About Kristina
Hi, I’m Kristina, the girl behind the fashion & personal style blog Pretty Shiny Sparkly. Pretty Shiny Sparkly is my outlet celebrating the feminine aesthetic–and a sparkly thing or two. The blog was born out of the ashes of a family tragedy (click here to read my story). With no background in fashion more than a tween-age obsession for fashion catalogs and magazines before the internet, I am on a mission to celebrate the “everygirl” outside of the pages of magazines, boiling down the latest trends and making them wearable, even though I’m not 5’9″ with slender calves (I’m 5’2″ with cankles).
I am addicted to nail polish and the smell of glossy magazines. It’s a problem.
When I’m not changing her nail polish or tottering around in heels, I’m a full time medical student, on the cusp of obtaining my M.D. degree (in May of 2012).
Feel free to follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Bloglovin’, and YouTube.
Please see this page for contact information.
For a list of features, press, & interviews, click here.
A Few of My Favorite Things
Favorite shoe brand: Sam Edelman, Zigi, Wanted, Jeffrey Campbell, Theyskens Theory
Favorite places to shop: Forever 21, ZARA, H&M, Free People, J.Crew, Aldo, Ann Taylor, Shopbop, Zappos
Favorite beverage: Dr. Pepper (I’m a maniac)
Favorite magazine: Lucky, People Style Watch (it’s a tie)
Favorite scent: at the moment it’s Esprit d’Oscar
Addicted to: Musicals. West Side Story is my favorite, but I also love The King and I, My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and the list goes on…
Can’t get enough of: the smell of glossy magazines.
Can get enough of: the smell of nail polish remover. It’s hideous. Bleh.
iPhone vs. iPad: I love my iPad, but I carry my iPhone with me everywhere. Even in the house, it never leaves my side. How sad is that?!
Favorite handbag designers: Rebecca Minkoff, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, Coach
Places to shop online on a budget: asos.com, forever21.com, oldnavy.com, zappos.com
Place to shop online not on a budget: shopbop.com, eleonorabonucci.com, luisaviaroma.com
Other burning questions? Check out the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page!
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yea i’ve begun to shop online more as well ….. used to never do it with shoes particularly but now i’m like, i’d rather get them online then go around the store in the crowds!!
Stumbled upon your blog via the Blog Catalog. I love your ultra feminine style that remains pretty yet not fussy. From one southern fashion blogger to another, hello!
U toe pitty!
please ignore my ridiculous mother who thinks that baby talk translates in print phonetically.
Hi Kristina!
I’m new to your blog, but I’m an instant fan. As a fellow Southern belle med student who has a magnetic attraction to all things pretty and sparkly, I commend you on keeping up with this endeavor! I hope you find your calling in medicine, and don’t let the stress of it all kill your feminine spirit! :)
I’m so jealous of your lenses!!! Drooool.
hi kristina! just thought that i’d introduce myself because we have the same name! i love your blog! i esp. like the title ;)
Here’s to the beautiful short gals! (I am barely 5’1″ and proud of it!) Even though my own blog is related to travel and not necessarily fashion, I can’t stop myself from reading your blog, I will probably even join your BDIB challenge. Kudos to you Kristina!
hey kristina
am a fan cuz we had the same test of fashion so just enjoying your blog.
thank
I can’t say for certain as it’s a while ago now but I’m 99.9% sure that the first reader survey comment you’ve listed was me! (:
(And if it wasn’t, I agree!)
Love your blog!
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So happy to have found this page! Looks great and I love your about me!
Hi Kristina, My name is Kirsten. I stumbled upon your blog through Pinterest a few weeks ago and have been following you ever since! You are so inspiring Kristina :) It’s amazing what incredible things God can make out of some of the most difficult experiences in our lives. I really enjoy everything about your blog, your fashion, etc! And it is so cool that you are going to be a Dr. next May. Good for you! I’m in graduate school right now while working full-time (also graduate in May! Woohoo!) and this is one of the busiest, hardest, most stressful times in my life. But being able to escape from the studying, work, and drama in life to this blog, pinterest, etc makes it so much more bearable! Thanks so much for starting this blog and for being such a special gift from God! I’m sure your brother would be proud of you.
Hey Kristina, I wanted to know what kind of a doctor you wanted to be? I’m currently in college to become a doctor as well….
I just discovered Sam Edelman recently and feel soooo behind on my fashion knowledge but am happy I fell upon this site. Also, congrats future MD! ; – )
I really like the updated personal “who am I” blurb on the opening page as well as the updated “About Me” section. Just wanted to tell ya!
Thank you very much, Jamie!
I just watched the glitter video. So sweet!
When I worked on Barbie at Mattel, we were always slathering glitter all over everything. I would find it in the oddest places, like my car. I called it “the kiss of Barbie”
Came across your blog via Kendi Everyday & I absolutely love it! Will be adding it to my daily reads for sure :)
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