Instagram post 17842611436864532 Happy Friday beauts! ✨ It’s my work Christmas party tonight and after months of being on the planning committee I’m SO excited to dress up and celebrate what’s been an amazing year for me at work 🙋🏼‍♀️🤩
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Instagram post 17877037486495922 This @primark pinafore from last year is still a favourite in my wardrobe... I love my neutrals but I can’t resist a bit of colour either 🌈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Instagram post 17845356979810913 Thank you SO much for all your comments/advice last night. I had so many amazing gals reach out to me and it reminded me why I love this space so much ❤️
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I’ve already started reflecting and having a little brainstorm for 2020.. hopefully there are some good things to come ✨ #feelgoodstyle
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Instagram post 17920069105360751 Happy Monday beauts and happy DECEMBER! I don’t feel very ~inspired~ with Instagram at the moment. I’m desperate to create some Christmas content but unfortunately Ipswich has v little festive displays, and I’ve got the busiest few weeks that I barely have time to shoot anything as it is 🥺⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As a result, I’m taking December as a slow month for a bit of a digital detox and a wind down. I’m sacking the 10k but the end of the year goal, and I’m posting when and only when I actually want to. What about you? ✨#feelgoodstyle
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Instagram post 17850322564728022 Heading back to my uni today to see none other than @lewiscapaldi 🤩 What are you guys up to? ✨
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Instagram post 17894494261422474 Not your average Tuesday for me as I’m off to London this evening for the Content Marketing Awards with work! Looking forward to the first dress up and drink of many this season 💃🏼
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Instagram post 17850711346730304 In the words of Caitlyn Jenner, it’s not just a new day, it’s a new day to EXCEL! Happy Monday you beauts, I’m going into what could be the busiest week but also the most fun week ever, but first let’s get Monday out the way... ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Instagram post 17849363053735083 Got lots of little bits done yesterday including starting my Christmas shopping so I’m a happy lil bunny! Today’s plans include a couple of photos and maybe a trip into town because I’m in a TREAT YOSELF attitude 🤷🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️
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lucy-cole

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Blogging, Fashion · October 7, 2018

What’s so wrong with blogging for money?

What's so wrong with blogging for money? | LUCY-COLE

This might be a controversial subject to talk about today, but it’s something that’s been pondering on my mind for a while now. Why is blogging for money shamed so bloody much?

Now I’ll be honest, in the past, I’ve written tips for bloggers and always preached how you shouldn’t be blogging purely for monetary gain, but recently I’ve thought about this and questioned it. What’s so wrong with blogging to earn money? Blogging is a full-time job for SO many now, and it’s a legitimate form of income, so why should people be discouraged from starting a blog to make money from it?

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The influencer industry has blown up in the last 5 years. Back when I started blogging the thought of earning money from it was few and far between, heck, I was overjoyed overtime I was sent a free lipstick to try or a jumper to style. I still do. But the truth is there’s real money in the industry now, like better money than your average job kind of money. You’d be daft to deny wanting that, wouldn’t you?

To become a successful influencer, whether it be small scale, earning a few pounds a month, or on the big scale earning thousands per campaign, you’ve still got to be skilful to do it. Whether you started blogging in 2010 or you started 3 months ago, if you’re making an earning from it, chances are you’ve got the drive, the skills and the talent. Who’s to say just because you started blogging with the pure goal of making money makes you less important or worthy? If you’re making a success of it, you’ve clearly got the right skill set for it, just like in any other job.

What's so wrong with blogging for money? | LUCY-COLE What's so wrong with blogging for money? | LUCY-COLE

If you were to go into any other ‘standard’, ‘ordinary’ job role, i.e. something to earn money, and you didn’t have the right skillset, you’d get sacked, right? In blogging, if you haven’t got the right writing, photography and digital skills to do it, chances are it’s not going to be a success. I guess what I’m trying to say is whether you start blogging for fun, or to make an income from it, you’re not any less worthy. The effort and hard work going in is still going to be the same regardless of the reasons.

And let’s be honest, if you start blogging purely for money, chances are you’ll end up enjoying it and doing it for fun too. Having so much control of your work, and building it around your life is bound to be fun, right?

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Shirt & Belt – ASOS | Jeans – Primark | Boots – New Look

 

I started blogging nearly 6 years ago. I went 4-5 years without earning a penny. Now, circumstances have changed and yes, I do blog for an income. I actively search and try to make money from my blog. I still enjoy it as much as I did in 2013, but what’s wrong with blogging for money?

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I’d love to know your thoughts on this…

 

Lucy x

 

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Happy Friday beauts! ✨ It’s my work Christmas party tonight and after months of being on the planning committee I’m SO excited to dress up and celebrate what’s been an amazing year for me at work 🙋🏼‍♀️🤩
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This @primark pinafore from last year is still a favourite in my wardrobe... I love my neutrals but I can’t resist a bit of colour either 🌈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#feelgoodstyle
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Thank you SO much for all your comments/advice last night. I had so many amazing gals reach out to me and it reminded me why I love this space so much ❤️
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I’ve already started reflecting and having a little brainstorm for 2020.. hopefully there are some good things to come ✨ #feelgoodstyle
(Jumper gifted)
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📸 @jamiemower

Instagram post 17920069105360751
Happy Monday beauts and happy DECEMBER! I don’t feel very ~inspired~ with Instagram at the moment. I’m desperate to create some Christmas content but unfortunately Ipswich has v little festive displays, and I’ve got the busiest few weeks that I barely have time to shoot anything as it is 🥺⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As a result, I’m taking December as a slow month for a bit of a digital detox and a wind down. I’m sacking the 10k but the end of the year goal, and I’m posting when and only when I actually want to. What about you? ✨#feelgoodstyle
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📸 @jamiemower

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Heading back to my uni today to see none other than @lewiscapaldi 🤩 What are you guys up to? ✨
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Now hiring: somebody to feed me copious amounts of cup of tea and provide motivational speeches every hour x
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Not your average Tuesday for me as I’m off to London this evening for the Content Marketing Awards with work! Looking forward to the first dress up and drink of many this season 💃🏼
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#feelgoodstyle
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In the words of Caitlyn Jenner, it’s not just a new day, it’s a new day to EXCEL! Happy Monday you beauts, I’m going into what could be the busiest week but also the most fun week ever, but first let’s get Monday out the way... ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#feelgoodstyle
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Got lots of little bits done yesterday including starting my Christmas shopping so I’m a happy lil bunny! Today’s plans include a couple of photos and maybe a trip into town because I’m in a TREAT YOSELF attitude 🤷🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️
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Let me know your plans!✨ #feelgoodstyle ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸 @jamiemower

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TGIF. Does anyone say that anymore??? Well I do, I just did. But in all seriousness, who else DESPERATELY needs this weekend? Kinda torn between making it a productive one or just residing on the sofa and only moving for food or toilet needs. Who knows what I’ll choose 🤷🏼‍♀️
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