Happy Friday!
Two weeks ago I was nominated by the beautiful Deborah Ferrero from Style By Deb for the Blogger Recognition Award. If you're a lover of rocking feminine chic, Deborah's blog is your must visit place! Muchas gracias para la Nominación, bebé!
The Award was established by Eve Estelle from Eden of Night. Check her rules here.
I've featured many fabulous blogs in the past so you guys may forgive me if I'm gonna break the rules a bit this time and start with the brief story about the beginning of Journal of Style.
THE BEGINNING
Like many of you ladies, I've been following other IT-Bloggers for ages. Many of them almost from the start. Fashion was always my passion and even a part of my job. After the arrival of our son I've started to think about sharing my passion with other bloggers online. I'm really happy I was finally able to build this little place of mine.
MY ADVICE FOR NEW BLOGGERS
Having a strong voice and beeing an authentic blogger is important to stand out. I for my part like to speak about controversial topics and encourage discussions. It's always interesting to know what others think about certain things.
Have a wonderful weekend, lovely people!
Yes to all black. I love your outfit here, especially the sandals :)
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I can't imagine you not in black,white or any dark grey colour. But you always look so cool and shic in these colours!
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Great look! Love the vest!
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Congrats on the award, Ira, and I love your advice. I'd consider myself a itty baby in the blogging world for now, but I find that finding a voice in this blogosphere is hard but very rewarding! I love your body chain! Happy weekend, Ira! <3
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Loved this post, ur style is amazing !!
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Cool total black look. It's important to be authentic. Congrats on the nomination!
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Thank you for your advice :) I started my blog solely because Love creating creative contents and writing!
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What a gorgeous, chic outfit! Those shoes are AMAZING!
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Stunning Outfit and amazing pictures, you look absolutely fabulous girl!
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Great post! Thanks for sharing your history of how you got started with us. I love this chic all black look on you. Have a great weekend!
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Very cool outfit and great photos!
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Congratulations! great look, in love with your heels ♥
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Amazing style!
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You look great! Loving the whole look. Have a great weekend x
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It is important to start breaking the rules, be it in fashion or blogging.
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GORGEOUS LADY!! LOVE THE ENTIRE LOOK!
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Great tips! maybe I'll try to post controversial topics, and your minimal outfit, you always look great <3
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Good on you! Rules are meant to be broken. Thanks for the share and have a gd weekend, too.
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Hi girl!I love this minimalist look!! ;) kisses!
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Loving yous minimalist style, so chic and sleek!
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Such a lovely post and congrats on being nominated! I absolutely love your outfit, those shoes are perfection!
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Oh, congratulations on the nomination! That's so freaking fantastic, how awesome is that?! I think it's important for bloggers to always stay true, and have their own authentic voice. Great tips, Ira! <3
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Wow congratulations on your nomination Ira! Sounds very cool for sure. I loved learning more about your start with Journal of Style and your advice is spot on!
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Congratulations babe! I totally agree with you about authenticity. People shy away from controversy, but there are ways of bringing important topics to the forefront without being polarizing! Keep up the great work!
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I mean break the rules always especially when it comes your style! Happy Friday :)
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You look superbly gorgeous dear! I love your total black outfit! You are always very stylish and elegant!
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Thank you so much, darling! Happy you like my all black combo, Oksana! You support and comments mean a lot, gorgeous lady. <3 Have a fabulous weekend too, dear Oksana!
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This is so chic! Adore the shoes girl! Congrats on the nomination, so cool!
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Fabulous look dear! Congratulations on the nomination :) Love, Kirsten xx
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Great post! Congratulations!
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Those cage heels!! <3
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I love this outfit! Also congrats on the nomination!
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Love the look! All black with a touch of chic!
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I was already thinking of the Judas Priest song "Breaking The Law"! :-P
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This is such a nice monochromatic look! I love the blazer! You look very pretty! Have a great weekend!
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Love this outfit, great style!
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Congrats on the award lovely. I am so glad you share your style with us, I adore the the tomboy feel! I also love your shoes (of course) Have a wonderful weekend!
