BREAK THE RULES



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!

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179 comments:

  1. my bubbly zone9/25/2015 11:09 AM

    Yes to all black. I love your outfit here, especially the sandals :)
    xx
    http://www.mybubblyzone.com/

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  2. 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!
    xoxo
    http://maariemarie.blogspot.com.ee/

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  3. Great look! Love the vest!

    http://thegaragestarlets.com

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  4. 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

    May | THE MAYDEN | Bloglovin'

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  5. Sapphire Ziva9/25/2015 1:29 PM

    Loved this post, ur style is amazing !!
    New post - http://www.sapphireziva.com/fashion_detail.php?id=31
    would u like to follow each other on gfc?

    xo, kanchan

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  6. Cool total black look. It's important to be authentic. Congrats on the nomination!

    xx glamdevils.com / miasmode.blogspot.com

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  7. Thank you for your advice :) I started my blog solely because Love creating creative contents and writing!


    RLN


    Real Life Nerd // www.vivienekok.blogspot.com

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  8. What a gorgeous, chic outfit! Those shoes are AMAZING!


    www.rosyoutlookblog.com

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  9. Stunning Outfit and amazing pictures, you look absolutely fabulous girl!

    Love, Kerstin
    http://www.missgetaway.com

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  10. 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!


    Kathy
    http://www.glamsimplified.com

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  11. disqus_5n9vU7FZce9/25/2015 3:05 PM

    Very cool outfit and great photos!
    Love your shoes!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  12. Congratulations! great look, in love with your heels ♥


    http://ekaterinasave.blogspot.com

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  13. Amazing style!


    New on www.makeartnotlove.blogspot.com

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  14. You look great! Loving the whole look. Have a great weekend x


    www.elabellaworld.com

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  15. It is important to start breaking the rules, be it in fashion or blogging.

    https://itsjustteng.wordpress.com

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  16. Len Dela Peña Parent9/25/2015 4:30 PM

    GORGEOUS LADY!! LOVE THE ENTIRE LOOK!
    www.lenparent.com

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  17. Great tips! maybe I'll try to post controversial topics, and your minimal outfit, you always look great <3
    Followed you on Instagram hope you follow back :)

    Capturing Life Memoirs | http://aimeebustillo.blogspot.com

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  18. Good on you! Rules are meant to be broken. Thanks for the share and have a gd weekend, too.


    Outlanderly x

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  19. Hi girl!I love this minimalist look!! ;) kisses!
    www.missgiacloset.com

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  20. Stripes n Vibes9/25/2015 5:42 PM

    Loving yous minimalist style, so chic and sleek!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Tanya
    www.StripesNVibes.com
    BlogLovin

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  21. Such a lovely post and congrats on being nominated! I absolutely love your outfit, those shoes are perfection!


    I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend, beautiful!


    XO,


    Jalisa
    www.thestylecontour.com

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  22. 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


    xx Bash | Hey Bash | bloglovin'

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  23. 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!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  24. disqus_eYrStdSG609/25/2015 7:31 PM

    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!

    Style Tomes
    Style Tomes on Instagram

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  25. I mean break the rules always especially when it comes your style! Happy Friday :)

    xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries

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  26. Оксана Золотухина9/25/2015 8:12 PM

    You look superbly gorgeous dear! I love your total black outfit! You are always very stylish and elegant!
    I wish you an amazing weekend sweetie!

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  27. 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!


    xoxo

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  28. This is so chic! Adore the shoes girl! Congrats on the nomination, so cool!

    Http://Leftbankgirl.blogspot.com

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  29. Kirsten Wick9/25/2015 9:49 PM

    Fabulous look dear! Congratulations on the nomination :) Love, Kirsten xx


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  30. I love this outfit! Also congrats on the nomination!

    http://roadesque.com
    http://ourruins.com

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  31. Love the look! All black with a touch of chic!

    Sabrina | GYPSY TAN

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  32. I was already thinking of the Judas Priest song "Breaking The Law"! :-P

    It's weekend indeed.. so I'm not going to write a whole essay.. just that I agree about being authentic. Have a great weekend yourself!! :)

    Twitter | Blog: Geekette in High Heels | Instagram

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  33. This is such a nice monochromatic look! I love the blazer! You look very pretty! Have a great weekend!

    www.spring2spring.com

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  34. Tash Collier9/26/2015 2:58 AM

    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!

