Known for her blog, journalistic writing and urban skater-meets-ladylike style, Apneet is a true creative force. Though it’s not unusual for bloggers these days to dip their toes in an array of projects, her talents and instincts impress: Apneet also studies music, writes creatively, and has a voracious appetite for the consumption of culture. A quick look at her Bushwick-centric Instagram inspires you at once to create, go thrifting, and explore our neighborhood.

To many, the epithet “fashion blogger” raises eyebrows, especially in a neighborhood like Bushwick. Sure, one Saturday stroll down Bogart St. makes it obvious that the inhabitants of the hood care about clothes, at least as a mode of self-expression. But there’s a good chance you live in Bushwick to avoid all that is the stereotypical, SoHo type of fashion world bullshit. Apneet is badass lady you immediately respect for her refusal to conform to fashion industry standards. She won’t compromise the curation of her blog for any brand that comes knocking, and she engages personally with her readership. This authenticity has garnered her a dedicated following.

I mined Apneet’s brain for insights on fashion and media. Read on to discover her must-follow Instagram accounts, learn about Bootleg Magazine, her new project, and for general musings on style in Bushwick.