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We caught up with Tim Gunn last night at Fashion Forward, a fabulous fashion show featuring Betsey Johnson, Michael Bastian, Tim Hamilton, Charles Nolan, Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani, and John Varvatos, all to benefit Gay Men's Health Crisis. Tim was very busy hosting, but he made time to talk to us. Could we love him any more?

Of course everyone loves Tim Gunn. When we told a friend we were interviewing the famous fashion icon, she said "Ooooh! Please tell him I want him to be my dad!" (Sorry Jenn, unfortunately there wasn't time.)

If you really love fashion -- and we're assuming you do, or you wouldn't be reading Stylelist -- then you will adore these blogs we're about to introduce to your world.

wardrobe_remix is a Flickr community dedicated to exploring all the amazing everyday looks that people put together to express themselves. Real people, just like you and me. Inspired by the original (official!) weekly wardrobe_remix recap that the group's founder Tricia Royal does on her own blog, bits and bobbins, here are a few of my personal favorite recent additions to the group.

One of my favorite pictures added to the community this past week was this one, by super fab & fashionable Australian blogger Gala Darling. Gala made a post about this dress on her own blog and says she got this gorgeous, foxy flight attendant inspired piece from her friend Joanna at Bowerbird Vintage. I just checked the site out and it's got loads of cute vintage and refashioned dresses, accessories and more. Plus, if you happen to live in Australia, you can take advantage of the free shipping offer through the end of February.

Find more fashionable everyday folks in the gallery below:

We've added a fresh new style perspective to Styledash, Mallory Whitfield, who rocks vintage from New Orleans, LA.

Do you have a personal blog?
Yep. I've been blogging at MissMalaprop.com for about a year and a half now, covering independent artists & designers, eco-friendly and recycled products, charitable organizations and other cool stuff I find. I also write a monthly column for Antigravity Magazine, the local alternative mag here in New Orleans (where I live).

List three words that describe your style.
Quirky. Vintage. Eclectic.

What is your day job, or rather, what do you do when you're not blogging?
I have two part-time day jobs: I work retail at my all-time favorite store, Trashy Diva, and I digitize collections for the Louisiana State Museum. In addition to my "real jobs" of blogging and writing, I also make reconstructed clothing and accessories under the name dismantled designs. I made an outfit from recycled FEMA blue tarp that was mentioned on Styledash here and won 3rd place in Etsy.com's Upcycling contest.

Fashionable quote to live by:
"Never fear being vulgar, just boring." -- Diana Vreeland

Where is your favorite place to shop?
Etsy.com! I shop at Trashy Diva a lot too. That's what happens when you land a dream job at the place that's been your favorite store for nearly ten years!

Favorite designers?
I don't really put much stock in labels and I don't own a lot of designer clothing, but I'm very inspired by designers like Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Betsey Johnson and Isaac Mizrahi. There are a TON of current independent designers whose work I adore as well.

What can you expect to see from me here at Styledash?
You will probably NOT be seeing very many updates on celebrity style disasters from me. For the most part, I couldn't care less what the celebs are wearing, unless of course we're talking about timeless style icons like Katharine Hepburn. On the other hand, I love seeing how real, everyday people express themselves through clothing, and I'm a big fan of street fashion sites like wardrobe_remix and hel-looks. I love vintage, retro, and Victorian-inspired styles and I tend to lean more toward the alternative than the mainstream when it comes to fashion.

I am taking a cue from fellow Styledash-ette Sarah J. Gim and conducting an interview with my fabulous self. Trust me, its better this way because once I get going about myself I can't stop.

Do you have a personal blog?
You bet I do! I actually have two of them. The first being my claim to fake-fame Ask Fashion Kitty, which is a heaping scoop of fashion advice plus some. The second is a behind closed doors fashion blog (you know for my wild side), The Bad Kitty Online.

List three words that describe your style.
Colorful, casual, and fun

What is your day job, or rather, what do you do when you're not blogging?
My day job is shopping...seriously it is. When I am not shopping to earn my paycheck I am shopping to spend that paycheck... vicious cycle isn't it.
How long have you been blogging with Styledash?
I've been blogging for Styledash for almost a whole hour but those not reading this right now... since May '07.