... or just tired of it all?
I deliberately chose not to have any image up with this text. These days I feel like the internet has drained me of everything I have to give. I'm not "complaining" or whatever you want to accuse me of. I've just been trying to figure out the best possible way to describe why it takes so much out of me to post just one entry.
The internet can be a great thing. But, for me, it creates a pressure to constantly put up new and inspiring images, introduce new and exciting designers, and dress like you've never seen before. Which is difficult to say the least, especially when you have a shitty studio set up and the only time you can find to take an outfit picture is at 2am.
I'm not a shop-o-holic. It's just not in me to collect tons of clothes. And I love to purge my closet whenever possible. I suppose, in many ways, I'm just not really cut out to be blogger. But then again, what does that even mean? I've lost all sorts of perspective. The only reason I started my blog was because somebody made me. There, I said it.
I deliberately chose not to have any image up with this text. These days I feel like the internet has drained me of everything I have to give. I'm not "complaining" or whatever you want to accuse me of. I've just been trying to figure out the best possible way to describe why it takes so much out of me to post just one entry.
The internet can be a great thing. But, for me, it creates a pressure to constantly put up new and inspiring images, introduce new and exciting designers, and dress like you've never seen before. Which is difficult to say the least, especially when you have a shitty studio set up and the only time you can find to take an outfit picture is at 2am.
I'm not a shop-o-holic. It's just not in me to collect tons of clothes. And I love to purge my closet whenever possible. I suppose, in many ways, I'm just not really cut out to be blogger. But then again, what does that even mean? I've lost all sorts of perspective. The only reason I started my blog was because somebody made me. There, I said it.
133 comments:
Whimper. Don't do it Lulu.
Don't quite Lulu! Your blog is my favorite !
quit*
stop being such a drama queen. just post when you are inspired, we'll get over the absence.
I think that you're really one of the most inspiring bloggers out there. Specifically because you don't have an endless supply of clothes, and you rewear your outfits, and yet it always looks fresh to me. You are really one of my style icons, sorry if thats corny!
I FEEL YOU Lulu, blogging does put a certain strain and does give a certain pressure to constantly be inspired. Been there a hundred and one times when I just felt like quitting. I don't really get why it takes so much out of me just to post something I've been planning to either. However, you seemed to be fairing much better than me at points, so if it's a break you need take it. Just don't completely disappear i'd miss you.
KISS, China L.
Whats funny is it always seemed like your posts were so haphazarad and laid back and just plain awesome.
plz keep blogging. even if it is not about fashun.
Anon 3:45: Shutup. That is why the best bloggers never bother to write anything anymore (except to talk about their lattes) because people like you will just call it "being a drama queen" when they are just trying to discuss what's on their mind.
Lu (because I just shorten people's names), we (or maybe just I) will come here even if you don't post pictures anymore. Your dry wit is more than enough to keep people entertained.
If you don't have anything left to give, shut it down, but don't think you have to stay pigeonholed into posting stuff for us to ogle over.
*sniff*
you're so...much...more..
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I was completely srs, though.
i know how you feel,
don't let pressure put you off though.. keep posting even if its just little things like what you did today :)
stay positive
Lola.
xx
I have been waiting SO LONG for a [famous] fashion blogger to be this honest... seriously.
Thank you for saying that you're not a shop-o-holic; thank you for saying that you're often uninspired; thank you for saying that you feel pressured & drained. Because it proves to me (& everyone else) THAT YOU ARE BLOODY REAL. Not some over-privileged femme who is obsessive about clothing.
You may not understand where I'm coming from with all this, but just trust me... I am so relieved to hear this coming from YOU, of all people. Thank you for your honesty.
& above all: take care of YOU.
hey lulu, what a deep entry and it totally rings true. in regards to anything, if you're not having fun don't do it anymore. but don't try to impress people. you should b doing this more for yourself than anything else. use it for what it is, networking and making friends! take care!
it IS a lot of pressure. but just take a step back once in awhile and if anything just post once or twice a week if it's taking a lot out of you. or whenever the hell you feel like it. i think the pressure we put on ourselves as bloggers comes from wanting to impress our readers with our finds and our taste and the desire to stay relevant and one step ahead. but eff all that, it's about whatever you make it. take a breather for a while and if in a week or two you feel your heart is still not in it, then maybe it's not worth it anymore. we would miss you though!!
I agree wit apricot tea, thank you for being real. Clearly to have a blog with the level of traffic with yours is a lot of pressure. If you were to give it up people would say you were throwing a great thing away, something that has opened many doors and opportunities for you. However, that is true.