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Congratulations on the award darling. You have created a lovely blog. I love reading your posts and you have great style. Beautiful black look.
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Congrats! Perfect look!
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Congrats, girl! Also I liked reading about the start of your blog. It's always cool to read about a blogger's journey/evolution through this crazy blogging world. And I agree about encouraging discussions & having a strong voice. That's the thing I love most about blogging, the discussions.
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Congratulations on your nomination! Love the all black outfit!
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A very well deserved nomination, Ira! Love reading your blog - sending you pizza and sunshine from Ravello where we are for a friend's wedding
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Congrats on the nomination! I've been reading your blog for so long now, you deserve it!
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Beautiful outfit and great tips! :)
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You are STUNNING!!!! Beautiful look Ira! xx
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you look beautiful! I love the shoes!
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I love this outfit - your shoes are just gorgeous!
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Congrats to YOU! You deserve all the recognition you can get. I love your rocker glam chic vibe that you always have going on, but especially this one. Your son is lucky to have you as a mama ;)
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Congrats on the award!!!
ReplyDeleteI do agree with your advice for the new bloggers. Having a unique voice is important. Nobody likes copy paste posts.
You do look fantastic in this look...I just love those sandals with high heels...they really make this wonderful minimalist outfit stand out.
Have a lovely day!
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Well said, my dear! have a lovely weekend!
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Love this all black outfit, good advice too
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Hi sweetie, this is a great advice! not so easy to find authenticity now days!! You've created an amazing blog darling! You know I am your big fan.
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You look amazing in these photos. I'm loving those heels and that's some great advice right there.
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I always like hearing about how bloggers start out - it seems like a lot of us wanted to share our style with people! I love that you blog about things other than fashion, and it's not always just "look at this shirt I'm wearing". I love hearing about what other people are thinking as well!
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Looking so beautiful doll I just love your style :)
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Love the outfit! Great advice too!
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic look, Ira. The heels with their design and the long overcoat are rocking it! And that background is gorgeous! Naughty girl for breaking the rules! :) Have a fun Sunday!
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LOVE this look! PERFECT heels!
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The shoes are a dream! Love this tips!
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Love how you accessorized this outfit!
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I love the monochrome look and great blogging advice! It's so important to be yourself and have your own voice - especially among the thousands of fashion bloggers!
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it's so rewarding to have your own space where experience and share the passion for fashion, my dear
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Congratulations on the nomination and thanks so much for sharing your blogging advice!
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Thats a very nice advice to new bloggers.
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Love this look! The shoes and top are amazing! xo
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Amazing advice! And an amazing outfit girl, I absolutely love the heels!
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love your simple style! all black and body necklace are a great combo.
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Congrats, love your look.
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It's a well-deserved nomination, Ira, your style is impeccable! I love this current outfit with its cool play with lengths :-)
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Loving this look - the leather leggings paired with the oversized blazer look super cool together!
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Those shoes are amazing! Love this look. Great advice too, thanks so much for sharing!
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Perfect all black outfit lady xx
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Well, I feel late to the party! After being blogging friends for a while now, I cannot believe I missed that you have a little one!
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This look is just SO COOL! I absolutely love the shoes!
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Gute Tipps für Newcomers Babe. Da teile ich deine Meinung.
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Hallo Babe!
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Das freut mich aber!! Hab einen super Start in die Woche, Nissi!
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LOVE this outfit - you look absolutely stunning! beautiful look and the combination and way you've styled it is perfect!
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Love the look!!!!
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Love your blog Ira, and your style is one of a kind unique and beautiful. Love your artistic touches on all of your outfits. Congrats on the award.
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I think you do a beautiful job interacting with the blog community. I wish I had more time. LOL Gorgeous outfit!
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Love this look. I'm a sucker for anything all black!
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Very sleek!
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Kisses, Paola.