    RedLip&Love

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  35. Congratulations on the award darling. You have created a lovely blog. I love reading your posts and you have great style. Beautiful black look.
    Kisses
    http://fashionablyidu.blogspot.com/

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  36. Jane Fitfabfun9/26/2015 5:03 AM

    Congrats! Perfect look!
    xo, Jane
    http://www.fitfabfunmom.com

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  37. 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.

    Z · HELLOZAUNI.COM

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  38. thefashionsalt9/26/2015 6:16 AM

    Congratulations on your nomination! Love the all black outfit!
    ~Lili
    www.thefashionsalt.com

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  39. 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

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

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  40. Congrats on the nomination! I've been reading your blog for so long now, you deserve it!

    N- Naomi in Wonderland

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  41. Beautiful outfit and great tips! :)

    http://sarawritesadiary.blogspot.si/

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  42. Arden Rubens9/26/2015 12:07 PM

    You are STUNNING!!!! Beautiful look Ira! xx

    TOPCOAT FASHION BLOG | Twitter | Instagram

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  43. you look beautiful! I love the shoes!
    www.alessandrastyle.com

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  44. I love this outfit - your shoes are just gorgeous!

    Rachael at broomfie.blogspot.com

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  45. 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 ;)

    XOXO
    http://www.kellmenow.com/blog/
    https://www.facebook.com/kellmenow?fref=ts
    https://instagram.com/kell_menow/

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  46. Ivana Džidić9/26/2015 4:53 PM

    Congrats on the award!!!


    I 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!

    http://modaodaradosti.blogspot.ba/

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  47. Well said, my dear! have a lovely weekend!
    xx Elisa
    www.francinesplacediy.blogspot.com
    ------- DIY & LIFESTYLE BLOG -------

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  48. Susannah Zabelle Gray9/26/2015 9:40 PM

    Love this all black outfit, good advice too


    www.susannahzabelle.com

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  49. mfashionfreak9/26/2015 10:43 PM

    amazing post, as always!:)

    mfashionfreak♥blog

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  50. 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.
    Have a very relaxing weekend.
    Glamoury Armory Blog

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  51. You look amazing in these photos. I'm loving those heels and that's some great advice right there.

    TRENDGALORE
    BLOGLOVIN'

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  52. 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!

    Angelina Is | Bloglovin'

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  53. Kelsey & Kenecha9/27/2015 3:21 AM

    Looking so beautiful doll I just love your style :)

    Florals&Smiles

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  54. GoFashiondeals9/27/2015 3:48 AM

    Love the outfit! Great advice too!

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  55. Such 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!



    xo, Bry



    Food.and.Fashion.Naughty&Nice

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  56. LOVE this look! PERFECT heels!
    xo Lynda
    http://fashion-petite.com/

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  57. The shoes are a dream! Love this tips!

    Dora

    www.BangsBang.com

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  58. 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!


    Annessa
    www.seekingsunshine.com

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  59. the italian glam9/27/2015 2:41 PM

    it's so rewarding to have your own space where experience and share the passion for fashion, my dear
    I must say you have a great sense of style, love it...
    kisses
    http://www.theitalianglam.com/

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  60. Congratulations on the nomination and thanks so much for sharing your blogging advice!


    xx
    Yvonne
    http://tellmeyblog.com

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  61. Thats a very nice advice to new bloggers.

    (◕‿◕✿) EmoteraGoddess.com | Instagram | Bloglovin

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  62. Love this look! The shoes and top are amazing! xo

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  63. Rajwant Kaur Singh9/27/2015 7:06 PM

    Gorgeous outfit, your caged sandals are amazing!
    Congratulations on the award, well deserved

    http://whatrajwants.blogspot.co.uk

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  64. Monique | WritingMonique9/27/2015 7:35 PM

    Amazing advice! And an amazing outfit girl, I absolutely love the heels!

    WritingMonique

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  65. love your simple style! all black and body necklace are a great combo.

