About
I recently showed this blog to a friend and he asked me “what’s your angle?” I was immediately put off by the question, as it conjures up images of novelty plaid sports jackets, gold chains, and chest hair for me. After thinking about it though, I realized that I do have a particular point of view regarding personal style. My “angle,” so to speak, is accessible fashion that fits, flatters, and suits one’s personal aesthetic.
By accessible, I mean affordable and relatively easy to get. I’m not necessarily into the limited edition handbag made by the it designer of the moment that I need to fly to a remote island and spend $3,000 on. I do appreciate well made, high quality items I can find at deep discounts in local stores or online. I love buying second hand, at thrift stores, consignment shops, and sidewalk sales. It’s also important to me to buy reasonably priced pieces from independent companies and individuals.
I’ve recently realized that appearing well dressed is mostly about what fits you and flatters your figure. Your size or shape is almost irrelevant – the only reason to consider it is in selecting items that work for you. You want your clothing to fit snugly, fall away, and drape in all the right places based on your goals.
The goals we often see on tv and in magazines are to look thinner, taller, more busty, and the list goes on. What you really need to know though, is what’s important to you? What makes you feel put together?
Once you understand what general shapes, fabrics and cuts work for you, it’s time to consider your aesthetic. What colors, patterns, textures, eras are you drawn to? What do you admire on other people? The intersection of these things – accessibility, fit, and personal aesthetic – equals a place where we can all look and feel great in our clothes.
My Feelings on Advertising, Sponsored Posts, Affiliate Links, etc.
The bottom line is this: I will never say I like something that I don’t for money, free products, or any other form of compensation.
I have some affiliate links and ads on this site, but I will never post an affiliate link or accept an advertiser for products that I wouldn’t buy myself.
At the same time, I do think it’s great for bloggers to make money from their blogs if they do so honestly, mostly because it allows independent content producers to have a stronger foothold in the media. This phenomenon is literally changing the world.
There are plenty of bloggers who blog for free (including me at the moment, unless you count the $3 or so I’ve made as getting paid…) and that’s great when you have the means. The key for myself and other bloggers is to remain honest in what we write – even if money is involved.
Thanks for stopping by, and reading. ♥
