Okay, everyone who knows me: stop laughing. Seriously, you NEED to stop laughing. I know it’s obvious why I wouldn’t be a fashion blogger. I KNOW.
But I’ve been asked the question. More than once. (I KNOW. Stop laughing already!)
I like to look presentable. And I participate in Nikki from Styling You‘s #everydaystyle on Instagram (and here’s why), which could possibly make some people think that fashion and style are among my main interests.
They’re not. Like I said, I like to look presentable. I have also noticed that if I make more of an effort with what I wear, I make more of an effort about everything. I plan outings and achieve more because ‘I can’t go out looking like this’ and ‘I’m having a lazy day’ just aren’t excuses anymore.
But I am absolutely not a fashion and beauty blogger. So, to avoid any confusion, here are just some of the reasons why. (And why I admire anyone and everyone who is one, because I’m completely clueless!)
1. This is my entire make-up collection.
No exaggeration. Tinted moisturiser, eyeliner and mascara. Unless I’m going to a party, they stay in the cupboard.
2. Despite only owning three items of make-up, it takes me half an hour to apply it.
And most of this time is spent removing what I’ve applied because I’ve stuffed it up, or I think it looks too heavy!
3. I can do two things with my hair.
I can straighten my hair like a pro. I can put it in a ponytail like nobody’s business. If I’m feeling creative, I might straighten it and THEN put it in a ponytail. But that’s the extent of my hair-fashioning talents.
4. I don’t know the correct names for fashion trends.
Some people call the dress on the left a hi-lo dress. I call it a mullet dress. Some people call the middle outfit layering. I call it essential for living in Melbourne. Some people call the outfit on the right print mixing. I call it laundry day. (I also call it discovering that you’ve outgrown your former work wardrobe – literally and metaphorically – five years and two kids after you last used it.)
5. I don’t understand most fashion trends.
Denim pants with knit waist and cuffs? Don’t understand. Pants with a homeboy-style crutch around the knees? Don’t understand.
No offense if you wear these trends. I’ve seen people rock them, and thought for a split second that I could rock them too. Then I’ve remembered that NO. No, I can’t. Just no.
6. I don’t stick to what I say.
Things I have said include:
– “I just don’t get printed pants.”
– “I’ve never liked chambray and I can’t see myself wearing it.”
– “Maxi dresses don’t suit me because of my stumpy legs.”
So stay tuned. I’ll probably be wearing drop-crutch denim pants with knit waist and cuffs next week.
7. My four-year-old daughter is more stylish than me.
She has chosen her own outfits since she learnt the word ‘no’. And to top it off, she poses better than me too! But I’ll let you see that for yourself below.
8. I rarely accessorise.
I’m a fiddler by nature, so necklaces, dangly earrings and anything else I can play with all day are out. I do, however, have an extensive hat collection. But it’s less to do with fashion and more to do with hiding the bad hair days or making my hair a little more interesting (see point three above).
9. Posing doesn’t come naturally to me.
I’ll let the pics prove this. (I’ll even include a pic in which my daughter ‘improved’ my outfit with a necklace, wand and tiara.)
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There you have it. Just some of the many, many, MANY reasons I’m not a fashion and beauty blogger.
But I follow many that I admire. And you can too. Here are some of my faves:
Styling You – Redcliffe Style – Sonia Styling – Fox in Flats – Kimba Likes – Smaggle – Pretty Chuffed – Style and Shenanigans
(And please, if you’re a fashion blogger, leave your details below or hit me up on Instagram. There are many I like to visit, and sorry if I left you out, but these were the ones that sprang to mind first.)
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Are you a fashion and beauty blogger? Which fashion blogs are your favourites?
You might not be a fashion blogger but maybe you’re more of an accidental style blogger, and a very good one at that. You always look just the ticket. I have the same hair repetoire as you, I just don’t have as many hats to hide under on the Bad Hair Days!
Thanks Sammie! I love my hats. I counted them and was proud of myself for only having eight. But then I started counting the caps and beanies… I have far more than eight!
I’m trying my hand at accessorising lately, because my friend and I bought a massive bag of scarves at a thrift shop! We are also doing a makeup course soon just for fun but no- I’m no style or fashion blogger either! I think you have more style than you give yourself credit for Em!
Ooh, nice! I like the idea of scarves, and I try them every now and then, but they end up annoying me. The fidgeter in me has a field day.
