tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post3081373926719706984..comments2023-11-05T05:50:32.005-06:00Comments on A Thought Is The Blossom: the fashion blues.Starr Crowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14734363067564822194noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-59605343551153324082010-08-27T14:24:18.023-05:002010-08-27T14:24:18.023-05:00I've been thinking about this a lot also. Espe...I've been thinking about this a lot also. Especially with the change of seasons coming, yet not feeling any relief whatsoever from the heat. Since I've started school I feel like there is much more of a "purpose" to me getting dressed. <br /><br />I find myself so enamored with so many things this season - beautiful clogs, gorgeous leather jackets, olive green military inspired jackets. And I just keep adding and adding and adding to my shopstyle wishlist. I looked at it the other day and I was completely exasperated by the sheer volume of things on the list. It is frightening, not only because I don't have the money for all of those things at once but also because I don't want to become the person that absolutely must shop all the time. <br /><br />In the past few months I've been trying to focus a lot more on quality than quantity, which makes it almost harder to make choices about the trendy items. But this is where I landed ... for the trendy things (military inspired, olive green, anything super 'themed') I'm going with the inexpensive choices. As for the more classic pieces (leather jacket, clogs? (maybe?)) I'm going to be willing to spend a little more. <br /><br />All of this I'm sure you already had in your mind but when I read this post I was a little moved because I've been feeling the EXACT same way and it is kinda scary. And now reading this comment I kinda feel like an ass for posting and entire book in your comments section. Haha, but since I'm done I suppose I'll post! =)Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821844783575475977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-14722421767358141042010-08-18T10:46:34.705-05:002010-08-18T10:46:34.705-05:00I think we all feel this way here and there. Crea...I think we all feel this way here and there. Creativity is draining, you have to take the chance to refill your creative well, y'know.<br />I was glad to read that you're already feeling better.<br />Ruby<br />http://wroughtironstyle.wordpress.com/Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881652763227023644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-24834718812012943512010-08-16T21:14:04.965-05:002010-08-16T21:14:04.965-05:00i understand! i dont see myself as a materialistic...i understand! i dont see myself as a materialistic kind of person but with the ways of fashion it can sometimes feel that way. i follow your blog for your beautiful pictures and amazing personal style and i think your blog holds so much more than the fickleness of fashion.<br /><br />thanks for the lovely reading and inspiration you give xKrystal Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648780754805691605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-87089797621071595262010-08-16T15:36:30.842-05:002010-08-16T15:36:30.842-05:00Awesome awesome post! I had fun reading some of th...Awesome awesome post! I had fun reading some of the other comments left. I started my blog way back in 2007, and it was never to get any "followers" or to promote Etsy or any sort of agenda. Taking pictures of my own fashion was the farthest thing from my mind. I love fashion a lot, and I think it comes naturally to me. I think I have this in common with all fashion bloggers. However, I don't have a job in fashion. So sometimes, outfit photos are not happenin! I still feel that guilt to take photos everyday, because it felt great to see how many comments I got when I did. <br /><br />basically, I am with you Starr, it's time to take a step back and think about my style, what pieces I need, blogging just because, and enjoying the process! I'd say 80% of the time I do enjoy the process, but getting back to the bottom of things is essential.<br /><br />Be brave, take as much time as you need! We love you and will be here when you get back!<br /><br />xo<br />nancy <br />Palomavintage.etsy.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-51379023212384021902010-08-16T11:29:51.468-05:002010-08-16T11:29:51.468-05:00I totally know what you mean. Sometimes I just tak...I totally know what you mean. Sometimes I just take little breaks even if they are just for a couple days from blogging or until I feel motivated again. I hope that your time off will get you through this. I do love your blog and always come back to it for inspiration ^.^<br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-73099805281024754592010-08-15T23:22:10.001-05:002010-08-15T23:22:10.001-05:00I didn't comment sooner because I really wante...I didn't comment sooner because I really wanted to think about what I said. So much of what your saying sounds exactly like things I say to myself.<br /><br />I love fashion. I love dressing myself and styling others, seeing how other people wear clothes or make clothes or talk about clothes. <br /><br />When fashion makes me feel better -- when I buy something I love or wear something amazing -- it's a continuous confidence boost the entire day. But, sometimes, fashion makes me feel worse. Nothing I wear looks right on me. I feel awkward or uncomfortable. I'm not as stylish or as put together or as creative as I was last month. These feelings are hard to shake and make me understand why people give up on fashion.