Sunday, May 1st, 2011
Happy Monday and say “hello” to a new month, a new beginning and a fresh start! Do you guys feel like blogging feels more competitive than ever? It takes time, money, passion, creativity and some technical savvy in order to be a successful blogger and unless you blog for pure personal enjoyment, it’s tough to keep it going on a daily basis. Do you feel the pressure? How do you motivate yourself to blog everyday? I would love to know!
Aren’t Harry Potter and the gang look super cool in those bikes?
Chris Craymer’s photos always make me smile!
Loving these pants! From left to right: BCBGeneration Cropped Striped Pants $108.00, ASOS Palazzo Pants $71.72, Rodebjer Aston Printed Pant $230.00 (Urbanoutfitters.com)
Gorgeous dresses from Guess!
Three dresses on my wishlist! 1. MARC BY MARC JACOBS Colorblocked Silk Dress $598.00 (Nordstrom) 2. Maison Scotch Deep V Neck Sweater $205.00 (Shopbop) 3. Myne Silk Dress $258.00 (Nordstrom) 
Theory is my go-to place for polished and chic office look! 1. Theysken’s Theory Top $445.00 (colette.fr) 2. Charlot B Skirt $315.00 (Theory.com) 3. Fallon Labrynth Maze Choker $220.00 (Ssense.com) 4. Theyskens’ theory Messenger Bag $695.00 (Barneys.com) 5. Illesteva Saloniki Sunglasses $207.00 (lagarconne.com) 6. Proenza Schouler Cut out Booties $1075.00 (Ssense.com)
A funny interview between India Hicks and Vanity Fair Blogger Eric Spitznagel. Read the entire Q & A here.
Be Awesome today! xxoxoxoo
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omggggg the bcbg pants are TO DIE FOR. WANT THEM right now <3
I think you have a point, it’s indeed a competitive world, but everytime I get a new follower, a nice comment or even a feature, I go on! And I enjoy blogging everyday, sometimes I’m more absent and I actually hate it, but I do it for fun, mostly! for having a voice in the industry I love. an inner voice! 🙂
on another note, LOVED the blue palazzo pants you showed! 🙂
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For me, I always have tons of little ideas in my head to blog about, the tough part is choosing something and following through and actually finishing it… in other news, those pants are all so cool! Love the first and third dresses too! so flowy! <3
Cheers!
–Megan//The Martian Tide
Do you guys feel like blogging feels more competitive than ever? HELL YES….SO COMPETITIVE….
but if u r lucky it will bring u friends to…
my blog it´s for fun…it´s my little diary…a place were a keep my photos….it feels great to see it grow but it´s not about that….i dont want the presure of beeing wel known really…
but my fb page…
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.211188095572144.59075.100000428652441&saved#!/pages/STYLETHE-CITY/195386193832937
it´s my project…and i do want it to go somewere…
these questions r on everybodys mind these days…
have a fab monday…a fab week and a spectacular month shin..
kisssesss
gabri
I love the red shoes!
MY BLOG: DRESS UP FOR ARMAGEDDON
I definitely feel like blogging has gotten more competitive lately, even in my area. All of a sudden everyone’s a blogger and everyone is asking for advice and trying to do more than the other etc.
Blogging is totally competitive right now. I devote SO much time to my blog, Twitter, and YouTube that I joke about having a third job. (School being my first job, and my actual job being the second.) It takes a lot of time and effort to get to the top of the blogging community. However, I love blogging. I really, really love blogging, so it doesn’t feel like work to me. I would love to make this a professional career. 🙂
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Love the pics! I definitely can relate, blogging is so competitive and sometimes it’s difficult to have the determination to maintain a blog.But i always find something that inspires me, on another blog, in a magazine, on a person on the street or at school. Bright colors, interesting food–the world provides inspiration! I know that’s pretty vast, but when you can think of nothing to post, just look around…Happy May! Also, isn’t it a Sunday?