Well I love your #everydaystyle photos. I love that you’re always laughing, your gorgeous little girl makes regular appearances and it’s clear you’re just having fun with it. Which, for me, is exactly what fashion is all about. x
Thanks Sonia. That means a lot. I’m glad all the fashion bloggers are taking this post the right way – not as a dig at fashion blogging (not even close), but as an admission that I just find it all too hard!
I tried to do my own fashion thing the other year (Bright Mondays – wearing something bright to overcome Mondayitis lol) but then I realised that I would have to take selfies and have a variety of clothes, rather than the same 2 things. So yeah, I like the idea, but it wasn’t useful for me as a blogger!!
I love the idea of Bright Mondays!
I really loved it too, I just don’t have the ability or style to carry it through! I might blog about it actually, and encourage someone to “take it over”.
Love your style! I could have written a very similar post. I was referred to as a fashion blogger this week. I may have once again rolled my eyes. It’s not that fashion bloggers in my eyes have a bad rap, it’s just not me. It’s also a small percentage of what actually hits my blog these days, the style challenges.
That’s it. Fashion blogging is great. It’s just not something I feel I can do well. At all. And I have more interesting things to write about. Like grammar. WAAAY more interesting. Ahem.
Bahaha, this had me laughing Em! Just the other day I must have seen one of your pics and wondered whether I should start doing the everyday style thing but then I realised I could take one photo and use the same one everyday. I live in my mum uniform of jeans and t-shirt.
I think you so brilliantly Em!
Glad I made you laugh. I feel like I just wear the same things over and over, so I still think give #everydaystyle a go.
Oh you’re too funny Em – I love how you’ve embraced #everydaystyle for what it is – a way for us to be motivated to think about our outfit for the day. When we prioritise ourselves just a little it makes a big difference to our day and those around us during that day!
Thanks Nikki. I still love #everydaystyle – it pushes me to wear something I feel good in every day. Winner.
You might not be a fashion or beauty blogger Em but you’re one funny lady! Thank you for a great post 🙂
Oh and you rock those hats! ex
Woohoo! Glad that people are seeing the humour! And thanks. Considering how often I wear the hats, that’s good to hear!
Such a great post – loved it!! I think it’s great that so many of us have fun with the #everydaystyle hashtag. I am a wannabe style blogger at http://www.beachstylemum.com I feature lots of comfy colourful outfits for work and mum duty. Pop by if you’d like to take a peak. Will also find you on Instagram xo
Thanks Wendy! No intro needed – long-time follower and fan on IG. I’m jealous not just of the looks you put together, but your pic backgrounds! Is that seriously your backyard?!
Love it – and you look fab – fashion blogger or not.
I’m a bit of an everything blogger and participate in #ES too – I’m at http://www.facebook.com/trainee.mama or @traineemama on insta.
Thanks Peta! You’re another I’m already following on IG. Love your #everydaystyle. x
Haha love this post. Mixing prints? Just laundry day!
That’s it! I’m still getting the hang of doing it ‘intentionally’, haha!
I love this so much! You are so hilarious and realistic and that is what I love about you. Ps my makeup collection is literally 1 x foundation, 1 x mascara and many, many bright lipsticks, so I will certainly never be a beauty blogger either! Thank you for the mention too x
Glad to hear someone in the know doesn’t have much make-up either! Pleasure – love your finds.
Getting dressed is sometimes half the battle, I love that you are having a crack and having fun while doing it. ‘Laundry day!’…love it!
Thanks Jenni! Means a lot. Love your daily style pics, too.
I admire all the stylish people out there. I’m like you, I stick to the basics and hope it looks all right. Then I diss the new trends just to cotton on to why it is cool far too late. :/
That last sentence totally summed me up. I buy the trends when they’re on sale (and therefore technically not trendy anymore!).
Oh Em! I love your honesty and humour. I love seeing your #everydaystyle outfits on Instagram because they’re real and they suit you and your lifestyle.
I am so bad at remembering to get my husband to take photos of my outfits so I can share them, and most of the time when I do ask I get an eye-roll and a ‘but we’re already running late’ in response. I think if I ever want to consistently participate I think I need to get it together in the mornings so I have time for a quick photo!!
Some of mine are less than photogenic because we’re in such a hurry! I found that after about a fortnight, it just became something we did. Pack lunches, grab the hat, sign forms, take mum’s pic, in the car.
What do you mean you can’t pose… I love your natural style, oh and I love the mullet dress … Lol
Thanks Nat! Have to admit that mullet dress is a fave coining of mine. x
Great post. I pretty much have the same hairstyle and makeup routine as you!! Oh and I love your everyday style posts. I think the fashion bloggers I love best are those ones that take regular, everyday, budget-friendly clothing items and team them together to make great outfits.
