Mixed Feelings
DISCLAIMER: These words are not about anyone in particular, but I do see how they could potentially offend some people, including myself, lol.
I LOVE blogging, the style blogging community, my blogger friends, the style creators, and the opportunities that have come as a result, but I must also say that I have mixed feelings about it these days. I remember reading blogs back in the day and thinking, “wow, I love how she put that together” or “that’s a bold look” or “she makes something so simple, look so fabulous” or “it’s great how she makes inexpensive pieces look great”, but now I find myself reading blogs and thinking “I just saw that on such and such” or “she bought what?” or “that look is kinda blah.” I am no blogging expert, no famous style blogger, or a judge on the “Next Big Blogger” show, but I remember a time when style bloggers were innovators, inspirers, creators, and not copycats or machines for selling things through being given stuff. I remember when bloggers wore outfits not composed solely of items given to them. I am all for blogger growth and free clothes, but must we lose the fun, risk, and inspiration in the process?
Sweater: Kirna Zabete for Target; Pants: Marketplace Handwork of India (a great way to combine shopping and giving); Shoes: Audrey Brook- DSW (patent leather option); Clutch: Unknown- thrifted; Faux Alligator Clutch Cover- Clutched & Covered (not yet for sale); Necklace: Forever 21
At the end of the day style bloggers are everyday women, who happen to love fashion and personal style, regardless of how it comes, and I will forever love that about style blogging! It gives women (and men) who otherwise wouldn’t, a voice, an opportunity to share their passions, their style, their thoughts, and it is this that keeps Consider Me Lovely going and keeps my Bloglovin’ app full. I LOVE style blogs…guess I just have mixed feelings right now….
What about you? Do you have mixed feelings about the blogs you read? What would you like to see style bloggers do differently?
Gorge doll
This post has really captured what I’ve been going through. Style blogs are so inspiring, but at some point they get to be monotonous. I was going through a rut and couldn’t update my blog like I’d wanted.
I think we as style bloggers need to be more careful not to imitate each other too much. We need to maintain our unique voice.
Great post and have a lovely weekend:)
xo
Audrey
http://inches2style.blogspot.com
FABULOUS clash of patterns, and textures, my dear Rocquelle, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Thank you for your wam and loving coment, my friend.
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I agree…the blogs i used to LOVE wholeheartedly has unfortunately fizzled in my book. Another thing that is a turn off is high couture or super expensive clothes from head to toe but no sense of originality. I still want to be able to relate and feel like theyre that girl next door. That’s what i feel blogs are for and magazines are more like my fantasy world, if that makes any sense…lol.
But any who, you mixed the heck out of this outfit and styled it perfectly!! I seriously love your style and i think it gets better and better. what i also love about it, is that it remains YOU. Keep it up Rocquelle!
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I totally understand your mixed feelings about style bloggers recently. I’ve started to just not put so much effort into those style blogs that are examples of what you mentioned.
Anyway, I do love your the cool patterns in your top and pants.
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I have to agree, I started visiting blogs to see different styles, but I can visit 5 different blogs and 3 of them will have the same pants. (if I see the floral pants, top or skirt from H&M one more time, I will scream).
As with all things, when they start out so innocent, they lose the innocense of it when it becomes a big money making event.
The pattern on those printed trousers are so unique! I certainly have thought about this and I think some bloggers may analyse inspiration too much or maybe think about it to the point that they interpret things too literally, forgetting that you can be inspired by something without copying the style exactly. You still need to put YOU (your personal stamp) in the clothes that you wear everyday! As changes occur naturally, I have changed my reader list from my initial one, and at the moment I’m quite happy with the blogs that I follow now. For me, my style inspiration doesn’t come from blogs actually, it’s usually art or to be honest me needing to bring out those old garments to restyle, etc. I do know what you mean though, and also feel that the (fashion) blogosphere is not the way that it used to be, there are many reasons I imagine …
p.s. read this later, because I know you’re sewing tulle tonight, haha!
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omg ilove this mix!!!!
