
One of my favorite online muse's is Karla Deras from
Karla's closet. Karla's closet is a blog oozing with inspiring pictures, clippings, and personal photographs to make your life a little more fashionable. Unbeknownst to Karla, she has inspired me to push the envelope, be more confident and to stay true to myself just through her pictures... Given her mysterious aura, I was pleasantly surprised that she agreed to do an interview with us back in April... Sorry its so late Karla!!
I hope you all enjoy her story;
20s/30s/40s?
20s
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Education:
In college
Where were you born? Raised? Live now? I was born in West Hills, California, raised in Simi Valley, and still living here. Hoping to
move out to the city soon!
Single or Taken?
Happily taken.
Does selling snow cones count?
First “real” job:
I was signed to Geffen Records back in 2006
Your 5 "must haves" of the moment?Fluorescent pink legwear, Miss Dior Cherie perfume, floral print Doc Martens, heart-shaped sunglasses, and an American Apparel hooded swimsuit.
What are you currently listening to?
D’angelo’s “Voodoo” album.
So what do you do?
Live my life and try to stay positive.
Take us along the path (personal & professional) that took you where you are today. As far as the blog goes, I basically wanted to create some sort of journal (if you want to call it that) that would allow me to express my love for all things fashion. People took notice and actually liked it (thank you peeps) and now I’m working on an online vintage store and a few other projects which is totally exciting for me.
Check out Karla in Vogue Girl Korea!
What’s the toughest thing you’ve been faced with thus far?
Well I think the toughest thing I’ve been faced with in life, is learning to be a patient person... understanding that things can not and will not happen in my timing, but in God’s timing. That’s been an issue with me for a while, but I’m working on it.
What did your parents want you to be?
They’re super supportive and have allowed me and my brother to choose the career we want as long as we were good at it and make money.
What’s the best piece of advice you were ever given?
“People only see what you allow them to see.” - Momma
In July 2008, Teen Vogue profiled Karla as a "Blogger of the Moment"
What advice do you have for women who want to follow in your footsteps?
The fashion/entertainment business can be pretty intense, so you definitely have to have thick skin and be a strong person mentally.
What's next?The future.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years... 10 years?Doing whatever makes me happy.
And lastly… In your opinion, What do Women Want??
Women want to feel beautiful!
Check out Karla's Ad for American Apparel
What did I learn from Karla? If you do what you love, the money will come!
Thank you Karla!! You are What Women Want!!
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