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Scottish blogger Styled by Alice wears boucle tweed coord from Shein inspired by Karl Lagerfeld Chanel

20 May 2019

A love letter to Lagerfeld: how Chanel has influenced feminist fashion and why every woman needs a 2.55 bag

It's been a while since I've posted (why does it feel like I've been starting every post like this lately?) but this time it's been for a very good reason: I've been working hard on realising exactly what kind of content I want to create and share with you all. I rebranded as Styled by Alice a few months ago as I wanted to use my website as a wider platform for my business, but also so I could really hone in on creating the style guide-type content that I enjoy so much. However, I've missed writing prose w[...]

12 Sep 2018

Lifestyle

Bloggers, here’s how to work with brands (and brands, how to work with bloggers)

Last weekend I took part in an amazing photoshoot for Edinburgh-based designer Leyelesi to promote her new season bag designs. We had so much fun and the vibe between all of us - designer, models and photographer- was amazing. I've had a lot of brands contact me lately about collaborations. Some have been exciting, while others left me feeling cold. But even the negative encounters provide plenty to learn from. You might not know this, but I used to work in influencer marketing. That means I've seen it[...]

Twenty-Something City reality of social media

03 Sep 2018

Blogging, Lifestyle

Expectation vs. reality: the truth about Instagram and other social media

I have a secret for you guys. It's pretty big news, but I think you can take it. Ready? Social media is not real. Okay, it's not really a secret - we all know that social media isn't an accurate representation of our lives. And yet still we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of comparison and disappointment. As a blogger, I live my life through heavily edited photos, over-the-top outfits and power poses. In fact, these days we all do! And why wouldn't we? If we can use a filter, or a certain angle or po[...]

Twenty-Something City How to start fashion blog

22 Jun 2018

Lifestyle, Style guides

How to start a fashion blog – everything you need to know

I've been running my blog now in one guise or another for over five years now. Yikes! People often ask me how I find the time and inspiration for my blog, so I thought I'd put all my advice into a post. Whether you're thinking of starting blogging, or a hobbyist blogger hoping to take their site to the next level, here are my tips. Even with so many huge bloggers out there today, I believe there's still an opportunity to make an impact on the blogosphere. But if you want more than just your family and[...]

Twenty-Something City wearing Shein sunflower summer dress

29 May 2018

Careers, Edinburgh, Health, Lifestyle

Forget FOMO, let’s talk about JOMO: the joy of missing out

I love working online. I love the freedom and flexibility it gives me, and I love that I'm able to earn money doing something I genuinely enjoy and often doesn't feel like a job. But the problem with living your whole life online is that it can be impossible to switch off. I've always been quite an independent and introverted person, so I struggle with the constant notifications on my phone. Recently I came across an interesting concept" JOMO, or the joy of missing out. Let me explain.read more[...]

Blogger Twenty-Something City red leather biker dress at Cane and Grain, Manchester street style

06 Apr 2018

Lifestyle, Style guides

How to find the perfect location for Instagram outfit photos

Finding inspiration for Instagram photo locations is hard. We can't all access the pastel streets of London, but that doesn't mean you can't take great outfit photos. I spend almost every weekend exploring Manchester for locations, and my tips can be applied to any city or town for those gorgeous, urban shots. Here's five ideas for finding the perfect location for your Instagram outfit photos. Please do tag me in any of your posts if you find inspiration here! Embrace your local architecture[...]

05 Feb 2018

Dating, Lifestyle

The nine types of guy you’ll meet on dating apps

Ahh February - the month of love or, more realistically, the month those of us still on the shelf frantically try to climb off it by using all our spare moments on Tinder and Bumble. This got me thinking about all the different types of guy a single lady will encounter on dating apps, and it doesn't paint a promising picture! But, from the good, to the bad and the (literally) ugly, I thought this would be a good chance for us squirrel-friends to share our dating app experiences.read more[...]