What really makes me go read fashion blogs on the internet and not open the latest Lucky issue is the realness of it all. These are real girls, ladies, women blogging about fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and everything in between. The women in the outfit of the day posts aren't models (well, okay, usually they're not) and they wear something that represents their personal style and the way they see fashion.
And while I can only dream of blogging on the level of The Blonde Salad or Classy Girls Wear Pearls, I very much look up to and admire all of the bloggers mentioned below. They aren't listed in a particular order and I think it's safe to say I love them all equally. Each blog is special in its own way - whether that be the style of writing, outfits, or the blog design is for you to decide.
If you haven't already read my post on who to follow on Instagram - you can check it out and see if you like any of my favorites! Hope you enjoy this post and find some new blogs to read. Below I included the blogger's banner, link/name of the blog, and a little about the blogger (in their own words). I won't write much about each blog, I'll simply rate it on a scale from 1 to 10 :)
This is not meant to be offensive or hurtful in any way, I hope my readers and fellow bloggers can understand this. This "review", if you will, is just my personal opinion, based on my likes and dislikes for each of these.
8/10
Quirky. Type A. Workaholic. I graduated from Georgetown University in May 2012. That summer, I moved to New York City where I'm working at a tech startup.
7/10
Hi there! I'm Mackenzie, a 24-year-old redhead living in New York City. I started Design Darling in 2009 and launched an online boutique by the same name in 2012. I grew up in Connecticut, graduated from Bucknell, and now live and work in a tiny studio with my puppy Rory. I hope you'll sit back and stay awhile!
Why I blog...
Design Darling is a blog about the people, places, and things I love. I write about fashion and interiors, keep a list of 101 things I'd like to accomplish in 1001 days, and share bits and pieces of my life I hope you'll be able to relate to as well. Design Darling is my happy place — and I hope it becomes one for you too.
Now for a few fun facts...
My middle name is Elizabeth and my favorite colors are hot pink and navy blue. I enjoy cocktail rings and snail mail. I delight in to do lists and love to travel but hate to unpack. I will forever associate fall with new school supplies. I dream of color-coordinated closets and setting foot on each of the seven continents. My drink of choice is an Arnold Palmer and my favorite place in the world is Nantucket. I believe that happiness is a stack of unread magazines and that books should indeed be judged by their covers. I've been known to revive old furniture with a fresh coat of paint and I love a monogram on, well, just about anything!
8/10
Gal Meets Glam is source for inspiration that covers everything from fashion and beauty to home and travel. I hope to encourage people to add a little glam to their everyday life!
8.5/10
I am a teenage blogger based in Texas. I started this blog as a creative outlet and it turned into a place where I can showcase my style and do something I love. Some of my favorite things include: Martha's Vineyard, interior decorating, traveling, photography, and food. If you want anything, or just want to chat, email me at graceywallace@yahoo.com
8/10
Hanna launched the GADABOUT blog in two thousand and eight as a shy attempt to pinpoint her perspective and encourage inspiration. Having recently confirmed (if only to herself) she wanted a career in graphic design, she saw the blog as a beginning of what would become her company. Through the daily challenge of curating content and starting conversation, GADABOUT has given Hanna the opportunity to develop her graphic work, define her aesthetic and connect with an incredible community. For this, she is so grateful.
9.5/10
Howdy! My name is Jacey Durpie & I am a damsel in dior. Get this: I don't own one piece of DIOR {true story!}. My hope is that this blog will inspire you to always feel like you are wearing a piece of Dior and to never {ever} feel like a damsel in distress. I grew up on a cotton farm in Texas where I never quite fit in. So I moved to Chicago to study journalism at Depaul University & relocated to L.A. after college. My number one hobby is to travel and eat chicken fingers. I am a full time blogger for not only damsel in dior but other sites such as StyleMePretty, SimplyStylist, Beth Helmsetter & guest contributor to various others. Favorite quote: "We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of the dreams". Weird fact: I like to drive barefoot. Thank you for visiting my creative space. XO, Jacey.
8/10
Hello! I'm delighted you're here! I'm Kelly, a freelance graphic designer, stylist and soon-to-be online shop owner. This blog is a daily love letter dedicated to the things I adore and am inspired by, mixed with bits of my life. I live in Dallas, TX with my adorable rescue pup, Tucker, and can usually be found enjoying the city with family and friends, which likely includes brunch at La Duni, shopping with my sister and a Mi Cocina margarita or two.My style can be best described as classic with a dose of modern, and I have an affinity for fresh flowers, blue and white china, flats instead of heels, fancy coffee & my beloved Dallas Cowboys.
9/10
With Love From Kat is a personal style blog where I share my love for fashion, decor, and travel. When I'm not blogging I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend Tommy,
trying new restaurants, exploring vintage stores, and traveling.
Thank you for reading! x
9.5/10
Hi! My name is Helena (pronounced Huh-ley-na). Born and raised in NYC and currently living in Brooklyn with my fiancé (Keith, the other half of this blog) and our two dogs. My birthday is September 28th and I'm the epitome of a Libra and also somewhat into astrology. My parents are from Moscow, and I like to say that I speak Russian fluently, but my mother would probably disagree. Aside from the people in my life, I cannot live without music, good coffee, chocolate, red wine and the occasional martini (with a twist, please!)
7.5/10
Julie Sarinana founded Sincerely Jules in February 2009 as a creative outlet to express her thoughts, inspirations, style and love of everything cool. Jules chronicles her daily style, travels and life and continues to inspire and motivate her readers, one outfit at a time. In addition to her blog, Jules has contributed to and has been featured in: Glamour.com, Elle.com, E! News, Lucky Magazine, Teen Vogue and Cosmopolitan Latina.
7/10
FAQs
Where do you live?Right now, John and I are technically ‘homeless’, if you will. John’s medical school is in Blacksburg, Virginia. I am from a very small town in Arkansas & John is from Columbus, Ohio. We are spending August 2013 – April 2014 doing John’s ‘audition rotations’. This requires us to relocate to a new city and/or state each month. We spent a month in Fort Smith, AR, Tulsa, OK, and next is Little Rock, AR. This winter we will be in Virginia & the Carolinas.
When/Why did you start blogging?
I started The Sweetest Thing in January of 2012. At the time, it was simply a way to document what John & I were up to… what I did while he studied, where we traveled on the weekends, wedding planning, etc. In the Spring of 2013, the blog more or less evolved into a place to document my personal style & share hair/beauty routines/opinions/reviews. Because I do like to stay true to my ‘roots’, I try to always keep it updated with what we are up to, still.
What is your education?
John & I actually met in college at Harding University where I got a BBA in Sales/Marketing. During his first year of medical school, I stayed at Harding to get my MBA.
Where did you get your blog name from?
The Sweetest Thing is a song by U2, one that I always loved. One evening soon after becoming engaged to John (when I knew I may start a blog), I heard the song on the radio. Towards the end it says, “a blue eyed boy met a brown eyed girl, oh, oh, The Sweetest Thing,” and I knew I had to go with it! I’ve always loved his pretty blue eyes!
What are some of your favorite blogs? Let me know in the comment section below!
xoxo,
Liz
Liz
Thank you so much!
ReplyDeletexo,
Gracey
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