There’s something about in-mag questionnaires that satisfies my inner Narcissus…I just can’t get enough. Well, I was flippin’ back through the September InStyle when I found this survey entitled “Welcome to My Life.” I knew this survey was blog-worthy because its detailed questions really get to the heart of what encompasses personal style. There’s no favorite color, first pair of shoes, go-to stores on this list. No, we’re wayyyy deeper than that H.E.R.E. ;)

• 1st thing of value you ever bought that you still have… I. Lose. Everything. I’m working to cure myself.
• What will you never wear? I never say never- I’ve worn and loved plenty of things I had previously scoffed at. Remember, an open fashion ♥ is a growing fashion ♥. That was Voltaire, right?
• Anything you once thought you’d never wear and now do? Gold jewelry. I was a tween during the minimalist silver era. My golden gaudiness would literally disgust my 90’s/early 2000’s self!
• What’s in your handbag? Blackberry (DUH), pen for blog notes, Rosebud Salve- addiction…o & lots of CRAP.
• What is your no time to think outfit? Super-fem dress, fab boots and mondo jewelry…I’m jinglin’ baby
• What’s your most surefire fashion advice to women? My signature phrase in college was “I don’t f’in care…” and I completely apply that to style. Rock every outfit like its next season’s couture and people will respect your style. They may hate you, but hey- occupational hazard.
• I would never leave the house without… Make-up- my SouthernGirl roots run deep.
• Favorite piece of jewelry… My Notre Dame gold men’s watch. Love thee ND.
• Best gift you ever received… My best friends from ND.
• What always goes in your suitcase when you travel… Way too many outfits- like 3-4/day. I need Overpackers Anon.
• If you could blink and be anywhere… ND game day- tailgating with friends and fam on a gorgeous day; or Bryant Park on the second day of September Fashion Week; or Memphis laughing with my parents and grandparents on a slow summer evening.
• The DVD you curl up in the den with… Always Steel Magnolias– I annoyingly know (& recite) every line.
• When you go to dinner at a friend’s house, what do you bring? Wine and a healthy appetite :)
• Favorite season… ForeverFall- there is nothing prettier than a new year offset by falling leaves.
• iPod tunes when you excercise… Memphis rap- 3 6 Mafia 4eva- heehee.
• What do you crave? laughter, travel, love, NYC, my friends/fam.

All right, HighEnders, I hope you enjoyed that peek inside Mimi’s Moda Mind. Now, it’s your turn. Take one question or all, but let me hear your responses!