Definitely. All of the ones I lifted above share their #everydaystyle and mostly stick to budgets I can handle.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I love your style. In fact the other day I nearly bought a hat cause it’s one like I’ve seen you wear, and then I though that might be too stalker like, so I didn’t. I’ll back away slowly now.
Thanks Jess! Go back and buy that hat. Go back now. Stalker schmalker!
Hi, this is my first time visiting and I love this post! Looks like you have great style and lots of fun with it. I just bought a hat yesterday because the bad hair days at the moment seem to be happening a lot and it’s cold!
Thanks for stopping by – great to have you here! Enjoy wearing the hat. I love them!
Nah, you’ve got it all wrong! You are a fashion blogger – the real deal fashion blogger. You make it fun and keep it real. That’s a win in my book 🙂
Aren’t you gorgeous? Thanks. x
I think you look pretty darn fab for a non- style and beauty blogger! I detest the drop crotch pants. I mean seriously. Does anybody look good in them? Bag lady fashion for sure in my books!
Yep. Loads of people look good in them. Personally, I love them. Whether or not other people think I look good in them is largely irrelevant to me because I know I do.
Thanks Janet. I don’t like them, but I think some people absolutely rock them!
You’re a funky fashion blogger in my eyes – so just embrace it girl! xxx
Nawwww. So not, but thank you! (And I have a confession to make to you. Will hit your blog later.)
This post is super cute and so are you! I believe fashion can work from the outside in and affect how we feel. It seems superficial but it goes much deeper than we care to admit. On days when I get out of the sweat-pants I definitely get out and do more with Lavinia. Finding a ‘Mom Style’ is challenging but important-I’m still figuring mine out. You’ve definitely inspired me to get dressed!
Thanks Dawn! Agree – the better I think I look, even if it’s all in my head, the better I feel about myself. Shallow, whatever. It’s how it works. I’m glad I’ve motivated you to move on from naked! Ha!
I absolutely love your style. It’s practical, wearable and funky all at the same time. You’re rockin’ it always. I do #everydaystyle for the same reasons as you. (Your post actually convinced me to do it). I am hopeless at ‘putting an outfit together’ and rarely accessorise either, but I love doing #everydaystyle because I now make more of an effort with what I’m wearing especially on those days at home.
Thanks Renee. Back at you – love your pics and the captions! Hilarious.
You might not consider yourself a fashion blogger but I enjoy looking at your #everydaystyle photos on Instagram. I love looking at REAL fashions and you do these to perfection!
Thanks Ingrid! Some days a little too real, but hey, you gotta roll with it.
love love this read! I love your ES photos. You completely rock it!
Xx
Thank you! This month I’m being helped along by two fashion dares. Making me reassess my entire wardrobe.
You really made me chuckle … but you look like a natural beauty and just beautiful in all that you wear. Keep up the good work and please keep us giggling too 🙂
Thank you very much! What a lovely comment. Happy to keep the jokes coming.
Lady you have style and so does your little princess. Love your style and this post. I hate to say it but you are a fashionable and stylish lady. Keep it up lovely. V x
Thank you Vicki! My daughter wants to pick my outfits one week. I think I’m going to let her. Stay tuned!
I’m a style blogger and a beauty blogger who also blogs about life and family and recipes for people who can’t cook and life hacks and whatever else Kimba Likes!
Thank you for including me. I love the whole philosophy behind #everydaystyle and how literally taking a photo of what you wear every day can make such a difference. It doesn’t matter that it’s the same thing almost every day or if it’s brand new gear every week; if it’s designer or chain store; or if it’s frocks and heels or exercise gear and trainers.
It really does make you take a few moments every day for yourself. It also kinda inspired #kimbalikesdailytreats. X
Pleasure to include you. Love everything about your blog and your style. Totally agree with your paragraph about #everydaystyle.
Hilarious post! Loved it but I still can’t believe you only own three items of make up? X
And I VERY rarely use them. No point owning more when I don’t know what to do with them! Seriously clueless.
I am going to say, even with all of your reasoning, I think you would make an awesome fashion blogger!!
Thanks Nicole! Lovely thing to say.
From a fellow “can only do two-things with my hair” blogger – I love seeing your everyday style each day Em. I think you look great and I find myself regularly admiring your hat collection 🙂
Thanks Tash! Love my hats.
Bahhahhahhahha! You are MY kind of beauty and fashion blogger. I thought I was the only woman in the world with less items in my makeup kit than digits on my right hand. That was, until my mother bought me some Avon lipgloss and bronzing beads for Christmas. That shit is da’ bomb.