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  66. Awesome award Ira! Congrats! Nice advice for beginners and beautiful stylish look! Have a nice start of the week gorgoeus!

    xx

    cvetybaby.com

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  67. nicoleta buru9/27/2015 8:43 PM

    So stylish +_+

    Nicoleta

    @ReinventYourself

    http://reinventyourself.guide

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  68. Congrats, love your look.

    http://www.thestylegalaxy.com/

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  69. It's a well-deserved nomination, Ira, your style is impeccable! I love this current outfit with its cool play with lengths :-)
    Thanks for sharing your advice, in a saturated market it's definitely important to stand out (unfortunately much easier said than done)!
    XO,
    Izzy
    http://www.nearnoise.com

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  70. Loving this look - the leather leggings paired with the oversized blazer look super cool together!



    michellespaige.com

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  71. Those shoes are amazing! Love this look. Great advice too, thanks so much for sharing!

    -Lily from With Love Lily Rose

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  72. Perfect all black outfit lady xx

    Erica
    www.eggcanvas.me

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  73. 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!

    Also congratulations on being nominated for the blogging award!

    Chelsea
    Ginger Side of Life

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  74. This look is just SO COOL! I absolutely love the shoes!

    Charlotte | MissyDress

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  75. Hallo meine Süsse

    Wow wie siehst du denn wieder aus?!
    Gute Tipps für Newcomers Babe. Da teile ich deine Meinung.

    KISS ♥ Nissi

    www.nissimendes.ch

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  76. Hallo Babe!
    Merci! <3
    Das freut mich aber!! Hab einen super Start in die Woche, Nissi!
    KISS!!


    xoxo

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  77. LOVE this outfit - you look absolutely stunning! beautiful look and the combination and way you've styled it is perfect!


    I also really like the locations you're in, they always translate perfectly into your photos! :)


    Layla xx


    http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk

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  78. Love the look!!!!


    www.bebagottel.blogspot.com

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  79. 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.


    xo Sheree
    http://poshclassymom.com
    IG: @poshclassymom

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  80. I think you do a beautiful job interacting with the blog community. I wish I had more time. LOL Gorgeous outfit!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  81. Love this look. I'm a sucker for anything all black!


    xo Annie
    www.laircake.com

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  82. Amazing look, cool sandals!
    Follow 4 follow?
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself

    My Facebook

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  83. 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.


    xoxo Ira

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  84. Thank YOUUU, my dear! That's so nice of you, Kelly! I depply appreciate the nice words. You're loved!
    Hugs!! <3


    xoxo Ira

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  85. 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!

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  86. Dear 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


    xoxo Ira

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  87. Thanks a lot, Sapphire! Nice of you! Following you on Google+ and Facebook. (Couldn't click on your favicons on the right of your blog.) ;)


    xoxo

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  88. Thanks, Mira! Glad you're with me!


    xxx

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  89. You're welcome, Vivienne! Thank you for reading it! ;) You have a lovely blog, dear.


    xxx

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  90. Thank you, Alex! Glad you like it! ;)


    xoxo

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  91. Thanks a lot, Kelly! Those are my faves lately. ;)


    xxx

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  92. Thank you for reading it, Kathy! Appreciate your feedback!!
    Have a great start into the week.


    xxx

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  93. Thanks a lot, Silivia!
    My faves lately! ;)


    xxx

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  94. Thanks a lot, Ela! Appreciate it!


    xoxo

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  95. Yay! So nice we share the same opinion, Linda! Libras rock! ;) Thank you!!


    xoxo

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  96. Aww, thank you so much, Len!


    xxx

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  97. Thank you for reading, Aimme! Sure, just do it! ;) Awww, that's so nice of you, lovely Aimee! <3
    Followed you back, dear! Your drawings are amazing, would love to see one of those on your blog too!! Hugs!


    xoxo

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  98. Thanks, babe! Glad you're with me!!


    xxx

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  99. Hi Gisela! Thanks a lot, dear! Happy to connect with you on Instagram. Soooo nice! ;-*


    xoxo

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  100. Thanks, Tanya! Hope you've had a nice weekend, lovely?!


    xxx

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  101. Thank you, sweetheart! Happy you like the outfit, Jalisa!


    xoxo

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  102. You're the sweetest! Thank you for sharing my joy about it, Bash! Yep, agree!! Appreciate it, Bash! <3


    xoxo

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  103. 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!


    xoxo

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  104. 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!!


    xxx

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  105. Haha! :-DD Thanks a lot, Natassia! Hope you've had a lovely one, lady?!

