6 Fashion bloggers You should be following

6 Fashion bloggers You should be following

Saturday, April 21, 2018

What would blogging be without other bloggers to inspire you! I can't tell you the number of times I have been inspired by other bloggers and their creative content to try a new style, create a unique photo shoot, or realize that style is singular to each person individually and an art form that we each exhibit through what we wear. Without other bloggers my blog would not be where it is today. While I might not have ever met any of these talented and charming group of ladies, their passion for their craft and style have continuously inspired and encouraged me over the years, and with that they had to be shared with you all! 

Jenny of Margo and Me

I am trying to remember how I first discovered Jenny and her blog? I think it was through another blogger friend of mine sharing one of Jenny's YouTube videos? From the moment I discovered Jenny and her unique style I have been a HUGE fan! Jenny creates posts and looks that remind you of glamorous and unique fashion editorials straight off the runway, oh and did I mention her husband is her photographer (they are a total dynamic duo). Her pairings are unique and she takes fashion risks that she totally pulls off and looks fabulous in. Her style is reminisce of a ladylike femininity while having hints of 70''s, 60's, and sometimes 50's inspiration that she styles into a modernly chic ensemble. While her style mostly features designer pieces (quite out of my price range) her unique take on fashion always leaves me with new inspiration for pairings, taking risks, or trying new photography styles. She also films YouTube videos sharing look books, beauty, and lifestyle that are all to die for. Plus, she has an adorable french bulldog names Margot (who the blog is names after)

Daphne of Mode and The City

I probably discovered Daphne through another blogger or simply by scrolling through Instagram. Daphne is always inspiring me with her classy and effortless fashion and bright airy photos. She lives in France so most of her photos feature beautiful French architecture or the Eiffel Tower (how cool is that). She is the queen of stripes, trench coats, cute sunglasses, flower bouquets, plaid, dainty collars, and the classiest looks ever! Her style is everything ladylike and classy and inspires you with feminine details, sweaters, and business type looks. He photoshoots are simple against the backdrop of French cities and Paris, full of bright skies, airy colors, and inspiring combinations. Her blog is actually written in French so you have to translate it, which is so unique. 

Rebecca of A Clothes Horse 

Rebecca has been one of my favorites for years! I either discovered her through Modcloth or Instagram. Let's just say I have been around long enough to see her in red hair, blue hair, green hair, blonde hair, and back to red hair (so I am pretty dedicated). Hre blog doesn't just inspire me with fashion and unique photography, but she constantly makes me want to move to Ireland. She is originally from America but moved to Ireland after she met an married an Irish guy (are you jealous or what)! Since she lives in Ireland her photos feature quaint manor homes, castle ruins, seasides, forests, cottages, and rolling green hills. Her photography and photo shoots are one of my favorite things about her blog! The only way I can really describe her photography is a magical fairytale because you feel like you are transported into a story! Her editing style gives me so much inspiration and her A Color Story "Seasons" filters are my favorite for editing Instagram photos. Her style is definitely Vintage inspired and she is Modcloth's BIGGEST fan. A fellow introvert at heart and lover of the color yellow, she is everything I would want to be as a blogger.....living out her creative fashion dreams! 

Sarah of Classy Girls Wear Pearls 

Sarah is pure American East Coast class at its best! Think "classy and sophisticated prepster" and that is Sarah! I came to find Classy Girls Wear Pearls after discovering her and her husbands brand KJP on Instagram. I follow their life religiously and love every single one of their Instagram posts and all of Sarah's blog posts documenting her outfits, new KJP lines and styles, and all of their fabulous East Coast, Nantucket, and Charleston adventures. Her and her husband just had their first kid, Harry, and he is the cutest baby every, not to mention the perfect Model on his parents social medias:) Sarah is a fan of stripes, sunglasses, basket purses, shirt waist dresses, classy styles, and everything East Coast. Her husband takes all of her pictures, and they always remind me of something from an East Coast magazine. Full of simplicity, but intentionality, her style and blog document her and her husbands adventures!  