Rocquelle! Great post and I COMPLETELY agree! When I started blogging, there were many semi big name bloggers who had such a creative way of putting things together. They could take thoughtful thrift finds and make them look runway. But now, it’s gotten kind of ridiculous. I’ve clicked on clothes links of what some are wearing and it’s into the hundreds and sometimes thousands for one outfit. Hauls that go into the hundeds of dollars as well. I just can’t relate. And when it’s gifted, well, it’s hard then for me to take that recommendation. Anyway, thanks for sharing this. To be honest, I’m sure MOST of us think it, but supposedly we aren’t supposed to say it! Kudos to you! Hugs! Serene
I feel you! So often, I see bloggers who style their outfits around items that have been given to them by sponsors. And those sponsors are giving the same item to a bunch of different bloggers in the same niche. Consequently, all those bloggers start to look the same. It takes all the flavour out of outfit posts.
I’m not opposed to bloggers being given things by sponsors, but it becomes a problem when their individuality becomes diluted because they feel that they ‘have’ to wear certain things all the time.
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I look to blogs for inspiration. Magazines are not doing it for me right now. I have found different kinds of blogs that keep it going for me.I don,t know how you do it but I keep coming back to you. Thanks for the inspiration.
I know what you mean. I think we all through phases and in turn blogging goes through phases. When things don’t make sense, its time to clean out the reader (:
LOVE THE OUTFIT. That Churidaar (pants) looks awesome on you and the way you have styled it. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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I agree! I was heavy into fashion blogs bloglovin chictopia all of it but its not the same anymore. Just like you stated everyone wants to look like someone else. Thank you for remaining original which is what brought me to your blog a while ago.
I feel the same way. I’m glad you said something; I don’t feel like I’m alone in my contempt. I think there are blogs out there from which I would find inspiration, but I don’t know how to find them!
BTW, I have the black/white version of this sweater and you look much better in yours than I do in mine. I like how you paired it w/another pattern that is so similar but different. If I could do printed pants, I might try this w/my sweater. Maybe I’ll pair mine w/a black/white striped skirt? There. Inspiration, ideas, creativity…
You still got it.
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Very cute! Love the colors and the patterns.
Kind of the same reason you have mixed feelings about other peoples blogs is the reason that I’ve slacked on blogging myself. I don’t feel like I’m in a place of creativity when putting an outfit together anymore. Maybe once I’m settled in my health/fitness journey, I will have more to offer. I apologize if I’m one of those bloggers
I love the bloggers that I follow because of their everyday style (yourself included, of course). I have a monthly rotation and those that I haven’t visited in the past month or so usually get unfollowed. Is that a mean thing to do??
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We just had this discussion & I feel the same way. I remember certain blogs when they started before they were big. When they still replyed to comments & such and such. I’m no longer in awe by outfits + can tell when items have been gifted.
Maybe that’s why my focus has gone to other blogs. A majority of niche blogs have become the same. There was once so much individualism it was great now it’s conformity. Hopes of being the next big blogger so I can get more free stuff & paid trips. No longer about who they are as a person
I agree with you that is why I stopped checking so many bloggers that I used to like. As a blogger myself, I am also scared that reading style blogs may have infulenced mystyle. I still get to wear what I like but there are so many things I would have never tried if it were not for bloggers. I am afraid that I am going to lose myself and become a copycat….that would be the end of it no. And speakin of copycat, those pants are thereason I got myself some printed pants this Summer. too bad my tailor got my size wrong. Now they are waiting for me to get slim. Hope by that time the trend will not be dead….
1) i like your outfit, spots and checks together? awesome
2) i know what you are saying and i agree. i follow lots of bloggers and comment on lots of blogs too, but these days, i only comment if i can actually say something positive… i am more turning to the really alternative and individual style dressers because they are doing something different.
3) i don’t think any blogger should wear an outfit comprising of freebies, but that is only cos i wouldn’t want to be bought that way.
xox
I know exactly what you mean! I love blogs too, but if I see the wedgesneakers of Isabel Marant or the watches of Michael Kors one more time I think I’m gonna go mad
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Okay first of all OH MY GAWSH! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE MARKETPLACE INDIA PANTS!!! You know I love them, but it looks frigging GREAT on you. Do you mind if I email them this pic?!?! You look so great and I really do love the way you styled them…it’s a way that truly only you can.
Secondly! I totally feel you…truth is I’ve been in this boat for a while as well. I remember when I used to be in awe of style on my reader and not that I don’t find other kinds of inspiration and GREAT fashion in my trusty reader but truthfully style inspiration doesn’t happen half as much as it used to. I don’t know really know what it is either! I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe we need to chat
. Phone date soon?
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In the same exact space as you are in right now! I agree 100%! I must say I love this look you’re wearing
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