outfit!
- What’s the most significant taudrey piece you own and what does it mean to you? My gold plate necklace personalized with “Phil. 4:13,” my favorite Bible verse. It reminds me to stay strong.
- Gold or silver? Gold.
- Describe taudrey in one word? Feminine.
- What are you jamming to on the radio right now? “No” by Meghan Trainor.
- What do you think makes taudrey shine so bright? Besides it’s four-legged ambassador “Zoe The Boss,” it’s about how personalized it is.
- Favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese.
- Favorite movie? “How to Be Single.”
- Any tips for layering your jewelry? Mix dainty with statement pieces.
- Current favorite trend? Feminine and floral pieces.
- How does taudrey compliment today’s trends? Taudrey is feminine, timeless and fun and so seamlessly compliments all trends.
- Whose style do you admire? Olivia Palermo.
- What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you? I spend 70% of my day napping.
- Best piece of fashion advice? Wear what makes you feel happy and empowered.
- Define what it means to be a taudrey girl? In my opinion, it means to be a girl who is feminine and sophisticated, yet with a twist.
(Shop her arm party: Sea me in Turquoise, Sabby Style, Jackie Kennedy)