I find it interesting when you say you're not a shopaholic though. If you say you're not a shopaholic then I believe you that you're not, but you do have an awesome wardrobe full of designer clothes. I just want to point out that many people don't have closets of Gucci and Miu Miu shoes and Rick Owens jackets. Therefore it is entertaining to read a blog of a girl who does. Because your closet is definitely not the closet of a normal 20-something year old.
If you are really unhappy blogging I suppose you could stop but I would consider what it has done for you and maybe look at like I job. Not everyone likes their job, but they keep it for obvious reasons. However, all good things come to an end sometime. I wish you the best of luck and hope you're happy with whatever decision you make.
I can only always say that a blog is not meant to be a obligatory task to fulfill every day or on a regular basis. I find it perfectly fine to update the blog only as one personally sees fit, and no need to apologize. After all, a blog is a personal hobby (to me that is), and you are not responsible to anyone.
Also, I don't know what else than having fun blogging is needed to be cut as blogger. It definitely isn't being a shopaholic (although I unfortunately am), or anything extremely relevant that would be a crime to keep to oneself. So here we are, if it's no fun, it doesn't make sense.
I hear you, and I'm nowhere NEAR where you are in the blogging world...
~F
Aw lulu :( Do take care of yourself/do what's best for you. Don't disappear on us though. That would make me (and the rest of the blogsphere) really sad.
Hey Lulu, I wanted to say that I really respect you being honest especially considering how incredibly rude people can be over the internet. Do what feels right to you and what makes you happy. We'll miss you but we'll understand.
You are my favorite blogger.
Really.
NO! I just discovered you and you are quickly becoming my favorite! Please don't quit!
I honestly respect you more than some other bloggers out there. You're so much more honest and relatable, in my opinion.
You know, I think a lot of us are feeling this way right now (though most of us don't have the large readership). Everyone has a blog now and sometimes we get sick of posting/the blogging world in general, feel pressured like you or just move on to more important aspects going on (like having a real life). Me personally, I think you should keep doing it because you have a community of people who really enjoy reading your perspective, your voice. I agree that it should be on your time and on your own terms. It doesn't sound like a complaint at all, it is what it is, right?
lulu, i don't really comment often but i have to say your blog is my favorite of all the ones i read. i don't think you have to have a million dollar wardrobe or the best quality pictures or talk about things that nobody's heard of yet to be a good blogger. you're real and you have a personality and that's why people like you. if you're not feeling it anymore i don't blame you for quitting, but if you decide to stick around i'm sure you'll still have plenty of readers no matter what you post about. good luck!
I think it must be hard to continue when your peers are getting so much more attention. When your blog seems to have just as much traffic. And I also notice people who read your blog daily who dont link you and girls who clearly rip your style or idea without crediting like how they do with everyone else.
If it's honestly giving you this much stress, then you really should just quit.
I agree with Apricot Tea - it's so nice to know that sometimes the best of the best feel uninspired and under way too much pressure.
You don't need to be a shopaholic or any of that. You don't need to be anything. This is your blog, do what you want to do, and try not to feel so pressured, although I know that it's easier said than done.
We will always love and appreciate you.
-Catherine.
Like you've said before, 'nothing is worth doing forever if you don't love it.'
You're such a bad ass in every way.
Honestly, the reason I come back to this blog day after day and feel disappointed that there's not new content is because I don't think of you as a fashion blogger. The thing that draws me to your blog is the witty commentary about even the most mundane details of your life. I think you have are hilarious, have a wicked writing style, and are totally sassy. Coconut Foot was the most hilarious thing ever, and I don't even know you [in real life]. I wish you were more open about what it is that takes up your time until 2am, etc. No pressure, inspiration comes and goes, it's total understandable.
OH C'MON, THAT'S THE BIGGEST PROBLEM YOU'VE GOT? LIKE SERIOUSLY? MAN, I CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE WHAT AN ASSHOLE YOU SEEM TO BE (JUDGING BY YOUR POSTS). CAN'T BELIEVE I USED TO LIKE YOU WHEN YOU DID EVERYBODY IS UGLY. THANKS, BUT I'M OFF.
i dont think she is an asshole at all! what she writes about is honest and thats important. at least shes not trying to be somebody else. personally, i think this is a really good blog.
Ah even little Sarah.B from above is throwing a tantrum about you quitting.
okay but in all seriously and like what everyone has said, your posts always make me laugh out loud and it was only through you and your old blog EIC that I realised that the US's Asian Americans aren't all about low-cut colour jersey dresses and highlights in their hair; as what many of my friends who go to the States end up looking like. (I'm from Singapore and I'm Chinese too.)
