Laura's the latest addition to the in-house Catwalk Queen team, but she's already well and truly one of the girls. We love her. Here's her CQ survey...
Name: Laura “La Rue” Street
Location: London
Shiny Job: Editor (The Bag Lady) and Writer for Catwalk Queen and Dollymix
Background: I grew up in sunny, sunny Worcestershire and moved to London four years ago and haven’t looked back since! Got a degree in English from Brunel (which isn’t in West London, despite it’s claims) and studied for my post-grad at super hip London College of Fashion. I now live in West London with a pair of booze hounds whom I love dearly!
How would you define your personal style?
I think this is a hard question so I asked some of my friends. One said, “eclectic and varied”, another “occasionally bohemian” also, “effortless”. My favourite was, “versatile, you seem to be always wearing something to suit your mood” as this makes me sound like Karl Lagerfeld.
Where do you shop?
(I’m trying hard not to but) Topshop. French Connection, Oasis, Camden market, Terra Plana, Traid, Portabello Market, Office, Primark
Who are your favourite designers?
Ossie Clark is my all time favourite, Miu Miu (particularly loving a neopolitan coloured pair of brogues mmm), Sonia Rykiel, MCQ, Chloe.
Who are your style icons?
Rachel Bilson, Chloe Sevigny, Lou Doillon
What are your pet fashion hates?
Crocs! I’m also not about leggings and flats, sorry!
What five items of clothing / accessories couldn’t you live without?
Skinny jeans, belts, funky print t-shirts, flat ankle boots, and a black cardi.
What magazines / websites / newspapers do you read?
Vogue, Nylon, Dazed, Herald Tribune (gotta love a bit of Menkes), Sunday Times (well, just the Style mag actually), The Guardian
Share your big style secret with us!
Not really a secret but buying clothes that fit regardless of size. The sales assistants don’t care what size you buy it in and it ALWAYS looks better when clothes fit nicely. Also, steal your friends clothes!
