Comments on: The Fashion Blogosphere http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/ Everything you talk about during tea! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:30:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Budgetnista http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1173 Budgetnista Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:20:10 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1173 Having a opinion on one's unique fashion sense and perspective should've never been put up for sale. That's where the problems began. When what started out as women having a creative outlet to voice their opinion about their own particular brand of fashion started sliding down that slippery slop of fame whoring for the fashion industry and brand love. That was salt in the entire game. Having a opinion on one’s unique fashion sense and perspective should’ve never been put up for sale. That’s where the problems began. When what started out as women having a creative outlet to voice their opinion about their own particular brand of fashion started sliding down that slippery slop of fame whoring for the fashion industry and brand love. That was salt in the entire game.

]]> By: Brooke Jenkins http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1082 Brooke Jenkins Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:26:40 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1082 I love your blog! I'd love to work with you on a little something - email me if you're interested! Visit my website in the meantime :-) I love your blog! I’d love to work with you on a little something – email me if you’re interested! Visit my website in the meantime :-)

]]> By: Bisi http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1056 Bisi Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:25:23 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1056 Very insightful. My favorite quote "[N]ew fashion bloggers must also work harder to gain the reader’s trust." This spoke volumes to me as new fashion blogger. It is necessary for new bloggers to internalize this sentiment. Very insightful. My favorite quote “[N]ew fashion bloggers must also work harder to gain the reader’s trust.” This spoke volumes to me as new fashion blogger. It is necessary for new bloggers to internalize this sentiment.

]]> By: Purse Party http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1053 Purse Party Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:33:06 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1053 I have to say, every time I come to teawithbg.com you have another exciting article to read. One of my friends was talking to me about this topic a couple weeks ago, so I think I will e-mail my friend the url here and see what they say. I have to say, every time I come to teawithbg.com you have another exciting article to read. One of my friends was talking to me about this topic a couple weeks ago, so I think I will e-mail my friend the url here and see what they say.

]]> By: Bonnie http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1030 Bonnie Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:32:25 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1030 Great piece. Its been a long time since i read something on a blog that was clear, interesting and tackled a subject that most blogs avoid. Blogging has been compromised, I can tell you now that in the UK, high street fashion brands have paid bloggers on their books that do "stealth" promo, freebies fly around and most bloggers will write and place products even if they are not into the item. As a communications and marketing officer, I read through some blogs and they sound like open invites for future prospective projects and jobs, some are very good and subtle at how they approach. What saddens me is that fashion schools now openly encourage students to start blogs and invite bloggers to give talks and judge fashion shows..come on! What ever happened to learning how to use a sewing machines and the creative thinking process...!!! One thing we all know about the web is how easy it is to re-invent yourself (everyones beautiful and sucessful on dating sites etc ) Fashion on the web is no different - everyone is edgy and bigger online and can talk good fashion, but natutral style, talent, is easily overlooked in favour of hype "look at me", wacky outfit ensembles etc etc. The next evolution? Fashion Bloggers trying to turn into brands - I can see it coming if the industry keeps bigging them up! Great piece. Its been a long time since i read something on a blog that was clear, interesting and tackled a subject that most blogs avoid. Blogging has been compromised, I can tell you now that in the UK, high street fashion brands have paid bloggers on their books that do “stealth” promo, freebies fly around and most bloggers will write and place products even if they are not into the item. As a communications and marketing officer, I read through some blogs and they sound like open invites for future prospective projects and jobs, some are very good and subtle at how they approach. What saddens me is that fashion schools now openly encourage students to start blogs and invite bloggers to give talks and judge fashion shows..come on! What ever happened to learning how to use a sewing machines and the creative thinking process…!!! One thing we all know about the web is how easy it is to re-invent yourself (everyones beautiful and sucessful on dating sites etc ) Fashion on the web is no different – everyone is edgy and bigger online and can talk good fashion, but natutral style, talent, is easily overlooked in favour of hype “look at me”, wacky outfit ensembles etc etc. The next evolution? Fashion Bloggers trying to turn into brands – I can see it coming if the industry keeps bigging them up!

]]> By: ApollineR http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1016 ApollineR Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:03:21 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1016 very interesting article. It's true there are more and more fashion blogs and often with the same content. very interesting article. It’s true there are more and more fashion blogs and often with the same content.

