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Known for her casual attitude and love of fashion, California blogger Raych Nguyen opened up to Corridor40 about launching her blog, That’s Chic, three years ago. Today, she is a favorite among the fashion blog scene and has high hopes for a future career in the fashion industry. Raych is definitely a woman who knows what she wants–and how to put a killer outfit together, Mickey Mouse ears and all.

Q: Why did you decide to start your blog?

A: I started That’s Chic three years ago. I started it for personal use, to post things I like. It wasn’t until a year or two ago that I decided to make it more personal with my outfits.

Q: What are some of your favorite blogs?

A: Sea of Shoes! I love Luxirare, the Glamourai and Fashion Toast. I think there are a lot of carbon copy blogs. You can tell when someone’s trying too hard; it’s obvious when they’re just trying to be popular.

Q: Tell me about your personal style.

A: I live in California, so I’m very casual. I like contrasting elements. I haven’t set my own style; I’m still experimenting. My style changes all the time. I feel that, in having a blog, people can see my progress.

Q: Who or what inspires your style?

A: Looking at other blogs has helped me to be more creative in how I dress. Bloggers do inspire me; it’s how they dress–not an editorial–that inspires me.

Q: Do you ever think about your audience when picking outfits to post on That’s Chic?

A: I don’t feel like I have to please anyone. What I put out there is how I dress.

Q: What’s your day job? As a college student do you dress the same way on campus as you do off campus?

A: I work as a receptionist at a real estate company; it’s a pretty easy job. As for school–right now, I go to Orange Coat College. I just applied to Cal State-Fullerton and University of California-Irvine. I don’t wear heels to class, but–other than that–the way I dress on my blog is how I dress for school.

Q: Who is That’s Chic’s photographer? How do you choose the location of each shoot?

A: My boyfriend, James, is the photographer. I drive around until I find a place. We’ll find a secluded spot and shoot. I’ve found I have an eye for it, after doing it for so long.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: I’ll be out of school. Hopefully, I’ll find a cool job as a buyer. I never planned on majoring in fashion, but I would like to mesh the two. I also plan on being married in 10 years.

Q: Where do you see That’s Chic in 5 years?

A: I don’t know if I will still be blogging in 5 years. I don’t feel like commercializing it. It’s really a personal blog for me.

Q: What accessories are you currently wanting to add to your wardrobe?

A: Patent beige Alaias and cat-eyed Chloe sunglasses!

Q: What’s fashion advice do you have for aspiring fashionistas?

A: Stay true to what you like, your own style, and don’t get too caught up in what everyone else is wearing and thinking.

Images via That’s Chic and Raych Nguyen