Closet Visit: Sophie Assa

This is the Closet Visit for Sophie Assa.  Closet Visit is one of my favourite websites.  It never fails to inspire me.  The website interviews the fashionable people of Amercia (mainly LA) about their style, wardrobe and covetable careers.  Here is just one visit of many: Sophie Assa.

Sophie Assa is the owner of True Fashion Art (stylist, consultant, blogger, e-store) who lives in Echo Park. Get ready to have a girl crush!

*update* - She just launched an E Store!

Describe your personal style. 
It all depends on which side of the bed I wake up on! I am probably one of the most versatile people you will ever meet. I love fashion. Like my job, I need to keep it fresh. So one day I am a preppy tom boy, the next a chic sophisticated darling, then a grungy rock child, to a 60's Goddard gal, whatever mood I'm in is reflected in my wardrobe!! I guess you can call me a fashion chameleon.

Who are your favorite designers?
my staples: Celine, Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Burberry, The Row, Alexander Wang and Katherine Hamnett Vintage from the 80s & 90's!!!!!!

What are your favorite places to shop?
I love to shop when I travel. I like to be inspired and excited when I buy clothes. Boutiques like Merci & L'Eclaireur in Paris, Dover Street Market and Start in London, Corso Como & Banner in Milan are some of my favorite places to shop. At home in LA I tend to head over to Opening Ceremony, Mohawk General Store and The Reformation for a quick pick me up. The rest is a secret. haha.

Who are your style icons?
My mum. She taught me everything I know. She worked, I observed. 
Other ladies I adore are; Jean Shripmton, Jane Birkin, Bridget Bardot, Marianna Faithfull, Julie Christie and Eddie Sedgwick

Are there any key pieces you find yourself wearing constantly?
Recently, It's color! Before NYFW in February I realized how dark my wardrobe was so I decided to embrace the color block trend for spring with a giant hug.
That is including nail polish. Im now collecting Chanel's color range, fell in love with the 3 khakis last fall now im obsessed with spring, especially the exclusive Azur!!

What is your most recent purchase?
A reworked vintage cropped baby pink cashmere sweater from The Reformation and Rodarte X Opening Ceremony black suede cowboy boots!!

Do you have any stories about amazing deals you've gotten on awesome pieces?
My mum worked with Katherine Hamnett in the 80s-90s, so when I was growing up the KH office was my play room. As I grew older and became more and more aware of fashion I started to collect my favorite pieces from my mothers closet and put them aside for when I was old enough to wear them! My treasure chest of hand-me-downs has probably been the most exciting and incredible deals I have ever come across. I guard those items with my life.

Can you give us smart shopping advice?
Find the best mirror when trying items on. 
Check colors in day light. 
Don't buy unless you can afford it!!
And if you have to ask anyone's opinion more than once your probably never going to wear it....

Which beauty products do you recommend? 
I swear by a natural skin products like Jurlique, Dr. Hauschka and INA Crystals. I like to switch it up every year so my skin doesn't get too used to it! I tend to use the whole range, I like to stick to the one product at a time method. It also looks nicer in my bathroom if everything matches, im weird like that!

What's the best thing about your job?
Travelling. The people I meet. And the art I get to explore, each job is a completely new experience. 
Oh and of course getting the opportunity to have in my hands some of the hottest items of the season for editorials. The hard part is having to give it back....

5 things you can't live without. 
My apple products... MacBook, Iphone, Ipad, Im a Tech Head Tom Boy.

Avocados

My Vintage Levi's Cut Off Short Shorts

LOVE Magazine

Polaroids, new & old

Street Style by The Sartorialist

Street Style by The Sartorialist

Pretty Little Herb Salad

Who said salad cant be beautiful and tasty?   This one certainly was.

Ingredients:

Tomatoes variety pack (yellow, red and patterned- get these from Woolworths in South Africa or at Marks and Spencer in England)

Avocado

Mint

Basil

Rocket

Butter Lettuce

Cranberries

Feta

Sprouts

Salad Onions

Dressing:

Olive Oil

Lemon Juice

Salt

Pepper

Yum

Menswear 2013: Andy

If you didnt know, Men's fashion week has just happened.  As a result I have been informed by Liberty of London the top items for Menswear 2013. Looking at some photos I took of Andy (my boyfriend) I have to say that he really is quite fashion forward.  

Andy wears: 

T-Shirt: Country Road (Liberty's no.5)

Stripped pocket detail. 

Watch: Hugo Boss

Trousers: Navy Blue Chino's Country Road (Liberty's no.9)

White Low Rise Converse

Here are Liberty's recommendations:

Similar to Andy's Shades in my style file on him. 

So to any girlfriends with boyfriends with birthdays coming up, or to any male readers who stubble upon this website, you now have a rough idea what fashion has dictated you wear. 

Deetz

Inspired by Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder's character in Beetlejuice) Amy Curry's new label Deetz is the new dark and quirky label to be seen in. 

"The prints are dark in the sense that there are lots of skeletons, bugs and dramatic florals, but the colours are vibrant and fun."

"Currie trained at Heriot Watt university in Galashiels, Scotland, where she specialised in print - a signature that punctuates all of her designs. Upon leaving university, she joined AllSaints - leaving to freelance for brands including McQ and Lee Cooper. However, launching her own label was always a goal and the designer unveiled her first collection this month, an offering that has already been snapped up Harvey Nichols. The offering will land in stores in mid-January and has already attracted interest from US-based stockists."

-Vogue

What I love about Currie's collection is her prins.  Her designs are not about the cut.  The good- quality silk that she uses does the work for her.  These prints are what makes these garments special and what makes me want to wear them.  

This dress is my favourite. With converse for the day and black suede courts for the night.  

I have to point out that it is not just the clothes that I am admiring.  I love the simplicity and creativeness of the campaign. I'm looking forward to skipping off to Harvey Nicks to check this one out in the flesh... or in Deetz case, bones. #PunIntended