Most importantly, love your style of writing. But in all honesty, you don't have to continue writing if you don't feel like (as if you don't know that already). Just spend time with R instead.
1. i dont understand why people feel the need to leave such rude comments on your blog now
2. im only new to blogging but i already know what you mean. but youve got our attention anyway! you dont need to post new things all the time. just post about whats happening with you and what youre wearing. you dont have to post the most inspiring links all the time and always post new clothes because youre attitude and honesty is probably half the reason your blog is so popular
please blog on! i enjoy reading.
Lulu, you really inspire me i love your blog
Hey Lulu, I so know what you mean about not being bothered. I think it's really awesome when I see a post on your blog and you're always an awesome inspiration! Keep up the good work and post at your own pace! It is your blog after all =)
Check out my blog if you have time at all =)
xx Jessie
i honestly love your blog, not only for your keen and original fashion sense but cause you are SO DAMN FUNNY. as some other bloggers said, try to at least blog random rantings like today... it doesn't have to be about fashion... :(
DON'T LEAVEEEEE.
It's refreshing to know that you don't live, breathe, eat, sleep fashion. We have lives outside the blogger/fashion world. Moreover it's nice to know you truly aren't trying too hard.
thanks for being real : ) I love how you don't have an endless supply of clothing, and the fact that you get uninspired (I do too!) only makes your appeal grow. I hate seeing those girls that have all the money in the world buy clothing they only wear once.
Like a lot of other people said, your writing is especially enjoyable to read, so feel free to just blog about your life. We're more than interested to see what goes on : )
You're complaining for being a normal person? Come ooooon, if you're not happy & want to stop blogging (or cut down on the posts), just go ahead and do it. Showing your readers that you should follow your heart is better than showing them all the newest fashions. :)
do what you like. blog when you want to and dont when you run outa ideas, its that simple. why feel compelled n pressured
OH i hope you don't disappear Lulu! you've always been one of my favorite bloggers! I will miss the blogger who always keeps things real. Either way any choice you make , i wish you the best : )
I completely understand. Whether or not you choose to continue blogging, we love you, Lulu.
It pisses me off that you don't get as much credit/attention as you deserve. You are seriously my favorite blogger and a big inspiration to me. Not only that but you seem like a really cool/honest/awesome person in real life. If you really don't feel like doing this then that is fine but I just want to point out that I do appreciate you and your posts.
That is all.
I read some of the nasty comments people leave you and it (almost) makes me pleased that my blog doesn't get as much foot traffic. But it'd be a damn shame if you threw in the towel. We all get much enjoyment from your musings. Do what's best for you . . . but know that we'll miss your good humour and killer outfits. Group hug for Lulu (who's had to deal with an unfortunate amount of shameless bullying in the last couple of months).
Hey Lulu,
So I'm not sure why you feel the need to justify your absences since it's obvious here that we admire you regardless.
I'm no fashion blogger and I've never had more than maybe 8 people at a time reading my blog, but I've learned that shutting off the comments generally lessens the pressure of having to write something (yeah, I get overwhelmed with an audience of eight). I'm not sure how or why this works, but it does and you should try it :]
I wish you the best in whatever you end up doing n_n
You are such an attention whore. Seriously, quit complaining!! Post when you want, post when you don't. What the fuck are you stressing about. Oh wait, people didn't link you??!! Pathetic and petty. Funny how you TRY to act so bad ass and authentic. Your just one out of a million bitch. GET OVER IT!!
Sorry Lulu I have been having this problem with my artwork recently & it yeah it feels shit..
best advice people have given is to stop whining and get on with it.
this blog is essentially just for you-- no-one else. if people love it (which they do) that is great. so focus on what your feelings/ inspirations (as an individual) are at the moment and don't worry what the internet wants to read and what is the latest thing for the rest of the blogsphere.
take a break from the blog for a while. it is yours afterall. if you still feel the way you do, don't post another complaint please, it is so sad to hear. just quit for a while. you are comitting no crime here.
chill
I know how you feel and that's the reason why I don't update my blog too often. I just post something when I really want to, not because other people want me to do it. I think nobody would be dissappointed if you took a break or something. Be happy :)
a love/hate relationship.
Welcome to the pity party.
i get that alot, especially with projects and art fashion iteself. when you're not inspired, you can't force it to come out of your brains, nor can you find inspiration in magazines. i personally think it's the worst to find inspiration in magazines and things. one of my professoers always told me to never look at what everyone is always looking at. you have to go to a library, go to a science lab, go to a forest and then find something. i dont know. or just wait. the internet thing is so true though. i feel like it makes everything instant and disposable.
xxx
Hello, Lulu! I'm sorry I haven't post any comment till now, I'm going to start a fashion blog with a friend soon and I wanted to introduce me as a blogger. But when I saw this post, I though you may want to hear this: why don't you have a break from blogging? Forcing yourself won't make inspiration back. You can always search it by watching movies, going to concerts or going arround different zones of your city (or travelling!). I bet it'll come back naturally to you again.
