These days I'm thinking about this topic so much that I
needed to share it with you. We live in such a modern world, where everything
and anything is available and freedom is given to you but yet we choose to live
in a prison. Not literally, but more like close minded. Look at the fashion, we
have one type of a style for girl where she is considered to be cool and
everyone is wearing it. Ripped jeans, bomber jacket, choker, fishnet &
too much make up, even if that type of eyeliner doesn't fit her, or that shade of lipstick, but that's 'on trend''. I'm not
saying that I'm not wearing any of those. I do, but I'm not wearing it because
it's cool but because I like it and I can incorporate that into my style. I
don't like it when you need to wear certain clothes or makeup to be accepted or
to be a bad ass girl. That is going on right now, even though we are aware of
it.
We need to be more open minded, to think outside the box and
see the bigger picture. Today everyone is trying so hard to be something they
aren't and that's why we see a bunch of girls dressed like an army, they are
all the same. I don't want to go too deep into this. The point is you have to
work on yourself constantly and not to be afraid to be yourself. I know it
sounds too cheesy, but people will always like you because of you, if you are
fake they will know it. It's okay to be different! That's the way you are going
to stand out from the crowd.
Same goes for the blogging world, if you want to be
successful I think that you need to be different (aka yourself)! I'm sure world
is overwhelmed with the same uniformed girl. You need to learn to say no and to
stay true to yourself. This one sounds cheesy as well, but I see a lot of
bloggers who says this and then go and promote stuff that everyone is promoting
and are such a big cliches for example: vitamins for your hair, tea for losing
weight or washing powder and you are a fashion blogger. You need to think long term and to ask yourself if that’s what
your blog is about, is that representing you, are you standing behind that? I'm
not calling out anyone, I'm just saying what is on my mind and how I see it.
For me this is my little baby and it's representing me all the way, from the
way I talk, think, dress, interact with other people and write. I understand
that there are blog & entrepreneurs who are more on commercial side and
there are in it just for the money. I don't want to be that person. I think
that quality will always stand out from the crowd, even though it can take some
time, but you always know why you started and that's what is going to lead you
always.
Don't forget:
➳ No one can be you, you are one
of a kind.
➳ That's the only way you'll
make it!
➳ Learn to say no, stay true to
yourself, always and forever, no matter how much $$$ they offer you. Money will
disappear, shame will stay.
➳ Don't listen to others, trust
yourself!
➳ Don't compare yourself to
others.
➳ Work on yourself!
➳ Stay humble and be kind.
Pa ja ne znam koji je ovo put da vidim na tebi nešto što je meni zapalo za oko da naručim. :D
ReplyDeleteKombinacija mi se mnogo sviđa, a slike su kao i uvek super. :)
Ana, a HUGE thank you for calling out all these copy cats, wannabes and first and foremost people promoting things that don't even work (slimming teas, like seriously GIVE ME A BREAK, haha) for a small compensation and thus losing all their credibility, at least in my eyes. I, just like you, think that we should break the uniform trends and go our own ways and that's exactly what you're doing sweetie and with that you earn my respect and I'm sure a lot more people will follow!
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Thomas
http://thomasfalkenstedt.com
Hey Sweetie:)
ReplyDeleteSooo True, I do Like follow Fashion But There are so many Trends what I never ever Wore bcause just simple I dont like:)
The problem is that so many Girsl wear Stuffs bcause it is Fashionable but they forget that might they Dont Look Good.. I seee many many Girls Like That, Sadly...
I agree with you that we need to Stay True to our Self,I always Accept Collabs what fits my Style and I do Like the products. Very Important! ohhh so In Love with your Bag and Coat:)
It was Good to read this post:)
Love Kisses Open Kloset By Karina
Happy New Week
I love this post! I remember I saw a quote somewhere.... "no one is you and that is your super power" :) Ah so true~
ReplyDeletewhat a great post, I absolutely agreed with you with every single word you said about being true to yourself. I have few friends, that forget sometimes who they are.
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Love the inspirational vibe in your article babe. I totally agree to be strong and don't let others affect you. You rock hon! And love your classy look.
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Amazing post darling! I agree, there are so many fashion bloggers who look almost exactly the same. I think that your outfits are original and I can feel that you have got an artistic soul! It's true- the most important thing is to always be yourself.
ReplyDeleteSo, SO true! Agree with everything you said! Everyone ends up looking the same. It's great to have your own style and way of wearing certain trends.
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Love this reminder because it's so hard to be yourself as a blogger (and I LOVE the earrings!)
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I totally agree- it's so important to be true to yourself because your readers will know. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! and I love this super chic outfit :)
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I appreciate the fact that you are stressing individuality- there isn't enough of that.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that people should try to be true to themselves. I also think that its ok for people to like trends, to want to emulate others. The problem, as you mention, comes when people start judging themselves based on anothers scale.
