Top 25 Fashion & Style Blogs
OVER 100 FASHION AND STYLE BLOGSwere considered for inclusion in the Top 25 list. Below are the ones that made the cut so whether you’re here as a blogging veteran or looking for inspiration for your new blog after looking at the6 stages to starting a blog, we hope you like our final picks. There is so much that you can do when it comes to setting up a blog. For example, there are things like getting the right web host provider (such asHostiServer) to help you with your blog, but there are many other things that you can do. Let us know in the comments section which ones you love, which you hate, and which were overlooked.
1.LOOKBOOK
Self-described as “fashion inspiration from real people around the world,”Lookbookis more than a blog, it’s a social network of Fashionistas who regularly submit images of everyday people (often themselves) in fashionable outfits. With more than 725,000 registered members,Lookbookutilizes a voting system to rank user-submitted looks via a “Hype” button (similar to Facebook’s “Like”), allowing popular looks to be featured more prominently. With an emphasis on “Street Style,”Lookbook’saudience is predominantly female (80%) and influential, with 50% of members running their own blog or website. They also sometime do some high fashion that includes some really regal watches, if you want to find out more about some high quality watchesclick to readhere. But I digress.Top Contributors Include:
2.The Sartorialist
The Sartorialistis the blog of Scott Schuman, former writer for GQ, Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, and Interview. A photographer as well as a writer,The Sartorialistfeatures daily images of fashion on the streets and runways of the world’s fashion capitals: Milan, Florence, New York, London, among others. Itself an example of a simple aesthetic meant to highlight the content,The Sartorialistfocuses more on the beautiful imagery and less on the words. After all, a picture does speak for itself.Popular Posts Include:
- On the Street….One More Time, Milano
- On the Street…..Young Milano
- On the Street….Unbuttoned Elegance, Milano
3.hypebeast
Were you to miss the last several eons of human history and read its “About” page, you’d thinkHypebeastwas singlehandedly responsible for getting humans out of animal skins. Phrases like “The impact ofHypebeasthas been paramount in constructing today’s outlook on lifestyle” notwithstanding,Hypebeast是一个专注于时尚、艺术、设计和音乐的顶级文化博客。Decidedly male in perspective,Hypebeast’saudience varies from sneakerheads, to gamers and techies, among others.Popular Posts Include:
- Nike 2011 Holiday Air Pegasus 92
- The Glitch Mob – More Voltage (Exclusive Mixtape Stream)
- Spike Jonze & Olympia Le-Tan “Mourir Aupres de Toi” Short Film
4.Honestly, WTF?
Owned by Erica & Lauren, a stylist and a designer, respectively, “Honestly WTF?” is all about the extraordinary things that blow their mind or make them say, “Honestly. WTF?” The site offers daily musings on style and fashion and features posts on various subjects, including do-it-yourself projects, art, and travel.Popular Posts Include:
5.Atlantic – Pacific
The blog of Blair Eadie, a self-described “east coast girl currently loving California life,”Atlantic – Pacificcould best be described as the style musings of an East Coast transplant, in pictorial format, that is. By day a merchant for a major specialty retailer, Blair credits her day job for her daily inspiration.Popular Posts Include:
6.Oh, Joy!
Founded by Joy Deangdeelert Cho, a graphic designer,Oh Joy!主要集中在Joy最喜欢的视觉收藏上。A published author ofCreative, Inc.and, most recently,Blog, Inc., Joy launchedOh Joy!in 2005 to write about her three favorite pastimes (besides being a mommy): design, fashion and food. Unlike many of the blogs on this list, Joy does a fair amount of writing about the beautiful images she posts. Readers rejoice!Popular Posts Include:
7.Cupcakes & Cashmere
Two guesses as to the focus of this blog. Although you’d be forgiven for answering “cupcakes and cashmere,” the answer is actually fashion and food. Founded by Emily Schuman in 2008, the blog documents the things that Emily finds inspiring. Popular in large part for her simple but effective tutorials ranging from how to make a braided bun to how to apply dewy makeup,Cupcakes and Cashmereis at once accessible and insightful.Popular Posts Include:
8.Japanese Streets
Not to be outdone byCupcakes and Cashmere,Japanese Streetstakes the prize for most explanatory blog name. Focused on the street fashion of Tokyo and Osaka,Japanese Streetswas started in 2002 by photo-journalist Kjeld Duits. With over 30,000 photos, readers will be hard-pressed to run out of content on this blog. For those seeking to replicate the looks without copying them exactly,Japanese Streetsoffers a color palette associated with each outfit — a handy little tool indeed.Popular Posts Include:
