Clothed with Grace: Relevant

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Relevant

I've been blogging now for three years, which seems kind of crazy. Admittedly, it's my favorite outlet and "me time." I mentioned recently that clothes and creating outfits takes up a lot less time in my head than it used to, and I count that as a good thing. I enjoy writing and hey, if I feel good in an outfit, I don't mind taking a couple of minutes to take pictures of it to share too.

I never aspired to be the next "Kendi," but I did have a pretty steady climb in readership up until this last summer, when my outfits really became maternity OOTDs and I know not a lot of people can gain inspiration from that. I get it. My monthly page view began to dip and have been stagnant for awhile, although, my social media following has continued to grow steadily. Like I said, I didn't start this to make it a business, but stagnant page views makes me begin to second guess if what I'm putting out into the world through this space is relevant and meaningful.  I'm so grateful to friends take the time to read each day and long-time readers who still stop by. Seriously, it means a lot.

I'm really not planning to stop blogging anytime soon, like I said, this is really a great outlet for me, but I want to make reading worth your time.  What would you like to see here that you feel is missing? What can I do better?


Ok, so I know I wore almost the same outfit on the blog just a while ago, but honestly, I wanted to get the pregnant outfit image out of my head (and yours).  It's funny how you don't feel that big when you're pregnant, then afterwards you have a whole bunch of "holy smokes" moments looking at pictures of yourself pregnant.  I really do love this sweater though. I'm wondering how long the "big cardigan" trend will be in, but I'm going to take full advantage while I can!



Sweater: Shein same
Top: Old Navy similar
Earrings: Nickel and Suede same
Leggings: Old Navy same
Boots: Marc Fisher same

15 comments:

  1. I love stopping by to see your cute outfits...and this one is no exception!

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  2. I still love this sweater- I hope big cardigans never go out of style!

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  3. I really enjoy your posts. I love the honesty you bring when talking about your day to day, posts about your faith, and I still love seeing your outfits! Love the long cardigan trend...I'm hoping it's around for a long while!!!

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    1. I tried changing my email to see if that made a difference with the comments! We shall see!

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  4. I totally know what you mean re: pregnancy photos. I look back at some of my blog posts from a few months ago and am like "WHOA. Did I really look like that?!"

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  5. I really enjoy your posts...I mostly tune in for the fashion but I do like hearing about your faith and your day to day life...I hope you stay encouraged and motivated!

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  6. I love the mix of everything you have. I do love your outfits posts but that's because I just love fashion. I would love to see more about your teaching!
    xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries

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  7. I enjoy what you're doing! Keep it up!

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  8. I found your blog just before you announced your pregnancy....just before I found out I was pregnant. I love that you share your day-to-day, whether it be fashion, faith, what you're reading, or how you're dealing with a newborn.

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    1. Thanks so much, I love being connected to people who are in the same life stage too!

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  9. I know you have been blogging for a little over three years because I found your blog before I had Vivian. I am glad I am still your avid reader.

    The one thing I miss most is your how to posts or style guides about smth. particular but I know now as a mom of two that is not your priority. On a personal level I miss our connection and readership we used to have when we read each other's blogs daily. But I know we are both so busy. I promise to do better and stop by more often.

    P.S. Love your cardigan and tee.

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