It seems like everywhere you look the fashion industry is accepting bloggers as legitimate sources of inspiration...and advertising. All my favorite fashion bloggers are sponsored by top names in design (get invites to Fashion Week, wear free clothes, etc.) because of their personal style. I think it's great! There's just one thing missing.
Color.
The fashion/beauty blogging world is very...White. Or maybe it just seems white to me because I'm not in "the loop." Yes, there are some bloggers of Asian descent, which is cool, but...where are the Black girls?
My goals for 2012 are not only to increase The Feisty House's presence on the style "scene," but also bring other Black style blogs to people's attention. That's where you come in =)
Faithful Feisties, I need your help to discover the best Black style bloggers out there! If you happen to be one, then I want to feature YOU on The Feisty House. I want to take the month of February to big up stylish Black women that are doing it big in the blogosphere...or not so big! It doesn't matter. If you know a blogger that needs to be recognized, or you're a blogger that wants to be featured, please send me an email or hit me up on twitter!
Get your nominations in by January 31st. I can't wait to explore all these new blogs!
♡Koos
Good question! I'll admit I've wondered the same thing.
ReplyDeleteI've also wondered how many top name sponsors/fashion houses actually contact bloggers, or are the bloggers themselves reach out? There must be some work/effort involved, no?
...maybe I'm not in the "loop" either.
Your feature is a neat idea! I'll be emailing you shortly.
Here is a list!
ReplyDeletewww.theglamorousgleam.com (fashion/beauty blogger)
www.cherriearmore.com (fashion blogger)
www.chanelcraves.com (fashion blogger)
www.stylepantry.com (fashion blogger)
www.songbirddiva4life.blogspot.com (fashion/beauty vlogger)
www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com (fashion/beauty blogger)
www.thefashionbomb.com (fashion blogger)
www.thefabchick.com (fashion blogger)
www.misswhoeveryouare.com (fashion blogger)
www.thisthatbeauty.com (beauty blogger)
www.sherryblossombeauty.com (beauty blogger/vlogger)
There are MANY trust me....a simple google search will reveal them all....or just go on twitter/facebook and ask around...the links above are to some of my favorites that I can remember off the top of my head.
Enjoy!
I do (occasionally) feature some fashion posts, but I'll admit - quality is not where I'd like it to be. Here are some AWESOME black bloggers, with top quality blogs, and styles to tote:
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My Documented Closet
Opal by Opal
meek-n-mild
Yanique from My Documented Closet is also in DC - enjoy!
Peace.
<a href="http://sofullsista.blogspot.com> sofullsista.blogspot.com </a>
There are two black fashion bloggers I follow regularly (other than yours, of course!) --
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ciaafrique.com/
http://curvygeekery.blogspot.com/
Both cater to the curvaceous woman, which is another aspect of fashion you can find if you search a little harder for it (curvy AND black). And of course, there's Afrobella, blogging queen, though her site is more all-in-one, not solely fashion. Great post, btw!
There are quite a few black fashion bloggers:
ReplyDeleteMonroe Steele of Fashion Steele NYC was recently featured in Glamour magazine
Eboni of The Fashionista Next Door hosted a party for Sole Society in Atlanta
Folake Huntoon of Style Pantry is beyond AMAZING!
Channing of Channing the City has her own blog but also writes for the Glamazons (another black style and beauty blog)
Tamu McPherson (of JA'can heritage) lives in Italy, works for Grazia It and has a great street style blog
Karen Blanchard of Where Did U Get That and WDUGT street style is a Brit living in New York who has been featured in Vogue, shot a video with H&M prior to the Versace for H&M fashion.
The Sassy Peach who in addition to her personal style is also a stylist in Chicago
There's also GabiFresh.
There are a few, the may not get as much as exposure as their caucasian and asian bloggers but they exist.
Hi Love!!! It's Sheena Hope from Ely! Didn't know that you have a fashion blog. I love it girl, kudos!
ReplyDeleteCheck out my blog at -fashionplusstyle.com
I was wondering the same thing about black bloggers. There are many of us out here but we are not seeming to get picked up as much as other bloggers. Maybe there is something we don't know about.
There is one that I love-her name is GABIFRESH. She was actually MTV"S first Twitter Jockey-but she had a very large blog following before that. Check her out at gabifresh.com
Love Ya Hun!
I have been thinking the same thing!!! I am so glad that you are doing this.
ReplyDeleteJen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com
Here's my list:
ReplyDeletebeautyfash.com
clarabelleblog.com
economyofstyle.net
girlwithcurves.tumblr.com
itsmytaste.blogspot.com
majormusthaves.com
simplychic08.blogspot.com
swoonblog.com
There are LOTS of black fashion bloggers out there; this is just the short list of my absolute faves!
Follow up to my email. Here is Essence Magazine's list of 40 black bloggers. I also love the guys from Street Etiquette. They were featured in the NY Times last year (link below).
ReplyDeletehttp://www.essence.com/2011/08/29/black-style-now-fifty-fab-fashion-bloggers/
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/18/fashion/pushing-the-boundaries-of-black-style.html?pagewanted=all
Final question. Are you J'can. I am asking because of the title of your blog. We use that word alot. (-:
check mine out :)
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i have wondered the same thing. i love blogs and i have to say it has been difficult to find black blogers out there. Maybe its lack f exposure i am not sure. i am also excited to stumble upon black bloggers with quality content on their blogs. I am glad so say right there are so many new and upcoming quality black bloggers out there. here is the best of the best of the black fashion bloggers. Here is my list.
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4 aces
style pantry
Eboni fashionista next door
shop now save later
Ruvarashe
meek and mild
mes rev
its my taste
jadore fashion
Opal
Paula lost in new york city
Oloriswank
Marley simone