August 24, 2016

Meet Nella: French alt and vintage model, passionate fiction writer, and ardent fan of all things Scottish


Bonjour mes amis! Today I'm tickled pink to bring you the latest post in our exciting ongoing Meet a Fellow Vintage Blogger interview series.

As you may have guessed, this time around we find ourselves in the beautiful country of France, where we're chatting with none other than my lovely friend, and long time vintage + historical + Lolita fashion blogger, Nella Fragola and her eponymously named blog.




A dynamic and engaging woman with a wealth of passions, a love for all things Scottish, an exciting life as a model, and beautiful blog, which she updates regularly, Nella is someone that has fascinated and inspired me from the moment that we first crossed paths online several years ago now.

I'm thrilled that Nella shot her hand up in the air as a volunteer for this series and equally excited to be sharing more about her with all of you here today.

Please read on to find out more about Nella's interests, awesomely unique vintage + historic + lolita fashion sense, her modelling, why creative writing means so much to her, and oodles more!


Thank you very much for taking part in this series, Nella. For those who are just having the pleasure of meeting you and your blog right now for the first time, can you please tell us a bit about what lead you to start blogging?

Dear Jessica, you’re welcome. I'm glad to be doing this interview on your lovely blog.

My first blog, all the way back in 2004, was on Skyblog, a French platform, which was really ugly and full of angry teenagers (haha!). Actually, I was too, but my blog was refreshing to me. It was the only place I could talk about Japanese fashion, as I didn't have any offline friends who were interested in this subject. I've never stopped blogging since that day, but have changed topics and blogging platforms numerous times since then.

In September 2013, I launched my current blog under my modelling name, Nella Fragola, and am still writing about fashion there, as I've become even more interested in vintage style looks.

These days I mostly want to share my outfits with others wanted to share mostly my outfits and other fashion related topics, including the ethical side of this industry. I’d like to make my readers aware of abuse in the industry, and to help them know more about which brands care about ecology and work conditions and which don't value these important points.





How have you found blogging has touched, or even transformed, your life?

It helped me to connect and meet people with similar interests in real life. I’ve made a lot of friends through blogging! I wouldn’t be the person I am without my blog. Before it, I was shy and lacking in self-confidence. Blogging has really helped me to better myself.


You presently call France home, but you have an immense love of Scottish culture (so do I!). Do these two cultures factor into your blog heavily? What about other locations/cultures that speak to you?

Yes, it does as I travel frequently to Scotland and now work with many designers there. Half of my wardrobe is made in Scotland and perfect for Scottish weather - it's the total opposite of the heat that one encounters here in the south of France - haha!

Italy is also a huge part of my life, as I am half Italian on my mum's side. But to be honest, Scotland is the one and only country I've gone to that truly felt like it was home for me, and that I could stay there forever.

My fiancé and I are planning to move there one day - the sooner the better! I like France, but the place I feel fulfilled and complete in is definitely Scotland. Some of my family are from Brittany so, in a certain way, I was born with bagpipes music in my blood!




Is there much in the way of a vintage related subculture where you live in France?

No, not much to speak of. I wish it had more! There are some vintage fairs, but it's hard to find good vintage stores around these parts. There's only one in my hometown. It's called Blow Up, and is great! With so few local options, I buy most of my clothes online.



Nella dear, I have long been struck by what a powerfully artistic soul you have. Do you feel that such has always been who you were or have you cultivated this side of yourself more as you’ve gotten older?

When I was just six years old, I already knew I wanted to follow an artistic path for my life. Getting to be a model and a blogger is something quite new, and I never though I could do it! The older I get, the most I want to focus on the arts. I like to think that I’ll learn new things until the day my final day of life.




You’re enchanted by a wide array of different styles and eras. What have been some of the most influential on your life?

Rococo and Victorian eras. When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the French Revolution. My favourite movie was (and still is, actually) Gone with the Wind. When I grew up, I started to focus on 1950s, which, fascinatingly, is currently the era that I'm the least interested in. My favourites these days are the 1930s and 40s, and most of my wardrobe is from that period. I especially like the fashions of the war years.

