10 Reasons: Why I Blog.

- Because there is a certain satisfaction in knowing that this little space on the internet is all mine.
- Because it means I can bake and shop to my hearts content and pass it off as 'blog content'.
- Because reading lovely comments makes my day.
- Because its made me get my camera out so much more.
- Because its given me an excuse to buy flowers so my pictures have pretty backgrounds.
- Because the blogging community is so lovely.
- Because writing has become therapeutic for me.
- Because its made mindless scrolling and socialising on Twitter 'blog marketing'.
- Because its my creative outlet.
- Because I'm proud of my little blog.

Why do you blog?

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Blog Loving.

Today's post is usually my Weekly Highlights but I've been having a load of trouble with my phone and haven't got many photos from this week, so I thought instead I'd share the love a bit in the blogging world by sharing some of my favourites. I often think a lot of blogs that I read don't have half the followers they deserve, so hopefully a couple of you reading this will enjoy some of these blogs and give them a follow too! :)

Firstly, is Couture Girl a blog that I'm sure the majority of you will know actually! Firstly, I love Kayleigh's photography, her pictures always look really beautiful. Her reviews are great because of this, as you can really rely on her swatches! Her lovely personality comes across so well too, and you can really tell how much time and effort she puts in to her blog.

The next blog is Holly Mixtures. Holly and I started blogging around the same time, so she's probably one of the bloggers I've followed the longest! Her posts are literally hilarious, especially her tales of her beloved Dettol Spray. She also posts great OOTD's and beauty reviews too. If you like a blogger who really lets her personality shine through, then she's definitely the blogger for you! :)

Thirdly is Faye's Fix. I only found Faye's blog in the past month or so, but I've kinda fallen in love with her! She's also a YouTuber which is where I originally found her where she posts really cute OOTD's! I love her accent, and I have major hair envy!! I also blame her for my new addiction to oversized smock dresses...

Rosalie Jayne is a blog that has a little bit of everything. I really love her way of writing, and her Sunday posts always make me want a latte. She's also a musical theatre student and as I'm a huge theatre fan I love any related posts. She has a really great Instagram to follow too, although it will make you want to go to a coffee shop!

Lastly, is Meg's Budget Boutique. Meg writes a brilliant review, and takes really great photos to accompany it. She also posts really great OOTD's, especially her recent LFW shots. She recently got a beaut new haircut that makes me seriously contemplate going for the chop too!

So there's just a few of my favourite blogs to read! I hope its given even a few of you some new blogs to follow! :)

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School of Grazia: Beauty Blogging

Last Monday I attended the School of Grazia: Beauty Blogging talk which was hosted by Grazia Editor Angela Buttolph and featured Essie Button, Lily Pebbles and Fleur De Force. It was a free event at the Apple Store on Regent Street and was a really interesting evening! I only actually remembered about the event the day before, but I'm really glad I did!

The girls were interviewed about all aspects of blogging - how they begun, their posting schedules and how they've made it into a full-time career etc. Seeing all three girls in the flesh was really exciting, my inner fangirl may have gotten rather excited! And yes, they are all as beautiful in real life!

I thought I'd share with you a few tips that I gathered from the night! :)

Be yourself! Be honest in your opinions/reviews and your readers will thank you for it.

Don't set out to be 'successful' - let your blog grow naturally.

Don't feel that you always have to post 'exciting' content - more realistic everyday posts can interest readers too.

Don't start a blog for the free products! They are a perk, but not the goal.

Get on twitter! Make friends and network. 

Don't worry about fancy equipment/web designers - use what you can. Simpler tech can still give professional results. 

Finally, the most important advice in my eyes: Don't obsess over follower numbers! Lily said she only had 30 followers for her first year of blogging, and now its her career. Hard work does pay off. 

Being the first blogging event I'd ever gone to, I was a little apprehensive about going but it was so worth it! Seeing bloggers who've inspired me and meeting fellow bloggers in the audience was a really great experience. The only criticism I did have, was that there was quite a lot of talk about the girls Youtube channels, which wasn't particularly beneficial to me! It was still really interesting though and I'm sure helped some of the other girls at the event. :)

There is a Fashion blogging talk tomorrow and a Food blogging talk next Monday if you're interested in going! You can reserve a place here. I hope my little round-up of tips was helpful!

Aimée

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