Talk to you soon!
Rei.
I've been following you from the EIU days, and you've been fantastic throughout, thank you so much for letting us have a peek at your style and your life (and it actually wouldn't matter to me if you didn't post images, I'd read luluandyourmom anyway).
It sucks to hear that you're feeling uninspired, but you do need to put yourself first- so if that means taking a break from blogging or image posting, so be it (you will be no less awesome after two weeks or six weeks or six months even, than you are after two days- and regardless of that, I'll be back). The blog is yours, it isn't going anywhere.
And re: wardrobe-repeating, it's normal. Most of us don't have bottomless pits for wardrobes anyway, and it's inspiring to see the things you do with what you've got.
Hi Lulu,
You can stop any time you want. Don't worry about your readers! Blog fatigue sucks. But you're fantastic. Thanks for all the posts! You were one of the blogs who made me want to get into this thing.
xx
I totally feel you with this one!! I tend not to post too often, unless I got something interesting to show. It's damn hard to come up with something new all the time when your wardrobe (and money) is limited, and then there is the pressure to post, to offer something new, to be on "top". You know why the more known bloggers have always something new to offer? Because they are getting free clothes and their blogz are just one big advertisement. You're keeping it real, and it shows in a positive way!
I love following your blog because you're so real, you have an amazing fashion sense, you're funny and seem like a nice person to hang out with. I even told my bf that when we move back to Cali next year, you are the one blogger I'd love to meet in person. :)
Keep up the good work, girl! We love you. :)
I always appreciate every post that you post.
I like you for who you are and not what you're expected to be.
you're different and thats why i like you.
Asian power. :)
Do like what u always say, this is ur blog and u decide what to do with it. Post if u feel like, don't post when u don't feel like it. U don't alwAys have to post something Interesting. Whatever u post, whatever we read. :)
i here you. take an internet brake.
come to london?
i here you. take an internet brake.
come to london?
Blogger fatigue is okay. You can only do so much in 'virtual time'. it's already hard enough to juggle 'real time' issues. We all need our introspective, dreaming, non-image times. Marx was onto something when he said appearance is alienating, or something to that effect, isolating people from their labors and other people's labors. Your vision of spontaneous sartorial genius appears as a second in the millions of seconds that compose our experience of the internet. Nevertheless, that moment is crystallized work-passion-memory-reverie-dreaming, days and days off the web. Do what you need to be inspired, lady, even if it means taking a long, long siesta...or not posting about fashion.
it's amazing you always manage to inspire others even though you yourself feel that way!
maybe take a break, plug off the net, post when you feel showing something, an outfit or a designer. your blog has many lovers, we feel you and support you and sometimes it's ok to post something unimportant too (:
I've been feeling uninspired for a very long time now but never feel pressured to post something totally unique and new. I don't think you wrote that post to read the reactions and THEN make up your mind whether to continue or not, you probably know what to do by now. It would be sad if a blogger like you who has so many loyal fans would just stop blogging for good... :(
Nesli
Aww I get what your saying, it can be exhausting. The only way anyone should blog is by blogging for themselves and not to please the masses. Thats what I do and I dont care about how much traffic I get or what people expect.. I just write for myself because I have fun in doing so.
www.trustme-itsparadise.blogspot.com
Oh Lulu please don't go! I would miss you so! The irony in me saying this is that I know you weren't fishing for compliments or looking for sympathy when you wrote this blog entry, BUT it's true. I read your blog everyday, and there will be a sad void if you stop. You don't have to come up with something new or interesting every time you post, everything you say is always engaging regardless of what you're talking about.
x x.
post what you want! it's your blog!!!
dahlink, please cast off all pressures. screw new inspiration, new designers can introduce themselves, and damn dressing like we have never seen before.
You are a lovely individual with opinions. Share what you want. In my opinion that is what being a blogger should mean. <3
I think BFH nailed it.