There was so few materials available and so many restrictions in place, yet women still managed to look so elegant and well put together. Fashion was a way to show one's resistance under the Occupation, and that is so admirable.


Are these ones that you’re currently focusing on, too?

Edwardian is my latest obsession! I have already some stunning pieces (blouse, petticoat, maid's apron), but I won’t be satisfied until I have more from that period!




With such a dynamic range of time period influences, how would you sum up your current style, as it sits right now in 2016, in a few words?

Very difficult. I can’t stick to one style or one period, and my history with Lolita fashion made me who I am today. I like to mix up eras. I think I have a personal style and I don’t try anymore to follow "the rules" or to be historically accurate all the time (except for some festivals or events, like WW2 commemorations). I just wear what makes me feel pretty and happy.


What are a few items in your closet that you reach for time and time again?

My dream for years has been to own a Lilli Ann suit. It has happened now! I also have another LA jacket, but to be honest, I would love to find another suit, in navy blue. That’s is going to be my next fashion goal, I think. I am also looking for more shoes. I had a foot surgery in 2014, and now I finally can wear what I want!


You do a lot of modelling work and have collaborated with some incredibly talented people over the years. What drew you to modelling and how does it influence your style (or vice versa – style influencing your shoots)?

I didn’t wake up one day and say "I want to be a model". It was just something that occurred through happenstance, as I met a photographer who encouraged me to give it a try. I never thought I'd be good at modelling, but I've learned so much over the year and now I can’t imagine ever stopping.

I hope to be a rockin’ old granny one day and still look stylish! If the blog Advanced Style still exists come that point, I'd love to be one of the women featured on it.




You’ve done some fetish modelling over the years. Have you also done burlesque performances?

I have! So far I've done three burlesque shoes. I enjoyed them and it was fun, but I don’t think that's the path in life for me. I find that I enjoy watching others perform more than I like being on stage myself. I like Lada Redstar a lot, she's my favorite burlesque dancer.


What advice, that you wish you’d known before you began, would you give to someone who is just starting out in the modelling world?


Be selective! Don't think that just because you're a novice, you don't have the right to only work with the jobs that you truly want. Try to learn more about yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror and work your facial expressions. As well, you need to know how to move and pose your body.




Do you ever get behind the lens yourself, too?

I like to take pics of my travels, as well as my fiancé and his kids, be they as souvenirs or for my blog. I don’t want to be a photographer working with models though. I’d rather be in front the camera than behind it - definitely!


In addition to fashion, modelling, vintage, Lolita and historical fashions, and Scottish culture, what are some of your other interests?

I have been learning how to play the Celtic harp for the past ten months now. Music is one thing I’ve always wanted to do, but I was afraid to be too old to learn. Let me say, you’re never too old, it’s never too late. Just do what makes you happy!

I like reading a lot. I read every kind book, from novels to scientific topics. Ever since I was a child, I've really enjoyed astronomy and astrophysics. I actually read Hubert Reeves (I am huge fan of his) and just finished a book about French Women during the Occupation called Les Parisiennes: How the Women of Paris Lived, Loved, and Died Under Nazi Occupation, by Anne Sebba.


I know that you really enjoy creative writing, too. What sort of role has this played in your life over the years?

My mother died of a breast cancer when I was just eight years old. I felt empty and alone. Writing saved me! I started to imagine an happy world with heroic characters to protect it.

I haven't stopped writing since then. I've published some of my short stories in magazines and I have self-published on Amazon Kindle, too. I am going to finish my first novel soon, hopefully, and I really hope that I'm able to find find a publisher whose interested in releasing it.

Also, some of my short stories are going to be translated into English! I plan to then publish them on Amazon Kindle as well, and I’ll try to find an English publisher for them, too.




Thank you very much for sharing such intimate and personal fact about yourself with us, honey. I'm truly sorry that you had to experience such an incredible heartache when you were a young child.


Circling back to modelling, are there certain types of shoots that you’re drawn to more than others and is there anything that you’d say is currently “off limits” in terms of what you’d be comfortable shooting?


