Tip: How to be a Fashion Blogger from Susie Bubble

 The whole blogging concept is not new in the online fashion world, but many people on the internet want to break into the scene and give it a try. Many readers of popular fashion blogs like The Sartorialist an Bryanboy.com see the lifestyle that can result from a successful blog. Fashion blogger Susanna Lau of StyleBubble.co.uk dishes out her take on what makes fashion blogger hopefuls successful.  

Number 1: Don't give up. "I have been writing by blog now for almost 5 years. It took a long time before people noticed my blog, so don´t get discouraged if you don´t get comments or feedback soon. It takes time."  

Number 2: Make good content. "A fashion blog can be so much more than daily outfits! Do your research on fashion." Creating content on your blog should set yourself apart from the other million who talk about "celeb style" or "what I bought today." There is nothing wrong with writing thoughtful in-depth articles and having to a little research. Lau says that, "Sourcing stories takes loads of time, much more than actually writing the post. For every post I spend 15 minutes writing, I´ve spent two hours of looking up background info, links and photos."

Number 3: Use good media. "If you look at the top 10 fashion blogs in the world, they all have beautiful pictures and the writer clearly has an eye for good photography (or photoshopping..)." Don't waste your time writing articles that seem really interesting but you have no good images to tag along with your story.

No one's creating rules for blogging, and everyone should not jump into the concept if they are not passionate; my personal rule of thumb. But if you are, keep trying new things to find what fits for you.

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Article: The Future of Futuristic Shades

From the likes of Coco and Breezy and Stevie Boi these prominent designers are known for their studded, chained and costume-like shades. For the past two years these designers and others like them don't seem to be going away. 

Rihanna in a pair of Stevie Boi Glasses

Don't get me wrong with this article, this is not meant to bash anyones craft or hustle, I just feel that these 'fad' futuristic shades from these designers are not timeless. I can speak for a large majority of people when I say that "people don't dress like that." But is the new trend like how vintage came but stuck around? Trend or Fad?

Steph Jones in Coco + Breezy Glasses

The glasses that these designers make are for the indie, underground, individual. This type of person doesn't shop at flagship stores, but thrifting and even their own creations. The futuristic glasses are too over the top to be worn anywhere else then the street or the club. 

November 2011 Italian Vogue

On the other hand, major A-List celebrities and fashion publications [Italian Vogue] have been featuring designers glasses very heavily. Coco and Breezy just recently had a cameo in Beyonce's 

Would I purchase a pair of these shades? My answer is no I would not. They look good on the designers, but I would not invest in accessories that can't be versatile. But is this the future in fashion? Out with vintage and in with the future? Only time can tell, because it would all depend on how much the fad grows. 

Source: Vogue.com

Article: Mrs Obama is Helping Save Fashion

Everyone looks up to her, both men and women! Her style is impeccable! This is a news clips from Time Magazine Online titled, "Can Michelle Obama Save Fashion Retailing?" Michelle can make fashion so interesting in captivating. She steps outside the box for the stereotypical First Lady, she wears a lot of pieces from well known everyday chains. I have said this before, you don't have to look nice by buying expensive clothes. I hope people are following her ways. Take notes from her people!!

"The First Lady has been a one-woman stimulus package for the suffering fashion retail industry. Designers, store buyers, shoppers and stock investors are all watching her every move. And she has been in the White House barely 100 days. "She's the first thing my clients want to talk about," says Jennifer Black, president of Jennifer Black & Associates, a retail equity research firm. "She's a huge deal. And I don't think this is a short-term thing. Sometimes you get a flash in the pan, but that's not going to be the case with Michelle Obama."

No retailer owes more to the First Lady than J. Crew. In October, amid the Sarah Palin $150,000 wardrobe scandal, Obama wore a $340 J. Crew set on the Tonight Show. "Ladies, we know J. Crew," she said to the studio audience. J. Crew's Web traffic shot up 64% the next day, and the yellow blouse, cardigan and skirt she wore on the show sold out immediately. Later she wore a J. Crew camisole, cardigan and pencil skirt in the March 2009 issue of Vogue. A hefty wait-list immediately started for all three fall items."

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Article: Are Fakes Ever Really En Vogue?

 The current rule among designers is that “Fakes are Never in Fashion.” I’ll be honest, I support the fake industry! There is no way to escape it. Every store has items that are “inspired” by high end designer pieces. In Forever 21 there are YSL “inspired” heels, Chloe “inspired” jewelry, and scarves “inspired” by Alexander McQueen. The same is true in so-called quality stores like J.Crew and Anthropologie, which sell bags that look identical to those sold by Marni, and shoes that are suspiciously similar to the Dolce & Gabbana oxford heels. And there is absolutely no way to tell what pieces are knock-offs… unless you obsessively read magazines (like I do)!

The designers often get mad saying that they are losing profit. But honestly, if someone could afford to buy their dream $18,000 dollar Hermes bag they totally would! Those who can’t afford it may find satisfaction in their knock-off version. Some may try to argue that fakes are made is sweat shops with poor working conditions. 

News flash: ALL your clothing (unfortunately) are made in sweat shops. The fakes sold in Chinatown actually have better working conditions because they are run by independent families. Basically, buying fakes is inevitable, embrace it! If you see a piece in a magazine that you like, don’t just add it to your wish list, go to a store and find it. There is bound to be something in there that was “inspired” by your favorite designer.

Article: Trends vs. Fads

When people talk about trends and fads, most people don't know how to use either word correctly, so I'm going to define them for you today.

A fad is something that is "here today, gone" tommorow. For example, are leg warmers and parachute pants, the Atkins diet etc.

Trends on the other hand have staying power such as skinny jeans, hobo handbags etc. Both trends and fads can start off the same but one lasts much longer than the other. 

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