<br /><br />I hope you continue A Thought is in Blossom. Your blog is one of the ones I turn to when mine just isn't cutting it for me. And, even though it's frustrating, fashion blogging can be incredibly rewarding. You can create something interesting and unique and beautiful. And when nothing else even remotely inspires you to get out of bed in the morning, sometimes that can. Then it's worth it all over again.The Tights that Bindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282015973823904027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-63670713699466676702010-08-15T12:30:51.429-05:002010-08-15T12:30:51.429-05:00I've been feeling this more than ever lately a...I've been feeling this more than ever lately and sometimes I think it's going to break me and that will be the end of blogging for me. <br /><br />The stress and pressure we put on ourselves is crazy. And sometimes I have to question why I do it at all. Yes, I love fashion. Yes, I love blogging. Yes, this is my job. But I'm busting my arse and working non stop and it's really wearing me down. <br /><br />That's why I decided not to go to NYFW. It would be to costly and Cole and I need a real vacation away from the stress and competition of blogging. While I hope to go someday, this Fall is just not the right time for me. <br /><br />It's also why I decided to do daily casual outfits on my tumblr. It brings me back down to earth and shows myself and my readers that I'm just me, Maria. <br /><br />Lot of love to you. Enjoy your break.<br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/9PjzBm" rel="nofollow">Lulu Letty</a>Maria Conferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617214136459703557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-9714533727146803302010-08-15T11:57:26.840-05:002010-08-15T11:57:26.840-05:00This post is so beautiful because of how honest yo...This post is so beautiful because of how honest you are being. I feel the same way about blogging helping me to come out of my shell. As a newbie blogger, I am still in the dreamy phase but I can understand where you are coming from with regard to being too "materialistic." You just have to find a happy medium. Thanks for your post. :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326688859995533854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-80763260498360063892010-08-15T01:26:56.025-05:002010-08-15T01:26:56.025-05:00I think this is a very natural feeling to have. I...I think this is a very natural feeling to have. I've only recently started my fashion blog, and can already start to feel the materialist monster rear it's ugly head at me.<br /><br />What originally attracted me to your blog was that your outfits were not only extremely fashionable, but also wearable. I'm sure a vast majority of us have seen the blogs with stunning outfits... but you read on to find that the blogger only wore certain items for the photograph then changed to be more comfortable and practical. It carries the same effect with me that runway collections do- that massive, fluffed collar looks awesome, but are you going to see someone wearing it on the street? No.<br /><br />Just be true to yourself. Don't let the idea or fear of a trend bog you down. Fashion is a constantly evolving clockwork that's set in motion by those who tried something different to fit their personality!<br /><br />Enjoy your break, hopefully inspiration will find you soon.<br /><br />-Weezy from http://beautysimplistic.blogspot.comAlyspankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879723571420215913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-11612029378367694722010-08-14T23:43:59.371-05:002010-08-14T23:43:59.371-05:00what a coincedence! haha, yea the bath houses are ...what a coincedence! haha, yea the bath houses are so beautiful, a post on them would be pretty amazing, i bet lol. i love going down there! and yea, i def need to swing down there and do some thrifting cuz i havent been to any down there!redheaded guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113370866739603095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-54246267482623613632010-08-14T17:08:15.555-05:002010-08-14T17:08:15.555-05:00Truth be told, I applaud you. I actually used to ...Truth be told, I applaud you. I actually used to live off of 3 shirts and one pair of jeans before I started buying vintage again. I took a 4 year hiatus because I didn't fit in anything after and during pregnancy/labor. <br />I really don't like materialism so it bothers me where people seem to be so much about it, but you always had more than that from reading your blog and slightly getting to know you. I really think this is a good idea and I look forward to seeing your entries again if you do them, even if every now and then. I would truly love to keep in touch with you if possible. You are one of my all time favourite bloggers. I meant to respond to this yesterday but I hadn't time to do so. It really gets you thinking even more about how little value we should have in things of this world compared to the relationships we make this week especially to me since someone I knew for 16 years killed herself last Sunday. It is not something that I want to be known for alone "the woman who wears all the old vintage clothes" but instead someone of character and virtue. I see you as someone like that. . .you always have a frolicking free spirit about you and I admire it highly. <br />Sincerely your internet friend,<br />VictoriaVictoria / Justice Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547195552335345704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-53793283828097788452010-08-14T08:55:46.442-05:002010-08-14T08:55:46.442-05:00You are my favorite blogger! Why? Because you ar...You are my favorite blogger! Why? Because you are so honest. Your blog has stopped me in my tracks, call my sister and have her read it (And she isn't a fashion blogger...nature, crafy kind) but she is still touched and agrees with what you say. Enjoy your time off and hopfully fall is around the corner :)<br />~RobinUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696618770880885431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-68427018668590531672010-08-14T01:28:25.915-05:002010-08-14T01:28:25.915-05:00there are a lot of great comments here. i personal...there are a lot of great comments here. i personally agree with the writer who says she gets attached to a blog because of the woman behind it. it is so true, the spirit that is subtly captured in each post, with or without pictures, with or without a lick of fashion, is what matters to me.