Julia of Gal Meets Glam 

Julia is definitely one of my main Style Inspirations! My style might not always look much like Julia's, but I am always inspired by her feminine and ladylike elegance. I always want to change my closet over to light pink, blue, and white because of Gal Meets Glam:) Her style is so perfect and full of lace, ruffles, pastels, airy fabric, simple florals, statement earrings, classy shades, and simple purses and baskets. Her and her husband (who is her photographer) run her blog Gal Meets Glam (with a small team) together from Charleston and are the cutest business couple! Julia is the queen of midi skirts and pretty dresses, and she actually just launched her dress brand (titled after her blog) "Gal Meets Glam" yesterday (which is available at Nordstrom and online). She and her husband split there time between Charleston and New York so you always get dynamic styles and photos to inspire you. Whenever I am in need of a style pick me up or photo inspiration Julia's blog is my first place to stop!

Veronica of Bittersweet Colours

I discovered Veronica and her blog through a talented friend on Instagram (sketch lovely) and definitely get major inspiration from all of her posts. I typically visit her blog for style and photography inspiration and love her creative approach on every post. Each new blog post has a header picture (above) that looks like the cover of a magazine (its soooo creative). I have only been following Bittersweet Colours for a year, but the attention to detail in every post and layout, and look in truly inspiring! 

Are you familiar with all these bloggers?

Are any of these new for you?

What inspires you about other bloggers?

-Madison 

My favorite NY fashion bloggers

My favorite NY fashion bloggers

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

I think my favorite part of the blogging world is all the amazing people you come across! I remember when I first discovered blogging and quickly fell in love with the unique styles of so many bloggers and through them came to know more delightful souls that inspired me daily. One of the best parts about following other bloggers is learning about their lives, seeing their cities, and noticing how they are all so unique and different in their personal style, but how they each have something I LOVE!

"I Can't Believe I'm In The Blogsphere!"

"I Can't Believe I'm In The Blogsphere!"

Friday, November 18, 2016

 Skirt: Thrifted

Sweater: Thrifted

Shoes: Target (old)

Purse: Thrifted

Broach: Vintage

Glasses: c/o Firmo

Extra points and kudos to you if you know where the quote title is taken from! I think that will always be a favorite quote from Gilmore Girls because it seems so relevant to me as a blogger (and I just re-watched that episode a couple of weeks ago). But in all seriousness....who is getting EXCITED for the return of Gilmore Girls!!! I am counting down the days and planning a mini watch party with my sister who is coming back to school with me for a couple days after Thanksgiving. We are planning on having all of the Gilmore Girl worthy food and snacks such as pizza, Chinese food, other junk food, and LOTS of coffee, etc.... 

With that being said, I must say that a number of my fall ensembles lately have seemed very
"Rory Gilmore" inspired, but let's be honest, her entire Collegiate Yale wardrobe is by far the most fabulous thing ever and so reminisce of our current weather and styles. From plaid skirts to sweaters and boots her Yale worthy looks are what we all dream of! Thus, I couldn't help thinking of Rory when I created this look. While it is more of a vintagy style, I feel like its the perfect representation of my own "personal" take on Rory's style! I can see her wearing this floral corduroy skirt and definitely this sweater, but for old time sake I added a vintage broach, oxford shoes, and scholarly glasses. To say I am a "little" in love with this combo is a complete understatements!

I think at this time of year, as the season changes and the air cools off we all reach for those classic sweaters, plaid skirts, corduroy (if you have it) and boots. If you are in college (like me) you might even be inspired to take those fall styles and give them a scholarly edge with a cardigan, book bag, or glasses (like in this post). However, whatever your current style, season, or preference I think we can all agree that Gilmore Girls will never go out of style!

Are you a Gilmore Girls fan?
Do you like Rory's style?
What are some of they styles you gravitate towards?

-Madison

Style Obsession & Inspiration

Style Obsession & Inspiration

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Lauren of Someone Like You

So much for taking pictures this week......quite honestly after these last three CRAZY days it is a miracle that I can even function normally right now! Okay, I might be overexagerating just a "bit" but the beginning of this week was so CRAZY!!!! I  knew this month would be a little overwhelming due to it being mid terms and also having a number of projects due and papers to write, but boy I wasn't expecting the overwhelming load. If any of you follow my other blog STANDOUTgirl, then you probably saw one of my latest posts "Treading Water" which basically sums up how I have been feeling. However, in the midst of feeling so overwhelmed at the start of the week, I was encouraged by something my dad texted me, he said "we have all been through things like this and made it. You are just climbing a mountain right now." I thought this was so simple, and yet so profound and it definitely gave me the boost I needed and the encouragement to keep on keepin on!! So there is a little bit of encouragement for today, to keep on climbing and before you know it you will reach the other side!!

