Let's Get Flashy: Miranda Banana

Here is something that I could not wait to share with you all!

A few days ago, I asked the talented French native Miranda Banana for an interview. I am a avid reader of her blog Lets Get Flashy where she shares her love for fashion and her life in New York. She is indeed very talented believe me. She is funny, charming and such a doll. Ever since I came across her blog I have read it religiously, its captivating and her style is vibrant and original. Well anyways I wanted to ask her for advice and a few insights on blogging and decided to do a little interview and she gladly accepted. If you already know her then this will let you in on a few more little secrets, and the rest of you should really go check out her blog!

1. Tell us the idea behind your blog, in your own words what prompt you to start.

My blog was made for me at the beginning, I grew up in France and high school was a really bad period (people would make fun of me, or what I used to wear in school etc..) I had terrible grades and was really unhappy so I decided to create a blog to post articles, inspirations or outfits posts. I thought it might help me get away. It turned out people liked reading it so I continued!

2. Describe your style for us in 3 or 4 words?
My style... I never really liked describing my style because it’s such a huge mix ! If I had to define it with a couple words I guess I would say: punk, tom boy, military, goth and 1990's,

3. Tell us when you first fell in love with fashion?
My parents are both actors, they have a theater company so I've been around costume designers, musicians, composers, dancers all my life. I was born in an artistic environment I guess. But I started getting into fashion more and more around the age of 14.

4. How do you manage to stay so creative and innovative?
I guess I'm a very curious person.. I love change. For me it's important, if not I get bored so quickly. I love seeing or discovering new things. I always try new things out, even if it doesn't always work. Inspiration is also a big factor in my life. I don't know what people would do without it !

5. How has it been like moving from Paris to New York? How does it differs, how do you like it, and how had it allow you to grow style wise?
Paris is my home, so I will love it forever. It's a beautiful city, so many things to see, eat and discover but New York is so different. The most important thing about NY that Paris doesn't have is a variety of different styles, you can be whatever you want and people will accept you no matter what. Paris does not have that street style variety; it's more classic or chic. I always get stared at in the streets when I go back to Paris where as in New York people don't do that. It's kind of funny sometimes.

6. What is your favorite fashion piece at the moment?
Probably the drop crotch pants I just bought. I really love the form of it.

7. Your dream job?
Hummmm, hard question. All my teachers are asking me the same question at the moment; I would say something where I get to design or style on my own. I was told I'm very good at combining pieces and accessories together, I love doing that.

8. What is your favorite thing to do?
Making things. I love DIY.

9.Tell us something about yourself we don't already know? 
I'm very stubborn! Me and my grandma, we are two of the most stubborn people. I never listen when I'm convinced about something. When I want something or don't agree, I always try to have the last word. It’s a good thing but also a bad thing. (It got me in trouble so many times in high school!)

10. If I could splurge on one thing I would buy..... a very expensive leather jacket. It's important to have one isn't it?

11. the most random thing in your bag right now.....SOCKS. yes I have a pair of socks in my bag.

 and finally when I come to the city would you have lunch with me .. ( you don't have to answer that.) ….OF COURSE I WILL. Duuuh. :)