Holly Rule

I’m trying something different today. Instead of sitting, asking the questions and transcribing the conversation like normal I sent the questions to Holly. I’m going to read/experience them like all of you do it every time. The italic green text that starts with Garrett: under each answer is my thoughts/opinions just for fun.

Hi! Today I am introducing the entire FRESH Boutique team. Meet Emily, Ally, Molly, and Holly.

I asked Holly 6 questions. Let’s get to it.

What is your passion?

I have a passion for fashion! As corny as that sounds, I actually love all things having to do with the fashion world. I would love to pursue a career in the industry doing anything from styling models to taking their pictures. Although I do not fully support the way models are expected to achieve an impossible body image, I love haute couture and the way it can be photographed on a model. I tried to design/make my own clothes early on but eventually decided I am more drawn to creating outfits and taking pictures of them.

Garrett: Not corny at all. Wave whatever flag you want and embrace it. Also, I have no clue what haute couture is… sounds expensive.

What is your least favorite trait about yourself?

This is definitely a tough question for me…but I’m sure its tough for everybody. But I would probably say that my tendency to get over-emotional is my least favorite trait about myself. Seriously, I can cry after watching one of those youtube videos about a boy whose puppy only has three legs and he teaches it to walk and it lives a full life. My family and friends always kid me because I am very easily moved. I get attached to things quickly and easily and find myself getting emotional all the time. I would say its my worst trait because I think I come across as dramatic when I really can’t help it. Oddly enough, my friends and family do say it’s a good trait because it makes people feel loved and it’s nice that I care so deeply about things; it’s flattering to them. But I just see myself as that girl who cried during the first scene of Up. (Have you seen that…it’s very sad, just saying).

Garrett: First, we all have those certain things that tug at the heart strings. Totally acceptable and human. Second, if you don’t cry during the opening scenes of UP then you’re a robot.

Savannah asked what are 3 physical things you love about yourself?

I love my skin, my eyes, and my legs. This makes me feel very vain. First of all, I like my skin because I was lucky enough to get my dad’s olive skin instead of my mom’s fair skin. My mom has had some problems with skin cancer and my two older brothers both have very light skin. But my dad’s side of the family has pretty skin that tans easily and I haven’t gotten many pimples through my teenage years so I’m very thankful! I like my eyes because they are blue and if I use the right amount of eyeliner I can accent them pretty well. That might have sounded weird but I am awful at doing my own makeup except around my eyes so it makes me like them more. Lastly, and mostly because I can’t think of anything else, I like my legs. When I was younger I was really really short (like 4’11 until freshman year) and when I got taller it seemed the thing that actually grew was my legs so I like them.

Garrett: When Savannah threw this into the question pool it quickly become one of my favorite questions. People can easily criticize but ask them to give themselves a compliment and it gets tough.

Where would you move to live the rest of your life?

I would move back to Charlotte after college. It really is the perfect city for a family and a career. Unless I somehow landed a fantastic career in fashion, then I would definitely like to be in New York City.

Garrett: This makes me curious where Charlotte fashion will be in 5 or 10 years. Any potential here?

Beth Mack wants to know what the dorkiest thing you do is?

The dorkiest thing I do is talk to myself. Not in the creepy way like when you pass somebody on the street and think they are a little crazy but just at random moments. For example, before a big test I’ll say “okay you can do this” or during the conference championships for our tennis team this year (which we won) I would say, “Okay deep breath, you will win this match. Just hang in there.” I am hoping that more people do this casually than I realize, but I still think it’s dorky and I would not want anybody to hear me doing that.

Garrett: I play out conversations out loud before they happen all the time. Not weird at all, right?

If you had three hours to take an out of towner around Charlotte where would you take them?

If this person was a girl, I would definitely take her to Beads Inc. on Providence Road. My friends and I are addicted to this place because you can make the exact necklace that you want for half the price, although they always look just as real or expensive as ones sold in boutiques. In case Beads Inc. is an unfamiliar store, you basically go into the shop, walk through two floors of different colored beads, tassels, stones, and chose which ones you like best…then make your own necklace. It is addicting.

Next, if this was a casual afternoon, I would take this person to the Soda Shoppe in the Park Road Shopping Center. I have been going to this place since I was really young and they still never fail to make amazing diner food. The pimento cheeseburger paired with a thick chocolate milkshake changed me forever. Depending on how much time was left, I would take this person to a Panthers game, assuming it is the fall. Panthers games are so much fun and I am actually a big football fan. It is fun to have somebody to root for and cheer on with a bunch of other people, and a Panthers game is always a good idea.

Garrett: You should meet Ally Frazier. She makes custom jewelry and I’m pretty sure the Beads place is one of her favorite spots. We intro’d her months ago in this series. Also, Cheeseburger, yes. Milkshake, yes. Pimento cheese, yes.

You can find her on Instagram at @HollyRule.