Sorry for missing the last two weeks Sunday Snippet's but I am back to normal now. Today I am bringing you the lovely Triona from Modafix. I love popping into Triona's blog for all my fashion related news. She was even feautured in Xpose Magazine, not once but twice. Check out the latest post here. So Triona answered my questions below check them out.
- Can you tell us a little about yourself?
My
name is TrÃona O’Donnell, from Sligo. By day, I am a Spanish teacher
who blogs about fashion and lifestyle. I freelance for two magazines
‘Sligo Now’ and ‘Mayo Now’, writing about fashion. I regularly run
refashion workshops, where we create our own accessories out of preloved
garments and old, broken jewellery. I like to get creative and make my
own jewellery too. Recently I made accessories for all the guests at
Jodi Albert’s surprise baby shower, organised by Kian Egan. I also do
the styling slot at Ladies’ Nights and fundraising events. I love
language learning and travel and I’m always up for a new challenge.
2. How did you get into blogging and why?
I
was always a lover of style and DIY: making jewellery and playing
around with garments. When out and about I would be asked regularly
where I shopped and where I got particular garments. I love putting
outfits together, but it was actually a friend that suggested I start my
own style blog… and so, I just went for it!
3. What do you do when you aren’t working on your blog?
I
love to spend time with my family and close friends. We are blessed to
live in a beautiful part of the world and I like to make the most of
that. I love beach walks and running and catching up with friends over a
coffee. You’ll probably find me at Strandhill beach most days, just
enjoying my surroundings. If not blogging, I’m preparing for the latest
project that has come my way, as a result of the blog: styling,
interviews, magazine articles. My next big exciting role is judging Best
Dressed Lady at Sligo Races this August.
4. Are you a full time blogger?
Blogging started as a hobby and although it is time consuming, it’s still my part-time job.
5. How do you keep coming up with content for your blog?
I
blog when I feel like sharing something that interests people. If I’m
invited to an event or to review something, I’ll blog about it.
Sometimes I get an overwhelming urge to write about something I feel
very passionate about, so I just have to start typing. I just do my own
thing, it’s the only way to ensure I’m being 100% true to myself.
6. Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
I
like checking in on Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad from time to
time. She is doing amazingly well and I think Irish girl, Erika Fox of
Retro Flame has a unique style. Her blog is very tasteful and she’s very
good at what she does. I follow Tara O’Farrell of Tara MakeUp too. She
is a genuinely fabulous person, with effortless style.
7. Name the top blogs you read? As above.
8. What makes you read the above blogs?
They
stay true to their own style and craft. There’s nothing worse than
seeing the same content and images recreated. It’s a shame when
blogger’s can’t trust their own voice.
9. Tell us something we don't know about you?
When
travelling around South America, we took a weekend trip to Montevideo
in Uruguay from Buenos Aires. It just didn’t have the same appeal as
Buenos Aires. We were roaming the streets in search of bikes to hire to
cycle to the markets when a guy tugged at my bumbag. It was like a money
belt with three pockets that I picked up in market in Brazil and he
managed to tear off the pocket that contained three pretty important
items: my passport, bank card and lipstick! At first, I got such a
shock, I just froze. I was in total disbelief. Then, once I realised
what had actually happened I dropped my rucksack and in a panic roared
at my friend Daithi to pick it up while I bolted down the street to
chase the guy that had robbed me. I had no choice. I had to get that
passport! I kept going… chasing through a busy neighbourhood and market
stalls and caught up with him. Eventually, he was faced with a high
wall, panicked and dropped the pocket! Fortunately, I got everything
back intact. Then the locals surrounded me and asked if I was OK and I
just burst into tears!
10. Link us to all of your social media platforms.
No comments