INTERVIEWER: If you weren't a fashion editor, what would you be?
CAROLINE: Hmm, maybe an artist or a dermatologist because I think being a dermatologist could be cool.
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CAROLINE: Oh! INTERVIEWER: Hi, Caroline!
CAROLINE: Hey, what are you doing here? INT: I was in the area.
So I wanted to ask you 21 questions!
Sure! I mean, I'm picking out a look for a photoshoot, but come on in great.
INT: Thank you! CAROLINE: Of course!
INT: So what do you do for a living?
So I'm a style and beauty influencer and the author and founder of Making it in Manhattan.
INT: What are you doing right now?
So I'm actually picking out a look for a photoshoot I have to do today.
INT: Do you shoot your own content?
Sometimes like today!
I'm using a tripod, but it just depends. If I'm in New York City and I'm running around, I need a photographer.
INT: What's your go-to camera and lens?
I like to use the Canon 5d Mark IV and the 24-70 lens.
INT: What was your first job?
My first job out of college was at Teen Vogue.
INT: What got you into fashion?
CAROLINE: I've just always loved fashion. I've always loved dressing myself and styling myself
So I've always wanted to work in the fashion industry
INT: If you were to give your fashion style a label, what would it be?
Probably eclectic art teacher.
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INT: Has Instagram helped you build your platform and brand?
CAROLINE: Oh, definitely. I think it's opened up so many doors to just get your name out there
INT: What's your favorite part of your work?
CAROLINE: I love that I get to collaborate and work with so many different brands
INT: What's your least favorite?
I think a lot of the work you do is by yourself.
So you need to make sure you really like it.... Is this cute?
INT: Yeah, that's super cute! CAROLINE: Thanks!
INT: Do you do other creative things outside of fashion?
CAROLINE: Yes, I do!
When I was growing up, I actually wanted to be an artist so I loved to draw and paint.
INT: Do you have upcoming projects?
I do but I can't tell you too much about them. Maybe there's another book on the way...
INT: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In ten years... I mean, the industry is changing so much right now, so it's hard to say.
But, I just hope to be doing what I love: working in fashion and to be truly, truly happy.
But let's hold it before the next question because I want to change real quick.
INT: Okay, you got it.
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CAROLINE: Oh! Welcome back.
INT: So let's switch it up a little bit. What are some five tips for people that want to do what you do?
Five tips?
I would say you have to truly love what you do. You have to be ready to work hard because it's not gonna be easy.
Be nice.
Network. Network with everybody, and then think about what you can add to the conversation or to the industry
That isn't already being done.
INT: What you do for fun aside from being a fashion editor?
For fun? I love to go out with friends. I love going dancing.
I love traveling. Just doing things I've never done before
INT: Favorite color?
That's a tough one because I love so many colors
Growing up, I would have said pink, but now to wear, I love red.
INT: Who's your favorite designer?
I would probably say Miu Miu because I love everything that they do.
INT: Do you have a favorite fashion photographer?
Yes, Annie Leibovitz
INT: If you weren't a fashion editor, what would you be?
CAROLINE: Hmm, maybe an artist or a dermatologist
Because I think being a dermatologist could be cool
INT: What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The best piece of advice was from my sister, actually. It was when I was in high school
And I was actually super shy--if you can believe it--and she just gave me this advice.
She said "well what do you get out of being shy?"
And it's something that I apply all the time, even in my career.
When I'm at an event, and I'm trying to go introduce myself to somebody
I think it's so important because, you know, what do you get out of being shy? Nothing?
INT: What's one thing that makes your job easier?
Google Calendar.
No, just kidding. Um, my manager definitely.
INT: If there were to be a movie about your life, who would play you?
Hmm, I would say maybe
Emma Roberts because I think she could pull off my eclectic look.
INT: So, who should we interview next?
I think you should definitely interview Sydney Sadek
I spoke with her last night on a panel, and she just has the cutest style. But I gotta go
I gotta shoot this look, but thanks so much for coming by!
INT: Thanks for answering our questions. CAROLINE: Of course. See you soon!
INT: See ya!
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