Here is my Creative Genius Interview with The Typical Female Magazine! I’ve never been called a creative genius before so this is a great honour TTF Mag! Hope you have a wonderful week.
ELENA:)
I’m not going to lie. Break-ups are the worst. And break-up survival is exponentially harder when you don’t have your BFFs around for support. Enter Carissa and her great idea, Break-Up Box. Now you can send your North American bestie some love to get her back on her feet!
This is 5 minutes 5 questions with the sweet and caring Carissa, founder of Break-Up Box.
1) How long have you lived in New York?
I just moved to New York this spring.
2) Describe the NY dating scene in 5 words.
mobile, fast, intimidating, exciting, exhausting.
3) How did you start Break-Up Box?
My best friend was going through a tough break-up last summer and unfortunately we were living in different cities at the time. I felt guilty that I couldn’t be there to take her out and do things that would keep her mind off of her ex. I did a bit of research into the stages women go through during a break-up and the products which helped them get through it. After using my best friend as first hand market research for a few months, I sent her my first Break-up Box. After getting a lot of positive feedback from close friends and family, I decided to enter in a university-wide start-up competition which Break-up Box placed first in last fall.
4) What is your best break up advice?
Stay away from his social media accounts. Invest your time in yourself and your relationships with your friends. They’ll be what will get you through it.
5) What are the top three characteristics on your Love List (characteristics or qualities you are looking for in a potential mate or current mate)?
Smart, outgoing, passionate.
Don’t forget to follow Break-up Box on Twitter: @break_upbox Instagram: @Break_UpBox and ‘like’ them on Facebook: Break-Up Box.
ELENA:)
Overall I’m a big accessories fan. Statement necklaces and earrings are my favorite. Kara Yoo Jewelry is the quite the opposite – its more understated chic. Nevertheless, I’m a fan of her stacking rings, which have tiny ridges making the sparkle subtle yet effective.
So happy to share a few Kara Yoo rings with my favourite friends here in NYC. Here is 5 minutes 5 questions with the sweet, talented Kara Yoo
1. How long have you lived in Vancouver?
I’ve lived in Vancouver since 2001. I was born in Edmonton, and grew up in Oakville, Ontario. Vancouver is home!
2. When did you start your jewellery line?
I started Kara Yoo in 2012 at the end of the 2-year program I took in jewellery making and design.
3. Are you gold or silver?
Definitely gold, although I do like mixing metals and wearing a combo of yellow gold, rose gold and silver.
4. What is your favourite piece of jewellery?
My favourite every day piece is the Single Neck Cuff in yellow gold. I wear it every day and it goes with virtually everything from a t-shirt to a formal dress.
5. What are the top three characteristics on your Love List (characteristics or qualities you are looking for in a potential mate or current mate)?
Humorous, Caring, Genuine
Make sure you follow Kara on IG and Twitter: @karayoojewelry and ‘Like’ her on FB.
ELENA:)
