Gillian Young

What can I say about this foxy lady? Well, that she’s a total lush. I’ve known her since the age of 7 and all I can tell you is she’s continued to consistently impress me. The loveliest of the lovelies, the kindest of the kinds, she exudes a love for life and a love for all things important. Spending her early years living in the French countryside, she now surrounds her life with glorious food, drink, travel, and books, while always maintaining the healthier solution (wait, aside from her obsession with foie gras, cheese and wine). And yes, we did drink the bubbly during the entire shoot….

Gillian likes Champagne, macaroons, and travelling alone. She dislikes; food prepared without care, large crowds, and violence of any kind.

Full name - Gillian Kathleen Young

Job - TV Freelancer and wanderlust
Age - 25
Hometown - Vancouver

Living in - Toronto

Nationality - Canadian/Irish/Euro wondermix

Who are your style icons? Clemence Poesy, French women in general

My favourite designers are? I don’t really have favourite designers. I like finding beautiful clothes.

How would you describe your style? Minimalist, comfortable

When you were in highshchool you dressed in? - Clothes from Value Village that I altered myself, combat boots and short skirts, or a full Adidas track suit like Madonna.

Must have items? Black dress, black heels, good mascara

How do you decide what you wear each day? Mood.

What do you feel most comfortable in? A dress and heels

What’s your most cherished item/items? My engagement ring.

You splurge on…? Food

Never be caught wearing..? A velour tracksuit with something written across the bum.

Key pieces for this upcoming summer would be…? Dresses that feel like full nudity, but look appropriate to wear out.

Do you have any particular fashion rules? Be comfortable. Looking uncomfortable is never pretty. Oh, and if I don’t have to wear a bra with it, I’ll buy it.

How do you like to spend your free time ? Cooking, walking, reading, dreaming and travelling.

Favourite places to shop are? Small boutiques and European department stores

What is your current perfume? Dior Addict

Your shopping secret is? Only buy what you love.

Favourite places to travel are? Anywhere in Europe - but I need to break out of my travel rut and go elsewhere

Where do you like to eat in Toronto? Marben for meat, Toshi for sushi, Fresh for vegetarian food and Origin for brunch.

What is your ultimate dish? A perfect steak frites with peppercorn sauce.

You couldn’t live without? My Vitamix blender

Something your always craving? Mexican food