ReplyDeleteEverything about your outfit is stunning, I love the bag so much and so the accessories, wonderful pictures
ReplyDeleteLove reading your thoughts! And this look is so perfect, love the coat!
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Lee Anne
www.lifebylee.com
I love the topic you chose for todays post. I think it is important to pass a message to others which is truly your own - not copied. Even though I love distressed denim:) I bring in my own fashion POV :)
ReplyDeletekisses Sharka
http://www.thechicvibe.com
This is such an amazing post. It is so hard to stand out these days, especially in the blogging community, and it is so easy to get discouraged. Thank you for the words of encouragement and the awesome every day reminders!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a great post! these are good reminders, I enjoyed reading it so much!! Xx. Gina
ReplyDeleteSuch a great article. I believe in being yourself. Stop being like everyone else. There is only one you and the world needs to see that. Cheers!
ReplyDeletelove your bag and earrings!
ReplyDeleteAbbie E.
www.abulouslife.com
Agree with all you say - I wish I had the confidence to have my own style more, but others put me off - thank you will try to be more me on the outside and the in
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! Learning to just be OK with being yourself is so hard but so rewarding at the same time. :)
ReplyDeleteI think in the beginning, as soon as I received an email collaboration, I jumped on it. I was just so excited that a company would even want to work with me. However, nowadays, I'm learning to say no and try to work with companies I really believe in. I also don't want to falsely mislead my audience to brands that I don't like.
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Maggie S.
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I get sick of seeing the same things too, and there are certainly trends that I just do not like at all. Making sure you are true to yourself is so vital. I agree with you there!
ReplyDeletexx Jenelle
http://www.inspiringwit.com/
I absolutely love this. A lot of brands approach us bloggers a lot and half the time they never fit our niche. I see some people fall into this often. I try my best to collab with only brands I love and use to stay true to my brand.
ReplyDeleteYou put in words exactly what I think!! THis is such a wonderful post! I have never fit in, that's basically why I've never been "popular" and even now, with my blog I'm not popular. It's still quite contradictory for me, because I still care that people would read and look at what I do, but on the other hand I don't want to give in and abandon my "special" personality... I supposed that is why I have 700 followers instead of 700'000
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning in that black coat. Great post!
ReplyDeletei love your outfit and more importantly the message behind this post! I totally agree that it's important to be different and be yourself!
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So many beautiful things! I love your classic style
ReplyDeleteGreat content Ana, it's really true respect yourself and Others will respect you back.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely need a similar coat love this.
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Eva
www.themermaidfashion.com
You have an amazing sense of style and I love that you are staying true to yourself on your blog! Living authentically is so much more inspiring than following the latest trends just for the sake of staying "in". Great post, babe!
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www.cutandchic.com
I couldn't agree more with this post. Instead of figuring out where you belong in society, you will be so much more happier just being authentically you! :)
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It took me years to realize that quality is more important that quantity when it comes to reviews and my blog has been growing ever since. All of your details are perfect in this look by the way. I love your ear jackets!
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Great post...fab pics, love that cute look! I need that adorable jacket, obsessed with that bag. Just perfection!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing post! Love your perspective!
ReplyDeleteWell as a 57-year-old with autism and a learning disorder, i don't think i'll ever fit in! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your attitude and your style. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful style! I agree with you. Be who you are.
ReplyDeleteAgree, there is no one like you and THAT is your power. :)
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I so couldn't agree more dear! fitting in tends to be too important for some people and consequently some girls (and for sure also boys) are like a little army all wearing their uniform lol
ReplyDeleteI don't like every trend so I simply don't wear it. :)
xx bianca
Very wise words! It can be so hard to stand out among a sea of bloggers and influences, but as long as you maintain your authenticity you'll always outshine the others. Also love your jewelry btw!
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Honey, I love your personality! You are so right. I wrote a blog post in which I addressed a similar topic and I could not agree more! Great post babe.
ReplyDeleteDaisi Ari || http://www.onthecolorfulside.com/
I totally agree with you. I couldn't possibly be "someone else" because I'm too weird to be someone else. We were all created uniquely and individually so why go and copy someone or be someone you're not right? It's ok to follow trends, but I try to make them my own and put my own spin on things. Thank you for the reminder to be true and real to yourself!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great. And I love the darling pieces that you featured. The purse is so cute and makes a statement as do the fun earrings. Great style.
ReplyDeletexx, gracie
snappedbygracie.com
this coat is so cute! love the way you styled it, also love that bag!!
ReplyDeletexo, samira
http://www.leathertolunch.com/2017/03/06/wardrobe-must-leather-pants/
I'm loving that jacket and this post. You look beautiful!!
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Angelle
www.dashingdarlin.com
Hi Ana. This is one great post - lots of messages worth treasuring. Keep inspiring. :)
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