Comments on: WHAT IS STREET STYLE ANYWAY?

By: What’s This About, Anyway? | Denim Queen

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:34:36 +0000

I absolutely agreed in the sense that I to believe that fashion is constantly evolving and that, with the evolution of mass media, it can be very time consuming trying to keep up with the current fashion world. But, I believe that by looking at fashion in the street and less on the web or magazines, it allows me to create a path in mind where I create some inspiration boards of what I like and what I want to incorporate in my closet. I live in a town where it’s a good mixture of people wearing very classic clothes for work and a lot of younger people wearing some more retro styles.

Nonetheless, I always keep an open eye on fashion anywhere I look. Btw,I love your style of fashion!!

By: kelli

kelli — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:07:21 +0000

Thank you for always being so kind and encouraging Kat. I always forget that a lot of what I post in my lookbook, can’t be purchased by everyone! I hope to visit the UK some time! Maybe if I do, I will have to call on you!

By: Maci

Maci — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:33:32 +0000

Dear Kelli,

I totally agree with you.

I just came back from London Fashion Week and it was crazy to see all these people wearing the craziest things just so that someone takes a picture of them for their blog.

Looking very formal in my peplum dresses and jackets, I know that I must’ve been so boring looking for them – but obviously, I was there to work, not to pose

Keep on bloggin’

Love, Maci

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:13:29 +0000

Hi Kelli,
Great post, made me reflect on my own view of street style and fashion bloggers in general.
I wonder if the initial draw was because it was an authentic style, that sprang up naturally and was worn by those out and about their day “on the street”
I don’t know if it works so well when worn by someone trying to do “a street style look”, it feels less real & just another trend.

I do think there’s still inspiration to be drawn from others sharing their fashion finds and personal style. But I’m always more inspired by those bloggers who make it only one facet of what they share and who they are, as opposed up those who blog simply outfits or purchases. Afterall these days the lines are blurred as to whether they paid for the item or were paid to endorse it.

I always enjoy your fashion based posts because of their authenticity and also because you do them less often. I just wish some of the brands or stores you find things at were also easy to get in the uk!
Oh and one last thing before I go, thanks got stopping by Secrets yesterday, lovely to “see” you
Love kat x

By: kelli

kelli — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:12:56 +0000

I completely agree Sara.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:19:30 +0000

I think you’re right about street style, but I think that observation is one I have seen spread across many other industries as well. Marketing as a whole has shifted to a “street style” if you will. With the rise of bloggers and instant media sharing, big businesses have realized the value of 3rd party validation (although it had been there all along) and wanted to find a way to get in on it. The trouble is that when that starts to happen that 3rd party validation begins to lose its credibility therefore defeating the whole purpose. I really think it’s the responsibility of the bloggers (etc) to be really transparent about their relationships with brands so that there aren’t any blurred lines and readers can still trust their unbiased opinion.

By: Casey Jane

Casey Jane — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:21:53 +0000

I think street style is defiantly a thing all on its own, I know for a shoot I’m styling I always like to people watch for inspiration but the blogger/branding is still something I’m not sure about. I love that it allows independant brands to gain exposure that isn’t always in the spotlight but when a blog becomes just that and no content…well I don’t how it’s any different then a magazine ad.
I still love personal expression and bloggers that like to share how they scored a Chanel bag on Kensington st in NY and paired with goodwill jeans. That to me is true fashion and should always be expressed.
Great post Kelli! Been reading your blog since I started styling 6 months ago

By: kelli

kelli — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:27:03 +0000

Thank you girls! And cheers to being relatable Good luck in your fashion ventures Natasha! Look forward to seeing your blog re-launch…trust, me….I understand the time contraint! So much to do, yet so little time! Story of my life xoxo

By: kellyhicks

kellyhicks — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:56:46 +0000

Ditto on fashion blogs. I am WAY more interested in reading blogs that incorporate personal style into their life. I like blogs that are relatable and offer style that is attainable in my wardrobe…which is why I love your blog and your new Under $100 series!