September 2008
19 posts
Blog
I think the best way to utilize this class is to create a blog that will correspond with the AAU 180 magazine and will continue on after the class ends. It should reflect the intrinsic values of the magazine and the school.
I’m interested in blogging on technology and projects students are working on, however I’m open to different options.
White Lightning
This blog is fun to read. The blogger is from NYC and writes about fashion, celebrities, and style. She has crazy dialogue and great pictures.
Likes: Pictures, Funny blogs.
Dislikes: Occasional excessive amounts of slang and overuse of capitalizing.
http://feelslikewhitelightning.blogspot.com/
Gnarlitude
This website is put together by a young woman who also blogs for Street Carnage, Urban Outfitters Blog, and Kill City. She has a real voice and writes primarily on fashion and the industry.
Likes: Fun to read. Lots of pictures. Brings in new information. Even has current fav playlists.
Dislikes: Sometimes abrasive. Boring background.
http://www.gnarlitude.com/
Nonsense on Stilettos
This is blogger tends to focus primarily on fashion but also adds whatever is on her mind or that she finds interesting at the time.
Likes: Real comments rather than sugar coating or just naming whatever she is posting. Interesting posts that I haven’t even thought about.
Dislikes: Does not post very often.
http://lemontartletsandwinegums.blogspot.com/
bobble-Bee
This blog is put together by Patricia who is a stylist in NYC. She touches on primarily fashion but adds the occasional humanitarian concerns and whatever else might interest her at the time.
Likes: As a stylist and artist herself, Patricia seems to have an eye for the interesting and less popular ideas and fashion.
Dislikes: Although there are a lot pictures from the shows that Patricia...
Lyra Mag
This blog was started by an instructor at AAU. She posts blogs relating to all the fashion events and openings that she attends.
Likes: Constantly updating. Lots of pictures and detailed descriptions. I especially love the blog during fashion week because she attends so many shows.
Dislikes: There is often a wealth of information on uninteresting designs, events or designers.
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F.A.D. (Fashion Addict Diary)
I love this blog because the point of view is so entertaining. It primarily covers fashion and celebrity news, but also has odd little photos to illustrate random points.
Likes: Lots of photos, and an interesting point of view.
Dislikes: This blog needs to be updated more. The blogspot domain is odd.
http://hotbisexualmodel.blogspot.com/
Papierblog
This is the blog of Papierdoll magazine. It features different tabs that touch on the subjects of blogs, trendspotting, events, big picture and beauty.
Likes: Tons of photos. The blog covers almost everything that has to do with fashion week including all the random parties and people on the streets. It is also constantly updated.
Dislikes: I really can’t think of anything that I...
Kingdom of Style
Queen Marie and Queen Michelle are two deliciously entertaining bloggers from the UK. They touch on many different subjects from new designers, to odd vintage finds to their recent Mad Hatter Tea Party. Queen Michelle is constantly posting pictures to show how she is wearing her latest fashion find, which she always styles in an interesting way.
Filled with pictures and quirky dialogue, I just...
Park Avenue Peerage
Park Avenue Peerage is a blog that focuses on the parties socialites in Manhattan.
Likes:
Lots of photos showing designer gowns and the socialites wearing them.
Reports events such as Calvin Klein’s recent party, Tinsley Mortimer’s new Dior lipstick, etc.
Dislikes:
Need to post more often
http://parkavepeerage.com/page/3/
Queen of the Posh and Broke
Focuses on Fashion and Celebrity News from the viewpoint of law/journalism student. Many posts are related to accessories, and female celebrities such as Mary-Kate Olsen, Victoria Beckham, and Lindsay Lohan.
Likes:
Easy Format
Lots of Pictures that illustrate the blogger’s point
Dislikes:
Has not entered any new posts since August
http://queenoftheposhandbroke.blogspot.com/
