Vanessa
Read all about @alwaysvaness and how she styles our denim:
Tell us a bit about who you are and what you do.
Hi! I’m Vanessa, I live in NJ with my fiancé. I’m a freelance content creator and influencer so I’m always on the go taking photos and videos in NYC.
How did you get started with content creation?
I lost my job during the pandemic and had so much extra free time. I always loved taking photos and posting on Instagram so I decided to take it more seriously. After a couple months brands started to reach out and that’s when I knew I had to keep going. 5 years later and I’m still so passionate about it, working with cool new brands every day.
Vanessa is wearing the Bligh Flare Jean in Snake
How would you describe your personal style today, and what was the journey like to develop it?
Oh it’s been a long journey. I always loved wearing all black but I’d say the difference now vs 10 years ago is that I try to be a little more intentional with my styling and maybe wear things a tiny bit out of my comfort zone like a cool pair of heels or an interesting piece of jewelry.
What was it that brought you to NYC and what are your 3 favorite things about living in the city?
So many things attracted me to NYC- the history, the people, the opportunities. I grew up in a quiet town in New England so I love the convenience of NYC, the energy and how everyone is always busy doing something or going somewhere, and of course, I love all the food and mixing of cultures.
Vanessa wears the Mabel Carpenter Jort in Medium
Describe your perfect winter day in New York! What would you do, where would you eat, what are you wearing?
I love a museum day in the winter time. I’d start with a warm coffee at Maman, they always have fun winter drinks. I’d then head over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that museum is massive with so many different wings, you could get lost in there for hours. I’d end the afternoon at Lexington Candy shop, this super old luncheonette that makes you feel like you took a time machine back 100 years. I’d probably be wearing a cool pair of jeans from JBD and my favorite brown suede shearling lined coat
How do you think living near a fashion-capitol like NYC influences your day-to-day style?
I love how people aren’t afraid to be different here and express themselves entirely, its that mindset that definitely influences my style when I go to get dressed everyday.
Vanessa wears the Mabel Carpenter Jort in Medium
As the weather cools down, what are your favorite styling tips for keeping warm while still wearing cool outfits?
Definitely investing in cool coats! NYC can be brutally cold and windy but wearing the same black puffer coat every day can get depressing so I like to go to vintage shops to stock up on cool old jackets and coats to keep my outfits interesting and fun.
Tells us 3 trends you can’t wait to try for the fall and winter months?
Baking, junk journaling, and reading more.
What advice would you give to someone starting out as a full-time content creator?
I’d say my biggest piece of advice is not to compare yourself. Content creation has blown up these past 10 years and there’s millions of brilliant creators out there it’s hard some days feeling like you don’t measure up. But just staying focused on creating instead of comparing is the easiest way to avoid this.
Vanessa is wearing the Bligh Flare Jean in Snake
Are there other ways you love to express yourself artistically outside of social media?
Besides styling outfits, I love collaging.
How are you styling your JBD jeans this season?
I’m loving loafers, anything suede, and the color brown!