In majority of my posts I would often talk about how much I am loving winter white, and the best ways to wear and style your favorite white pieces from summer, into your winter wardrobe. However, lately I have been much more expressive about my New Year goals and allowing myself to be more transparent to what is actually going on in my life.
It seems as if the “business of blogging” has become a constant trend across the internet. How people are trying to quit their 9-5 to focus on blogging full time. Working on Eleventh & Sixteenth in my spare time certainly keeps me in the blogging realm, and it’s easy to get caught up in the competition and grow of similar bloggers. Even though I have absolutely no intentions on giving up my career to work on creating my part time project into a full-time gig, I cannot lie… It’s hard not to wish you were growing faster. I know a lot of you are bloggers, or even if you have a hobby you invest countless hours into to perfect. You tend to wonder what it is that you are doing, or what you aren’t doing to achieve your goals.
What we don’t tell ourselves is, “People are watching even if they don’t say anything.” We forget that these blogging celebrities or YouTube sensations might have taken off over night, but no one remembers the years of hard work it took from them to get to that point, because no one talked about them before. These days anyone can buy Instagram followers, likes, or even place ads on their Facebook pages to try to engage readers for traffic, inflating their social numbers. People then to hide behind a “k” to represent the thousands of people who follow them. Even amazing bloggers and creatives who have real followings are hard not to envy. I won’t lie, this even discourages me at times.
I just wanted to give all of you out there a little shout out and let you know that people know how hard you work and it is appreciated much more than you actually think, so keep doing what you are doing! I am so inspired by all the creative men and women I find online, trying new things or putting their hard work up for criticism. So whether I am telling you my favorite styling tips on how to wear winter white, your comments, suggestions, and even engagements on social media mean much more then you think! Don’t be afraid to share your feedback or even put yourself out there to receive it. People appreciate your work, so don’t be discouraged to share it! End Rant… *drops mic*
White Peplum c/o Venus // Jeans // Bag // Faux Fur Stole {in different color on sale} // identical jacket // Similar Heels
Photos: Haley Nord
your so fat.
Are you kidding me? She is so fit, and absolutely gorgeous!!
WTF you call that fit? shes so fat. have you seen her other posts where she shows legs and her fat thighs? OMG all i am telling she needs to lose weight, go to the gym . if shes so fit then why doesnt she post bikini pictures and all that.
Whoa there. What the heck is your definition of fit? Anorexic. She is not fat in the slightest. Also, bikini pictures? HAHAHA SINCE WHEN DOES NOT POSTING A PICTURE IN A BIKINI MAKE YOU FAT?
What’s more important is that you feel the need to leave hurtful comments on someones post. Hiding behind a screen leaving comments likes this shows a lot about your character and insecurities that you are dealing with personally.
Instead of spending time creating a “private” account and commenting on people’s blogs, maybe take some classes on grammar…? You could use it.
Hahahaha I’m sad for you little troll. It’s a shame that you have such a sorry life. I hope your luck changes and you have a better day instead of trying to make others days worse.
Ummmmmm she is not fat in the slightest. Are you fat yourself? Is that why you feel the need to post things like this on other peoples blogs? Bless your heart. I hope you can get some help.
Hahaha why do I have a feeling you are the fat one in this conversation? Kim looks absolutely AMAZING. Hot. hot. hot.
Ha! Kim looks fabulous. Is your New Years resolution not working out for you, so you feel the need to comment on other people’s pictures that look better than you? First off, get a life. Second off, spend your time at the gym…. not sitting behind a screen bashing people while getting fatter.
YOU’RE stupid!
omg you guys are such losers. no one will turn their head if this fat girl (KIM) is walking on the street. People run away from her. All i am telling that she needs to lose weight and be fit. shes not a BBW but she’s definitely on the heavy side. with that ass i am sure she gets a lotta black c***s. she must love that big black c***k on that PAWG.
So basically you just proved that you’re not only ugly on the outside, but ugly on the inside. Get a life…… P.s. learn how to spell. Your comment was invalid the moment you spelled “you’re” as “your.”
Ok loser.