Vintage style, of course! I used to do a lot of pinup and fetish modelling, but I am less interested in these areas now. I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing full frontal nudity and I don’t get why some photographers want me to be totally naked without an artistic point of view. I like artistic nudes though, and also soft eroticism, but I wouldn’t want to do those types of modelling myself.


Who have been some people – in any field – that have strongly influenced and/or inspired your work as a model and/or blogger over the years?

I don’t say this because you’re interviewing me, but you’re one of my favourite vintage bloggers! (Jessica's note: Thank you from the bottom of my heart!)

I also really like Kayla from Gracefully Vintage, Norafinds, Paper Mothball Vintage, and Idda Van Munster. My yesteryear vintage crush is Vivien Leigh. I've loved her ever since I was a child and she's been a my major vintage inspiration to me throughout my life.

Honestly, I am a bit nerd and am a big fan of X-files. Gillian Anderson is the biggest crush of life! She is always stylish and elegant, and the older she gets, the prettiest she becomes. Plus, she might be the only lady on earth to rock a 90s suit… Haha!

Fashion designers inspire me a lot, too. Some of my favourites include Stewart Christie, Lena Hoschek, Voriagh, Ginger Jackie, Clara Maeda, Marilyn Feltz, Nanapaprika, and many other artists as well, from music to movies, books, paintings. The list would be too long though, I am afraid, to name them all here.




Do you consider yourself to be a “pin-up girl”, and what does that term mean to you personally?

No, not anymore. I used to. Honestly, I don’t know how to explain with my own words what a pinup means to me, but the best image I have in mind of such is the work of (pinup artist) Gil Elvgren.


What are some things, big or small, that bring you joy?

My home that I share with the three people I love the most (my fiancé and his children). My friends are a big deal to me, too, as I have no family left.

I like drinking a cup of tea while reading or writing, and I like enjoy going for a walk and seeing beauty everywhere around me. Simple things are the best. Less is more.




And last, but certainly not least, are there any exciting happenings – blogging related or otherwise – that readers should watch for coming down the pipeline in your life in the next few months?

I am going to be doing some great collaborations with amazing designers and I want to focus on how they work.

Also, I'm headed off to spend a month in Skye, Scotland later this year to finish my novel, and I am going to do a daily report about everyday life on that stunning Scottish island while I'm there. Be sure to stay tuned!



Connect with Nella on the following sites:


Her blog












Meet the past interviewees who have taken part in this delightful ongoing post series:

February 2015: Emileigh | March 2015: CiCi | April 2015: Helen Mae | May 2015: Esther | June 2015: Ms. Falcon | July 2015: Jessie, and Laurence & Sylvain | August 2015: Holly | September 2015: Rhia | October 2015: Franny | November 2015: Emily | December 2015: Porcelina | January 2016: Nora | February 2016: Kate | March 2016: Carla | April 2016: Jessica E. | May 2016: Skye | June 2016: Kate-Em | July 2016: Janey



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Thank you so much for this stellar interview, dear Nella. It was a joy getting to know you, your creative passions, and your daily life better. Many thanks as well for being the inspiring, resilient gem of a person that you are.

I wholeheartedly recommend that all those who aren't doing so already, bop on over and start following Nella's blog and/or social media accounts on the double. She shares such engaging, awesome things there and chances are, you'll find numerous interests that you share in common her.

Next up, for the first Meet a Fellow Vintage Blogger interview of this autumn, we'll be boarding our vintage airplane and zipping back across the Atlantic. Once there, we'll sit down and chat with a long time US vintage and historical costuming blogger + sewer, who, much like Nella, has many diverse interests that we'll be delving into.

This is someone that I've had the pleasure of knowing and being friends with online for a number of years now and who I am absolutely honoured to get the chance to talk with. Trust me when I say that you won't want to miss this post!

Definitely be sure to tune in towards the end of September for it - and as always, if you're an active vintage (or pinup, rockabilly, goth, etc) blogger and would like to take part in this fun ongoing series, please don't hesitate to zip an email my way anytime. I'd love to interview with, too!

