Advice about Starting & Promoting a Fashion Blog - See Post #1 for Thread Rules

[gateau]

Looking for a tumblr/blog partner(s)!

I'm not sure where to put this but... I would love to start a fashion blog or tumblr but I'm not that self-motivated and none of my friends are really into fashion that much ... It'd also be nice to have off-days too!

Is anyone interested?

 

[fashionismydrug]

If your not even motivated then whats the point?

 

[gateau]

not self motivated is not the same as motivated... its like how being an entrepreneur requires a lot of self motivation because you are in charge of everything, whereas if you are working in a team, you may be motivated by everyone around you and the fact that people depend on you... know what i mean?

 

[fashionismydrug]

no. if the fact that other people need you motivates you to do something then what you need is self esteem

 

[BetteT]

I don't agree with that statement, fashionismydrug, and I think that is not a fair statement about this member and her self esteem.

Self esteem is not really releated to how you work best .... people are just different in how they prefer to work ... and different regarding thier reasons for having any particular preference.

Some people work very well in a team ... prefer to work as part of a team and their self esteem is fine. Some people are drivers who push other people and have low self esteem and are trying to compensate. And, some people prefer to work alone because thier self esteem is very low and they don't want to be around other people or don't want to be told what to do. ... Or, vice versa ... the exact opposite can be true, too. It's not cut and dried.

 

[gius]

i agree Bette. i guess it can be a daunting task for one person.

gateau, i know of a group blog that's starting that you may be interested in joining/submitting to. it's more arts/crafts/ related but fashion design is part of the mix. there is no commitment. you post an article if you have one.

 

[gateau]

Thank you Bette and Gius, I don't think self esteem is the problem here hehe...

Gius, could you send me a link for me to check out? I want to see what sort of arts and craft you are talking about... Thank you!

 

[fashionfille]

hey everyone! you all have such inspiration and beautiful blogs. my blog is a year and a half old, and i'm due for some updates. i would love if you could take a look and maybe make some suggestions for tweaks i could/should make. i won't be insulted, please be honest. thanks! link is below!

www.fashionfille.com

 

[gius]

i think there's too much white space, fashionfille. maybe a more visually interesting header and background image. colour. i wonder if it will look better with a smaller font.

gateau, i'll send you a PM ; -)

 

[duck-lips]

I could need some help!

So I have been blogging for about 3-4 months and I am still pretty new to everything..need some advice on what you think about my site and how I could make it better!

and how is the best way to promote for a blog? I want people to read and comment on it!

http://henryscloset.blogspot.com

and btw, the blog is in norwegian..maybe I should switch to english? But not if the blog is gonna be a failure anyway!lol

 

[BetteT]

There are a lot of suggestions about promoting your blog ... earlier in this thread ... just so you know.

I don't read blogs ... and since I have nothing to compare to, I can't be of any help in ctitiquing yours ... but hopefully, someone else will take a peek.

 

[kikiss]

Hello !

My small website, www.high-toned.fr
It 's on men's fashion...
Take times for me because I choose to write in english, french and japanese.
Hard but I'm addict now !

Any advices ? Guys ?

Thank you...

 

[kbella]

I could need some help!

So I have been blogging for about 3-4 months and I am still pretty new to everything..need some advice on what you think about my site and how I could make it better!

and how is the best way to promote for a blog? I want people to read and comment on it!

http://henryscloset.blogspot.com

and btw, the blog is in norwegian..maybe I should switch to english? But not if the blog is gonna be a failure anyway!lol

I quite like your blog, some nice pictures. Maybe add a short english translation if you can manage it? Not sure how many Norwegian blogs there are, but i'm sure it'd be good to keep some of the language on there to keep it unique. A followers widget is also a good idea to create a buzz

 

[Squizree]

Ok, so Ive started a new English programme at university and we are required to make a blog. I started my own fashion blog yesterday but I want to know what people think, please dont hesitate to give suggestions!!

www.FashionPressure.com

 

[Ed..]

^ Great blog Squizree, I love reading your personal views!

I also have a new photoblog, which includes pictures taken by me during my trip to Paris FW10 menswear fashion week. It's more on a fashion photography side though. Hope you guys will like it!

 

[VogueParisLover]

I started a new blog (http://lerevedelamode.blogspot.com) and I want to know what you guys think.

 

[Eleanor7]

Ok, so Ive started a new English programme at university and we are required to make a blog. I started my own fashion blog yesterday but I want to know what people think, please dont hesitate to give suggestions!!

www.FashionPressure.com

For someone who has just started blogging, your blog is really good! You're a natural, lol.

 

[Squizree]

^ Ohh thank you sooo much! Of course I had tonnes of help from tonnes of people but your compliment is much appreciated!

 

[bafchloe]

I started a blog a few months ago, let me know what you think: http://inthecityofba.blogspot.com/
all of your blogs are amazing, truly interesting!

 

[FASHIONOGRAPHY]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here so please help me out. In case you want to flame or call me a n00b, please do so through e-mail. I'm not trying to get under anyone's skin or be an idiot and therefore I'm seeking advice.

I started a blog about a month ago. It was online for the public until yesterday, it is currently set to private. Why is it now private? Please read on.

I'm at a crossroads and I don't know what to do. My blog is much like many blogs but two specifically which I'm sure many of you know of. www.fashiongonerogue.com and www.jeremydante.com. I love to post (about) Editorials, upcoming industry creatives, etc. The blog was starting to do very well as far as I'm concerned, especially for the short time it's been up for. Now someone on Model Mayhem was linked to the blog from my page there and wrote me a message. In the message this person pointed out that I was going against copyright law posting what I was posting. Basically, the editorials I post I get from other blogs, The Fashion Spot, Bellazon, etc. I post editorials in their entirety. But every time I post I cite the source where I found the content and I credit the photographer, model, agency and publication. I also had a Disclaimer up in which I put that I do not own any rights to any content posted on the blog and that all rights to the content belong to the respective owners. I was under the influence that this was enough and that I was doing nothing wrong. According to this guy who wrote me the message, I was wrong.

Can anyone please point me in the right direction with this?
What do I need to do in order to keep my blog up?

I really love posting about editorials and sharing my thoughts with people.