Top Fashion And Lifestyle Blogs You Should Know About

By Florine Meadows


In today's world, keeping up with the latest trends is important. This is especially the case with how fast-paced things are moving thanks to technology and the Internet. All of the latest trends can be found on top fashion and lifestyle blogs, where readers can find out what's happening from the runway to the street and even try new things for themselves. Fashion is no longer about the seasons on the runway.

Bloggers are now as important as journalists because they serve as the middle man between the industry and the people. They themselves are often regular people who are easy to relate to and who can bridge the gap between what may seem to be unattainable in fashion and style and bring it to their readers. They are also a great resource for discovering street style and developing personal style.

There are many different kinds of blog of this style, for every type of reader around the world. Some of these are all about what is happening on the runways. That means readers can follow seasonal trends straight from the fashionable capitals of the world: London, New York, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and also newcomers like Johannesburg.

There are countless bloggers that focus on more than just the runway when it comes to fashionable styles. They have made a point at focusing on specific areas or subcultures. One example is ethnic fashion, which has a huge following and has been a very popular trend for quite a few seasons now.

Guilty Bytes is an Indian lifestyle blog, focused on all things fashionable and trendy from that side of the world. Devina is the editor and she has won Elle India's Blogger of the Year Award in 2014. This is a very huge and impressive blog, and there are over 57,000 followers on its Facebook page. This blog does not only highlight clothing styles from the region; it also focuses on happenings in Bollywood and food and drink. There is also a separate section on the blog for bridal wear.

The amount of blogs dedicated to African style continues to grow. Many ethnic designers receive exposure to the masses this way. Bella Naija has been around for almost ten years and is still one of the fastest-growing online source for African fashion news. This blog also highlights what's happening on the red carpet and in the equally popular Nollywood.

There are certain types of blogs that focus on a special time period in fashion. Vintage Vixen is one that exhibits finds in thrift stores and otherwise. Many vintage style bloggers will talk about where they hunt for goodies and also where contemporary versions of vintage items can be sourced. They also talk about the designers who best emulate vintage styles currently.

Finally, there are quite a few style blogs dedicated to the guys, such as Hypeboat and High Snobiety. This is the type of blog that cannot be ignored because men's style is becoming so diverse and popular. A really good blog will not only talk about what is on trend from the runway, but it will also explore the important of street style and translate what is happening at the ground level into a context that readers can not only digest, but be inspired by.




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