Why dont u get a teaching job instead of correcting my grammar. The fact does not change that weight loss is not a big deal. People shod accept it and move on. Losing weight is good for her and posts. May be by being skinny she might get more followers
First of all, Kim is beautiful on the inside and she is gorgeous on the outside. You must be jealous of her ass because I sure as hell am. I don’t fully understand why you would go on here and tell someone they are supposedly fat when we haven’t seen what you look like. “No one will turn their head if this fat girl (KIM) is walking on the street”?? “People run away from her?” Are you kidding me??? They turn heads because they are in love with her the second they see her. You must be jealous that she gets the men that you do not get. I have no explanation for why you would be a troll. Now I highly recommend that you go get a life right about now. Bye bye.
Wtf trust me girl . You are crazy. I m not jealous of her ass. Its not even that great. Being fat does not mean you have sexy ass.
She has to accept the fact that shes fat and she needs to loose weight .
I need to be seeing fit and skinny kim from now . That should have been her new year resolution.
Or may be it was
The correct usage is “you’re”—not “your.” You are the poster child of some of the wrongs in our society: a lack of education and mental health issues.
I apologize if it takes you a minute to read my response to your hate-filled one. Proper grammar and punctuation—accompanied by complete sentences—usually throw off uneducated, insecure souls such as yourself.
Kim… Keep on slaying!
You are such an inspiration! Love your blog!!
You’re hot. Xo.
omg you guys are such losers. no one will turn their head if this fat girl (KIM) is walking on the street. People run away from her. All i am telling that she needs to lose weight and be fit. shes not a BBW but she’s definitely on the heavy side. with that ass i am sure she gets a lotta black c**ks. she must love that big black c**k on that PAWG.
Yeah, probably your boyfriend’s.
Ok karen your so lame
Love this look! That coat is gorgeous!
This is a gorgeous look. I love that nude/blush color paired with white, it gives for a beautiful crisp feel!!
Kim, aside from your absolutely stunning outfit (as always), your words are exactly what is constantly going through my mind. Blogging is rough, time consuming, and can definitely put stupid thoughts in our minds! I always try to remember that I am doing this for me, that I enjoy it and that I cannot get discouraged by my (lack of) following. I literally had to give myself a little pep talk last night as I picked up my computer to do a post. It’s always nice knowing there are other bloggers (probably most) that are experiencing the exact same things. Great post! XO
Shannon
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Uhh….people need to lay off these rude comments on your blog and get a life! WTF.
Anyhow…I really related to today’s post. It really does seem like a lot of people have been moving to full-time blogging and sometimes I just wonder how they do it. I also compare myself too often, even though the only person I should compare myself to is me. It’s always reassuring to know that we’re not alone in our insecurities! <3
Jackie
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Thank you for this post! It’s easy to get discouraged when we play the comparison game but you are rockin it gorgeous girl!
Winter white looks great on you! I love that coat!
So gorgeous!! Not only are you stunning to begin with, I love this outfit so much. I’m scared of white pants…I don’t know why! I have a pair, I just never reach for them haha. Definitely need to suck it up because this outfit is perfection!
You can’t get much better than blush, black, and white! Great combo 🙂
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Such a stunning look!! Beautiful!
Adi xx
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First things first, love the outfit! You styled it perfectly with the neutrals! Second, I too get discouraged when it comes to blogging. I’ve had my blog for 4 years now, but only have been seriously blogging for two. I’m still getting the hang of it. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.
Loving the fur!! These neutrals look awesome on you!!!
What a classy, clean look. I love the fur add on it really add that’s extra touch and you wear this outfit beautifully.
I love this coat on you, it looks gorgeous – and of course you do as well <3
Love the color combination you are working here – and so bold to be in all white! Love that jacket. – Katy
I’m with you Kim! I’ve been blogging for seven years and while my blog has grown, I’m no where near being able to quite my day job to blog. It can definitely feel overwhelming to try and keep up, to look at other bloggers with scores of comments and hundreds of likes on every instagram post.
But this year more than ever I’ve decided I need to remember why I started the blog and make it feel more like me and less like a vehicle for generating income. I need to tell myself that if I can’t do 5 posts a week it’s okay, and if I need a couple nights off from reading other blogs, that’s okay too.
I love my blogging friends, and I know they will all still be here even if I need to blog a little less.
AND I adore winter whites. Can not get enough. This look is so stunning, the fur scarf really puts it over the top!
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Gosh, this is such a good (and needed) reminder! You look amazing, too! Happy Friday!
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Love the outfit, you look stunning.
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Amazing photos.Great post!Such a beautiful look!
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love that winter white looks ! looks beautiful 🙂
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