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  • Everyday Fashion, Real Life Ramblings

    Fearless Award: A Little About Me

    Fearless Award

     

    So recently I was nominated for a blogger award by Alyssa from Teddy Bears and Lipsticks!!  I was so honored and totally caught off guard.  This award is really an opportunity to share a bit more about myself and what my blog is about.  In this blogging business we are constantly being measured up against each other and these types of #shoutouts really remind us how much support and collaboration is happening.  Part of my goal with Pish to Posh is help others feel fabulous and so at the end of this post I have nominated 5 other bloggers that are worth you taking taking a look at!!  Thank you Alyssa for this award!

    Fearless Award Questions:

    Who are you?!

    HI!!! I am Amanda.  I am a wife, a mother, a lover of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, a sister and a friend.  I am a Colorado native but have lived all over the world including Berlin and most recently, London.  My dog is my best friend and confidant and I love macaroni and cheese.  There are few things in life I like more than lazy weekends spent with my husband and son.

    What is your blog/instagram all about?

    Well….it is lifestyle, motherhood, fashion and a bit of humor. I love to write about my life and the way my mind works- I try to see the bigger picture in life and my hope is to inspire others to live their true authentic life.  I love fashion and clothes but I love my son and my family even more. I write about being a mother but not how to be a mother.  Sometimes I write about other bloggers and sometimes I write about my travels and adventures.  My Instagram is my life captured in little squares put out into the world in hopes of inspiring someone to smile, to laugh, to reflect or to connect.

    What do you LOVE about blogging/instagramming?

    Freedom of expression.  I love being able to share my world with others. I love connecting with like-minded ladies and I love meeting creative souls who challenge and inspire me.  I love being able to share a snipet of my life but still keep some things close to my heart. I love being able to express myself in a manner that is true and authentic to who I am and who I want be.

    What do you not love most about blogging/instagramming?

    Such a loaded question!!!  I put a lot of pressure on myself to grow, to engage and to be better.  I do not love those feelings as they can be overwhelming and consuming.  I hate the feeling of wonder when I publish a post (either on the blog or on Instaram) as to whether it will be received positively.  And sometimes I loath Instagram because just when I start to figure it out I realize I have no idea what I am doing #beingtotallyhonest

    What are your goals (big & small!) for your blog/instagram?

    To start the goal was to create a platform where I could showcase the person I knew myself to be.  As this journey has continued I want to inspire people. I want to connect with people and I want to provide an opportunity for people to feel connected.  One of my goals is to never loose my passion and to remember why I started this.  My goals, for both IG and the blog, are to remain authentic and grounded- be true to myself.

     If you could be better at one thing, what would it be?

    In general life it would be flexibility.  I am person who craves structure and routine.  I am working, everyday, to be more flexible.

    In the blogging/Instagram world it would be photos.  Both taking them and editing them. I would love to be more creative and artistic when I am behind the camera.

    Who are your biggest supporters? How/why?

    First and foremost my husband.  He has to endure endless hours of chatter about hashtags, outfit choices, Instagram content, photo shoots and blog content.  Next is my mother who reads every single post I write.  My best friend has been an incredible supporter by initially encouraging me to start the blog and for continuing to push me when I want to quit.

    What do you wish there was more of in your life

    Tricky question… should I could go emotional and deep or go real and witty….

    I wish there was one more chance to say goodbye to my grandmother.

     

    Fearless Award Secret Facts:

    1. I danced from the time I was three until I graduated high school. Ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, tap- I did it all.
    2. I can change a flat tire.
    3. I love graph paper. Writing on it, making lists on it, creating my Instagram plan on it.
    4. I could (and have) eat a whole pan of brownies.
    5. I do not eat crusts on toast… and therefore neither does my son!

    I nominate:

    Nicole  @lifeinstyles_ns   www.lifeinstyles.com  –

    I met her when I moved back to Denver and I could not be happier about it.  She is a fashionista who keeps herself grounded in the mommy world with her adorable son.

    Victoria  @govictoria  www.thesoutherntrunk.com

    I met this amazing mama on Instagram and I simply adore her feed.  She is creative, thoughtful and authentic.

    Amanda @missamandaleigh117  www.amandastimpson.com

    Another blogger I met on Instagram and she has such a unique and genuine feed.  Plus, we share a name so obviously I was drawn to her.

    Sylvia  @seasonsinstilettos  www.seasonsinstilettos.com 

    This gorgeous fashionista has the most amazing wardrobe and is as sweet as pie.  Two things I admire in a lady!!

    Victoria  @vlaxerg   www.agallonofglitter.com 

    This pretty lady is one of the happiest people around.  She is constantly smiling and her smile is so contagious- plus she wears the cutest outfits around!

    I hope you enjoyed this fun little post and may have learned a little more about me and Pish to Posh.  Thank you to Alyssa for nominating me- I was truly honored and surprised!  My hope is that you have found a few more ladies to follow.  Let them fill your feed and inbox – i promise you wont regret it.

