Comments on: Blogger Citizens

By: Niki

Niki — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:57:14 +0000

Enjoyed reading this piece. Very well-thought of. Good points. Eloquent. I wish there more fashion bloggers like you.

By: Kristen May

Kristen May — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:01:43 +0000

I think this article is definitely a smart one drawing a good amount of attention to some strong issues we’ve all been worrying about. Like the idea of fame and credit being handed out to those who have not worked for something. Putting people in a position that they’ve not been educated for is DANGEROUS!!!

However the blogs that are mentioned in this article are popular and press worthy for a reason I believe. There is so much passion in their work,whether it be in the photography the eloquent writing mixed with some fashion oriented opinion.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:34:57 +0000

completely agree. well said.

By: K

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:55:59 +0000

Commas: use them. Short sentences aren’t a bad thing to use either!

By: Honestly

Honestly — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:15:57 +0000

You guys sound bitter as fuck LOL

By: Nicky Harris

Nicky Harris — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:11:11 +0000

I would like to say well done on a well thought out and spot on article. I’m a blogger though I don’t fit into any of the catagories mentioned in your article. I’m older and have worked in the Fashion Business for the past 20 years. In that time I’ve seen enormous changes taking place but I started my blog simply to give my voice a wider audience and with no other personal agenda. I felt it only right to state clearly where I come from but I never thought for a moment that I would become the focus of attention or indeed that I would become part of a ‘blogger community.’ The Print press and the whole Fashion industry is struggling financially and any method they can find to save them money on marketing and PR they will take. The bloggers are feeding right into that and providing very cheap PR. For the cost of a few frocks, a hotel room and an airplane ride they are getting more publicity than they could dream of. Bloggers should be aware of this. We all need to ask ourseleves why we are doing it and what our unltimate aim is.

By: L.A. Stylist Mom

L.A. Stylist Mom — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:47:45 +0000

All excellent points glitterchckn – I’d like to see Jane Aldridge pull a night shoot with 300 extras at Dumont Dunes. You can schlepp for me any day.

By: glitterchckn

glitterchckn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:48:10 +0000

PS A nod to to LA Stylist Mom

By: glitterchckn

glitterchckn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:47:27 +0000

I am one of those schlepping assistants and in all my years I have learned nuances of styling and tailoring and pattern mixing that sitting in front of a computer typing away and gawking at my own image would never have taught me. I love fashion, design, the intricacies of beading and picking the right amount of jewelry to be worn. I love dressing others and suiting their personalities, styles and body types. Unlike these young bloggers, I find that much like myself (not a famed stylist), most famed stylist and designers run around in jeans and all black and aren’t interested in having their photo taken while posing with a smirk and jutted hip for all to ogle; Rachel Zoe being the exception, whom I think isn’t much of a stylist but is great at being a middleman handing out clothes sent to her from designers. I think that these bloggers are a great addition as a source for street trends and for new interpretations of designs especially the high/low combos. However, I think that is how we should view them; simply bloggers. There will be the few that prove they can apply themselves beyond the boundaries of the blogosphere. I just think a lot of this is reminiscent of the Emperor’s New Clothes and it is a hype that will die down and as the article states a great built in marketing tool for the partnering corporations. And then again, who knows, maybe Ill end up schlepping for one of them one day.

By: L.A. Stylist Mom

L.A. Stylist Mom — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:39:23 +0000

*Clap clap clap clap clap!* Bra-VO. So on point, relevant and well put. This needed to be said. As someone who schlepped forever as an assistant in order to become a “real” working stylist, many in the younger generation are blissfully unaware of how it actually (used to?) works! I still write my blog from an anon P.O.V. *gasp* and would NEVER include said “cute’ photo of myself. I’m quite interested to stand by and see how this all plays out – wave of the future, or flash in the pan? Curious to know if all those days spent schlepping were in vain…

By: The Park.

The Park. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:03:19 +0000

Well said.

By: Josh again

Josh again — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:19:25 +0000

Jane aldrige has such a punchable face..

Note: I don’t hit women, nor condone it. But still… *punch*

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:18:29 +0000

I wouldn’t say I’m into fashion but you’ve hit the nail on the head..and not just for fashion; this trend can be seen in the entertainment industry in general.

The internet has just allowed the voices of the stupid and talentless to be heard, whereas in the past these voices would have been filtered out by numerous variables.

Somewhat irksome to realize where things stand, but great read nonetheless.

By: TYC

TYC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:00 +0000

You are awesome, MissLinds — thanks for this POINTED rumination (which can be few and far between on the web expanse you cite). Fashion/style is so much more interesting, and richer, when addressed by a foxy mind, not just a nice-looking face. Keep it up!