We had a chance to sit down with natural beauty, mother, & Art Gallery Curator/ Owner, JJ Curis. MAJOR closet covet for her:
{SS}: What is your profession?
{JJ}: I have two full time jobs at the moment that makes for never a dull moment in my life. My hardest and most important one is running after my son, Connor, who is one years old. However, when I have a free moment I am busy running Library Street Collective, a fine art gallery located in Downtown Detroit.
{SS}: Can you tell us about the Gallery?
{JJ}: LIBRARY STREET COLLECTIVE specializes in cutting edge modern and contemporary fine art with a primary focus on Artists who have developed their skills and visual arts in public spaces.
{SS}: In regards to your personal style, do you have a signature look or accessory?
{JJ}: I would say my signature look right now is J-Brand jeans with holes, James Perse white tank top with a black leather jacket and black motorcycle boots. You will rarely ever find me in anything other than black, white or grey.
Nike Black Tennis Shoes, Black Golden Goose Cowboy boots, Vince Black Blazer, Alice + Olivia Short Black Sequin Dress, and Vintage Chanel Black Blazer (It was my Mom's from 20 years ago) and a Classic Chanel Quilted Bag.
{SS}: A few items in your “ Styleshack" A.K.A closet that you can't live without?
{JJ}: James Perse White Tank Top, James Perse Black Tank Top, Vince Long Sleeve Grey Shirt, Rag and Bone Black Legging Jeans, Black Shiny Gucci High Tops, Black Gucci Pumps
{SS}: Who or What inspires your style? Favorite Style Icon?
{JJ:} My Mom – she worked in fashion for years first as a model for 20 years and then produced fashion shows for many years!
{SS}: Celebrity Style Icons are:
{JJ}:
{SS}: What is your Style Archetype?
{JJ}:
JJ's "Sporty Chic" Styleshack Favorites:
J BRAND
Tencel Jersey Short Sleeve Crew
J BRAND
WILT
Lux Slub Short Sleeve Crew Neck Tee
MONROW
SOLO DETROIT
RAILS LA
GREYWIRE DENIM
Hampton Jean Jacket With Distressing
{SS}: Favorite fashion or lifestyle blog?
{JJ}: Forward by Elyse Walker, Polyvore, Manrepeller, HypeBeast
{SS}: Favorite "local" boutiques?
{JJ}: Lucy’s and Lexi Drew, Girlie Girl, Intermix
{SS}: What would tell your 22 year old self in terms of Style?
{JJ}: "Get a few really good items each year that you can wear for a long time. Currently, I buy a few good, classic pieces a year and then I wear them forever. I add in a few trendy items for each season."
{SS}: Words to live by?
{JJ}: Classic individuality!