    With Love,

    What To Do Next:
    Compose the post on your blog (or Instagram? Could be kind of fun?!) and THANK the person who nominated you! Be sure to link to their blog/Instagram!
    Answer the Fearless Award questions (the questions that I answered above). List out 5 secret facts about yourself/blog/brand. Have fun with this!
    Post on your blog/Instagram! If on blog: Include the Fearless Award graphic (available here & here). If on Instagram: use the hashtag #BecomingFearless and tag @stylecollective_
    Nominate at least 5 #bossbabes who you think align with the Style Collective mantra of women championing women! List them and link to their blogs/Instagram. Include a sentence or two on why you love their blog/Instagram!
    Inform the nominees that you’ve elected them for the Fearless Award! They should post their answers and award rules on their blog/Instagram

     

     

     

  • Everyday Fashion, Real Life Ramblings

    Collaboration vs. Competition

    Welcome to a, potential, new series!!!

    Over the last several months, since moving back to Denver, I have been so lucky to meet some amazing and supportive woman.  Upon moving back I was nervous that I would not fit in anywhere in this blogging world, or that the ladies I met would be far more established than me or that I would just not mesh with anyone.  Well, none of that is true and in fact I have found the exact opposite.

    This new series will feature and introduce you to many of the new ladies i have met, some of the amazing stores/brands I get to work with and additional supports I have found.  Most of them are focused in Denver but not all.  I hope through this new, monthly, post you may find a new blooger to follow or be inspired to check out a new store, find a new eyebrow consultant or just enjoy a new type of post.

    I think it is important to address and chat about the idea of collaboration over competition.  In this field (of blogging or fashion) I truly believe that we can only learn from each other.  As there is no paved way to become a blogger it has been through the collaboration, support and advice of others that I have been able to find my niche.  Are these other bloggers my competition??? I guess technically yes…but my goal is to inspire you to feel confident, get a break from reality and give a little piece of my world.  ALL of the ladies, brands, boutiques and providers in this series do that (and much much more) for me!!!  I truly believe that by working together, chatting about successes and failures, providing resources to one another and enjoying some wine is by far the better way to go about this mission.

    Do I hope you continue to read my blog, peep me on Instagram and follow my adventure… ABSOLUTELY.  But why stop there…. there are so many amazing blogs, feeds and adventures out there… don’t stop with just me.

    To start this I want to introduce to not only some fabulous bloggers (who you should go follow) but an entire network and one of the cutest little boutiques around!

    Let me introduce you to Style Collective and my Denver Style Collective friends!! I have linked all their blogs and Instagram pages so all you have to do is click!! Make sure to follow them and see what they are up to- they deliver amazing content.

    Style COllective

    Style Collective is a network of bloggers who support, encourage, guide and inspire each other.  I joined Style Collective back in October and it has been one of the best decisions I have made since launching my blog. I know there are a ton of networks out there for bloggers but the SC “sisterhood” really provides the most amazing support.  Recently, the founder Annie, started a new podcast series focusing on being a GIRL BOSS and breaking free from the fear.  I have linked it <here>

    meet some style collective bloggers

    Nicole (@lifeinstyles_ns): Her blog Life in Styles focuses mainly on fashion.  She styles and wears everyday clothes that are suitable for active working mom’s (as she is one) and she is one of the sweetest ladies I have met since moving back to Denver.

    Delayna (@delaynadenaye): Her blog Delayna Denaye is a lifestyle fashion blog focusing on all things beauty, fashion and lifestyle related.  She is one of the most organic down to earth ladies around!

    Alyssa (@teddybearsandlipsticks): She writes and styles the blog Teddy Bears and Lipstick.  She is a fellow mom and does an incredible job incorporate everyday  stylish looks into her life and she does it seamlessly.

    Raeann (@raeannlangas): This fabulous lady has the best personality and her blog Rae Everyday showcases her passion for life and positivity.  She fills the room with such a large personality that you are immediate drawn to her.

    Char (@livelybone): She write Lively Bone and focuses a lot of travel, amazing destinations and captures the beauty of life as only a genuine lady can.  Her feed is filled with amazing photos of some fabulous places.

    party time

    As you can tell from the photos we  had the best time and were pampered and treated so well by the amazing ladies at Fabrik Boutique.  This little shop is located in Aspen Grove (for those in Denver) and has some of the cutest clothes in town.  They keep everything under $100 (with the exception of  their Hudson Jeans) and they get shipments in daily.  They have everything from casual tanks and tops to more formal maxi dresses to shoes, shorts, skirts, denim, bags, hats and some local jewelry lines.  The team at Fabrik are amazing at helping you curate and create a look… in fact they helped me create the perfect 35th birthday look which is coming to the blog on Monday.

    collaboration is key

    In this field I could consider everyone I meet, everyone I follow on Instagram or any other blogger my competition as we are all fighting for a little recognition, love and followers in this space.  BUT I would be missing out on opportunities to discuss strategies, to learn from others triumphs and challenges, to share success and failures of my own, to learn a thing or two and to develop some amazingly supportive relationships.  In life, competition has its place and at times it is important to foster that competitive feeling but I would say collaboration, support and partnership win out more often than not.

    I hope you find inspiration from these ladies, stop by Fabrik and consider the idea that working together helps everyone involved!!!

    With Love,