]]> By: Fishin' for Fashion http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1014 Fishin' for Fashion Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:51:26 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1014 I really enjoyed reading this post. Many of these thoughts coincide with my own but I liked the way you presented it. What you pointed out is actually happening amongst many blogspheres, not just fashion. As a blogger myself, I have to admit, it IS extremely difficult to stand out amongst all the blogs out there now. The switching costs is just too low for a reader to switch from one blog to another. It’s so hard to establish loyalty of any sort. The March issue of American Vogue actually had an article towards the end titled, “Logged on” which features six or seven men and women who have managed to weed themselves out of this blogging crowd. And yes, like Shital March, I too hate those blogs that are filled with ads, sponsors, even giveaways and other marketing tactics to lure readers to come back. I mean, if your content is good enough, that in itself should be enough to keep a reader coming back for more. If they don’t, that’s not the type of reader you should target anyway, unless you want to start pulling your hair out. All that extra stuff just takes away from blogs for me! Also like Everything Pretty, I hate bloggers who simply repost things. It’s one thing to talk about a popular topic in your own words and add in your own opinions but, it’s annoying when I see the sammeeeee things across so many blogs with no new information. There are a lot of blogs I “visit,” but there are only a few that I am loyal to. I think the art of blogging is getting lost. I miss when blogs used to be raw, filled with content, opinions, comments and debates. (I think I’m indirectly saying that I miss “I am Fashion”) lol!! Seriously though, from the moment I stumbled upon that blog a few years ago, I was addicted. Time and time again, you and HG posted EXACTLY my thoughts! In fact, it’s what inspired me to start my blog! Me, I’m just a plain old fashion blogger. I do it because it's my education, it's my industry, it’s my passion. It lets me speak my thoughts, and pushes my creativity in presenting, communicating and writing. I don’t expect to make a six-figure income out of it (maybe a quote in WWD like I am Fashion had would be nice!) but I still love it and love it when my readers love it. Great post ☺ P.S. - Can't believe it's been a year now since I am Fashion stopped... I really enjoyed reading this post. Many of these thoughts coincide with my own but I liked the way you presented it. What you pointed out is actually happening amongst many blogspheres, not just fashion. As a blogger myself, I have to admit, it IS extremely difficult to stand out amongst all the blogs out there now. The switching costs is just too low for a reader to switch from one blog to another. It’s so hard to establish loyalty of any sort. The March issue of American Vogue actually had an article towards the end titled, “Logged on” which features six or seven men and women who have managed to weed themselves out of this blogging crowd.

And yes, like Shital March, I too hate those blogs that are filled with ads, sponsors, even giveaways and other marketing tactics to lure readers to come back. I mean, if your content is good enough, that in itself should be enough to keep a reader coming back for more. If they don’t, that’s not the type of reader you should target anyway, unless you want to start pulling your hair out. All that extra stuff just takes away from blogs for me!

Also like Everything Pretty, I hate bloggers who simply repost things. It’s one thing to talk about a popular topic in your own words and add in your own opinions but, it’s annoying when I see the sammeeeee things across so many blogs with no new information. There are a lot of blogs I “visit,” but there are only a few that I am loyal to. I think the art of blogging is getting lost. I miss when blogs used to be raw, filled with content, opinions, comments and debates. (I think I’m indirectly saying that I miss “I am Fashion”) lol!! Seriously though, from the moment I stumbled upon that blog a few years ago, I was addicted. Time and time again, you and HG posted EXACTLY my thoughts! In fact, it’s what inspired me to start my blog! Me, I’m just a plain old fashion blogger. I do it because it’s my education, it’s my industry, it’s my passion. It lets me speak my thoughts, and pushes my creativity in presenting, communicating and writing. I don’t expect to make a six-figure income out of it (maybe a quote in WWD like I am Fashion had would be nice!) but I still love it and love it when my readers love it.

Great post ☺

P.S. – Can’t believe it’s been a year now since I am Fashion stopped…

]]> By: amy gruenhut http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1012 amy gruenhut Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:42:51 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1012 Love your blog! Love your blog!

]]> By: Everything Pretty http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1011 Everything Pretty Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:24:20 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1011 I don't like reading fashion blogs even though I have always been interested in fashion, cause a lot of them are just re-posting pictures from style.com.... I find most fashion blogs too amateur and they all lack a unique point of view in fashion. I don’t like reading fashion blogs even though I have always been interested in fashion, cause a lot of them are just re-posting pictures from style.com…. I find most fashion blogs too amateur and they all lack a unique point of view in fashion.

]]> By: Shital http://teawithbg.com/2010/03/14/the-fashion-blogosphere/#comment-1008 Shital Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:53:08 +0000 http://teawithbg.com/?p=1400#comment-1008 Very good piece, you clearly explained the evolution of fashion blogs and how bloggers are now very influential,as much as regular editors at a magazine, if not more. Bloggers are now invited to runaways, seating even front rows, which is amazing as they are "the voice of the public", however I admit being repelled by blogs containing too many ads and sponsored posts. Too many fahion blogs are out there, I just wonder how long can this keep on? I believe that the ones who have a true passion for fashion will stay, not those out there who are doing it just for the gifts, invitations and so... Readers tend to get bored with this kind of post if too repetitive, at least I know I am ^^ Very good piece, you clearly explained the evolution of fashion blogs and how bloggers are now very influential,as much as regular editors at a magazine, if not more. Bloggers are now invited to runaways, seating even front rows, which is amazing as they are “the voice of the public”, however I admit being repelled by blogs containing too many ads and sponsored posts. Too many fahion blogs are out there, I just wonder how long can this keep on? I believe that the ones who have a true passion for fashion will stay, not those out there who are doing it just for the gifts, invitations and so… Readers tend to get bored with this kind of post if too repetitive, at least I know I am ^^

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