TIPHAINE PITTET - YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE

Hello, Tiphaine! I am glad to see you here, in the ‘LIZARD’ project! Let’s be acquainted! Who are you?

- My name is Tiphaine and I'm a 20 years old girl living in Switzerland. I've been studying art and design for the past two years and I'm about to start studies in art history and cinema. It is so excited and interesting for me! Moreover, I love hanging out with my friends, reading books and practicing yoga or pilates. My boyfriend and photographer, Luca, is the one who encouraged me to create my own blog after years of reading some and getting inspired online. I'm very thankful for that because I really adore blogging now! 

Do you like the city where you live? And what about the fashion and style side in your city? 

 And what can you tell about your personal style?

- I like the fact that my city situated in a quiet and beautiful place but, honestly, I don't like its atmosphere so much. People here don't really care about how they look (which I think is quite sad, I mean it can sound slightly superficial but your appearance is the part of your personality that you show to the world, do you agree?) and they're not quite interested in fashion, which means that there are very few fashion oriented opportunities and events. 

My personal style is pretty hard to describe, as I can get inspired by lots of different things but I'd say it's pretty feminine and casual at the same time. I'm definitely not too bling bling but not too neglected and casual either, see what I mean? 

Exactly! Yor style is quite pretty for people who follow classics and originality at the same time! Tell me, please, if you had a chance to tell something to millionth public/audience, what would you like to tell?

- I would tell them to enjoy their life and live in the present. I know it sounds a little cliché but it's totally my motto! In my opinion, happiness is a choice and I think it can be found in the smallest things. There are too many people in this world who are focusing on the negative things and, therefore, missing all the good ones, so that's definitely what I'd wanna tell the world - be happy and let it go! 

Are you always try to follow your dreams?

- Yes, I do! I'm actually very passionate so I have like a thousand dreams coming up in my head every minute, and I surely try my best to make some of them come true! 

How do you think, people should follow their dreams or in some situations should make a pause and think over or even change something in their lives? 

- I think that following your dreams is highly important, then again it's a little cliché but you only live once!

What do you think about present-day fashion?

- Well, this is quite difficult to tell for me. On the one hand, I love the fact that fashion is so versatile and dynamic nowadays, but on the other hand I think it's a little too much sometimes. When you see those famous people in fashion who don't wear the same piece twice and have literally tons of designer items I can't help but think it's a little overrated and superficial. 

And let's touch the theme of the art. Whom creations and works do you like? And what about the painters?

- I think one of my favorite painters is Van Gogh. I love how much emotions and feelings he put into his paintings, they're so strong! You can feel the intensity of his personality simply by looking at them. 'Starry night' for example is one of my favorite artworks ever. On more contemporary terms, I really like the work of British sculptor Anish Kapoor. His creations are very intense and special to look at as well, even though it's not in the same way as the ones from Van Gogh!  

And which books and writers do you like and choose? Do you have favorite one?

- I remember reading some books from Boris Vian when I was younger and I loved it back then! It's been a while though so I'm not sure I would still enjoy reading these. I actually used to read literally all the time when I was younger, I loved Harry Potter (I read each volume five or six times), Paulo Coelho, Sophie Kinsella, and many more I can't remember right now!

It is so cool! 5 or even 6 times! Amazing! ;D

And now about some strangeness in you life. Name 10 strange funny and crazy-interesting things about yourself and your life, of course!

- Okay, let's start! ;D

1. I get crazy about dogs, each time I see one my heart melts.

2. I went through a phase where I didn't stand the color green, and I actually removed everything green from my bedroom! 

3. I was really excited with my first tattoo! And, so, I've done it!

4. I love painting my nails, I actually think it's been over two or three years since I have left them natural for the last time.

5. My boyfriend and I met in Copenhagen on a class trip, so romantic! - Fabulous start of the love-story!

6. Talking about him, I'm still trying to convince my boyfriend to come with me to Disneyland, he's never been there!

7. I'm addicted to TV series and can spend hours watching them!

8. I truly believe that animals are equal to human beings and I can't stand people who hurt them or consider them inferior to us.

9. Even though I'd love to work in the fashion industry, I also hope that someday I'll be able to retire to a quiet place and live in harmony with nature.

10. I try to have a healthy lifestyle and eat organic food as much as I can.

You know, it is really one of the most interesting answer I've ever read! ;D

Describe the breakfast of your dream!

- Well, I love eating fruits and drinking coffee or tea for breakfast, but then if it's a special occasion then I'd love to add some cereal bread, raspberry jam, maybe some nutella and pastries too! I'm such a foodie. 

Tell me about your passion to travel! I adore it too and can not live without new emotions I received in other cities and countries! What about you?

- I simply love traveling. I got the chance to have parents that loved it too and, therefore, they took us to some pretty amazing places, and it turns out that they passed me their passion down! Travelling is one of the biggest my interests and I'm lucky that my boyfriend loves it too!

For what do you want to tell 'Thank you'? And for whom?

- I'd like to thank my boyfriend Luca who's always been there for me (cheeeesy I know, sorry guys!), he's the one who makes me laugh everyday and cheers me up when I'm sad. My friends and family, of course, are also very important, couldn't have made it without them! 

Tell me, please, the funniest story which happened with you in your life!

- Oh my, there are so many things I could tell you about that, funny and embarrassing things happen to me all the time! The latest one happened in Barcelona. We were watching this beautiful "Magical Fountains" show, it was at night and the atmosphere was pretty peaceful - at least until the wind started to blow. We got soaked in just a few seconds and couldn't do anything about it! It was very fun and we laughed about it a lot ;)

The moment like that you can not forget! ;D 

Do you have your own life or fashion rules? And what advice can you give to people who want to live and work in the fashion sphere?

- I think there shouldn't be rules in fashion. The most important thing is to feel good and confident about the way you look, no matter if the things you're wearing are trendy or not! Same thing for the life rules - the most important thing is to be happy and confident about yourself.

What is FASHION for you?

- It's a way to express your personality and show to the world who you are! 

In which age did you start to wear high heels and do make-up? 

- I think I started wearing both around 15-16 years old, maybe a little older for the heels. 

What do you think about 'Lizard' project?

- I think it's a great project! I read a few interviews already and I think it's a great way to get to know more about the people that inspire you.

  

Welcome to our team, Tiphaine! ;D

LizR.