Sparkle and Slippers

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This is a sponsored post provided by Tobi; all opinions are my own

Happy Friday!!
This is my fifth post sponsored by the online store Tobi. You can check out my other posts here, here, here, and here. Tobi has been a longtime favorite of mine. Their classic, minimalist designs are appropriate for almost all occasions. The pieces are all exceptionally well made and true to size, delivery is speedy and their customer service is knowledgeable and top notch. All reasons why I am a return customer and a very high % of my closet is Tobi.

When I started this blog a little over two years ago, it was something I did for myself. I had zero clue as to what I was doing but what I did know was that I love all things fashion/style related and love reading other style blogs. Friends and family were always putting me to work helping them shop, style or find items and latest trends. This is something I have always taken such pleasure in. It has taken me a long time to figure out so many things about blogging, and every day I am learning more

In the beginning, up until recently actually, I told a very small amount of people in my life about this blog that I spend so much of my time creating. I have gone back and forth trying to figure out why and I have come up with these reasons...

I am a very private person and I don't like to be judged (who does really?). There is a huge sense of vulnerability that goes along with posting a blog and along with that, a sense of judgement. At least twice a week I give people an inside snapshot of me and what is going on with me. That is immensely unnerving, less however when it is people reading my content that don't know me personally. However, one of the magical things that has happened over these few years is that I have developed relationships with other bloggers and readers and my sense of anonymity has faded, but I am ok with this. I have slowly but surely began telling more people in my 'real life' and most have been very supportive, a few have had the reaction I thought some would.

Some Questions I have fielded:

Q. Do you think you are a model?
A. Umm, no, not at all.

Q. What makes you an expert on fashion?
A. I am not an expert, nor do I think I am. I enjoy fashion and style and thought I could share any knowledge I might have on the subject. Turns out I am learning and evolving more than I had ever thought.

Q. What do you get out of it? Isn't it just a waste of time?
A. Well, it is something I started doing because again, I love to read other blogs and write about my experience and style. I have developed relationships with readers, boutiques, brands and other bloggers. Although sometimes stressful meeting deadlines and getting posts out regularly, it is pure enjoyment.

Q. Aren't you just being showy posting things that you have?
A. I don't think so. S&S is more of a style blog than a fashion blog. While I appreciate couture, and high fashion, I don't have the bank account for it. I enjoy showing everyday, street style looks and where you can purchase such items. Often times I will post a splurge/ save post, always posting links where to get deals.

I just recently switched my insta account to a business profile and in order to do so, you must have a FB page to prove you are a business. This gave me anxiety. Who will see it? My ex-class president? Old college friends? PTC moms? People I work with (GAAASP)?!? Maybe and it is what it is.
I am putting myself out there!
Here is my new S&S Facebook page.
I would love followers!