A while back we featured “Karla’s Closet” written by the lovely Karla Deras�as one of our Weekend Reads. Her blog, which began in 2008, has since then become very popular and after running into her at the IFB�conference during NYFW, Deras was kind enough to chat with us!

Any exciting projects or collaborations you are currently working�on?
Working on a few collaborations and projects that I can’t really�talk about much right now, but I promise they’re exciting!!
Given that there weren’t many personal style blogs when you first�started out, what was the inspiration/idea behind starting “Karla’s�Closet”?
Well I had a terrible knee injury so I wasn’t able to do much�but watch TV and browse the internet. I started reading street style�blogs like The Sartorialist and decided why not start a blog too?�That’s how it all got started.
How did your readers react to you collaborating with Coach, such an�established brand?
I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous to share my Coach�collaboration with my readers but they were really supportive and I’m so�happy they loved my design!

Who are your favorite designers?
Yves Saint Laurent, Nicolas�Ghesquiere, Peter Copping and of course Miuccia Prada.

What’s a typical day like in the life of Karla and how do you manage�to balance blogging with schoolwork?
Well I recently graduated from�FIDM, so now I have a lot more time to blog. I also run a vintage shop�online, so most days I’m photographing and sizing pieces for the shop.

Sum up your personal style in 5 words or less…
Ever-evolving,�eclectic, classic, feminine and fun!
Given that you are based in Southern California, where are your top�places to shop for vintage goods?
I love the Goodwill’s and Salvation�Army’s, Hubba Hubba is great for 50′s and 60′s pieces, American Vintage�for sequins and vintage Levi’s, The Fairfax Flea Market and American�Rag which also [has] an entire denim bar.

Do you have any advice for industry hopefuls?
I think it’s very�important to have thick skin and to be determined and take advantage of�the opportunities that come your way!

That’s a wrap…a special thanks to Karla for taking the time to talk to us. For more, visit Karla’s Closet.