Anywho (yes, I meant to spell it that way), I thought I would share a little fall fashion inspiration with you all once again and a little bit of my own personal style confessions! Now, the last time I shared fall fashion inspiration HERE it quite revolved around the 40's and 50's (Which is my typical fall look). 

Well, today is the TOTAL opposite of that:) 

Last week when I ran into town for some groceries, I took the liberty of popping into Goodwill for a bit simply to peruse the treasures. I came upon this utterly swoon worthy forest green corduroy skirt that falls past the knee and has buttons running down the front....I fell in love right away. However, I decided not to buy it and promptly left the store (don't know what I was thinking). Nevertheless, I couldn't keep my mind off of that fabulous skirt as I dreamed about it all weekend, imagining the perfect ensemble that I would pair it with and when I would wear it.....thus, I popped back over to Goodwill yesterday when I was in town and picked it up! 

What might this skirt have to do with today's post??? Well, when I was coming up with ensemble ideas for the skirt, I kept coming back to a hipster/boho vibe with a felt hat!! Now, that probably sound quite opposite of my styles that often comes upon the blog, but I have to admit that the whole hipster/boho trend is truly growing on me and honestly, has been a style that I have always been partial to. I actually shared a little bit about my struggle with all of my different style loves in my first series of COFB HERE. I think because I have always loved fashion in general so much, I often fall into different style loves at different times, weather that be a modern vintage, authentic vintage, hipster vibe, preppy, classic, or boho.....I LOVE them all and often don't incorporate the different styles into my looks because I feel like I would be letting down the vintage soul in me (weird, I know). However, I have really been inspired lately by Lauren (first photo) of Someone Like You. Lauren loves fashion and not just one type of style. Often you will see her wearing vintage, hipster, boho, and everything in between she wears what she loves and never sticks to one particular look. Thus, she has really inspired me to try mixing it up a bit and embrace my overall love for fashion! 

As for today's post.....I am mixing it up a bit! After my long daydreams of how to style the green corduroy skirt, I thought I would search Pinterest for some fashion inspiration! Therefore, today's post features a number of looks that I want to try this fall! Usually fall is 1940's for me, but this fall might just look a bit different.

I have never been much of a hat wearer, but lately I have been dying to incorporate a felt hat into my looks (probably inspired by Bonnie Kate)! If any of you are familiar with Bonnie Kate (you have to check out her Instagram HERE), she is not only an inspiring person with a beautiful story, but absolutely another fashion inspiration of mine for the whole bobo felt wearing hat type of style (plus she makes and wears the most amazing flower crowns). Go check her out for some beautiful life inspiration as well as some impeccable style:)

For some odd reason, I have always been afraid of trying new things with my wardrobe by incorporating different accessories, or even trying a whole new style. I guess it is because I, for some reason worry about what other people who are so used to seeing me in vintage will think/say, or even that to people who are not used to what I wear, will I still be the same person I am when I wear vintage.....totally some unrealistic fears, but my personal fashion fears none the less. Therefore, I guess this fall is going to be about taking risks (as non risky as they might seem, but risky to me) and trying new things. I believe that if you LOVE fashion as much as I do you shouldn't be afraid to wear all the different styles you love and that is precisely what I will set out to do!! 

Today's post was all about my current style obsessions and inspiration that I want to incorporate into my wardrobe. Even if it means trying something new, I want to take a few risks this fall when it comes to my style:) Oh, and if you are wondering about the green corduroy skirt.......don't worry, it will be making its Debut in November with an extra special post so keep an eye out for that:) 

Well, that is about it for today! I hope you enjoyed looking at these pictures as much as I enjoyed finding and being inspired by the. Remember, don't be afraid to wear what you love and take style risks every once in while!!

Do you struggle with changing up your style & taking risks?

What do you think about the hipster/boho felt hat look?

Do you have a felt hat?