- traditional japanese colors: yellow and browns
- traditional japanese colors: blues
- traditional japanese colors: pinks and reds
9.Chictopia
Similar in scope toLookbook.nu,Chictopia是一个时尚爱好者的在线社区。Boasting a membership of over 250,000,Chictopia主办日常街头风格张贴从其数以千计的成员。Featuring a voting system that allows members to upvote looks they like,Chictopiais best described as the Facebook of fashion. Founded by Berkeley grads Helen Zhu and Corinne Chan in 2008,Chictopiahas quickly become the premier online fashion communitiy.Popular Posts Include:
- Do It Yourself: T-Shirt Weaving
- diy: how to make a custom cut out tee
- Influential Blogger of the Year Award
10.Hel Looks
Created by Liisa Jokinen and Sampo Karjalainen,Hel Looksis a street style blog from Helsinki, Finland. Started in 2005, each post features a photo of a single model alongside his or her name and age as well as a brief description of the outfit. More so an impartial chronicle of Helsinki street style than an opinionated blog on what to wear, Hel Looks’ simple layout and format is reflected in the styles it reflects.Popular Posts Include:
11.Nerd Boyfriend
Roxana Altamirano loves nerds. And not just any nerds. She loves nerdy male celebrities. From Richard Dreyfuss, to Andy Griffith, to Michael Douglas and countless others, Ms. Altamirano posts a still of the actor in a movie scene or on the set of a movie and then features a list of the items one would need to recreate the look. If you’ve always wanted to dress up like Samuel L. Jackson inDo The Right Thingbut could never quite find the right Hawaiian shirt, then this is the blog for you.Popular Posts Include:
12.Advanced Style
Let there be no confusion. The “Advanced” in “Advanced Style” does not reference one’s position on the style totem pole. “Advanced Style’s” euphemistic title is actually meant to refer to the style of people of advanced age (i.e. the elderly). Rather lovingly photographed and described by Ari Seth Cohen,Advanced Stylecaptures both the styles and perspectives of our elders, providing further proof that there’s always something we could learn from our elders.Popular Posts Include:
- The Top Ten Ways to Stay Stylish and Look Great at 98
- Stylish Sapeur: A Return to Elegance
- Advanced Style Videos
13.She Finds
Is work getting in the way of your shopping habit? Think ofSheFindsas the personal shopping concierge for the busy professional woman.SheFinds研究新的趋势，并把它们放在购物指南中，这样时间紧迫的人就可以专注于重要的事情，但这样做看起来很好。Not only doesSheFindstell you what to wear, they tell you where to get it. Just don’t forget to put it on one leg at a time. A blog can’t help you with that.Popular Posts Include:
- Online Sample Sales
- Meet the Wine Rack: Bust Enhancer, Secret Booze Container
- Top 5 Fashion iPhone Apps–And Get SheFinds On Your Kindle
14.Ann Street Studio
Although now going by a much less emotive name,Ann Street Studiobegan in 2009 as “From Me To You.” The blog of Jamie Beck and husband and partner Kevin Burg,From Me To Youcombines it’s authors’ childhood interests of photography and playing dress up. What separates this blog from others, besides the amazing still photography, are the photos that are not so still. Named “Cinemagraphs” by its originators, it was best described by supermodel Coco Rocha as “More than a photo but not quite a video.”Popular Posts Include:
15.P.S. I Made This
Inspired by the author’s motto (“I see it. I like it. I made it.”),P.S.- I made this…is part do it yourself blog, part fashion blog. Written by Erica Domesek, a New York City style expert, the blog features a “Designer DIY” section that encourages readers to follow in the author’s footsteps and make the things they see and like. The DYI projects range from how-tos on ruffled shirts, knit scarfs, gold necklaces and gemstone earings. The easy step-by-step instructions are likely to turn even the most craft-challenged into top Etsy retailers in little time.Popular Posts Include:
16.Fashion Toast
Fashion Toastwas started in 2008 after Rumi Neely realized that her passion for reading fashion blogs could easily be channeled to writing. Initially meant to capture fashion trends,Fashion Toastsoon became a personal style archive. Influenced by California’s beachy, casual style, Rumi’s style is best described as pawnshop meets Madison Avenue. At once bohemian, grunge and feminine, Rumi is a master of mixing high end and low end pieces to create a look that is unique her own.Popular Looks Include:
17.Fab Sugar
