Today we’d like to introduce you to Talia Leslie.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Talia. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My love for thrifting started as simply that… a love. I enjoyed shopping with my mother, who had a special gift for finding great deals at great prices and often that skill led her to the thrift store. We would spend hours finding my “first day of school” outfits, my homecoming dresses and whatever else was needed to ensure that my siblings and I were not only clothed but that we were stylish! As I became an adult and realized that I worked harder than my paycheck reflected, I decided that I was truly my mother’s child and I turned my love into a business. While I enjoy thrifting for myself, it brings me great joy to style others and show them how far their budget can stretch. These tips and more can be found when I serve as a personal shopper or in my upcoming book, Stylish Minds, Frugal Finds.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Perhaps the road has been smooth, but it has also been winding! I don’t believe that any of us travel a straight road, but we certainly learn to navigate the turns. I did not intend to become a professional thrifter. I simply loved being able to channel the energy of my mother and find great deals along the way. I went to college and became trained as an educator, a profession that I still hold today. While I am passionate about teaching the future leaders of our world, I am also passionate about ensuring the current leaders feel beautiful when they conquer the world. Those leaders include executives, small business owners, stay at home moms and college students. When I realized how much my business was needed, the pandemic hit and I thought my plans would be halted. I quickly realized this unprecedented time actually helped more people see why unconventional shopping could be fun and also necessary. I knew that my services would be needed and I’m excited about the journey ahead.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about The High Low Fashionista – what should we know?
The High Low Fashionista is a personal shopping brand that specializes in high-quality vintage clothing and accessories as well as modern and boutique brands. We also provide styling services as well as consultation services in regards to handbag authentication for luxury items such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Kate Spade, Coach and a number of other brands. Our intent is to make our clients look and feel fabulous at a fraction of the cost as well as constantly pursue our passion for great fashion.
As a brand, we are proud of the strides we have made in such a short time. We believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful and we take great joy in helping our clients achieve that goal. We live by this daily mantra-fashion is what you buy; style is what you do with it. We don’t just introduce our clients to great fashion. We introduce them to a world of great style.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I would like to thank my mother for dragging me into those thrift stores many years ago. I would also like to thank Keren Duclosel of Thrifting Atlanta, who is constantly pushing me to step out and do everything that I dream up. My fellow Thrift Sisters who encourage me to stay on the treasure hunt! Lastly, my team comprised of Lisa Zachery and April Davenport (Papered Wonders Inc.), who have supported all of my creative ventures and always give me that extra push, my husband Tray, who is always available for feedback and my photographer Dewayne Jones who not only shoots my photos but gives great business advice.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.highlowfashionista.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHighLowFashionista/
- Facebook: The High Low Fashionista
Image Credit:
Dewayne Jones
Interscope Photography
Suggest a story: VoyageATL is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.
