Why do people blog about clothes and what not? Because it's safe. You don't have to put yourself out there (well, just your best looking self) and there isn't much effort that goes into it. Let's face it - fashion blogging is not that hard. You go shopping, buy the best clothes you can (or cannot) possibly afford, wear them (while doing other life activities) and then post pictures of yourself looking fabulous and pretty. Done.
Blogging about meaningful issues and personal feelings is hard. That means a) you have to be honest b) you have open up c) you will probably get hurt. That is why very few people do it. You have to have guts to stand up for what you believe in and don't let other discourage you. On the other hand, why open yourself up for that much hurt? Because there is more to life than clothes, and because life is too short not to do something worthwhile with it.
So for a few minutes I decided to write about insightful, important and even controversial things. Then I was too worried about what other people will say, but then again, I wanted to change the world.
I'm not here to change the world. I'm not here to even change your world, I'm here to do my part and live my life the best I can.
If I would have told you that I have been going through challenging part of my life personally, it would be an understatement. But you wouldn't know by all those pretty clothes I hide behind. And to me, that just seems fake and hypocritical. But how do we change that without preserving privacy and not leading you on to believe that I'm better than everyone else? Achieving balance in life is the hardest part.
Social media let's us portray only certain parts of lives, making perfection the standard for living. The perfectly staged Instagram pictures and happy-go-lucky Facebook updates lead us to believe that other people have it all together.
Life is difficult and trying but I want to go through it all and come out on the other side - stronger, better and have gained a lot of wisdom.
Thank you for stopping by!
So well written Anna! I know what you mean - I am particular about keeping many parts of my life private, and choose to remain positive as much as possible on my blog and social media. It's not about a perfect facade - it's about positivity and privacy. There are times when I begin to write emotionally - and end up deleting it!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, what a lovely picture of you and your handsome little man!
Can't wait to see what else you have in store with blogging in the future.
Amber
Fashion, Floss and Lip Gloss
As always I enjoy when you get deep beyond the pretty clothes. A very good and well-written post. Your last sentence couldn't have said it any better actually.
ReplyDeleteI for one -m despite being mainly a fashion blogger - do not have a perfect life and that is why often I include snippets of my not-so-perfect life. I also don't own a proffesional camera or have the best pictures or gorgeous outdoor views. But if I am being real - which I am - I have no time or means (photographer or the right camera) for outdoor photos. I know of many people who can relate to my blog and there are many other fashion bloggers out there who shot their pictures at home and their blogs are still doing well because those people are still very much human and likeable.
Anyway, I look forward to your deep posts, your Jonathan posts and all the cute outfits too, of course. =)