<br /><br />of course, it's true what another writer said about whether the blog is for work or for fun. it is freeing and ultimately probably a little bit easier to just blog for fun. if you want to make a fashion name for yourself, i guess there are compromises? i guess that is how the world of "work" is? i'm not even sure. in my little world i kinda won't stand for that...but maybe...all i'm saying is you get to decide for yourself what you are willing to do and what you WANT to do, and take the parts that inspire you and leave the rest. if you went for two months without a single fashion related post and wrote instead about your friends, your apartment, your cat, your vintage maps and globes and books, your dilapidated ruinous explorations, your secret wishes, your secret fears, your adorable crazy family...i know for one that i would be your biggest fan. you're a good writer, photographer, creative spirit, and dreamer. you will shine in everything you do sweet girl. take your time and let it all flow, not to sound ridiculously new agey, but i think good changes are going to come to you! much peace and love.moonshinejunkyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401889178583608877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-90668335970070283372010-08-14T00:10:59.662-05:002010-08-14T00:10:59.662-05:00Arianne and I always jokingly say that our goal is...Arianne and I always jokingly say that our goal is to be the Philippines' version of Thought is a Blossom. We just admire your creativity, style and resourcefulness! I never even really felt that you tried hard to follow trends or keep up with others. You seem to be in your own amazing world. <br /><br />You are just so inspiring and I hope you can forget the pressure. Obviously, your readers love you and won't be jumping ship should you decide to take a much deserved break.<br /><br />Bea from <a href="http://aplusbinthesea.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A plus B</a>Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837530655539526948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-86728990466227164262010-08-13T23:52:25.880-05:002010-08-13T23:52:25.880-05:00Hey Lady! Thanks for being so honest. Its refreshi...Hey Lady! Thanks for being so honest. Its refreshing and also encouraging because I feel the same way. It comes and goes and yes the true passion comes back, but there are always darker days where you wonder why you are doing it all. Time off is a great way to step back remember why you love it, enjoy the small things and not get all caught up in all of it. Enjoy your rest!<br />-Jenloveskevjenloveskevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501027026007098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-25816625927857140192010-08-13T20:19:09.685-05:002010-08-13T20:19:09.685-05:00It is strange to see you talk about wanting the la...It is strange to see you talk about wanting the latest trends and blowing your hard-earned cash on them, because since I started following blogs like yours I have become a lot less interested in main-stream trends, or on spending the crazy amounts of money they ask at retail stores. You remind me that I can find something similar with a little digging at a thrift store, or that with some imagination I can re-invent something I already own!<br /><br />I hope your blues fade soon! :)Rebeccakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03847383566988861116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-29404446759232446342010-08-13T18:47:32.236-05:002010-08-13T18:47:32.236-05:00I think it's been made pretty clear that every...I think it's been made pretty clear that everyone feels like this sometimes, I hope that's reassuring! Whenever I get bummed out and feel bogged down by blogging and the whole fashion blog world, I tend to delete almost everything from my google reader and just ignore as much of the internet as I can for a while and let myself regroup and remember what kind of creative output I really enjoy. It's always really refreshing! I hope you feel back to normal soon, because you are a cool creative lady and whatever direction you take your blog in I know it will be fun. You should have a big garage sale or something to clean out all that excess clothing that is around you, for a nice fresh start!Anja Verdugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036679417549255386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-45259803587783386852010-08-13T17:08:55.709-05:002010-08-13T17:08:55.709-05:00Oh dear, I know exactly how you feel... but this i...Oh dear, I know exactly how you feel... but this is one of the reasons why I love your blog so much - I appreciate that you are willing to write honest and thought-provoking posts like this. You are resourceful and creative and I hope that cooler temperatures in a few weeks will bring you fresh perspective and enthusiasm!