Thank you! Wow, when I make super satire blogger Hugzy laugh, I know I’ve done well. Thanks x
I too am not a fashion or style blogger for all the reasons you just mentioned. In fact this may (or may not) surprise you but your make up collection is three items larger than mine.
Leaving some belated fairy wishes and butterfly kisses from #teamIBOT
Wow, I never thought I’d have a bigger make-up collection than someone else! I’ve been OWNED!
You have the perfect body to be a fashion blogger Emily. Stumpy legs??? What? I have four makeup items. The same as yours but with lipstick. I wear that every day.
I know, the stumpy legs thing is hard to believe, but they are short for my height. I’m 5’10” and my legs are the same length as my friend who is 5’6″. I have a very long torso.
Maybe you are a fashion blogger, but you’re a realistic fashion & style blogger…did you ever think of that?
Thanks Lydia. I think I’m just a realistic clothes Instagrammer. Plenty of other things to blog about instead.
Ha ha ha. I’m very much looking forward to next week’s #everydaystyle then:)
Thanks Bec! Yes, now where exactly can I find some drop crutch denim pants with material waist and cuffs?!
Oh you’re too funny! I personally love the mullet dress.
Me too. I used to buy them when I was pregnant and wear them backwards so the hem evened out!
My fashion care factor is pretty minimal too, but I really loved your post about why you wanted to do Everyday Style – and I love this one too. It’s a slippery slope from ‘I’m not a slave to fashion’ to ‘I’m just going to wear my tracksuit pants every day’ – especially if you work from home like I do. I like the fact that you are ‘making an effort’ but doing it on your own terms. 🙂
Thanks Lara. I honestly didn’t understand why so many people participated, but it makes such a difference knowing that you’re going to take a pic of what you wear every day. Even if you don’t get around to actually taking it and sharing it!
OMG you are so funny. I nearly died when I saw your makeup collection! I’m a beauty blogger and I can safely say my makeup collection is a little bit larger. (OK it’s out of control) LOL. Love it!
Thanks Di! Yes, I have a lot to learn. What I should really have written at point two is that I just have no idea what to do with most items. None whatsoever.
Love it! It’s so me! Mind you, you are WORKING some of those fashion shots like a pro, Em. The ‘head down demure hand in hair slight pidge’ stripey dress shot is a classic fash blogger pose and you have got it ALL going on. x
Thanks Bron! But that particular shot was nothing at all like that. Without one word of a lie, I can tell you that that pose is actually one of ‘OH MY GOODNESS THE PAIN THE NON-RELENTING PAIN MAKE IT STOP’. Had some major PKD problems that day. x
Hi Em, Very funny post – and I can totally relate to what you’re saying. I have a few more cosmetics in my drawers but am with you re the rest…except maybe the hat business. I don’t seem to be able to carry them off!
Thanks Lisa! I bought a three-pack of nail polish on the weekend, doubling my beauty collection. Exciting times!
I think you have more style than you give yourself credit for! I love seeing your everyday style pics in my newsfeed because you’re proving that you don’t have to spend your entire pay packet to look good.
Thanks Tegan. I have a weakness for Review, but apart from that most items in my wardrobe are from Kmart, Target, Big W and the like.
What a great post, thanks for the laugh. I wouldn’t have a clue with fashion either. like make-up, but don’t have much time to apply it. Accessories – got loads of them, but kids and jangly things really don’t work. You look pretty good to me in all those photos! Sometimes keeping things simple comes off as effortless fashion-sense, so I say keep doing what you’re doing. x
I don’t even like make-up. I think that’s why I’ve never persevered with it. And thank you. That’s lovely. x
“I call it laundry day!” Best!!
And well, as you know, my two-year-old daughter also has about 7 million times more fashion sense and style than me … so feel your pain there (my stylish-even-if-she-thinks-she’s-not-a-fashion-blogger friend)
Oh how I love your daughter’s style pics! Undies as headwear would be my fave so far, but I’m sure she’ll top it!!
You are seriously both gorgeous and hilarious – an awesome combination. I have no idea about fashion or beauty and although I love experimenting, I would so suck as a fashion blogger. I too am far too self conscious in front of the camera. I never know what to do with my damn arms lol xx
Neither do I as you can see at the end – doesn’t help that I can (and often do) hyperextend my elbows!
I love your #everydaystyle pics, I’m constantly amazed that you even find the time to take the pic!!! I love fashion & would love “fashion blogging” as my niche, but to be honest, I’m too lazy!!!!! xx
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