I really love your blog!! The things you write make me feel great! 🙂
I really love your blog! The things you write make me feel very good! 🙂
unless you blog for pure personal enjoyment, it’s tough to keep it going on a daily basis
exactly! i don’t know how others do it! but the pressure is exactly the thing i don’t want to give in to. i want to be able to blog for myself, & not because i need approval of other people. 🙂
Gela
boat ride through the sky
I just love your blog, the posts are always SO good. I love those Guess dresses and your working in style look, I want to wear them all!! I do feel pressure with blogging but at the end of the day, it is just so much fun to meet people, express creativity and indulge in shameless self-promotion haha.
<3shelby
http://www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com
Blogging is competitive but i do it bc its fun and the more work you put into it the more beneficial it is. its definitely worth it
xoxo
FAKE EMPIRE
oh i loveeeeeeeeeee those pants, esp the Palazzo blue pants:D and cute pic of the Harry Potter gangs!
Yep, i feel there is competition in bloggin and i feel the pressure lately cuz i’ve kinda been lackin blog inspirations this week! :S BUT i’ll keep goin and think of good fashion stuff to blog out! i guess the long holidays (we had Apr 22,25, and May 1 as public holidays!!!) so i’ve been super lazy and chillin with friends or enjoyin some ME! time:D
Anyhow, hope you have a greta week Shin!!!
Cinz
http://cinzee.wordpress.com
I blog for myself. It helps me release alot of inspiration and thoughts and I also love inspiring others. I scribble in endless notebooks aswell 🙂
Blogging has became very competitive though and more like a popularity thing. So has tumblr! Which takes away from what it should be, a place for people to inspire others. Who cares if you have 10 000 + followers or one?
Lovely post
xx
Oh my gosh! These photos are sooo cute! Definitely loving the first, with the HP gang.. are you a fan? I totally am and I can’t wait for the last movie.. but I’m going to be sad once it’s done. I grew up as the books came out.. essentially growing up with the characters 🙁
Anyway, haha, loving those blue palazzo pants. I wish I had a tall, statuesque frame, that I could pull those babies off 😉
I also had a bunch of stuff put aside to donate or get rid of, but now that I’ve gone through everything, I see how much more I had to add to that pile 😛
Have a fantastic Monday, and a great week 😉
hi! good questions about blogging…yah about all that tech saviness..i’m so not the best at that, haha 🙂 happy monday!
I love the blue dress!!
thanks for dropping by..I am a follower..Hopefully some day you’ll follow back too 🙂
For me at least, I put more into my blog at different points in my life. When I feel uncreative or overwhlemed by other things, I try to let myself take some guilt-free time off from blogging. When I am on a roll and love it, it’s easy to put in time everyday. I’m currently going through an insanely busy time in my life so have cut down on my posts, but I honestly just think of giving something to my readers and of thinking about how much I’ve loved and gained from my blog itself and it gets me on the computer 🙂
Alexandra xo
http://tovogueorbust.com/
You re right, the blogging world is very competitive, but we shouldn t think of it as a competition, after
all it s a way to express our hobbies and interests. Actually, I try to motivate myself not to post
several times a day;)) It s a wonderful world, I love it and it brings you many satisfactions and joy. It s true, though, that you must invest a lot of time. But you gain a lot, meeting wonderful people is one of the best things!
Have a great week, doll!
xoxo
I love the white dress > <
It's appropriate to put to the sea 😀
Nice! 🙂
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xoxo Caroline
Yes, blogging is very competitive and everyone who hasn’t done it and says it’s a piece of cake, it’s not. That is if you really want to do it right and put passion, work and creativity into it. Shin, I hope you have a fantastic new week and month! xoxo Ada
You are so right! I love blogging and I thank from the bottom of my heart to people who visit my blog.
The red sandals are phenomenal!
Have a great week!
xoxoxo
Hi, I agree with you, blogging take our time but thats okey, I love blogging:) The outfit pictures you post is amazing, love the pants in blue:)
btw I tag you here: http://katyrosli90.blogspot.com/2011/05/chapter-131-ten-things-i-love.html
xoxo,
Katy
http://katyrosli90.blogspot.com/
I recall that last shot from a Vogue editorial. I did feel the pressure when I blogged every day and felt I wasn’t able to give it my best so reduced it to 2 or 3 times a week.