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  106. Thank you, Danielle! Hope you enjoyed yours?!


    xxx

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  107. Hi Maggie!
    Thank you! Appreciate the comment!


    xoxo

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  108. Thanks a lot, Tash! Your feedback means a lot! Hope you've had a fabulous weekend as well?!

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  109. Very much appreciated, dear Idu! So happy you like it and it means a lot to me!! Thank you so much for the visits and comments, Idu! <3


    xoxo

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  110. Hello Zauni! ;) Thanks a lot for reading, my dear! Glad I'm not the only one. Thanks for being a part of it and sharing your thoughts, Zauni!


    xoxo

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  111. Awww, how nice of you, Suze! Thank you so much, I totally appreciate the love, darling!



    xoxo

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  112. And you're a gem, Naomi! Thank you so much for the loyalty and support, lovely! Hugs! <3


    xoxo

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  113. Thank you so much, my dear Arden! Happy Monday!


    xoxo

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  114. Thank you so much, Ivana!!!
    Glad you're with me. I know, right?
    Happy you like my outfit, Ivana.


    Happy Monday, sweetheart!


    xoxo

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  115. Thank you, darling! <3 Happy Monday, Elisa!


    xoxo

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  116. Thanks a lot for stopping by, Susannah!


    xxx

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  117. Thanks so much, Hana! Appreciate the feedback.


    xxx

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  118. Thank you so much, Cvety! You too, my darling! <3


    xoxo

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  119. 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
    Have a very relaxing evening.


    xoxo

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  120. 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. ;)
    Have a productive start into the week, my dear! Hugs!


    xoxo

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  121. 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!
    Have a wonderful week, darling!


    xoxo

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  122. Couldn't agree with you more, Annessa! Thank you for reading it, lovely!


    xxx

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  123. That's what I've thought about blogging as well, D.!
    So nice of you, darling! Very much appreciated.


    xoxo

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  124. Thank you for stopping by and reading it, Yvonne!


    xxx

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  125. Thank you, sweet Venus! Happy you like the all black look. ;)


    xoxo

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  126. Thanks a lot for the nice feedback, Rajwant!
    Those sandals are totally my faves lately. ;)


    xxx

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  127. Thank you so much, Monique!


    xxx

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  128. Very much appreciated, Wynne! Thank s a lot!


    xxx

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  129. Thanks, gorgeous! Love your 'stong blogger voice' btw, Sophia! Inspiring! <3


    xoxo

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  130. Thanks so much for the nice words, Izzy! Love your unique sense of style as well, gorgeous!! Happy you like the layering.
    I know how frustrated IT is sometimes, Izzy! Nethertheless we don't wanna miss all the pleasure of it, right? So nice I've found you back then. ;-D Always a pleasure to talk to you, my dear! Very much appreciated!!


    xoxo

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  131. Happy to, Lily! Thank you for dropping by.


    xxx

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  132. Very much appreciated, Erica! Means a lot!


    xoxo

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  133. Awww, Haha! You're the sweetest, Chelsea! No worries, dear. ;) Yeah, a cheeky and lovely little man... LOL
    Thank you so much, Chelsea!


    xoxo

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  134. Thank you so much, gorgeous Layla! Love black. ;)


    Your feedback means a lot, dear! <3


    xoxo

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  135. Dear Sheree! Deeply appreciate your wonderful feedback and support, fellow mommy!! Thank you so much for it!! <3


    xoxo

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  136. 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. ;))
    Appreciate your comments, lovely!


    xoxo

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  137. And so me, YAY! Thanks, Annie!


    xoxo

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  138. It was a great post of information about style. Thanks for sharing it.

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  139. thefashionsalt1/16/2016 4:31 PM

    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.
    ~Lili
    www.thefashionsalt.com

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