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An Interview with Jo of Lost in the Haze

Hi, My name is Jo from Lost in the Haze! I love pan collars, big hair, bowler hats, and the reddest lipstick I can find! I live in Christchurch, New Zealand, and blog about beautiful adventures and vintage fashion. I love to show off the picturesque landscape where I live, so my boyfriend (Barnaby!) and I are frequently making videos, and taking film photographs. I would love it if you popped by my fashion blog for a visit - be sure to say hello!

This interview was published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

What do you do when you're not blogging? What is your job?

Jo: I am a third year university student!

Who or what has been your greatest fashion influence?

Jo: I am incredibly influenced by the 1960s. I love short hemlines, and the biggest hair I can muster! I also look at an awful lot of fashion blogs, and they are definitely a big influence.

What is your fantasy splurge?

Jo: A Vivetta cat coat in blue. I'm wishing!

Three things in your closet you cannot live without:

Jo: My signature black bowler hat, my oversized doctor's bag by Golden Ponies, and my vintage black buckle shoes. They are all my go-to garments!

What inspires you?

Jo: I am incredibly influenced by vintage fashion, sailor looks, and whimsical prints. I also love looking at blogs - they are incredibly inspiring!

In your opinion, every woman should own:

Jo: A notebook or planner. I use mine constantly! I am full of fleeting thoughts, so now I make sure I write them down before they're gone forever!

What are key pieces from your wardrobe that you find yourself wearing over and over?

Jo: I always seem to wear my detachable pan collar. Collars are my favourite accessory - they make anything cuter!

Do you keep your older clothes or do you like to keep your closet small and organized?

Jo: Oh gosh, it completely depends. I used to sell my clothes off constantly, but nowadays I am much more careful - as don't want to have any selling regrets! Though, when my closet is looking too full, I generally have a huge eBay listing binge!

Do you have any comfort foods and what memories do you have associated with them?

Jo: Potato chips are my go-to food! Nom nom nom. I don't really have any memories associated with them - I am just greedy!

People would be surprised to know that I...

Jo: listen to mostly rap! My friends always joke about it. My current favourite is Watch the Throne.

Your most prized possession?

Jo: My woollen toy panda. My dad bought it for my mum about 30 years ago, and it has now been passed down to me! I remember it fondly as a child, and am so glad it is finally mine!

A typical Saturday morning involves:

Jo: I always try to sleep in on Saturday mornings, but am usually awake and showered by 8am! Barnaby and I will probably head out to brunch, before visiting my favourite vintage shop. We usually visit somewhere beautiful and snap some photographs on my Holga camera, before heading home to relax.

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