I hope you can keep blogging, about fashion or whatever else you feel like, because you have a great combo of wicked humour and style. I remember your old blog and the foot girl saga... ahh, memories... But of course, this is something you do completely for yourself and I hope you never feel obliged to keep at it just to satisfy the rabid hordes.
regardless, sometimes the internet is a headfuck, and you deserve a break. recharge your thoughts and rediscover your inspirations. We'll still be here when you get back.
nothing is worth feeling like you have to do it, especially when you never wanted to do it in the first place. just because we're good at something doesn't mean thats what we should do for the rest of our lives, no matter what society tells you.
you're a truly gifted person who has been writing an extremely successful, funny and inspirational blog for awhile now, but if you don't want to do it, then anyone who tells you to do it anyway is, in my opinion, selfish. good luck in finding inspiration wherever and however you can. be the center of your own universe.
She's the "real" blogger because you people force her to be. That's why she feels sad. Let's face it, everyone will just forget once some other lamer blogger posts a pretty picture of a stupid pancake breakfast or their ugly mall shoes.
well. so many of us love you, and anticipate your posts, but I for one a proud of you. proud that you are honest, and not just to yourself, but to all of us who come here. you are inspiring because you get frustrated, because you get drained, and yet there is something magical about you, something unimaginably cool. you are beautiful and you are amazing.
if you DO go, know that i for one will miss you incredibly.
if you slow down on the posts (and turn into a blogger like me, a twice a month kind of girl) well, i'll be happy to have that much.
be proud of yourself, cuz i sure as hell am proud of you.
I really like your writings and your style, but you have to do what's best for you... Although I hope you 'll continue your blog...
Just quit then.
Jesus, stop fucking whining about every little thing.
Hey Lulu, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you don't stop, because I enjoy reading your blog. Maybe you should stop thinking about the audience, you don't need to be 'inspirational', I think people who read your blog just want honesty, don't think too hard about it.
Good luck with it.
i don't think anyone would actually mind or care if you never posted again. do whatever you want, just stop whining about it
You're definitely my favorite blogger, and I'd miss your posts a lot, but maybe you stop blogging.
If you miss it, you can obviously always come back. If not, then it's good you tried taking a break
I hope all works out
Hey baby cakes,
It's all got to do with where we are in life I suppose? Some other things may be more important to you right now than to dress up or post something 'amazing'. That is obviously completely ok! It's ok to feel uninspired and/or tired of it all...the fact that you actually said it is inspiring enough...if that makes any sense? Do what makes you happy...what makes you tick.
xoxo
I think you should just release all the pressure you're feeling and for your sake, quit caring what other people think. Who the fuck cares if other people like what you're doing as long as you like it. Post the images that make you happy, post the outfits that you like to wear. You have a great sense of style, and you're not here to impress anyone. I'm sure the blogosphere (can't believe I actually just used that in a sentence...) will accept whatever decision you make in regards to your blog, but even if you decide not to keep it, life is SO much easier when you stop caring what people think.
Best of wishes<3
Cry me a fucking river.
I will help pull the trigger =) One less ugly in this world will be appreciated!
I think a lot of us can relate to how you're feeling now. Whether you choose to take a blogging break or a more permanent one then we completely support the decision. Our lives definitely don't revolve around blogging so it's completely understandable!
Just as you seem to have a quality over quantity philosophy with your clothes, you should apply this to your posts as well! Your blog is great but I totally understand the pressure that is created when its no longer for yourself as much as it is for other people. Just post what you want when you want, your true fans will still adore you. It is much better to have a single post to the same caliber as one of your posts than it is to have a daily post. Let the blog go back to its roots by doing it solely for you, after all you can't please your readers if you can't please yourself. I hope you enjoy yourself in whichever decision you make on blogging.
ps. ignore all the rude comments on this, don't give any consideration to unnecessary negativity. Blogging should be personal not to please stupid people who leave anonymous notes.
xox thebeautifulfool.blogspot.com
For whatever reason, being honest and vulnerable is always cause for attack, in whatever context. While I and others can appreciate that (I find you to be far more sincere than many "internet fashion personalities" out there), there are those that are really threatened and "offended" when you own your shit. Many of us are aware of your many contributions to the internet fashion world, and I say continue to rep yourself and don't let people jock your steez and then try to take credit for it. Haters hate truly out of jealousy...just last night as I was out with friends minding my own business, some broke ass looking bitch scanned me up and down with her eyes and muttered "mmmhmm" with stank attitude. Yeah, I know I look good too. Keep on hating. Know what I mean? Also, the anons that talk mad shit are assholes for no real reason except to create animosity and break you down, so that they can feel smug behind their computer screen. Don't even participate in that nonsense (even though it tries your patience). Point is, keep on!
maybe you just need to take care of yourself before you try to care of anything else. I'll pray for you.
i don't think most girls come to your blog to see exciting new designers and exciting new clothes. they come because they find you as a source of inspiration. because they know that you're just like them, you can't get brand new things everyday. you manage to take one item and completely change it up every time. and so what if you don't change it up every single day all the time, you still inspire us in every possible way. so don't ever give up hope.
