How do you get your inspiration for the outfits you wear ?

Films, magazines, the power of the imagination.

Who has had the biggest fashon influence on your outfits ?

Patrick Wolf and Natasha Khan are my style icons -- two beautiful people who dress beautifully.

What made you start posting your pictures on Chictopia ?

I love to dress up. I wanted to be part of a community who share that adoration.

What blogs and websites do you follow and why ?

I follow my fellow Chictopians' blogs. They're inspiring and I love seeing everyone's own individual style.

Would you describe yourself as a trendsetter or fashion follower ?

A mixture of both. My unique personality tends to direct my outfits, but I will often see someone wearing something and think "that's awesome, I want to try that."

How would you describe your style ?

David Bowie's Victorian Tea Party

Does the hosiery you wear dictate the clothes,outfit you wear ?

Yes, when I get a new pair of tights that have a fancy pattern or print I want to build my outfit around them to really show them off.

What is in your hosiery drawer or closet ? 

Too many to list! They're folded and layered in the drawer. I often wish I had an organizer specifically for hosiery with little slots for all of my tights.

How do you choose your hosiery ?

I'll know what I want to complete an outfit or for a certain look, then I'll go out and hunt it down.

Where do you shop for hoseiry ?

American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Ardene, The Bay, anywhere and everywhere that sells tights.

What was the last item of hosiery you brought, how much you spent etc ?

I was in The Bay purchasing perfume and they were having a hosiery sale. I scooped up some grey cable knit tights for $3.94 and some grey sheer tights for $3.64. I can't resist.

Do you prefer sheer or opaque tights,stockings or holdups,socks or kneehighs,sheer toe or reinforced ?

All of the above.

Do you ever wear 10 denier tights or sheer hose if so how long do they last you ?

Sheer hose tends to run pretty quickly. Usually it's within the first three wears. I love how they look and after a while I cave and buy another pair.

How does wearing tights make you feel emotionally ? 

Definitely more feminine. I love wearing white tights because they are so girly and fun.

Do you physically like the feel of tights and touch ? Do your legs ache less, prefer than pants ? not thought about it ?

They're more comfortable than jeans.

When do you wear hosiery,daily-once a week etc ?

At least half the week, even in winter.

What is your hosiery staple ?

Opaque black tights.

What are your style tips for wearing tights ?

Wear black tights for sophistication and glamour and white tights for a cute and girly look.

Also, you can stop a run with clear nail polish!

Do you keep a spare pair of tights in your bag ?

No, but I do keep a tiny sewing kit.

The best and worst things about hosiery, Love-hate ?

Runs!

Do you recycle your tights ?

Ripped tights are hip right now so I don't really have to recycle anything.