Blogger Lover 101: How to become a Blogger with Benefits

(From left to right: Two Point LA founder Kelsi Smith, Preface PR Lindsey Larson,

thelookbook.com Kristen Steinhilber Calavas, and Beauty Publicist Jamie Stone)

So one of the benefits of being a LA based blogger is that I have the honor of
being part of a wonderful blogger organization called, Two Point Oh LA. Through this organization members get exclusive invites to various events and educational panels. This past weekend I attended the PR Panel at the CMC. Panelist Lindsey Larson, Kristen Steinhilber Calavas, and Jamie Stone took the time to give us bloggers some much needed insider info on how to get better feedback when contacting prospective brands representatives.

Be Clear- Make sure your email is concise and straight to the point. Let them know what brands you have on board and make sure these brands share a similar target market.

Beware of generic (aka...boring) emails- Although professionalism is vital, make sure to keep your pitch letter as genuine and personal as possible. Include why you want that specific brand and share what you know about the company/brand.

Schedule a Face to Face- A tip that I found surprising is that Publicist actually are open to those who extend a quick coffee meeting before sending the email.

Know your dates- Although publicist are flattered by your interest in their brands, it is important that you take the fashion calendar under consideration. Don't expect to get a response from a busy PR agency in the middle of Fashion Week.

Follow Up- A quick follow up a few days later never hurts. In most cases it actually will get you noticed over several of emails in their inbox.

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LaFila

Blogger Lover:Fashion Cappuccino

From outfit post to online shopping tips, this blog is a go to guide for any fashionista. With a gorgeous Hawaiian scenery as her backdrop Shin started her blog as personal stlye blog and has now evolved it into a medium which connects to over 800 followers across the globe. What drawnme most to her blog was her personal sense of style. Never looking overdressed or over thought, Shin's style is a true definition of "effortlessly chic". So when she agreed to conduct interview with little ol' me...I was more than delighted.

Personal Collage made by ME!! (Click to Enlarge)

( photocredits:fashioncappuccino)

• How long have you been doing Fashion Cappuccino and what inspired you to start a personal blog?
  I've been blogging since November 2008 and I read a lot of fashion blogs. I thought I could start one and share my personal style too.

• When you’re not blogging what else do you do in your free time?
  I like working out, going to the mall, hanging out with friends and reading.

• Name three pieces in your closet that you just can’t live without.
  My Topshop white blazer, maxi black dress and white sheer button-up shirt.



• What’s one fact about yourself that you think your followers don’t know?
  I love Cheese Burgers! I'm crazy about them. Most people take a quick look at me and think I don't eat much or that I'm a vegan, but I love, love to eat!


• Who’s your favorite fashion blogger and why?
  I have so many favorites and I keep discovering new ones all the time. I like fashion bloggers who have their own distinct style.

• If you can choose to sit in the front row at any fashion show, what show would you choose and who would you like to sit next to?
  Oooh, that is a very tough question! I think if I have to just choose one, I would say Marc Jacobs because I consider him a genius and such a great designer!
  
  Special thanks to Shin from Fashion Cappuccino. It was a pleasure!!!xoxoxo

And reader's make sure to stay tuned for my next Blogger Lover post, I have a very special blogger interview I think you all will love ;)

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Blogger Lover- Karla's Closet

As mentioned before, I have a EXTREME fascination and love for fashion blogs. They move me, they inspire me, they're pretty are much my fashion haven!!! I know it may sound a bit over exaggerated but truly I'm in love and with this whole blogger world expanding it wouldn't be unfit to consider them as member's of the front row too. So with a love so deep I felt it was only right for me to share my weekly favorite post to the one group that will actually listened to me...YOU!!!

photocredits: karlascloset

Almost three years ago I remember opening my latest issue of Teen Vogue and reading the pages of their "Blogger Issue". Funny thing is at the time I knew very little about this whole fashion blogging thing, but visit one entitled Karla's Closet. Since then I have continued to note her as my favorite blogger for several reasons. One, she a LA Valley girl like me. Two, I love blazers and so does she. Three, because she's just the coolest...So this week I decided to post an outfit post from her...

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