Finestimaginary interview and giveaway!!!

I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful Kim who is the genius behind Finestimaginary!!
Kim creates amazing accessories that are full of fun. Let's get to know her better!
Here's a picture of kim!
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got into creating Finestimaginary.
Oooh, I don't really know how far to go back! Since I was very small I've been a crafter, it all started because of my Nanna who was a seamstress. We used to make teddy bear outfits on her old singer sewing machine on a Saturday night. I think everything stemmed from there, really! Throughout my teen-hood I used to rip up t-shirts, stencil onto them, make brash and bright bead jewellery etc. When I somehow ended up on an art degree a few years ago I really honed my design skills and realised that I really wanted to make things forever! Setting up a business is hard work, so instead of worrying about cash I also work as a web developer during the day, this lets me support myself and my family whilst also giving me the evenings and weekends for FinestImaginary fun! The skills from both jobs are really transferable, too.
2. What creation of yours are you most proud of?
I'm really proud of my entire range, I really do take pride in the execution of all my necklaces.. from the initial design to the packaging. I think the little details are what makes a shopping experience great!


3. If you could travel back in time, where would you go and why?
Sounds odd, but I'd probably go back to the industrial revolution. So many great things happened back then, and there was just an atmosphere of change and a real buzz about it all. We don't have that now, we're a pretty apathetic era.
4. How would you describe your style?
Eclectic! I have such a random array of likes, from high fashion to slogan t-shirts. I think this shows through with the work I make, too. I have quite a fun outlook on fashion and design, I love to see the use of stories & popular culture in fashion. A couple of my favourite designers are Vivienne Westwood (for classic cuts and curvy lady styling), Viktor & Rolf (for their insane use of concepts and really adventurous outlook on fashion) & Luella (wearable designs, great fabric combinations and colours to die for), I'm also a massive fan of t-shirts (owning over 60 at last count) so really love to see sites like threadless & design by humans showcasing some great designs from unknown designers!
　
5. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
I think I'm going to have to say a kitty, getting to sleep all day, play with toys and eat sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me!
6. What's your most favourite season and why?
I'm really in love with Autumn and Spring.. In Autumn I love the smells and the deep colours, and in Spring I love the freshness and the new blossoms and buds. Winter is so-so, not much happens there, same with Summer. I like change :)
7. How would you decorate a cupcake to represent your personality?
Colours, it would HAVE to be colourful. It would also need to have pink, definitely pink. I'm thinking, light green frosting (or maybe like, rainbow frosting?!) with pink nonpareils and edible glitter
8. What's the best and worst things about your job?
The best thing about FinestImaginary has to be getting to see the designs that I draw turn into something that people can wear. It's really fulfilling when you get to handle something real, especially as most of the other work I do during the day stays behind a screen! The worst thing is handling finances, it's such a good thing that I've got a day job because it means that I can pump any FinestImaginary profits straight back into the company.
9. Tea or coffee?
Coffee. Coffee Coffee Coffee! Yom!

10. What new goodies do you have in the pipeline right now, anything you can tell us?
Unfortunately I haven't been devoting enough time to finestimaginary lately due to a house move and renovation, BUT, that's all going to change imminently. There's a few new plastic designs that I'm dying to release, and all being well we should be producing a new line of t-shirts and clothing super soon!Giveaway time!!Kim would like to offer one lucky person their pick of a necklace from finestimaginary.com/shop. To enter: Visit the site http://www.finestimaginary.com/ Tell us what item that you like the best and comment here!Please note that the item that you choose as your favorite is the item that if you are the lucky winner, will be your prize.To gain extra entries you can:1. Follow this blog 2. Blog about this giveawayGood luck! Winner will be announced on June 27th.