Started in 2005 by Lisa and husband Brian Sugar as a hobby, Sugar Inc.,Fab Sugar’sparent company, is now a venture capital-backed new media company and blog network with a 190-person staff and over 20 million visitors a month. Initially focused on celebrity fashion,Fab Sugardiffered from it’s celebrity-driven competitors by putting a fun, positive spin on a well-tread subject. Having since expanded to include general fashion and shopping tips,Fab Sugar是时尚达人的时尚指南。Popular Posts Include:
- How to make your own Hoodie tutorial
- Look of the day: A Cable-Knit Thanksgiving
- FAB DIY: Two Scarves, 50 Ways
18.Another Mag
AnOther Magwas launched in 2009 as a companion to print publicationsAnOther MagazineandAnother Man. Featuring all things fashion, art and culture (for both men and women),Another Magis split into 4 sections: Loves (Beautiful things to love and love to share); Current (Columns on fashion, culture and ideas); Reader (A daily edit of favorite blogs); and Exclusive (Monthly online exclusive fashion films and features). Staffed by a team of international contributors,AnOther Magechoes some of its print characteristics with its beautiful photography and feature-length pieces.Popular Posts Include:
19.Facehunter
Facehunter是一个国际知名的街头时尚博客，由Yvan Rodic撰写。具有摄影天赋的作家罗迪克从2006年开始在网上刊登街头写真。以“追求时尚的花瓶”为特色，Rodic的主题通常是个性、魅力、疯狂和创造力的结合。Rodic在每一篇文章中都试图展示他拍摄的令人惊叹的个性，而不是时尚，而是风格。Popular Posts Include:
- MOSCOW – mercedes-benz fashion week russia, 10/21-22/12
- PARIS – fashion week ss 13, day 7, 10/01/12
- LONDON – fashion week ss 13, day 2, 09/15/12
20.Street Etiquette
Not many fashion blogs have a male perspective. Fewer still have an urban male perspective. Founded in 2008 by Mount Vernon, NY natives Travis Gumbs and Joshua Kissi,Street Etiquetteprovides an alternative to the baggy pants, jerseys and white tees aesthetic prevalent in urban style. Measured on its aesthetic alone, Street Etiquette has a unique and bold voice. Viewed from the perspective of the often monolithic urban style culture, it is even more impressive for pushing the boundaries of urban male style.Popular Posts Include:
- Luanda, Angola Preview
- Black Ivy Docs – Ali of a Noble Savage: 02
- Street Etiquette for Del Toro – Portofino Slippers
21.Temptalia
Based on it’s mission statement that “Every person deserves to feel beautiful,”Temptaliais a makeup and cosmetics blog that believes that with the proper foundation, anyone can. Founded in 2006 by Christine Mielke, it features makeup recommendations, how-to tutorials and product reviews meant to help the average woman make sense of the limitless shades of bronzer.Popular Posts Include:
- MAC & Marilyn Monroe Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
- Urban Decay Vice Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches
- Bobbi Brown Cement Sparkle Eyeshadow Review, Photos, Swatches
22.Nice Kicks
In a class all its own,Nice Kicks是首屈一指的球鞋迷博客。Founded by Matt Halfhill in 2006 to serve as the go to resource for the latest and greatest news on kicks (i.e. sneakers),Nice Kicksfeatures daily postings on the newest kicks as well as information on who’s rocking (i.e. wearing) them. Nuff said.Popular Posts Include:
- Great Scott! “Marty McFly” Nike Air Mag Release?
- Pee Wee Herman Dunks SB
- Nike Mag Officially Unveiled
23.This Is Glamorous
Founded by Roseline Lohr,This Is Glamorousis a blog about inspirational design in all its forms, including fashion, interiors, photography and art. Self-described as “adventures in love and the daily search of beautiful things,”This Is Glamorous is life as seen through the perspective of an incurable romantic with impeccable style. With it’s How To’s and inspiration boards,This Is Glamorousis a daily place of inspiration for thousands of visitors across the world.Popular Posts Include:
- website news | take me away : a one year anniversary
- take me away ? 39 | the magnificent castles of germany
- style inspiration : denim when the leaves are falling
24.The Impossible Cool
TheImpossible Cool是一个档案的所有不可思议的酷的风格专家，已经来了和走了。Featuring such icons as Katherine Hepburn, Jon Hamm, Christopher Walken and even Martin Luther King, Jr.,The Impossible Coolis short on words and long on classic photography. Cool really can’t be described, so why try?Popular Posts Include:
25.the style rookie
Although numerically last on the list of Top 25, this one, a style blog for teenage girls, takes the cake. Written by 16-year old Tavi Gevinson,The Style Rookiewas started in 2008 (when Gevinson was 11!) as a creative outlet. An archive of the “things I like,” this blog is likely the most prosaic of any on the list. Originally featuring outfits sourced from local thrift stores,The Style Rookiehas attained such a large following that fashion brands ensure Gevinson no longer has to to dig through unorganized thrift store racks (but she still does!).Popular Posts Include:
