Hello everyone!
It has been a while since I’ve done a Q&A and I have a lot of new faces around here so I thought now was the perfect time to do an updated one! I asked you all to ask me questions on instagram to answer in this post and I got some amazing questions that I am more then happy to answer. As you know I love to engage with you all and get you know you, so tell me a fun fact about yourself in the comments below!
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME…
My name is Laura, I am the mind behind a little touch of gold and started my own virutal styling business called Styled by ALTG in July. I am currently a student at Ryerson University and I am studying Retail Management with a plan for a minor in fashion. I absolutely love putting looks together and baking, I could literally do both every single day.
WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING?
Whenever I get asked why I decided to start a blog my first answer is always that I wanted a place where I could share my thoughts and tips with others. I have always been told by my friends and family that I have a lot of good ideas when it comes to fashion and lifestyle. This motivated me to start my own blog to share them. My second answer is that I’ve followed various bloggers for many years and was always so interested in what they were doing. I loved the idea of creating a brand and business that was entirely my own and having a space where I could connect with other people as well.
WHEN DID YOU START BLOGGING?
I started my blog originally in 2016 and did it religiously for a couple years, posting every week. However I could not figure out the content that I wanted to create and therefore was lacking inspiration. Due to this I decided to take a couple years off. I started my blog again last September and it has been my favourite thing to do ever since. I feel so inspired by what I am creating as I feel like its authentic to me and what I am truly passionate about.
WHAT IS STYLED BY ALTG ALL ABOUT AND WHY DID YOU START IT?
My idea to create Styled by ALTG started with my Styled by ALTG series here on my blog where I styled friends, family and other readers for various events. I had so much fun putting looks together for people and it was even more rewarding to hear their positive feedback. After more and more people kept requesting to be styled I thought why not offer it to you all. Simply tell me what event(s) you want to be styled for and I’ll do the rest! My goal is to take the guess work out of shopping and styling. I will find the best pieces and put them together to create a look that is true to you. All you have to do next is add to cart and look fabulous! Fashion and styling is truly a passion of mine and putting looks together for you all is one of my favourite things.
If you are interested in being styled, contact me or send me a message on instagram. Get styled just in time for the holidays! I am also offering styling packages that you can purchase to give as gifts. My styling packages are the perfect unique gift to give to any fashion lover, someone who wants to get more into fashion or wants a wardrobe refresh.
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IG PHOTOS?
To edit my photos I use the Tezza app and an app called Snapseed.
- I upload my photo to Tezza and use the INSPR filter and set it to 45
- Put exposure to +11
- Put brightness to +6
- Put contrast to -6
- Save the photo and upload it into Snapseed
- I then use the select tool to brighten specific areas of the picture. I will usually focus the light on my face at level +20.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAY POSITIVE AND KEEP CALM?
I was surprised when I received this question because I am defiantly not positive and calm all the time. It really goes to show that instagram is a highlight reel. I do have my moments of being super stressed and negative but thats just life and its good to feel all emotions from time to time. I do try my best to be positive and stay calm however. Some of the things that I find really help me are:
- Waking up and having a moment to myself with a coffee to set my mind for the day.
- Exercise really helps me to relieve stress and get my endorphins going.
- Taking breaks from studying to do little things I love like baking or writing a blog post.
- Putting on a diffuser and diffusing some calming scents.
HOW ARE YOU FEELING ABOUT UNIVERSITY DURING COVID?
I am not going to lie I am finding it really tough. I do like the fact that I don’t have to commute to the city everyday but the workload is more insane then ever before. I know a lot of other students can relate with me on this one. All in all though I do like the ability to work from home and do work on my own time and pace. It’s definitely a different experience but something we all have to get used to for a while.
WHAT ARE THE BEST STOCKING STUFFERS TO GIVE THIS CHRISTMAS?
I am actually going to be doing a whole Christmas Gift guide with all the best stocking stuffers so keep your eyes out for that!
WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?
I am a gemini. I am not too into zodiac signs but I definitely resonate with some characteristics of a gemini. I am very indecisive and curious. I am adaptable and easy going but I am definitely not super outgoing as I tend me to be the quiet one of the group.
WHAT STYLE TIPS DO YOU LIVE BY?
The top 3 style tips that I live by are:
- Neutrals are your best friend
- Always have balance in your outfit
- When in doubt put on a blazer!
ALTG 