Hooked On Life: Patrick L’Aristocrate
Photo credit: Sebastien Roy
How would you define your personal style?
My style is mix of classic and urban, with a twist! I create looks with great basic pieces and jazz things up with funky or chic accessories, like an edgy pair of glasses, a couture bow tie or a vintage leather bag. I try to wear local designers as much as I can.
Who are your style icons?
James Dean, Gregory Peck, Lenny Kravitz, Ryan Gosling, Tom Ford and Yves St-Laurent.
Where do you look to for inspiration?
Everywhere! Just taking a walk in the city I can find inspiration! I read fashion/style blogs, buy magazines and surf the web constantly. I’m always on the look out for something great!
Describe the first pair of glasses you owned:
I’ve been wearing glasses since I was a kid, and back in the 80s the trend was large square golden wire frames with a touch of color! I know you’re just dying to see me wearing those but we’ll skip that part if you don’t mind!
What do you look for when shopping for eyewear?
Bold is the word! I prefer shape and texture over trendy glasses.
What are you hooked on right now?
By now, I think everyone knows that I’m a fan of bow ties in any material – velvet, studded, ceramic… Aside from that, I’m hooked on Misfits, a miniseries where a group of young people have superpowers. I also confess to being a Food Network addict, probably because I wish I could cook!
How do you unwind after a long day of blogging?
When I’m not blogging, you’ll find me having drinks with friends, shopping or watching a scary movie.
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