Oh my i absolutely agree with you. So competitive – but amidst all of it your posts still have effect enough to make me smile, atleast one picture that makes me go ‘wow’ so yes, your doing a wonderful job 🙂
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😀 great post!
xx
fashionbit
great post & love all of the dresses.
hope you had a wonderful weekend 🙂
delia
http://www.lovelaughlipglosses.com/
Oh oh oh these are such cool photos!
Very nice blog! I will visit ;-)))
I hear you sister! Blogging sure is no fun and games all the time. But you do such a fabulous job, girl. Loving the Harry Potter gang. These kids have grown up!
I love the black dress, the second photo is so hilarious:))
i think the yellow top and blue/green wide leg pants combo with the round trendy sunnies is fabulous! That type of style is exactly how I want to build my Summer wardrobe, loose fitting but still chic with bold colours and quirky accessories, its simple and comfortable and stylish!!! Great posts x
Love Tiffany
http://www.loveaffairwithfashion.blogspot.com
many thanks for you comment!
Now I see the blogger Eric, thanks again
alex b
im in LOVE with the orange and white dress! SO QUTE (L)
again amazing outfits doll
http://www.mirfashion.blogspot.com
i have a new outfit post, maybe you can check!?
I love the happy images you have used to illustrate your post.
As for blogging yes some times is it easier than others. I found it very difficult over the winter this time round. Now the sun is shining all is good again. Xxxx
Such utterly important questions Shin!
Yep, I am feeling the pushiness in the atmospheres. Yet, I try to stray away from all that competitiveness and surround myself with blogs that lift me up. Give me inspiration. Make my day sweeter.
I regularly look at my blog, congratulate myself and think “it is my work of art. The most important thing I have created”. I feel proud.
Just like I feel proud of blogs of my dear blogging community, you being one of the most important ones!
Hi Shin! My weekend was lovely and yours? I love receiving your messages, always very special! I’ll run up your blog to see new posts! I’m always happy:) I love knowing that we share the same sense of style!
May your Monday is very special! And this month is full of inspirational energy.
True, we have to love so much to do, because when love becomes all so sweet. I can not wait to make a new post, I search for many things always bring a special post. And we put a pressure to make that happen in a perfect manner and that each reader will feel happy to read and this is the most rewarding is not it?
I loved the pictures for inspiration! Made me smile! And then the looks, one more beautiful than the other! And the sentences are very inspiring! I just love everything as always:)
That your day is very sweet!
Xoxo
Susie
http://www.myfashionview.com
What a lovely Monday morning post! I love the Harry Potter Cast photos. I agree, its a competitive world out there! The good news is, we can all be successful! If one person succeeds, it doesn’t mean the rest of us have failed. There are millions of people out there who all are looking for something different in a blog. good luck!
Your blog is always so inspiring babe, I love it! Never stop posting what you love because that makes your blog one of the special ones 🙂 Hope you having a lovely Monday Mwah xxx
Great pictures! I really like the outfit you put together and the orange dress is fab!
hugs and kisses by Mani.
hey, thanks for dropping by my blog!
lovely pictures, especially the first & last ones! the last one looks like kind of a mix between The Gap and Anthropologie..
I see what you mean about blogging being pretty tough now that there’s so many of us out there… On the other hand, I don’t really view it as competitive, i like reading lots of blogs, constantly updating my bloglovin etc as my style changes. Also, I see some blogs which may have bombarded people to follow them if the favour was done in return (i think this is reasonable if you both have similar style, but sometimes it’s just for numbers!) -sometimes this has little effect however, as some blogs have hundreds & hundreds of followers, but very few comments ie people aren’t actually interested in coming back & reading the blog regularly. I much prefer comments than loads of followers as they are more personal 🙂
katie x
{glass of fashion}
Hello there sweetie, you always amaze me with your posts! Well of course I feel the pressure and it makes me feel a lil’ bit unsafe cuz I have been very busy and I have to give the exams on June of this year which are really important to me and it looks like I don’t have time for blogging and like my posts are good enough. It takes time and creativity as you sad to make a post and I don’t have that time! But still I try my best, even though sometimes I know I can do better!
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xoxo Kiki
Cool pictures!
