Okay so I know I haven't blogged in a while and to be honest I was thinking of stopping blogging all together. If you've followed my blog from the start then you'll know I've been blogging about 2 and a half years which is a long time to stay so committed to something. When I began blogging it wasn't a huge thing that everybody did to get free clothes, I personally did it for a few reasons:
1. To improve my CV
2. To inspire people
3. Because I enjoyed it
Now it seems so many people have started blogging for all the wrong reasons and if I'm completely honest that's made me want to step away as I really don't want to be put in the same category as some of these girls. I've found that I compare myself and my blog to other bloggers who have a lot more free time and a lot more money than I do which has made me very critical about myself and I hate that. I hate that something I used to do for fun has become this huge competition with other bloggers, don't get me wrong I've met some really lovely bloggers who are very supportive of other girls but you also get the not so nice ones who are in it for themselves and have no intention of supporting fellow bloggers.
Instagram in some ways has ruined blogging, girls will get 'instafamous' and then call themselves bloggers to get freebies and I find myself wondering whether they ever even wanted a career in fashion or if they just jumped on the bandwagon.
I took a bit of time out and I asked myself whether I still enjoy it and while I'm still doing it, the answer was no I don't enjoy it and I have no idea why I'm doing it. I've spoken to a few of my blogger friends about this and I was surprised to hear that some of them feel exactly the same way as I do which was a relief in a way because they're all great so it's good to know I'm not the only one who feels this huge pressure from blogging now. I used to love talking about blogging too but now if people ask me I just try and change the subject which is actually kind of sad as it's something I used to enjoy so much.
After all this have decided not to give up completely but to make it less of a priority in my life because I have other things I want to concentrate on. I've always loved fashion and I want blogging to become something I enjoy again so I'm going to blog for me, not to gain followers or to try and keep up with other bloggers. I've had a few new bloggers email me recently asking on advice when starting a blog and all I can say is not to take yourself too seriously and not to get disheartened when you don't gain followers or have companies interested in working with you. Just be you, don't pretend to be anyone your not and don't change yourself, if you change yourself for blogging you need to ask yourself if it's really worth it.
I thought if I was going to bore you with all that chat I should probably put an actual blog post together for you guys to check out as well, so here it is..
Skirt, Missguided
Shoes, ikrush
So when I was getting the link for this Milano jumper I realised it's actually a dress which is kind of awkward because I must be too fat for it haha! I really love this jumper/dress but I'd advise sizing up! You can also buy it in white which is really cute too but black is my fav!
This coat from She inside is also something else I'd advise sizing up with and the reason I say that is because I like my clothes to be over sized and this is quite a fitted coat so I would have preferred it to be bigger for sure. Still luv it though and they also have loads of amazing outerwear right now for pretty cheap so check them out. The link for this coat is:
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I'm feeling really chubby at the moment and generally shit about myself, I need to shed at least a stone before summer! Does anyone have any tips for finding the motivation to lose weight or any exercise routines you do? Hearing what you all do to stay motivated will hopefully help me find the will power to do it myself!
Sorry this has been a bit of s moany post, I really appreciate anyone who actually takes the time to read and comment, that's what makes it worth it :)
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Email - sarahtaylor_@hotmail.co.uk