66 comments:

  1. There are so many interesting, talented and beautiful people in our little world, it's so nice to be introduced to someone else I wasn't familiar with :) xx

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    1. Thank you sweetly, honey. I sensed going into this month's interview that Nella might be less know than some of the other vintage folks I've highlighted here so far and the comments on this post definitely back that up. I'm all the more thrilled then to have had this wonderful opportunity to feature her and her beautiful blog here - and to help others in our circle get to know this awesome lady.

      Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. Goodness, isn't she so completely and utterly beautiful!

    I didn't know of Nella, so thank you for the introduction xxx

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    1. You're ever so welcome, honey. She really is stunning! I adore the diversity of styles that she wear and models. It's a good reminder to all of us to not be afraid of embracing lots of different looks, be they vintage or otherwise.

      Many hugs & thanks for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. Lovely blog post. I'll be following Nella now. Her pictures are beautiful and on point!

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    1. Thank you sweetly, dear Molly. Her photos really are breathtaking! It's clear that she unequivocally knows what she's doing (as a model, I mean) and that she works with some fabulous photographs. Inspiring stuff all around!

      Big hugs & cheerful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  4. Oh wow- beautiful Jessica !
    99% of the time I do not know the people you introduce us to and its always a delight.
    She is so versatile ..

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely Lorena. I'm thrilled to hear that! One of the main driving forces behind the launch (in early 2015) of this ongoing interview series was to help bring more blogging folks together.

      Tons of hugs coming your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  5. Oh, my! How beautiful! I had no idea about Nella...gorgeous!

    I love this series, Jessica!

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    1. Thank you sweetly, honey. It's so encouraging to hear that you're a big fan of this series. If you'd ever like to take part in it yourself, too, please don't hesitate to drop me a line. It would be a blast to chat with you.

      Big hugs & joyful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. The photos took my breath away...what femininity and loveliness to behold.

    Thank you for this wonderful post and for introducing us to a delightful lady. Hugs to you, sweet Jessica!

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    1. You're wholeheartedly welcome, dear Stephanie. I'm tickled pink to know that you enjoyed this month's vintage blogger interview post.

      Joyful weekend wishes coming your way,
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  7. Wow her style is so amazing and vintage
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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    1. Nella definitely has an amazing sense of style. I adorer the fact that she weaves so many influences into her ensembles. It's an inspiring reminder to all of us that we're always free to do the same, too.

      Have a stellar weekend!
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  8. How absolutely gorgeous and interesting. I love the Edwardian picture best. It so reminds me of one of my favorite books and movies, "Henry and June." It is so cool to find other authors who use their love of vintage lifestyle in their fiction. I can't wait to read her novel! Thanks for the charming spotlight on Nell.

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    1. Thank you very much for your wonderfully lovely comment, sweet Tam. I've noticed that a fair number of vintage adoring folks have a strong passion for penning fiction and don't think that's too surprising, as many of us weave immense creativity into our fashions - so why not our writing, too? :)

      Big hugs & cheerful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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    1. She absolutely is, I completely agree. You can instantly tell that Nella is a consummate professional in front of the camera and that she really enjoys being there.

      Many hugs & happy Saturday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Fascinating interview, and such lovely pictures! I don't think I'd ever run across Nella before.

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    1. Thank you sweetly, my dear. I'm really delighted that I could introduce you to this inspiring fellow vintage fan.

      Have a terrific weekend,
      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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  11. I wasn't familiar with Nella either! Great introduction to an interesting lady. I love this series! One thought: perhaps some vintage gents would like to feature in this series? Hope you're having a good week xx

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    1. Thank you very much, my sweet friend. That would be awesome! To date, I've just worked with folks who have volunteered to take part in the series (aka, I haven't tapped anyone myself yet), and the only chap that's been involved so far has been Sylvain, of the well know European vintage wearing couple, Laurence and Sylvain. I'd be 100% on board with chatting with vintage chaps, too, and sincerely hope that some raise their hands to take part. If I should happen to run out of volunteers, I'll certainly extend an offer to the very small number of male vintage bloggers that I'm aware of it. Thanks for letting me know that you'd be keen to see such here.

      Many hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Very cool article, Jessica, thank you!

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    1. That's really sweet of you to say, Shelia. Thanks so much!