I’ve change the image of my blog! I’d love if you come and visit!
http://thereallookbook.blogspot.com/
xoxo
haha aww I love the harry potter pic!
aaww they’re so cute in those mini motorbikes! and well, it wouldn’t be too hard if you don’t pressure yourself.. afterall, blogging should be fun 😀
Oh my gosh, hahaha that interview was hilarious. I’m off to read more of it. Loving this inspiration post!
Hello! What a great post you’ve just written, love the pics as well! Well, I think that it was much more easier to blog 3 or 4 years ago… But it’s becoming much more interesting to discover others blogs, personalities and influences. So even if I’m feeling down sometimes and see something new, or read a new comment then I forget instantly the bad mood!
I wish it could be a real job because it costs me a lot of energy!
Have a wonderful day, you’ve made mine : )
Virginie
It’s true what you say about blogging, there are so many amazing blogs with excellent photos, design and production that I feel a bit intimidated sometimes but I do it for pleasure so I always try to keep in mind that’s not an obligation and it has to be something that I enjoy doing. I really like posting and improving my blog but it’s not my number one priority right now and I wish I had more time left to make it better but in the mean time I try to do my best and little by little create a better page and a place that reflects who I am.
xx
Flora
http://asourgirl.blogspot.com
I do agree with you on your take on blogging. I try not to take things too seriously and just let the ideas and inspiration come, because the pressure starts building when I start forcing myself to blog 🙂
I love all the pictures in this post!
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I love the photo with the couple in bed with glasses. It made me smile too =)
– Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
My favourite is the long white maxi dress, but I also like the dress to the right of it too.
I lvoe the “gorgeus dresses from Guess” and the Palazzo apnts, so sos o cool especially for the silhouette that they create ont he body. Amazing!! I love also the print of Bon-CHic Bon-Genre by Max Azria….this young brand makes such trendy patterns ;D
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first of all – your blog is totally awesome , and I am happy I found it , I love that it’s very fashion forward , easy to read , it’s like a visiting a good friend for a chat 🙂
..oooh my , I saw and fall in love for that 3rd dress from Guess ..awwww ..
..I think succesful blogs do take a lot of time , as for example if it’s outfit post blog you lways need the other person for taking pictures …and this is where I am strugglin ..even thought I dont have a lot followers I still enjoy every single one who likes what I do 🙂
have wonderful start for this month 🙂
Well, I blog when I have time for it… And sometimes maybe I write many posts at once, I write them and then one day when I cant manage to blog, I publish the posts I made a few days earlier, so I dont have to write posts EVERY day … Then I always have a pair of back-up plans. The posts may not always be so good, but the key is actually the big picture, all posts must not be of the highest class, they just need to be interesting and I think one should post at least one new every day …
My blog is pretty small, but when I had a pretty big blog (in Sweden that is) I always did like this or else I would write about something I’ve seen in a newspaper and then told me my opinion on it. That always works =)
Hello Hello!! My weekend was good and yours ??
Love the second pic haha! It is so so funny!
That dress in black is awesome! I really love it. Cool post as usual!
xx
http://www.sickbytrend.com
I agree that blogging has become more competitive lately. Some days I think, “Why am I doing this?”, but then I remind myself that I blog because I enjoy it and not because I’m trying to compete with other people 🙂
the couple in the secound pic is so adorable! and the last pic is very cool too.
xxxx
Hi sweet beautiful friend! I know what you mean about blogging, and I’m sure that offering sponsors would add even more pressure. Do you have sponsors? For me, I decided that I would add a new post once a week. There was a time last summer when keeping up with blogging was overwhelming, but this new method has worked beautifully for me! It gives me plenty of time to put together a post to my satisfaction and to visit my followers/commenters/friends/favorite blogs. I can’t imagine blogging every day, but I do know that I love those who do! It provides something to look forward to with some of my favorite blogs! However for me, I had to realize what I can handle and so I consistently stick with that plan. Whatever you do, please don’t ever stop blogging! I adore ADORE visiting you, one of my favorite blogs!! I find such joy and inspiration here, and you are one of the most uplifting & sweet people I know! 🙂
I love that Harry Potter photo, the Chris Craymer photo, and the Guess dresses! I also love your office look, it is PERFECT! Much love and have a great Monday! xoxo
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Thank youu ! Well, the girl with the curly hair is me haha.
