I’ve been blogging for a few years and have loved this little journey! So I figured I should write a post about it. Blogging has taught me about myself and how we can be more than just our roles. We can be more than what others expect.
This post was originally published in August 2019 it has been updated and revamped.
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This dress is from Target Who What Wear from seasons ago. I’m wearing an XXL. I linked similar items below. This polka dot top is a more recent find also from Who What Wear. I’m wearing an XXL.
The landscape has changed, but there are still countless blogs that serve as a platform for people to voice their ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Whether your passion is business, personal finance, cooking, politics, photography, or marketing, blogging gives you the opportunity to connect and network with likeminded individuals who share the same passions.
Source: Huffpost
What is it about Blogging?
Although my close friends and family were on board, most people didn’t get the concept. The response from others usually consisted of a puzzled look and then an “oh”.
My experience has been that once you are woman over 35, there’s an expectation that you disappear… My opinion is that we are all (men too) too interesting to be defined by one facet of our life.
The Feeling Factor
The Intersection Between Style & Psychology
I have some thoughts on why that was the typical response. My experience has been that once you are woman over 35, there’s an expectation that you disappear. You get lost in the role of wife, mother, or the one associated with your career. Sure, these roles are all important. However, they can slowly eclipse your individuality as a woman. My opinion is that we are all (men too) too interesting to be defined by one facet of our life. The more we can express ourselves, I believe, the more balanced we feel.
The Beginning of Blogging for Me
Okay, so back to the blog. My blog started out as just a place to archive my colorful work outfits. More specifically, a place that wasn’t associated with any of my roles and allowed me to be creative. Something that I could look back at in the future and reflect on who I was at the time. Here are some of my early posts:
Likewise, I had zero expectations. Good thing that I expected nothing as these two years exceeded any expectations I would have had. Here are some of my “take aways” after blogging:
Becoming more comfortable
Interestingly, by going out of my comfort zone to blog, I’ve become more comfortable with myself. I talk more about the benefits of blogging here. Additionally, I think taking pictures made me more aware of what works for me and what doesn’t. Like I mentioned in my post regarding how I started shopping for my shape here. I don’t go buying clothes in hopes that I will “fit in” to them after losing weight. For example, I just get the size that works for me and take it from there. Let me tell you, life is so much easier when I get dressed in the morning as a result! Blogging also introduced me to a new community.
Dime En Español
He conocido a muchas mujeres positivas que también bloguean. Lo que más me ha encantado es que estas mujeres son de todas las edades y tipos de cuerpo. ¡Mujeres que están siendo ellas mismas!
A Community of Positive & Diverse Women
Also, I have met so many positive women through blogging. What I have loved most is that these women are of all ages and body types. Women who are showing up as they are and being seen! A love for fashion doesn’t have an age or size. Additionally, brands are taking notice of this. So good!
Working with Brands I Love
Speaking of brands, I have gotten the opportunity to work with a couple that I love! This includes going to a couple of events. You can’t beat that. I think it is important to remember that this is just a bonus. Don’t blog to just get brand deals. Blog to share your voice.
So to wrap up, blogging has taught me that, whatever it is, just get started. Your age or size really doesn’t matter. I promise you… your future self will be so happy you did.
… Because getting dressed (and living life) should feel good!
-Vivian
This post was originally published in August 2019 it has been updated and revamped.
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