Thinking of it, it would be maybe wiser to tell you first,
why I actually started to follow fashion blogs. It was 3 years ago and I was in
my last year of BA, procrastinating, looking for inspiration and most of all (NOT) writing my thesis. There was no
Pinterest at that time (which sucked BIG
times!!) to help me past the days. So I followed girls, who were as
ordinary as I was, but without a personal challenge to write something
meaningful. They were challenged differently: to wear and not to write. It was easy to associate with them,
because we all were (and I still am)
shopping in H&M, Mango or Zara (if I
got a scholarship). From time to time they introduced some designer handbag
or shoes. It was thanks to the fashion blogs I discovered 7 for all mankind (and I’m eternally grateful!), Equipment
(which I still can’t afford) or ACNE (shame on me I didn’t know it before!).
I was happy I knew something new, original and tasteful. And when I was
shopping I could pick up pieces I’ve seen and liked on these blogs. Easy. But
where are those girls now? What are they wearing? I can tell you, that I can’t
certainly afford anything I see on fashion blogs nowadays. I still don’t own my
Jimmies or Loubies. And I’ve started to have difficulties with affording pieces
from Zara (is it only me or are their
prices just super HIGH?). Slowly, really slowly, I’m starting to make my
point here. The girls, who looked like my next-door neighbor, became popular,
glamorous and UNATTAINABLE. It makes no difference for me to follow Kate
Middleton or Chiara Ferragni. And face it; Kate is at least royalty! I’m
missing fresh style, original ideas and attainability (mixed with affordability). Because it’s not about money, fortune
and fame – it’s about being playful, innovative and original. As I am always
saying: everyone can be well dressed with pockets full of money. It’s not money
who do magic. It’s creativity. And that’s exactly WHY I’ve started following
creative blogs! Instead.
For some more inspiration, I leave you with an article from Garance, who is one of the least fashion bloggers I still do follow: The Other Girls
Enjoy!
Preach girl. I hear ya...I can't afford those items either so you have to be creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Johanna. Sometimes creativity is a lot better than affordability. But still, the best combination is to have it both ;-))
DeleteYou're right and I also have problems affording Zara clothes... really enjoyed this article!
ReplyDeleteAs part-time fashion bloggers I try to use and re-use my clothes and enjoy playing with my style (actually my blog helped me a lot in this...)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, girls! I absolutely agree, that you have to be creative in order to come up with new combinations and style. And you're right, sometimes your own personal fashion blog can help a lot! x
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