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Dear May! That's so nice of you to write. I understand your point of view! It's quite challenging to find an own voice within the blogosphere and it's even more challenging to stand behind it. Though I'm learning a lot from my fellow bloggers every day, it's still such a long way to go. Have a wonderful start into the week, May! <3 Thank you for visiting me and reading my post, dear.
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Very cool outfit!!
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Thank YOUUU, my dear! That's so nice of you, Kelly! I depply appreciate the nice words. You're loved!
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I'm happy that you decided to write a blog and I have found it! You are one of my fave bloggers and I love reading each your post!
ReplyDeleteDear Anna! Thank you so much, my fellow mommy!! I'm happy about our blogger friendship as well, Anna. Thank you so much for your support and the feedback. It means a lot!! <3
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Thank you, Valentina!
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Thank YOUUUU, Masha! Hugs!
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Thank you, ladies!
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Thanks, Mira! Glad you're with me!
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You're welcome, Vivienne! Thank you for reading it! ;) You have a lovely blog, dear.
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Thank you, Alex! Glad you like it! ;)
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Thanks a lot, Kelly! Those are my faves lately. ;)
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Thank you so much, Kerstin!
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Thank you for reading it, Kathy! Appreciate your feedback!!
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Thank you, Kate! <3
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Thanks a lot, Ela! Appreciate it!
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Yay! So nice we share the same opinion, Linda! Libras rock! ;) Thank you!!
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Aww, thank you so much, Len!
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Thank you for reading, Aimme! Sure, just do it! ;) Awww, that's so nice of you, lovely Aimee! <3
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Thanks, babe! Glad you're with me!!
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Hi Gisela! Thanks a lot, dear! Happy to connect with you on Instagram. Soooo nice! ;-*
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Thanks, Tanya! Hope you've had a nice weekend, lovely?!
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Thank you, sweetheart! Happy you like the outfit, Jalisa!
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You're the sweetest! Thank you for sharing my joy about it, Bash! Yep, agree!! Appreciate it, Bash! <3
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Thank you, dear Rowena! So happy to read that somebody like the blog and what I've got to say... ;D Means a lot, Rowena!
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Thaaank youuu! Amen!! Yep and believe me sometimes it seems to be an endless fight... I believe since bloggers have a strong voice it should be definitely used. Glad you're with me on that! ;) Appreciate the support, lovely!!
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Thank you, Jessica!
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Thank you, Eden!
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Thanks a lot, Tash! Your feedback means a lot! Hope you've had a fabulous weekend as well?!
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Awww, how nice of you, Suze! Thank you so much, I totally appreciate the love, darling!
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Thank you so much, Ivana!!!
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Hello, my sweet Are! So happy you're with me. I know, right? And it's even harder to stay that way, believe me. Thank you so much, my dearest!! You're loved, Are! <3
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I know right? And it's always nice to get a constructive criticism, Angelina! So happy you like my work and it means a lot!! I think this is what blogging is actually about: the people and the connection. At least for me because it's something what I prefer the most as well. ;)
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Addicted to black... ;D Happy you like it, lovely Bry! We've had to drive for a while to reach this place but I guess it was worth it. :) Oh and, YAY!
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Couldn't agree with you more, Annessa! Thank you for reading it, lovely!
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That's what I've thought about blogging as well, D.!
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Thanks, gorgeous! Love your 'stong blogger voice' btw, Sophia! Inspiring! <3
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Thanks so much for the nice words, Izzy! Love your unique sense of style as well, gorgeous!! Happy you like the layering.
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Thank you so much, gorgeous Layla! Love black. ;)
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Dear Sheree! Deeply appreciate your wonderful feedback and support, fellow mommy!! Thank you so much for it!! <3
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Aww, Kim! Thank you! And so you!!! I know how much time and research a beauty blog takes and it's always interesting to read your personal fun and honest opinion on everything. Actually I wish I would have more time as well but I've waited for too long so I try my best to set priorities... though it's not easy as a mom, student and wife. ;))
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I love your advice. Being new to fashion blogging I find it a bit difficult to have a strong voice and stand out. This is something I need to work on.
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