Wednesday, June 1, 2011

I heart Plum for Polly


I blogged about my love for Plum for Polly a couple times before (here and here), but let's find out a little more about the fabulously lovely woman behind the shop....

Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Emilie Carissa Fuji. The things that make my heart race are (in no particular order) Shoes, esp. those of Mr. JC cause I can usually afford them. My husband & two teeny children. Good food, esp. sushi burritos, Japanese bbq, McDonald's ice cream cones, potato salad, and Reeses peanut butter cups. The beach. A cold beer after a long, hot day.

What made you decide to start an online shop?
I started Plum for Polly apparel for the most part because I don't have time to open a store. I really really want to have a little boutique, preferably by the beach, stocked with all the things I love. But that would require me to be there nights and weekends, and with the kids, and the mommy duties, an online store was the second best thing. The name is totally random---there's no cute story about it. It just appeared to me. I don't even know anyone named Polly, except my brother did get a dog after I started the website, and name her Polly (I'd like to think in my honor ha ha).

Fashion hero/inspiration?
There's not really one single person that I'm like "OMG they dress AMAZING" I am most inspired by street fashion blogs, random pictures I see of normal girls all over the Internet doing their thing and mixing stuff up in a crazy, unique way.

If you could hang out with any fashion/style icon for a day, who would it be? What would you do?
I don't know if he's a fashion/style icon per se, but I am somewhat obsessed with Todd Selby. I just love all of his photography and ideas and personal creativity. I could seriously spend like 4 days looking at his photographs. So I'd want to hang out with him...maybe we'd go to the beach and eat sushi burritos? ha ha.

What trends are you currently crushing on?
I love flatforms for summer. I am super tall and if I wear something like a mini skirt with heels it comes across as super slutty. But flatforms are semi-frumpy and the perfect balance for so much leg. I love the neon trend too and although I can't actually wear it (something about neon makes me look awful), I do like pops of neon in accessories and seeing it on other people. Also the maxi...I adore maxi length everything. It's so easy to wear, comfortable, easy to move around in, easy for mommas....I could go on and on.
 
If you haven't checked out Emilie's shop yet, you should head on over right now!  And check out the Plum Picks section to see some awesome deals.  And if Emilie couldn't get any sweeter, she's offering my readers 20% off anything you want... even sale items, and even my beloved JEFFREY CAMPBELLS!  Um, hello, amazeballs, or what!? Enter the code "ELISHARON"  at check out.  This deal is only valid until 7/26/11... So, ladies, get on it, and start shopping!  Thank you Emilie for being so generously awesome!

This pleated maxi skirt is from the Plum Pick section and for a mere $30, you've got yourself a brilliant summer skirt that can easily translate into a fall wardrobe as well.  I'm a sucker for anything pleated, so it was obvious that I would be in love with the skirt.  The sheerness is fabulous, but not scandalous because of the mini inner lining.  There's an elastic waistband, so you can eat all the sushi you want. I kid, I kid!  This piece will be in heavy rotation throughout the summer.
 
{top: PacSun | pleated maxi skirt:  c/o Plum for Polly | sandals:  Jeffrey Campbell "Splendid" | clutch:  c/o Plum for Polly}

Love, S

19 comments:

The Fashionably-Forward Foodie said...

LOVE plum for polly. read your blog and decided to check it out. i have a shopping bag full of stuff i want to buy now!! super cute stuff at an affordable price.

Emilie said...

Love the skirt!!!

www.janetteria.com said...

Gorgeous skirt!

ahoymichelle said...

I love PFP! I love your skirt! :)

Jess ♡ said...

This is such a cute little interview :) This store looks so adorable, I'm coveting many items from here now!

Amanda said...

Omg I love everything about this post! love your style!

iamstyleish said...

I've been in love with pleated maxis for awhile now, I must get that skirt! You look so fabulous!! love this outfit on you.

Insomnia said...

Adore ur skirt!
Thnx for the sweet comment! xoxo

Mae Lu said...

I always totally love interview posts... It's nice to read of the passion and life of the people behind the fashion.

I love this pleated maxi... esp with the sheer fabric!

xx.
Mae @ thereafterish.

Diane said...

so pretty!

Vasu said...

lovely pictures.....beautiful outfit


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Jemy Tinsay said...

Gorgeous outfit! I love your shoes dear. =)

~Followed your awesome blog.

<3Jemy
http://jemyinwonderland.blogspot.com/

Christine B said...

thanks for following me!! :) it means alot hehe :) you have such a awesome style you look gorgeous in blue!

thanks for commenting/visiting my blog :)

www.christinebalram.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

oh! you are sooo cute. you inspire me to do this look.

derek said...

your skirt is so adorable! i love it! and the color!
thanks for sharing! plum for polly has so many cute things!

- CC said...

You're from flippin Hawaii???--- that is so cool! I love your outfit <3 !!!!!! especially the bold blue!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

Total babe. Great interview.

Shelby said...

i love your blog, your style is so great!!! and you are gorgeous... new follower! thanks for stopping by to say hello on my blog, hope you'll visit again <3shelby

www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

Jardin de la Mode said...

gorgeous! i love your skirt dearie x