Great Minds: Raez Argulla

Raez Argulla is a Canadian-based style blogger with a passion for photography. Get to know a little more about her and what keeps her inspired.

The Basics

Name: Raez Argulla

Date: June 2nd 2013

Time: 1:56 PM

Location: Currently in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Occupation: Fashion Communication Student / Style Blogger @ Cheap Thrills

The Nitty Gritty

Before you started this Q&A, what were you doing?

Answering blog related emails and checking twitter.

Are you a morning or night person?

I am a night owl who doesn’t mind getting up really early!

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 17, and find line 7, what does it say?

“There the traveller meets aghast—” (Dreamland, a poem found in The Works of Edgar Allan Poe)

Do you remember your dreams?

Only the most fascinating ones.

Tell us something about you that most people don’t know.

Although both of my parents are Filipino, my paternal ancestors were originally from India!

If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?

Equality in every aspect of life for people of both genders and all sexual orientations.

Do you like to dance?

Oh, definitely!

If you could have lunch with one famous person, who would it be?

Steven Meisel! I want to learn everything I can about photography from him.

What are you currently obsessed with?

Currently obsessed with finding the perfect pair of distressed vintage denim shorts.

What word do you use the most?

“Guuuuuurrrrrl!”

3 things you’d like to do before you die?

Sky dive in Dubai, scuba dive in Australia and ride the Cash Cab!!!

Have you ever been in love?

Yes, I currently am and it’s the best feeling in the whole world! It is personal happiness x infinity.

If given a yacht. What would you name it?

Free Willy.

Who do you admire the most?

I admire people who strive to be their personal best in whatever it is they’re pursuing—whether it’s career-wise or personal—and then succeed and go beyond expectations. There’s power in that and I find that extremely inspiring.

If handed 10,000 dollars what would you blow it on?

My future student loan debt!

What is the one thing you can’t live without?

Freedom of expression.

What were you doing at midnight last night?

On my way home from my boyfriend and I’s 1st anniversary dinner date.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I always knew I’d work in the fashion industry one day. At first, I wanted to be a fashion designer, but now I’d rather be a fashion photographer.

What would you tell your 13 year-old self?

First, I’d congratulate her on shaping her brows the right way the first time! Then I’d tell her to keep her chin up and keep doing what she’s doing, because in the end, everything turns out just fine.

Artwork & Photos By Raez Argulla