Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Hump Day Spotlight: On Dressing Up

Happy Hump Day everyone. If your week has been anything like mine, Friday is looking like a mean tease that will never put out, ugh. See look, my week has been so yuck I'm being vulgar on my blog, sorry.
I am, however, pretty stoked about this weeks spotlight...
Have you visited with the beautiful blog, On Dressing Up? I remember my first impression of this blog including a couple of things: first, the blogger, Ana B., has a knack for descriptive writing and second, the photographs are not just about cute outfits (although Ana's outfit's are always cute.) In fact, there's usually a little story behind each outfit as told by the gorgeous photography, interesting angles, and unique glimpses into her surroundings.
It's obvious to me that Ana isn't fishing for compliments, she's not flaunting labels, and she sincerely has a sense of personal style. Of the countless blogs centered around ladies taking pictures of themselves and their attire, Ana stands out. (please don't send me hate mail, remember this isn't a good week for me!)
Ana has the beautiful backdrop of New Zealand to work with and, let's be honest, does it get any more beautiful than New Zealand?!
Let's see how Ana answered my three questions...
Describe yourself in three words.
Cheeky cake connoisseur.
If you could have the perfect job, what would it be and why?
If I could make money out of blogging, it would be my perfect job. I love the freedom and creativity. I love being inspired and surrounded by an amazing community full of amazing ladies such as yourself [awww, shucks... (my emphasis)]. And I would also love being able to work in my pajamas!
How would you describe a successful blog and/or what makes a blog successful?
My favourite blogs are inspiring, beautiful, but above all, authentic. Their voices are true, their points of view are real. They make an effort to participate in the blogging community and enter into a dialogue. For me, a blog is successful because of all the above, not because of how many comments it gets or how much hype surrounds it.
Ana, you are truly a doll and thank you so much for participating! Visit Ana here and see for yourself...
Have a lovely day!
~Christina

28 comments:

  1. yup, you're right! ana always has gorgeous photographs! and the short interview is lovely. ;)


    love,
    fhen

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  2. oh lovely, I'll visit her blog right now! thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Ana's take on the perfect blog is right on. Her blog is beautiful. And that "man tease" thing had me rolling on the floor! Sorry your week has been a bear so far. I hope it gets better!

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  4. Thanks for sharing...she seems so sweet, I am definitely going to check out her blog! I love how she described herself- so cute!

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  5. Her photos are so beautiful! Thanks for pointing me in her direction.

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  6. Oh, she is so adorable. Love the "Cheeky cake connoisseur" answer. Love all of these photos--especially the second to last one.

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  7. Love it! The photography is truly lovely . . .

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  8. i wish i had someone to pick my clothes out for me...they'd have to purchase them for me also... I feel like I would have more style... lol
    Can't wait to check out her blog!

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  9. Those photos of her are incredible! I love how she combines them all :)

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  10. What a great interview. Can't wait to go check out her blog. I love her answer for the last question-so very true.

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  11. i really like her blog..love her style.. :)

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  12. gorgeous photo's.
    lovin her style..
    xo

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  13. Gorgeous! And I am so with her- if only I could get paid to blog, life would be oh-so-glorious...

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  14. Beautiful photos and style. I need to check out her blog.

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  15. huzzah!! Love you baby girl!!

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  16. Love your blog, its theme, and your beautiful photos! Thanks. :)

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  17. I love that you do these little interviews and introductions....thank you. Ana is adorable!

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  18. Wow! Thank you so much for asking me to participate, lovely. You said such astoundingly nice things about me that I don't quite know what to say! I hope you've had a better weak. And alert me to any hate mail that comes your way and I'll sit on those haters!!!

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  19. She seems so delightful. I love her 3 words to describe herself!

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  20. I have been a fan of her blog since I started and every post is a delight. Way to go on selecting a truly wonderful, sincere, fashionable, and enjoyable blog.

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  21. great interview...she is adorable!

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  22. Ana is very much a favorite of mine, it was nice reading your post on her. You did a great job of describing exactly what I love about her blog!

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