Comments on: Are Personal Style Bloggers Impacting Retail Trends?

By: Norma Jeane Monroe

Norma Jeane Monroe — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:55:50 +0000

I am definitely a cross-shopper, but I’ve been this way for years. I thought everyone did this. I have always spurge on high-end “staple/classic” items (mostly shoes and handbags) things that I can wear year after year and season after season. Cross-shopping is just a smarter way to shop.

By: Meli

Meli — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:38:01 +0000

I’m definitely all about being an “extreme cross-shopper.” In my outfit posts, I have no problem sharing with people that I buy a lot of things from Forever 21 while pairing with a pair of Gucci studded heels.

At the end of the day, you don’t have to spend a fortune to be stylish!

By: Tessa B

Tessa B — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:40:34 +0000

I agree with Whitney…I love dirt cheap thrifty items w/discounted dept store items…I must say, before creating my own blog..I went to several fashion blogs and drew a lot of inspiration from OOTD’s…but I do tend to make or search for “looks for less” as well when I see expensive items..

By: Maycie After Five

Maycie After Five — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:35:08 +0000

Yup, I think it’s pretty clear that bloggers do influence the way people shop. People see a cute outfit on blogs or in lookbooks and they want to recreate it or put their own spin on it.

I would say that I’m a mid-price shopper. Some of the more expensive clothing that I see on other blogs or magazines, I make myself.

By: Karina

Karina — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:46:06 +0000

Whitney, I think you are absolutely right! Not everyone can afford to splurge, therefore if bloggers only showed off their pricey items, majority of the readers wouldn’t be able to relate. I may not be able to afford the bag, but i can but the $1 t-shirt like you said and still feel pretty cool!

By: Karina

Karina — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:44:23 +0000

First off I think people are realizing that some things are not going to be in style for more than a season. With that in mind, many bloggers and individuals turn to Zara and H&M for their clothing, yet to Barneys and Saks for shoes and bags. Bloggers are smart shoppers, therefore they invest in key pieces that can be work season after season.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:09:44 +0000

It’s no fun to only shop at high-end retailers. Who wouldn’t want to get more, for less? I’d rather spend $15 on a crazy, funky shirt I will wear once, then $100 on a shirt I will feel like I have to wear a million times, and get creative every time so I don’t always wear it the same way! It’s common sense, people. PS – I just bought my new favorite skirt for summer from TARGET!

By: FashionableTeacher

FashionableTeacher — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:02:48 +0000

I have always believed that it you mix your high end items with your cheap items, no one can tell the difference.

By: Madeline F.

Madeline F. — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:13:29 +0000

I’d say I’m more of a Budget Fashionista as I mix mostly forever 21, thrift store, department store, consignment shop and other cheap but chic finds for a more personal look! I rarely get pieces over $50 unless they are something very special I cannot recreate for cheaper!

By: LoudPen

LoudPen — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:15:00 +0000

Loved this post! I’ve always been a high-low shopper because that’s how my mom taught me and my sister to be. My mother taught me to invest in quality bags & shoes whereas clothes would be good quality but we’d scope for great deals. My mom was a huge bargain hunter so we always had amazing pieces from major department stores but we bought everything on sale. So I think that this is why I can appreciate deals but also the timeless classics that I blog about. Either way, the best thing about fashion bliggers is that we are a new fresh voice that demicratizes fashion.