No, I find your fashion taste quite pleasing to the eye, actually. :) I totally understand though, it's like a fashionista's block, or whatever we should call it. I'm having one currently too. I don't have the inspiration or the willpower to make outfits and I'll resort to a comfortable hoodie and t-shirt and jeans and out the door I go. Don't give up and you can go on a hiatus. We can wait, it's totally cool with us, your fans and daily readers. ;D
NOOOOOO! I haven't commented on your blog before, but yours is my favorite and I greatttly appreciate the fact that you make the effort to post:) What I love about your blog is that you don't try to hard, you're not pushing anything while still being original and interesting. Your style, and the versatility of your style is what we love, and I think that most of your readers don't have tons of clothes, and huge closets either. You're relatable and that's I love you blog. There's soooo many blogs out there where people are just showing off their designer clothes and shoes, but they don't actually have style or personality. Please don't quitttt WE LOVEE YOUUU :)
oh and i did ask my mom, and she says you're incredible. your style that is
I don't see why people feel the need to post silly idiotic negative comments. You would think that there would be a 'Am I *really* going to post my shitty personality all over the internet?' moment. Unfortunately, it appears that there is not.
Anyway, back to Lulu. I think it's hard to think past the 'I'll miss your blog!' and all the 'Please don't, Lulu!'. It's like looking an adorable puppy in the face and kicking it. Hard.
But I'd side with the 'Listen to your heart!' people. Above all, I tend towards certain blogs because I genuinely like the people who make them. But I would hate to think that you're just posting because you feel obligated to post. It's like when someone says 'I love you' because they're your boyfriend/girlfriend, and not because they love you. You wouldn't be doing anyone any favors by catering to the wishes of your 'fans'.
I'm no expert on blogging, but I feel that it is better to keep blogging because you want to share your personality and taste in fashion (or whatever) with the people who look at your blog. I started my blog because I was inspired by photographs and The Cherry Blossom Girl. I felt that her blog was a form of escapism because of its lovely and poetic atmosphere, and its amazing photographs and short/sweet musings. When I first started blogging (not long ago at all) I felt that I wanted to create that same sort of atmosphere. But I quickly discovered that it wouldn't work out. I didn't want to submit to the tendency to want to be like someone else. So I slowly started blogging more and more like me, and now I feel better about the blog in general (even though no one really reads it).
It's not like I know you personally or anything by any means. It's just that I *have* seen an aspect of you through your blog, and that personality is what keeps me hooked. I always remember that you're a real person, and I'm sure a good number of your 'fans' keep that in mind, as well. I come to your blog because I like this aspect of you that I see. So if I thought that it was stressing you to blog, I wouldn't enjoy reading it knowing that it's putting strain on you in any way.
Wow, I think this counts as a novella.
I hope you don't quit because i really enjoy reading your blog! This is your space, so be yourself lulu :) you don't have to do according to what people say alright! We are all here for you, <3
I think blogging is almost like an acceptable kind of consensual stalking....
So post whatever you want and people will still read. Don't let down your fans! But don't feel pressure to be anything than yourself, which is a great blogger.
I'm blogging late at night and feeling uninspired too but its all a cool kind of global network that I don't want to lose now that I've begun. Im a sucker for the encouragement.
Blah blah blah.
I, as a reader, have a hard time digesting the negative comments you receive, so I can only imagine how much it must affect you. Perhaps you could disallow anonymous comments? (I realize this sounds weird coming from an anonymous commenter [I don't have a blog]). I've never read a mean-spirited comment from someone who owned up to his/her identity.
In any case, just do what feels right to you.
SWEET JESUS! if THIS really is the most tragic thing that happened this week then most of you can go and just kill yourselves. Turn on the fucking news from time to time instead of wasting ALL of it on shit like this, 'cause then you'd might actually realise that there's people with ACTUAL problems out there. And no, that doesn't include spoiled, whiney, attention seeking personalities who are stupid enough not to know what to do with their fucking time. Get overyour-fucking-selves.
Lulu I really missed your old blogs as well. If you want to take a hiatus or stop can you at least post your old posts up so we can drool over your previous outfits? You're awesome girl!
Pleaaaase don't stop your blog, I'm a french reader and I so love it !
Haahahaa @ the idiots leaving essay-length comments on why you should ~follow your heart~.
Jesus Christ. Quit if you want to. We'll all survive. Your constant wailing has been really irritating of late.
