1. Girl With Curves
Website: girlwithcurves.com
Although the stereotypical fashion image is of an ultra-thin model showcasing the latest clothing designs, the reality is somewhat different. Few of us have the ultra-slim profile. Many people carry a few extra pounds and struggle to imagine themselves wearing what you typically see on the catwalk.
Girl With Curves targets everyday people, who don’t fit the traditional model’s profile. It describes itself as being “a multimedia, award-winning platform made possible by people who believe women deserve to look and feel beautiful, regardless of weight, shape or size.”
It was created by Tanesha Awasthi who has now become one of the world’s favorite plus-sized fashion bloggers. She tries to help “real women” solve their fashion problems, along with the other areas they struggle with like self-esteem, body, image, and motherhood.
The blog includes trends, style tips, beauty advice, parenting, and wellness – all with its plus-sized audience in mind.
2. Harper & Harley
Website: harperandharley.com
Australian Sara Crampton (nee Donaldson) presents the Harper & Harley blog – ideal for those with minimalist tastes who love black, white and gray. Sara has run her blog since 2008. It follows the ‘less is more’ philosophy.
Sara starred on the reality show Fashion Blogger and has worked with global brands such as Estée Lauder, Jaguar, Dyson, Loreal, YSL Beauté, Uniqlo, Gucci, and Nike.
Typical Harper & Harley posts include:
- That Blazer Life
- A Summer Staple
- White Shirts and Blue Jeans Never Go Out of Fashion
3. Hello Fashion
Website: hellofashionblog.com
Hello Fashion, by Christine Andrew, features a range of posts covering beauty, family, life, travel, and of course, fashion. Christine comes from Bogota, Colombia and is half Colombian, half American.
She has been blogging since December 2011, initially sharing her favorite sales, buys, and fashion finds. She currently blogs from Salt Lake City. She has sold her own clothing line, ILY COUTURE since 2011.
Christine knows much about dressing well, having appeared on the Vanity Fair Best-Dressed List.
Some recent posts include:
- 2 Ways to Wear Your Summer Stripes
- The Pieces I’m Wearing All Summer Long
- The Blazers You’ll Wear Now and Keep Forever
4. Kyrzayda
Website: kyrzayda.com
Kyrzayda Rodriguez has created a self-titled blog showcasing her passion for style and creating beautiful content. Although she created the blog in 2013, it took a year to take off. In 2016 Kyrzayda began blogging fulltime.
Many of her posts are highly visual – showcasing the same types of images usually shared on Instagram. This is particularly relevant in her OOTD (Outfit of the Day) category. She shares luscious photos of her day, detailing everything she wears. Kyrzayda provides links to where you can buy what you like. Her followers apparently like to share her OOTD. There are always plenty of comments from her fans giving her opinion on the outfits.
Kyrzayda also operates a shop from her blog, which links to the appropriately named kyrscloset.com.
Like many of her fellow fashion bloggers, Kyrzayda covers more than just fashion. She also includes posts on other topics her fans show an interest in – fitness, beauty, lifestyle, and travel.
5. Lust for Life
Website: lustforlife.com
Olivia Lopez launched fashion and lifestyle blog, Lust for Life, in 2006. Its tagline states that it is “a design destination for the culturally curious and epicurious.”
Olivia has built up a reputation as an influencer and been featured on Barneys, Teen Vogue, and Elle.
Typical Lust for Life posts include:
- Spring 2018 Wardrobe Essentials
- Summer Style Guide
- Queen of Pop
Unsurprisingly, all of the posts are lavishly illustrated, and Olivia has a robust Instagram presence.