      I hope that you guys are having a splendid last weekend of August. Today I'm starting to pack for our upcoming trip to Edmonton and enjoying the (long overdue) sunshine that we've been getting here in recent days.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. So excited to meet Nella, what a great lady. It's so sad to hear the heartache she has suffered but she is an inspiration to not allowing life to beat her ( something I'm guilty of at times I'm afraid ). I too adore Scotland, it's easy for me to get to so I'm very lucky there. It is a rugged and untamed gem of a place and I'm very envious of her upcoming month of Skye. Can't wait for the next blogger. I do hope you are feeling better my dear, I've been thinking of you xx

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    1. Nella truly is an inspiring and immensely interesting person. I adore, and deeply respect, her fortitude and drive - even in the face of great heartache/challenge - as well.

      It's awesome that you're situated so close to Scotland. I've not yet been there myself, but it 100% on my travel wishlist and somewhere I truly hope I'm able to make it to one day. For now, can I tag along with you in the spirit the next time you're there? :)

      Many hugs & heartfelt thanks for your caring, wonderfully nice comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. I have found by interviewing for my own blog, that I love to get to know people better by interviews. I find it helps me feel more connected to the blogging community.

    Sarah

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    1. Absolutely! Even when I've interviewed some of my closest online friends (take, for example, last month's fabulous interviewee, Janey from The Atomic Redhead blog), I've learned numerous new things about each person I've chatted with - and feel honoured to be able to highlight so much about numerous folks in our wonderful vintage circle here on my blog.

      Your interviews are great fun, too, and likewise, I always learn more about the people that you chat with (including your latest post starring Emily from Emily's Vintage Visions) as well.

      Many hugs & cheerful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  15. What a lovely interview and what strikingly beautiful photos! I'm off to find Nella on social media now!

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    1. Thank you very much, my dear. These really are breathtaking photos, I agree. Nella is a stunning model and a really inspiring person. It was such a joy to chat with her here this month.

      Many hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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    1. Aren't they though? So rich in detail, beauty and inspiration.

      Have a fabulous weekend, my dear!
      ♥ Jessica

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  17. Any lady who loves the X-Files and Gillian Anderson has to be all right. :-D

    i'd never heard of Nella before; thank you for introducing her.

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    1. I beamed when I read that, too, as I'm a card carrying member of the X-Files + Gillian Anderson fan club. X-Files was shot here in British Columbia and that makes me adore it all the more. :)

      Many hugs & thanks for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  18. Wow another insightful and very interesting interview Jessica! I love this beautiful ladies photos and her vintage style! :)

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    1. Thank you so much, honey. Her style is so magnificent. I adore how she pulls from so many different eras and influences to create her dazzling ensembles.

      Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  19. Oh wow, she just always looks stunning!

    -Kati

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    1. Doesn't she though. Nora such soulful eyes and they make her beautiful photos all the more memorable.

      Many hugs coming your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  20. Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful blogger, who I hadn't heard of. Many hugs, Ann xxx

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    1. You're sincerely welcome, dear Ann. It is such a joy to be able to introduce you to new vintage bloggers through this series. As (relatively) small as our niche is, I doubt anyone knows of every vintage blog out there (I certainly don't claim to!) and I love that this series gives me a chance to connect more folks with one another.

      Oodles of hugs coming right back at you,
      ♥ Jessica

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  21. She has an amazing sense of style! I love that she's into Lolita style, which is something that I used to be really involved in as well - it's a beautiful fashion, and it takes some historical eras and makes it so fun and accessible. The photos you have of her here are really something. I'm going to have to go check out her blog right away!

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    1. It really is. I've never fully sported Lolita fashions, but it's a style genre that has appealed to me since I moment I first discovered it (about half my lifetime ago now). I think it's seriously cool that you used to delve into Lolita looks as well. That's awesome!

      Many hugs & thanks for your terrific comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  22. So many great hair days in these photos - what a stunning model!

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    1. Great observation! Her hair game is seriously on point, I agree.