^^What good is a blog when you can't write what's on your mind? You don't know her. Jesus Christ yourself, bitch.
even if your posting is sporadic and may never happen again...i'm still gonna visit everyday. i love this blog.
I noticed you allready got so many coments, i don't know if you will have the time and patient to read them all, but i just had to say that i'm new to all this blogging world, and i search for new fashion blogs at least once a week. every blog has it style, what makes this style is not only the clothes, photos and the colour of the background,but the writing, the tone that comes with the text, and also the frequence of it (sorry for the horrible spelling mistakes). what i want to say is that what you did so far in your blog must have been pretty great because you have so many fans that visit your blog all the time and put links to it, and you are one of the most famous bloggers, so you'r doing a good job! if you don't post for a while, i'll be sorry but it won't stop me from keep your blog on my blog roll and wait patiantley to the next post...
p.s: i live in a place with a 125 families all together. i live with my parents and all my friends left to other, more exciting places. i work as a waitress 6 days a week and have to wear jeans and a black t-shirt. i have absoluley no chance at all to wear nice things and if someone will see me take a picture of myself wearing something nice i'll be loughed at. but the blog i started (wich i don't even have the guts to tell anyone its exist) is first of all for me. it makes me happy to have my own little internet island. :)
x you are cute.
Lulu,
It's ok to need some down time. It comes with the territory of being creative. I don't know if your creativity stops at this blog, or if you pursue other artistic endeavours, however its very normal to need "alone" time when trying to refuel. I think if you love this blog, then you'll know what to do. I also think you should do what is best for you. The internet is overwhelming, but try to leave it alone for a week, and you might see how much better you feel.
xo
It always amazes me to see how some fashion bloggers have so many good outfits, so many good photos, seemingly without end. I think this entry just shows how human you are and not some picture producing machine.
blog whenever you want lulu!
xx
Lulu- you amazing gal with a fabulous sense of style.
All those mad shit talkers who wrote you comments, but who claim that your blog is lame or that you should quit, are the LAME ones for claiming false lies while still reading your blog.
Do whatever you want and remember- you NEVER have to please people. Be yourself, just like how you've always been- you're amazing!
The bitches came out in groves to lick your stank ass pussy!! Has your ego been satisfied much???
Anonymous 7:25 sure has a HUGE ASS EGO themself!
OMG I love the comment above!!! Gahhahahaha hahahaha. This thread is ridic!!!!
And you're ridiculous Anon 11:24!!
Lulu, at the very least you can look at these comments and revel in the fact that there are some really fucking stupid and miserable people out there. Lulu, I love you and everyone else can shut the fuck up.
Its - just - a - blog.
The world will turn without Lulu and your Mom, but if you stop you will ultimatley be giving up everything you have accumulated up until this point, so mull it over.
Someone as intelligent and educated as yourself, I am surprised you posted something like this. I think it's really immature you said "someone made you".
New outfits don't just rise from new purchases. They come from mixing up stuff you already have, in different combination, which I thought you already did very well. Camille of Childhood Flames wears the same stuff every so often and she still posts her outfit photos. What you and Camille have in common is that you establish a sense of style by posting outfits of the same style, frequently. That ingrains in people's minds what your style is. Even if you do wear the same thing every day, fine. And if you to, take a picture. Post it. Whatever.
I'm just REALLY surprised this post came from you. I would've expected it from a 13 year old blogger.
Miss BADASS,
Please quit. Thanks.
i have to agree with pinkengreen.
new to blogging myself, it seems as if it'll be a million years until i reach as many comments as you. and even then, i'd feel scared to post my thoughts and feelings and pictures for the world to judge.
but bloggers like you inspire me and give me the courage to blog myself. there are probably a million of us new bloggers out there, and i'm too ashamed to even let people know about my blog, but hey- i jumped into it, and it felt damn good.
- a big fan.
I come over to your blog maybe once a week- if that- only because of how infrequently you post (which is fine)... As of late your posts have been less fashion oriented and more "lulu"- real life (which is also awesome)- but now this post??!!
Well... I had considered you one of the few amazing bloggers out there, who is keepin it true- to yourself, to your style, to your readers, without hesitation and not giving a fuck.
After reading this post the sad reality is... you're not. It's evident you DO give a shit about the nasty comments, the haters, and what everyone thinks of you. And if that's true then no (in your own words) you're not "cut out to be a blogger"
You either gotta get over this rubbish (cause you ARE complaining) and get back to you're original awesomeness or get out of the bloggin game. Although I do hope it's not the latter...
I WIN
^^at WHAT? Being a complete fucking bitch ass little pussy that hides behind untraceable comments.
