Pantyhose Fashion Blogger
Marie Stella is a Greek fashion blogger with an unique style that includes colorful tights and leggings
First tell me a little bit about yourself. Who is Marie Stella, where does she come from, where does she want to go and what are her biggest dreams and goals.
Marie Stella is a senior high school student from Greece. However, that’s not how I fancy being described. I mostly think of myself as a person who lacks the ability to keep their feet on the ground. Both literally and metaphorically (I love taking flying pictures!) My biggest dream? I want to write. I need it, in order to survive. Maybe I’ll never succeed to make a living out of it, but I’m already doing it for myself and that’s enough.
What was your main motivation to start your blog back in 2011?
What I had always loved about fashion hadn’t been photography, but combinations. I never wanted anything expensive. What mattered was the color, the fabric against my skin, the general feeling the piece gave, even if it cost one dollar. I started taking pictures not for my face and pose, but for the outfit. I posted them on facebook but sadly no one seemed interested. I searched frantically and finally found Chictopia. I fell in love with the beautiful and kind people and their amazing styles. I started a Chictopia blog, and that brought me to create my own last year.
Throughout your blog you refer to Paris as being your favorite city worldwide, what are the aspects you enjoy the most?
That’s what happened with me and Paris: love at first sight. I’m in love with everything in that city. The history, the culture, the streets, the food, the fashion, the people, the language, the literature, the cinema, the art and the music. However, I also adore London.
Do you receive mails from other girls that are thinking of starting their own blogs and turn to you for tips? What kind of advice do you give them?
The only advice I have to give is not exactly be yourself, because sometimes I find myself wanting to be somebody else. My advice is play. Use fashion for a way to express your feelings, and just for that. Show who you truly are, or even who you want to be, by playing, by dressing up, like in Halloween! Make every day Halloween, that’s what I do, and it’s so fun!
What other blogs and websites do you follow and why would you recommend them?
The Citizen Rose Bud — an extremely unique, fun lady, with an amazing style sense. Natbee’s — I love Anastasia so much! She’s a fellow Greek blogger who adores The Beatles just as much as I do!
If you had to describe your style how would you do it?
I suffer from a bipolar (or should I say threepolar?) fashion syndrome. My followers are more familiar with the first one: Romantic, classic and extremely vintage, with an inspiration starting from Belle Epoque and ending at the 50s. The second one is completely different — sometimes all I want is to be a badass witch! Leather, black tulle, combat boots, fascinators, dark lipsticks, stars and galaxy prints. As for the third one, it’s the 60s hippie thing that gets me every now and then.
When you’re putting together your outfits where do you normally get your inspiration from?
Usually it’s not people that inspire me. It’s mainly music. I listen to a song, and it immediately produces an outfit in my mind.
Can you name two people who has had the biggest influence on your style?
The character of Nymphadora Tonks, from the Harry Potter books, and Natalia Tena, the actress who played her, who also plays on Game of Thrones and sings and plays accordion for Molotov Jukebox. Her style and personality are the craziest, quirkiest, most perfect I have ever seen, just like her music.
Who do you consider the most fashionable public figure of current times and the most fashionable celebrity of the past?
Audrey Hepburn was my first and will be my eternal idol. As for today’s most fashionable figure, I would definitely say Helena Bonham Carter, such a unique and extraordinary lady!
What are some of your favorite hosiery brands and shops?
I’d say Calzedonia, as you can always find beautiful pieces there, I also like shopping from Pull&Bear and H&M. As for internet shops, I simply am in love with Romwe and Chicwish.
What was the last pair of pantyhose/leggings you bought?
I fell in love with these mint tights, as mint has always been one of my favourite colors, I needed them so badly! It matched almost every single of my outfits!
Walk us through your pantyhose drawer, what are some of your favorite items and why?
Oh, I love pantyhose so much! My favorite leggings are probably the Romwe galaxy ones, the Romwe horse ones and the Romwe swan ones — they really have the most perfect leggings!
Your blog features a whole range of pantyhose looks, what are your favorite type of motifs, prints and textures when it comes to tights, leggings and socks?
I adore knee high socks in the winter, in rich colors like burgundy and forest green. I also love pastel tones when it comes to tights, such as pink, mint, lilac. As for leggings, the crazier the better!
What do you think is going to be the next big trend in the pantyhose universe?
I can see that these crazy leggings with the unexpected prints have become really popular and I feel extremely happy about it. I’d love to see leggings with famous classic paintings printed on them!
There is a whole awareness campaign going on these days regarding the “leggings as pants” look, are you okay with it or completely horrified when you see it?
To be honest, I don’t always like it. I have worn it several times, but with thick leggings, which are still very tight, but can pass as equestrian pants. Otherwise, go for a longer top. If underwear is visible, then it’s a no from me.
Thank you very much for giving me this interview. I hope that we can keep in touch for future collaborations and I wish you the best of luck for your website!
