Peony Lim is an English/Chinese blogger based in London. I first discovered Peony on a street style blog a year or so ago. Her polished and poised look stood out in what seemed like a sea of grunge and untucked shirts. I traced down her blog and immediately became a dedicated follower. Her immaculate styling and whimsical photos always leave me feeling like I’m in a dream.
How did you break into this industry?
I was photographed by various streetstyle photographers outside my university, which was located right next to the London Fashion Week site.
Describe your blog in 3 words.
My life in pictures. (please may I have an extra word?)
How do you think you managed to gain a large following, among a sea of fashion bloggers?
I dont really know, I work really hard to keep the content at a consistent level, but I think it was probably more a mix of luck, timing and authenticity.
Photo by Vanessa Jackman
Photo by Frances Davison
What does “authenticity” mean to you?
Being true to yourself and finding influence from all things, learning from the old and making it new with your own personal touch.
Where can we find you on a Saturday night? And on Saturday morning?
Probably at dinner with friends in Chelsea. Weekend mornings I mostly like to have brunch at home, or go to markets in London like Portobello.
Dream collaboration?
Manolo Blahnik or Hermes
Theme song of your life?
The best is yet to come – Frank Sinatra
Favorite fashion editorial of all times?
Tim Walker for Vogue UK in India with Lily Cole.
Besides your own, what is the one blog that you check everyday?
Vanessa Jackman
What is a London secret that you recently discovered?
The medical pedicures at the Urban Retreat in Harrods are amazing.
What is the one place you like to visit over and over again on your trips to NY?
Patricia Field’s Shop and MOMA
During fashion month what is an “essential” that you never leave your home/hotel without?
Tickets to the shows!
Who are three people that never cease to influence and inspire your style?
My mother, Catherine Deneuve and Alexander McQueen.
Photo by Tommy Ton
What are your FNO plans?
I will be in the air! So probably sleeping or watching bad inflight movies.
Scott Schuman recently said: “I’m not really a fan of personal style blogs—you know, the ones [on which] these girls just shoot their outfits and all this stuff. The good and bad of that is that most of these girls only have a limited wardrobe.“ – is this a problem that you face? How do you make sure that your posts are always fresh?
Who hasn’t thought ‘I have nothing to wear!’. We all feel like that sometimes, however I try and remind myself that I have now filled my wardrobe, the guest bedroom wardrobe and a double sided stand alone rail. I never re-post outfits but thats my own personal rule, and it can be a struggle, but I think it is really important to keep it fresh. Which is possible by repeating elements, but not whole looks. I enjoy finding new ways to wear old and new pieces.
What do you think is the future of fashion blogging?
I dont know, but I really hope I am a part of it.
What is next for you?
Fashion month, and then a long holiday!
Unless otherwise stated all photos are by Pete Navey.
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