Love those red shoes! Yes blogging has become bananas now, it’s crazy! I do it because i love it! Fun seeing what other fashionistas are doing in this fashion crazed world lol
The Guess ruffle dress is so pretty, i love it! and i dont know who the boy on the second pic is, but he;s cute hihi enjoy your day dear! xxxxx
that long white dress from Guess is absolutely gorgeous!
true, I’m realize that blogs ARE INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE.
I simply adore that long Guess maxi dress.
Of all months I may say that May is my favourite! Nature is so beautiful in May and weather is great. Of course it depends on which country someone is but more or less May is everywhere good.
I always love your posts as I see there is always thinking and research done before publishing and it makes me think that you respect your followers by giving them something nice to see.
For example, I love that look with the BCBGeneration Cropped Striped Pants and the strapy sandals.
xoxoxo
Nice blog.
x
Natalija
http://youwearthatwell.blogspot.com/
Hey lovely girl! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving some love – I really adore reading new comments <3
As for finding motivation to blog, I actually do it for self enjoyment. To me, my blog is like a little online diary that I can keep and look back on in the future as well as a 'me' space. It's something that I enjoy doing and sharing with those who are interested in reading it.
Even if nobody read my blog, I would still do it! 🙂
xx
http://aprilialove.com
So much great stuff here in this post!! I love all the fashion of course and that gorgeous pic of Arlenis!! xo
That editorial you left me was AMAZZZZZIIIINNNG! and I am planning to go check out more Chris Crayme. I have a feeling I will love his work 🙂
That long white maxi dress is gorgeous! love all the texture.
I’m loving those blue palazzo pants – When I started my blog I felt a lot of pressure to constantly update it & comment on lot’s of blog’s. But then I decided I blog because I love & enjoy it…. So now I only blog if I have something interesting to write about – I only follow the blogs I like & relate too…
These little rules keep help me not to worry about my blog but rather enjoy it.
Dancing is a great way to keep fit & as you said lot’s of fun too 😉
I love your Monday attitude! It’s great! Great photographs, I love the pieces in your pictures, so fashionable! xoxo
Can’t even tell you how obsessed I am with Emma Watson!
http://www.inloveiwascreated.blogspot.com
I definitely feel like there is a lot of pressure some days. But when I step back, I’ve created all of it. I think the blog world will understand if I need to take a day off from posting, or if I’m not feeling inspired. When it comes down to it, the blog is not (nor will it ever be, in all liklihood) my main source of income. I do it because I love it, it fulfills me creatively, and because it allows me to meet wonderful people. It’s should be a pleasure, not a competition.
I don’t find blogging competitive – perhaps because I have a personal blog which is not a money making venture. I blog once a week, and that’s a pace I’m happy with. I adore blog that inspire thought, blogs with an individual voice and most importantly blogs that are creative. xx
BCBG and Asos pants are very nice! I like your blog 🙂
love the picture of the Harry Potter kids. happy week to you, lady!
i love all the dresses you picked out. simply gorgeous. and those red heels are to die for!!! xx
I blog just for my enjoyment. I couldn’t comment before on your blog. So I’ll try again. Oh and I
like the striped pants.
Hi my dear Shin,wish u great beginning of the new month as well!:) Have u noticed that many of us bloggers consider this month to be some kind of a fresh start??!!So enthusiastic!!:) Loving all your pics in the post!!!!When it comes to blogging-yes it’s damn more competitive,but i am so stubborn to stay in this world and represent only my true self…if i am in peace with who i am and what i want to be- i’ll always find some inspiration for my blog easily!:)
kisses
Jelena
the harry potter kids are tres cool 🙂
Can’t agree with more!! Let’s do it better and better. Follow each other is much important for all bloggers.
Fashion Cat
http://www.firstlookbook.blogspot.com
What happy photos! Blogging everyday does become a bit of a chore or competition which is a shame because it is meant to be so fun! I think the important this is to remember why you you it and when you begin to forget step away for a bit. Hope you have a great week!
Love your pics and all your good vibe!!!!……