^^ you too anon. How ironic??
I LOVE YOU LULU.
-wendy
what would lil wayne do lulu? think about weezy!
Blimey, mucho coments!
It's only worth doing if you enjoy it. If you don't then what are you really getting out of it?
Be brave! Do what you want to!
Awh Lulu!
You were the first style blogger I came across and you literally inspired me to start dressing for myself rather than for other people! It was so liberating!
Please don't go forever! And maybe, just maybe leave us with your archives?
I hope you find new inspiration in whatever you do next. But definitely follow your heart first before everything else.
All the best. =)
Now you think your suffering from depression! You're a sad sad little girl.
What a load of bollocks this comment thread is...nobody knows the pressure of a high-profile blog unless you are a high-profile blogger which Lulu, you are - the things you describe gets to me too.... the pressure to post something amazing and new... but the crux of it is, you post if you wanna post, you don't if you're not feeling up to it....it's not about being cut out or not being cut out...
Well, I am honest:
I read whenever you want to post something because I am a quiet watcher who just enjoys your uniqueness! Don't ever stress yourself ;)
*greetingsfromaustria* :D
(see, get fans all over the world together and praise lulu :D)
like many, i've been a follower of you blog for a while now and will be at a loss if you do quit.
but really, what would my appreciation do for you? in the long run, probably not much.
but, i will continue; your style is great, and best of all unique. your career from what i could gather is in fashion, and careers of any sort are bound to cause some stress, if not, then theres probably not much passion in it.
so march on, please!
Lulu, you've been one of the bloggers that inspired me the most. Your style is just simple and awesome. But then,when it comes to pressure of posting outfits, just post whenever you want to although it is not not fashion. cause what i like about your blog is not only your fashion style but also your words and wicked humour. Just remember that everything that is done with pressure will not turn out to be great. I believe blogging is about passion too. Or else just take a break for a while and continue when everything's normal.
Love,
fhen
all i have to say is that right from the very beginning, before putting up this blog, you were already inspired with tons of ideas. and you know what i think? i think, you didn't care about what people has to say. you just, quite simply, did your thing. this blog is about you, lulu. don't make it about anyone else. please don't be motivated to blog just because of your audience. it's such as waste to see talented bloggers who know what they're doing quit and be replaced by wannabe-bloggers who are simply trend reporters.
you're blog has become quite a success, if it's not too obvious from the many comments you've been getting. so just continue what you're doing, 'cause it seems to me, you're doing something right. you've actually been an inspiration to other bloggers without you knowing it.
still, i think you should do what makes you happy. and if it's not with blogging, then it's your choice. :)
Your blog is my favorite. Don't quite Lulu!
this is so true, love it x
ughh lulu, i totally feel you. im glad to see you aren't going to stop, that would be terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible. bigggg hug!!
Fuck. You are still around.
PLEASSe STAY LULU!!!!!!!11!1
I love it when people start a sentence with "I'm not complaining but...". Just own it. Everyone deserves to vent here and there. Complaing is exactly what you are doing. But who cares, it's your blog just do whatever you fcking want to.
hi lulu, i have read some of the comments and i cannot believe how cruel some people can be. i think your blog is amazing and i cannot imagine being in the position where you have to constantly re-invent yourself and constantly create posts with the newest designer clothes or tallest heels. i think you are an amazing blogger and i get a lot of inspiration from you! never give up because i know you are having a lot of fun and you get a lot inspiration from your blog. keep up the good work and if you feel you need a break, take it! you, along with some other amazing bloggers out there, are the main reasons why i wanted to start my own blog and express myself in a way i couldn't do otherwise. realise that it's a collection of images and thoughts, and most of all, a celebration of YOU, as an individual. enjoy YOU and continue with your creative self! good luck and all the best
:)
this post makes me not want to come back here again and i wont.
you just let yourself up to be attaacked. you are not strong or inspiring at all. yet another person who's gonna gve up.
That's funny. I just deleted my fashion blog for that very reason. Sometimes when you get so caught up in your image, it detracts you from the very qualities that make you unique.
Most of us, regular girls, don't have a collection of YSL shoes, nor do we have endless racks of dress bought at Saks. I can relate more to a blogger like me who doesn't have tones of clothing (although I have a lot), but who knows how to mix her items up to renew constantly her wardrobe without shopping daily. You don't need to post stuff daily. We know you have a life out of Internet and it is better that way. When the inspiration comes you will post and share your findings with the world. If you make it a mission to post daily no matter what, you won't have fun blogging anymore and you'll forget why you started that blog at first. Don't be so hard on yourself.
wow. i could see why you disabled all comments.
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