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507514520185331116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-28309141120526369692010-08-13T15:36:53.687-05:002010-08-13T15:36:53.687-05:00You're so not alone...it's hard and so fru...You're so not alone...it's hard and so frustrating some times when you can't get inspired! But you have a wonderful blog so its worth it in the end! :)Intricately Disheveledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902930801011534393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-15430596191065764182010-08-13T14:21:38.580-05:002010-08-13T14:21:38.580-05:00It seems everyone is feeling this way, maybe it...It seems everyone is feeling this way, maybe it's like the feeling of dread you had at the end of summer when you back to school. You start questioning everything since the feeling of anything being possible is gone. I know I'm feeling it right now, as well is some of my girlfriends. I feel like I'm swimming in a sea of clothes even though I only have one closet, I'm sure that many girls have more. <br /><br />I personally started my own blog to force myself to try. And I wanted mine to just be about me everyday whether that is about clothes, bikes or puppies. And I have always loved dressing up but never liked the looks I'd get from people. I also am taller 5'6" so I'd stand out in heels. I always envied the girls that look so cute with all these cool layers of clothes and whatnot. But I don't even have the body to pull it off... Now I'm rambling. <br /><br />I think everyone is burnt out. I get frustrated seeing these amazing clothes these girls wear when I have to go to work everyday so that is a main option in how I dress. I know for me after going to Lollapalooza and seeing the super cute girls in super cute outfits has put me in a style cave not wanting to exit.<br /><br />But this to will pass. Blog what you want when you want. I'll still read.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710045391852541389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-8364325449276007872010-08-13T14:19:02.821-05:002010-08-13T14:19:02.821-05:00Amen.
I think we all feel the strain, whether we ...Amen.<br /><br />I think we all feel the strain, whether we are blogging to an audience like yours or to a small crowd of friendly faces. There are so many stylish people out there, who will always have trendy shoes that we want and can't necessarily afford. Personally, the things I want are usually one-of-a-kind vintage items on classy ladies like you that I wouldn't be able to find even if I could afford it! It's about <i>your</i> vision and <i>your</i> self, and you want to inspire yourself as much as other people. <br /><br />And you are an inspiration to all of us. Even if you don't have wooden platforms.caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034517128072912619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-60843265272012873332010-08-13T13:27:51.653-05:002010-08-13T13:27:51.653-05:00OMG Starr I know exactly how you feel thanks for s...OMG Starr I know exactly how you feel thanks for sharing your story, the consumptions aspect is dishearting thats why I've sort of made a pack not to buy anything new this year , only thrift store finds or something that I make. I don't wear heels either and I've decided to give all my heels away because I just can't. I use to be a T shirts and Jeans girl too and like you I started wearing dresses which I believe is more flattering besides it seems as if everyone wears them and how boring is that. Also have you thought about borrowing trendy clothes and shoes from stores for photo shoots , its free advertising for them, go and talk to some store managers of your local boutiques and department stores, that way you could get the photos you want without spending the money and who knows where it could lead you your blog is growing after all.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774958597630953921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-90458665444698570262010-08-13T13:07:49.290-05:002010-08-13T13:07:49.290-05:00haha, yes it is VERY unbearable in AR, i can back ...haha, yes it is VERY unbearable in AR, i can back ya up at that completely. i was born in Little Rock and currently live in NLR! coincedence! haha, but i'm about to start my second year at Lyon College in Batesville!<br />Hot Springs is so fun to go to! I've been in this one bath house like 20 times but each time we go down there, i always have to go in and look around! have you been to this little shop called No Clothes right off of Bath House Row? it has some cute stuff!redheaded guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113370866739603095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-32958638588821611352010-08-13T13:03:02.465-05:002010-08-13T13:03:02.465-05:00It's unbelievable how much I can relate to you...It's unbelievable how much I can relate to your post I've just read. Especially the materialistic, trendy and heels issues! I am sometimes envious of how inspiring other people's blogs are and how they always have new and beautiful things to wear in their outfit posts, but then I scold myself and take a step back and remind myself why I started it, that I am not taking photos and writing with anyone in mind except myself. As long as I don't feel like I am compromising who I am by wearing or buying anything I wouldn't normally buy or wear just to seem trendy then I know I'm ok. The thing I love most about blogging is when you get a real sense of the person's personality and their life through their pictures and words. Today my mam gave me a voucher to get a hat made for myself for my birthday because I can never find any that fit my head and I specifically picked one that I liked best instead of going for something "trendy". As long as I like what I wear that's all that matters. Sorry for the long comment, but know that you're never alone in feeling a certain way and sometimes a break and some perspective is all you need to get you back on track and feeling like yourself again.<br /><br />Love reading your blog, it always inspires me!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15256077872149420993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105937019991144638.post-91717557381437849862010-08-13T12:48:59.415-05:002010-08-13T12:48:59.415-05:00I've noticed that too with myself. Ever since ...I've noticed that too with myself. Ever since I've started my blog my fashion sense and wardrobe has expanded to become more complex and well thought of instead of just shorts and a tank top. <br /><br />have an amazing day<br />love Abigail<br /><br />thank you for your blog. I've always enjoyed reading your posts.Abigail Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468139128813932030noreply@blogger.com