5 Things I Love: 09/21/18

5 Things I Love: 09/21/18

Friday, 21 September 2018

Photo from Lazy Oaf. Credit to Julia Ling & Hanna.

     Today's 5 Things I Love post is a little special, because it marks a change in direction for Jackie O My.

Growing with me

I've been trying to think of the right words for this post. The outfits I wear on my blog are not things I wear in real life, for the most part. When I created Jackie O My, I envisioned this really bohemian vibe I wanted to portray. I've been trying to stick to this aesthetic, but if I'm being honest with myself, I've grown out of my boho phase. I've been limiting myself to this style that just isn't me anymore, and it makes it difficult to feel inspired to make posts here.

The real me wears t-shirts and loves 90's aesthetic. I'm not sure how many people want to see my regular clothes, but I'm giving it a try from now on. I feel like I need to make this space more like me, and hopefully those of you who read what I do here will understand.

Road-trips & Comparison In Fashion Blogging

Road-trips & Comparison In Fashion Blogging

Monday, 17 September 2018

     Totally just kidding, because I've never been on a road trip in my life. Far from snapping pictures in gorgeous, exotic locations, this photography adventure saw me taking photos in a drive-through and wondering if this is rock bottom, blogger-wise.

Remaining positive and confident in the fashion-blogging world is tricky. There's always someone (or thousands of someones) with better equipment, more talent, a better wardrobe...the list is endless. That's a lot to compare yourself to, and there are times I feel under constant pressure to step up my game. Sometimes more than possible.

It's useful to remind myself to take a step back and breathe. This is not a competition, and instead of envying other girls that find success with blogging, I should be applauding them and lifting them up. After all, they prove it's possible to follow your passions and find success with them, even if you start off with no experience. I received some helpful advice recently that I've been trying to internalize: Don't aim to be an expert, just aim to be better than you were.

Brand Love: Vanessa Mooney

Brand Love: Vanessa Mooney

Monday, 10 September 2018

Photos by Graham Dunn for Vanessa Mooney.

     In my last 5 Things I Love post, I mentioned how thrilled I was to discover Los Angeles-based jewelry and fashion designer Vanessa Mooney. Now I'm delving into the brand's philosophy and sharing my favorite campaign photos.

I was immediately drawn to the Spring - Summer 2018 lookbook for one reason: model Zoi Aggeliki is the star of this shoot, and I am getting some serious classic Brooke Shields vibes from her (just look at those amazing brows!). This lookbook is all about casual style and summers spent in arcades by the pier, and Donna Lisa, the wardrobe stylist, did a fantastic job capturing the essence of carefree attitude within these outfits.