Creator of gemfash.blogspot.co.uk, speaks about her career, style, free time and shares her favourite celebrity looks.
What first inspired you to start blogging?
I started blogging at 16 years old. I was enjoying reading other peoples and loved the idea of writing my own. When I begun gaining followers and positive comments, I realised that people were enjoying reading my work too and that pushed me to continue.
Your blog is very diverse, why did you decide to create a blog based on more than one topic?
I simply write about what I like and my interests revolve around fashion, beauty and lifestyle inspiration. So I enjoy writing about all of these.
You state that you didn't attend University and have instead worked and taken Internships, how do you feel this has made you evolve?
I had a head start in my career by not attending University. It simply isn't neccessary to work in fashion. I got my dream job at 19! If I'd gone to Uni, I'd still be there now.
Who/what are you influenced by?
Blogs, Instagram, Tumblr, and entrepreneurs for career inspiration. Celebs- Olivia Palermo, Mary-Kate Olsen and Reece Witherspoon.
Have you always been interested in style?
Since I can remember! It's always been a part of me. I would read teen magazines like Bliss and Sugar. I would do my hair and makeup like my favourites stars at the time! I always tried to look my best.
What are your style and lifestyle rules?
Be yourself. Be happy. Don't care about others opinions. Treat every day like it's your catwalk.
Your favourite clothing and beauty stores?
Fashion - River Island, Topshop, Matalan, &OtherStories, Marks & Spencer, Ted Baker, French ConnectionBeauty - Estee Lauder, Max Factor, No7, Elizabeth Arden
What's the best thing about being a blogger?
The great feedback from influencing readers. It's such an amazing feeling when readers tell me they enjoy reading my blog. It makes it all worth while.
And the hardest thing about blogging?
Finding the time! Blogging is very time consuming so it's difficult when you have a normal 9-5 job, but you make time if you love it that much.
What's an average day in the life of Gemma Carey?
I'm a fashion PR 9-5 which I love. After work, I go to the gym for an hour (normally a spinning or freestyle class), head home and cook something healthy. I FaceTime my family every day as I get a bit home sick! (I moved to London a year ago to pursue my dream career!) I'll check Twitter and Instagram before having an early night.
What do you hope to achieve by blogging?
I would love to make it my full time job one day. But for now as long as I am inspiring others, that's all that matters!
What hopes do you have for the future, personal and career-wise?
I hope I'm still working in fashion - whether it's styling, blogging or PR. Personally, I would like to be fit, healthy and in love.
What trends do you predict will popular next year?
I hate to say it but skinny jeans are going out. Next year will be all about the bootcut - something I'm going to have to get used to!
Aside from blogging, what do you like to get up to in your free time?
Keeping fit in the gym, going for dinner/drinks with friends, seeing a movie at the cinema, shopping and swimming.
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