Faux fur. Animal print. I told you I’m addicted. If I combined all my animal print items, all I would be missing is a pair of cat ears to complete a full on wild cat look. I’d look ridiculous, but it could be done. I paired my leather mini and a sheer, oversized top with my new faux fur vest. It keeps me warm and I’ve since layered it over my leather jackets for extra warmth and awesomeness. It’s such a versatile vest to wear out in snazzed up in night outfit or something less sassy for work. So many more plans to wear this vest! I picked up this great piece from Forever 21! (And I’m staying away from anything animal print for awhile, because I own too much. Friends, hold me accountable and don’t let me buy anything.)
[faux fur vest by f21, sheer top by american apparel, leather mini skirt by bb dakota, wedges by steve madden]
This week I’m going to rejoin the conversation with the Fashion Beauty Friend Friday post. Questions and my answers below!
1. How important do you think reader connectedness is to the success of your blog?
Reader connectedness is very important. Lots of people will come by a blog, take a look, maybe even comment but never return. You want readers to value your blog, get to know you and share your blog with friends. Plus, it’s fun making friends with readers and fellow bloggers. I know the more I feel connected to a blogger, the more I spend on reading and commenting on their blog. If you’re a blogger interested in monetizing your blog, this is integral.
2. What do you do to draw readers in and create that writer-reader bond?
I think authenticity is the most important thing when it comes to blogging. If you’re not writing like yourself or if you’re a fashion blogger, dressing in a style that makes you feel confident, it shows. No one wants to read about an overly-censored, shell of a person lacking any sort of personality. When I read others’ blogs, I want them to be conversational and I want to get to know them. I try to share as much information about myself as possible, dress the way I want to and provide high quality photography–either with me in the photos or featuring my friends with amazing style that I hope inspires readers.
3. What is one way you could improve this connection?
My biggest area to improve upon is taking more time to comment back to everyone who leaves such sweet comments. I appreciate everyone of you who stops by here and takes the time to comment and I’m sorry for being an asshole.
4. Is there a blogger you think does a great job creating that writer-reader bond? Why?
Taylor of Sterling Style, Kim of eat.sleep.wear and Tieka of Selective Potential are fabulous at this. I remember when I first started this blog, I felt the love from Taylor right away and she’s one of my favesies! Kim is a genuinely amazing person and everyone’s e-cheerleader. You can’t help but love her. I know personally how thoughtful Tieka is with everything she shares in her blog. Tieka is a ball of sunshine and you want to read not just because she dresses so cute, but you want to see her and Brett’s adventures and it’s because you feel like you know them so well. These three ladies all comment on blogs and respond to lots of individuals on Twitter. They’ve really gone above and beyond in establishing a personal connection with readers.
5. What do you do to cultivate new readers? How do you get them to your site in the first place?
I hope that a lot of this happens organically. Ugh, I want to punch myself in the face for using that word, but I can’t think of any other word to use. If people dig my blog or anyone”s blog, other bloggers will reach out to ask you to guest post, feature you, etc. This all increases traffic to my own blog. When my sponsors tweet or retweet my outfit posts containing items from their site, that also helps new people stumble across my blog. I focus on consistently updating, providing some sort of narrative that isn’t too dry to read, quality photography and hopefully a style that inspires others.
noce shoes and pose . u looks like a model 🙂
THE SHOES! oh the shoes.
and im pretty sure the thing i like best about every photo of you is your hair. im so so jealous.
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I love your little interview at the end. I will definitely be following your advice to get more readers on my blog :]]
I have definitely just gone to look up this gilet!! I'm in love!!
Charlotte
xxx
Thank you love! First off you look fierce! I love the vest! UI hope one day we can meet!! You are so sweet! xoxo
so sunny photos. really cool shoes. i like these.
please, if you have time come to see my blog.
xx
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Andrea… oh my gosh, thank you! That honestly made my morning!! I've felt like an asshole lately too because I haven't been able to post as often, or comment back to my readers as often, but I'm so glad you feel that way about my blog. I love you to pieces. It's been so amazing to experience this "personal style blog" endeavor with you as someone I've been able to confide in all the time and you know exactly what I mean when I say, "outfit shots". 😉 I LOVE YOU. I can't wait to see you!!!
You look amazing! Love the shoes, hair and skirt! And loved your interview! Some fab tips!
I can see why animal prints are so irresistible to you – you look gorgeous in them! Great advice for new bloggers (like myself). Thanks for the insight.
Santina
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I love the animal print vest against the nude wedges, it goes so well! I love BB Dakota things too but have never tried their leather goods.
You and I have similar philosophy when it comes to reader connectedness. I have made a lot of valuable relationships through my blog and am always looking for new blogs to draw inspiration from.
Fast Food & Fast Fashion
Thanks for the advice in your questions. I would like to gain a better connection with not only my readers but the authors of the blogs I follow!
You look fabulous in animal print, so I think it's quite alright that you have so much! 🙂 This piece in particular is lovely! And I like the black nail polish!
Have a great weekend Andrea!
xoxo,jaz
fashionstatement101.blogspot.com
You look great in animal prints! And you reminded me how much I adore those SM wedges. Dear Santa…
I love this!! I've been looking for the perfect leather skirt! I really like yours 🙂
commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com
Your style certainly is inspiring. I only recently stumbled onto your blog but it is now one that I follow and read regularly. You have a right to be proud of what you have done with it.
By the way, this is absolutely one of my favorite outfits that you have ever posted. VERY cool!
Interested in fashion from a man's perspective… stop by my blog sometime.
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my heart just melted reading this. Thank you for shouting out to little ol me. These photos make me giggle because your sweetness and goofiness is coming through and i just want to squeeze u!!! You always manage a way to look so CLASSY wearing leopard. simple, chic, perfect. love this WHOLE look!! xo, Kim http://www.eatsleepwear.com
ps. im borrowing that vest.
Love the outfit! 🙂 I like the mix of the sheer top and animal print! Thanks for the blogging advice, I'm so glad I've keep mine up – you're inspiring!
ps: did you get my email? I don't know if you remember me, but I'm the girl who sort of lives close to you. (sounds so creepy! sorry.)
I don't know what I like better your outfit or your answers to Katy's questions. Both are wonderful. I'm still small and only started out a few months ago, so I'm really appreciating the advice.
No Guilt Fashion
Those shoes are to die for!! Are those the ones you bought after the Tim Gunn show?
And I love you in leopard, you know that! But I'll make sure you don't buy anymore 🙂
that vest rocks…love the leather trim!
Love the combination of sheer and leather, and the fur vest is gorgeous:) x
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Oooh ooh! Is the title a lyric from Stolen- by Dashboard Confessional?
🙂
It's in my head now.
In crazy love with your vest…the wedges rock too….:)
Stop by and say Hello:)
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I love the song that this title is from. Nice choice! And of course, great outfit!!
eeeeppp!!! the wedges, the leopard!!! so perfect, andrea! aaahhh!!!
Animated Confessions
Another great look, and I especially love how you pulled your hair into a bun. Very cutesy from head to toe, love those wedges too!
Maryjane xoxo
Two animal-print posts in a row? Wonderful!! I love that sheer blouse.
Great answers to those questions by the way.
those shoes, oh how they are wonderful.x
I absolutely love those wedges!
LindseySoup
I love this outfit! It looks particularly fantastic in the third picture! And those shooooes! LOVE! Really great Q&A, too… very insightful! I always find the balance of what to share/what not to share kind of difficult. I don't want to be TOO personal, but I don't want to be a boring robot blogger, either!
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