Hi Unique,
Every day the parcels arrive, full of free gifts – well, little presents. Beauty products here, clothes there, shoes on top – and all that for a ridiculous instagram picture. Isn’t that just wonderful? So while I’m writing this post, I’m sitting between mountains of parcels, tons of packaging material and PR samples.
Well, from the outside, of course, it’s all just incredibly great and enviable, but today we take a look behind the scenes. What happens behind the scenes of a fashion blog or beauty blog? What does blogging really look like?
Dreamjob Blogger – fashion blog or beauty blog?
Blogger, YouTuber or influencer are the dream jobs of the century, because what started out small is now a huge wave. Every day we see the glamorous life of the stars of the scene and if we are honest: who wouldn’t want to have a life like that? A life full of cool events, awesome trips and of course fancy clothes. And all this for free!
However, we often forget how much work this life is. Constant travelling, numerous appointments and always looking good, having a good mood and being 100% present is anything but easy.
Although I love blogging and know the how much work it is, I sometimes forget what’s behind such a fashion blog and beauty blog, what’s behind an instagram account.
That’s why I’m disclsing the three biggest fashion blog secrets today. Let’s go!
The 3 biggest fashion blog Myths
1. Everything is “FREE” if you have a fashion blog
The idea:
Every day, a number of free packages arrive and I unpack them comfortably with a coffee. Of course, the companies only want to do me a pleasure and want nothing in return. But because I’m so nice, I show at least the unboxing in my story.
The reality behind the fashion blog:
Free is one of my favorite words – not! Because if I get something from a company, it’s not free of course. Finally, a return is also expected, at least in form of an instagram story. It is often forgotten that I still pay for my “free” items in principle. Benefit in money’s worth? What’s this?
2. The photo shootings for the fashion blog are super cool and exclusive
The idea:
I set off with a whole team, consisting of a hair and make-up artist and a photographer. The Make Up Artist constantly puts powder on my face and I’m styled to match every look. My team is here every day and takes a few photos when it’s convenient. I just have to snap my little finger – and the photoshoot starts.
The reality behind the fashion blog:
Yes, the shootings are really cool – especially in winter when you change your clothes outside. Because on a shooting day 5-10 outfits will be prepared for upcoming blog posts. But since my photographer and I don’t have time to go to the locations 5-10 times, I just change the looks in a dark corner. Adventurously I tell you, if just one of you is looking around the corner…: D… absolutely glamorous! Oh yes – and I do the styling myself 😉 Hair and Make Up Artist? No way!
3. Bloggers are always (!) as perfectly styled as on the fashion blog pictures
The idea:
Every morning I get up. Then I drink my coffee and create the perfect smoothie bowl for an hour.
Afterwards I put on make-up, do my hair and think about what I could wear. This whole procedure takes another 2 hours and so I can start working at 12.00 noon.
The reality behind the fashion blog:
As soon as the alarm clock rings, I get up. A short morning ritual, a comfortable outfit and then a quick breakfast. Let’s get to work – there is a lot to do. I don’t apply Make-up until I leave the house. Otherwise, I also like to give my skin time to breathe. I don’t say “No” to sweatpants at home either 😀
Fashion Blog Love – why blogging is still great
Even though the blogging life behind the fashion blog is anything but glamorous, I love it. I love meeting new people, getting to know new brands and taking pictures (even if it’s sometimes freezing cold). I love writing blogposts for you and reading other blogs.
Blogging is not a walk in the park and the competition is fierce. And yet the many hours are worthwhile for me. Every minute of work is worth it when I get a nice message, read a nice comment and notice how much this article inspires you!
Thank you for making blogging something special behind this fashion blog.
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