how did you come up with the name of your blog To be honest it just came to me, it had a nice ring to it, was warm and friendly so that’s what I went with. when where you introduced to fashion My first introduction to fashion would be shopping adventures with my mum when I was little. My mum has a great eye for vintage pieces in particular, so I definitely picked up my love of classic fashion from her. how do you describe your style Fun, feminine and creative, with a strong vintage element. Regardless of what I’m wearing, I always tend to incorporate something ‘pretty’ into my outfit, whether it be a floral print, bow headband or full skirt. what made you start a fashion blog I have always loved fashion and design. One day I was going through my wardrobe, and thought a blog would be a good way to capture and record some of my favorite outfits
what do you think you bring to the fashion blog world I’d like to think I bring a combination of modern and vintage fashion, DIY, photography and lifestyle that is achievable and realistic. I’m just sharing my style and my story. how is your style different than everyone else I like to approach style creatively, so I really like the challenge of working and reworking items in different and unique ways whether it be wearing a handbag strap as a belt, or reconstructing that hideous vintage dress into a modern classic.
who is your inspiration I have many sources of inspiration - my mum inspires strength, my fiancé is a fabulous creative inspiration, and then there are the classics like Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Lauren and Grace Kelly, who are some of my style icons.what impression do you want to leave on the people that visits your blog I hope people visiting my blog leave having enjoyed a combination of fashion, photography and humility. how is your favorite designer We have some fabulous Australia designers, which I am head over heals for including
Camilla and Marc and Zimmermann, but perhaps more inspiring for me is the emerging and local designers I get to work with. At the moment I am hooked on Arizona based designer Monique Martinez, whose designs optimize fun and femininity (Clouds of Cotton Candy post). what piece is a must have in your closet Must haves for me are the basics – a good pair of jeans, cotton tank top, LBD and a killer pair of sky high heels. For me, these pieces form a base that you can build upon with accessories to create a range of different looks, regardless of what’s fashionable at any given time.

Friend in Fashion

how did you come up with the name of your blog First of all, "sabo" to us is short for sabotage. One day during our weekly Friday night shopping trips, we both spotted this amazing, embellished lace skirt and we instantly knew we had to try it on. Although it looked like a skirt sent from heaven on the hanger, it was the most unflattering skirt we'd both ever tried on, so we named it the 'sabo skirt'. That term has stuck with us ever since! when were you introduced to fashion We both became totally obsessed with fashion and shopping in our mid teens. how do you describe your styles It's a mix between high end fashion and street style while looking effortless and chic. what made you start a fashion blog Last year, we came across Rumi and Tommy Ton's blogs and fell completely in love with them..Finally we decided that we'd start a blog as a hobby, seeing as we both love to dress up and have an abundance of clothes. Now we can't get enough of it! what do you think you bring to the fashion blog world Firstly we are different to most blogs because there are two of us, so we're able to show lots of outfits for two different body shapes. Secondly, we are introducing the "sabo phenomenon" to the blogging world that we know is a secret part of everyone's lives. how is your style different than everyone else We like to incorporate amazing brands that are totally unique to Australia and that most of the blogging world hasn't seen before into our outfits. We think this is what makes us different to the majority of fashion bloggers. who is your inspiration We find so much inspiration from different sources; Olsen twins, Erin Wasson, Whitney Port, Jessica Hart, Michael Jackson, Olivia Palermo and we find a lot of inspiration from simply looking at our surroundings. what impression do you want to leave on the people that visit your blog We want to inspire people to feel comfortable with their individual style and that it is ok to not follow trends. We also want them walking away with a better understanding of sabos ;)
who is your favorite designer We have several favourite designers. At the moment we love Bec & Bridge, Maurie & Eve, Sass & Bide, Ellery, Dion Lee, Balmain & Chanel will always be one of our favourites <3 what piece is a must have in your closet Bettina Liano corset high-waisted jeans and a pair of Jeffrey Campbell wedges (We get to choose two things because there are two of us =p) what is a 'sabo' Quite simply, it is a two-faced, back stabbing, self-centred person out to SABOTAGE everyone / everything that they consider to be a threat. We think everyone has at least one sabo surrounding them.. and a little inner sabo of their own. Sound familiar?

how did you come up with the name of your blog "Strawberry Stiletto" is the nickname I gave to Christian Louboutin shoes. Some people refer to them as "red bottoms" and I see them more as strawberry bottoms =) (any time I can make a reference to food, I get happy) when were you introduced to fashion My clothes were very cliche in high school; when I got to college I began experimenting more with my style and indulging in fashion (fashion mags, my mother's closet, my girlfriend's outfits) how do you describe your style I would describe it as very simple and basic pieces, over accessorized what made you start a fashion blog I was in the midst of a personal crisis and was seeking an outlet. My blog is for me =) what do you think you bring to the fashion blog world I would hope I bring a fun and realistic way to wear the ornate accessories that some people are afraid of! how is your style different than everyone else Everyone's style is unique, that's why I love following other fashion blogs. 2 or 3 people may have the same pair of shoes or tights but they all wear them in different ways. who is your inspiration My mother what impression do you want to leave on the people that visits your blog I would want them to be intrigued enough to come back! who is your favorite designer I love Zara clothes and scarves and shoes, I love Louis Vuitton purses, I love Christian Louboutin shoes, I love American Apparel basics, I love Rock and Republic jeans....but overall great designer would be
Marc Jacobs- he can do no wrong in my eyes!what piece is a must have in your closet A sturdy, neutral leather bag

how did you come up with the name of your blog I was thinking the term, "Model Off Duty" and thought, "Natalie Off Duty" was perfect for the blog is about me on a more personal level, when I'm not working as a model. I share my personal style, thoughts, and inspirations. when where you introduced to fashion I really got interested in fashion in high school. I would collect all the Teen Vogues. I think I still have most of them laying around somewhere!
how do you describe your style My style is all over the place. I don't stick to just one look. Its sort of androgynous. I like tough boy clothes like button-ups and blazers, but I still like feminine, beautiful pieces. It's a mix what of both. made you start a fashion blog My sister first created a fashion blog and showed me all the popular blogs online. I became fascinated and thought, "why don't I start my own?" what do you think you bring to the fashion blog world I pretty much just give everyone a peek inside my life and how I wear the clothes in my wardrobe. I've gotten really great feedback from my readers which is so surprising. I'm happy that people find what I post inspiring. how is your style different than everyone else I think that everyone has their own unique style and I feel it's just the way that people carry themselves and how comfortable they are in their own skin that makes them stand out. I choose to dress in a way that allows me to feel comfortable in my own skin and I think that is what draws people to my blog. who is your inspiration I love the style of Dree Hemingway, Erin Wasson, and Georgia Jagger. I feel that they are all so much more than models. There is something else there that makes them style icons. I think it is their confidence and their way of carrying themselves that I love. what impression do you want to leave on the people that visits your blog
I do hope that I am inspiring people to take risks, just be true to themselves, and find comfort in their own skin. I feel that modeling has really helped me feel that way and I think it shows through my blog. how is your favorite designer My favorite designer would have to be Alexander Wang. His designs can be dressy or super casual. They are so versatile. I'm a huge fan. what piece is a must have in your closet I have to have a blazer in my closet. It's the perfect "grab and go" thing for me if I'm going out day or night. It's lightweight and easy to wear.