      Big hugs & many thanks for all of your wonderful recent blog comments,
      ♥ Jessica

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  23. I love this series Jessica. It is so great being introduced to more amazing bloggers- so keep up the great work! I really enjoyed this interview, and am off to check out Nella's blog now!
    The Artyologist

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    1. Why, thank you, my lovely friend. I definitely plan to and am tickled pink to know that you enjoy this series so much. :)

      Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  24. Great to meet Nella! The photos are so inspiring. I particularly like the one where she is wearing the bright, orange hat and polka dot skirt against the backdrop of a stone house with Mediterranean blue shutters. All of the settings are gorgeous!

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    1. Aren't they though! Nella and her images are both so beautiful and inspiring.

      Big hugs & many thanks for your wonderful comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  25. She is lovely, dear Jessica, I love to know more about bloggers! Ammazing, she will spend time at Syke, how wonderful! I loved that she said that you are on of the bloggers that influences her, not because you are interviewing her. I do believe it, because I can say the same! You are truly inspiring and I love your posts! I will visit her blog now, she looks lovely and a very sweet person, just like you! I hope you have a great weekend! Hugs and regards!
    DenisesPlanet.com - Friday Feelings

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    1. Sweet Denise, thank you for the incredibly touching words you showered upon me in your comment. It means a lot to me know that you enjoy my blog so very much. Seriously, a million more thank yous - your beautiful comment was just the pick-me-up I needed in the midst of a somewhat stressful (and uber busy) week.

      Tons of hugs & joyful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. Ooo, I've not come across Nella before, so thank you for introducing her to us. She's got amazing style and I always love to find new people to follow. xx

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    1. You're sincerely welcome, dear Cate. It's such a pleasure to be able to introduce you and others here to vintage (et al) bloggers that they might not be aware of yet. Relatively small though our niche is, there are a fair number of us scattered around the world and I feel very honoured that this interview series gives me the chance to shine the spotlight on some of our inspiring peers.

      Many hugs & happy weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  27. What an interesting woman and such impeccable style! Thank you for the interview and for introducing this blogger to me!

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    1. The pleasure is all mine, honey. Thank you very much for the fabulously nice comment. I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed this month's Vintage Blogger interview post.

      Many hugs & cheerful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. Thank you so much for introducing this amazing vintage blogger! I always search for inspiring people, now I found another one.

    Many hugs,
    Sandra <3

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    1. That's awesome to hear, honey. Thank you very much for your positive feedback on this month's interview post. Nella really is an inspiring, creative, intelligent and lovely lady and I'm thrilled that I got a chance to chat with her on my blog.

      Big hugs & joyful weekend wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  29. Great interview! I really love this series. It's a great way to discover new blogs!

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    1. Thank you sweetly, honey. I'm delighted to know that you're a fan of this fun interview series. If you'd ever like to take part in it yourself, too, please don't hesitate to let me know.

      Many hugs coming your way,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. Thanks Jessica for this great interview. What a beautiful, interesting woman Nella is. xx

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    1. You're very welcome, lovely lady. This series is such an awesome pleasure to put together. It quickly became one of my most popular ongoing posts here and I'm delighted to continually receive volunteers who are eager to take part in it. With so many wonderful folks in the vintage (et al) world, I really hope it's able to carry on for many more years (it launched in early 2015) to come.

      Big hugs & sincere thanks for your all of your fantastic comments here over the recent summer (winter on your end) months,

      ♥ Jessica

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  31. Oh wow! She is stunning and what an awesome blog as well. Fantastic interview Jessica, I love this series so much!

    Liz :)

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    1. Thank you very much, dear Liz. Nella really is an inspiring, incredible woman - such presence, such a strong spirit, and such a creative soul.

      Many hugs (from Edmonton),
      ♥ Jessica

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  32. Another interesting read! I haven't come across Nella before, she is super stylish!

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    1. Immensely so - she has such an air of elegance and creativity about her. I feel very honoured that Nella wanted to take part in this fun interview series and was thrilled to chat with her this summer.

      Big hugs & happy wishes for the final days of this season,
      ♥ Jessica

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    1. Thank you sweetly, my dear. Have a splendid weekend!

      xoxo ♥ Jessica

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