FAQ

WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START A BLOG?​

I started blogging in 2012 while I was on bed rest recovering from illness. I needed something to keep me entertained, and I was really intrigued with the online presence there was, so I decided it would be the perfect time to start a blog. At that time it was just a random jumble of thoughts with a little bit of fashion and beauty sprinkled in. As time went on, my blog and I grew. So in 2014 I changed the name of my blog and the direction of it. Today Uniquely Elle is a daily website where I can share my personal style and hopefully can inspire you in some way. My goal is to share some of my amazing finds with you ( I'm a little bit of a shopaholic ) and show you how I would style them with out the hefty price tag ( because not everyone can afford to drop some serious cash each month for clothes ). Along with my personal style, I like to share my take on fashion and beauty, with a little bit of lifestyle and decor sprinkled in.

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR BLOGGING INSPIRATION FROM?

Everywhere. Cliché answer, but it's true. I find inspiration from other blogs, pinterest, magazines, books, shopping, etc. I only post what I love and what I'm currently obsessed with - so anything that I happen to stumble upon that I love is what I share with you guys here.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE BLOGS?

One of my favorite things to do is read blogs. I follow a ton of different blogs on Bloglovin that I like to read every morning. But some of my favorites are; Damsel in Dior, Atlantic Pacific, Gal Meets Glam, Late Afternoon, We Wore What, and The Chriselle Factor.

WHAT SIZE ARE YOU?

I'm a size small, 2, 25 in jeans, and 8 in shoes.

WHAT KIND OF CAMERA DO YOU USE?

I use a Canon EOS Rebel T2i with a 50mm f1.4 lens. The EOS line of cameras are great beginner cameras if you are just getting started with blogging. They are great for getting used to a DSLR, and great for learning how to properly use a DSLR. The 50mm f1.4 lens is definitely a splurge, but I could not recommend it enough if you want clear and crisp photos.

WHO TAKES ALL OF YOUR PHOTOS

My lovely and amazing Mom does. She is in no way a professional photographer, so it's been a learning experience for both of us. We have spent countless hours in front of the computer learning how to properly take photos from videos and various websites.

WHO DESIGNED YOUR SITE?

I actually designed this site. I've become pretty good at Coding and HTML over the years, and I've found it to be quite enjoyable. Because of this, I started my own business, Designs By Elle J.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE STORES?

As mentioned above I'm a little bit of a shopaholic. I'll shop almost anywhere, but I do have a few trusty stores that never fail me. Nordstrom (I promise I liked it even before it became the only store bloggers shop at), Topshop, Asos, Madewell, and J.Crew Factory.