Today’s Confessions of a Blogger features fashion loving Chantal from Channi Chic.
Hi I am Chantal a 20 something blogger – discovering her own style, love for fashion and life in Cape Town, South Africa. I love the outdoors and find beauty in the small things. I am an easy going, talkative girl with loads of energy who is on a constant pursuit of finding great beauty products, which actually work and a closet that looks like the boards I create on “Pinterest”
- When did you start your journey as a blogger and why? My blogger journey started about 2 and half years ago. At the time I was working as a service desk agent at a call centre and on quiet days I would get stuck on reading various blogs and watch Youtube videos for hours on end. At that time blogging wasn’t as popular as what it has become now. After a few months of reading various blogs over and over I began to realize that I too would like to create a space of my own. I blogged not thinking that anyone would actually read it, I blogged as an outlet…. It was my happy time xx
- Do you blog fulltime or do you have a regular 9-5 as well? I wish I could blog full time, how fun would that be? I have a full time job as a Buyers Assistant at one of the leading retailers in SA. I am also in the process of completing my B.com Degree in Marketing Management and anywhere in between I blog. Which is probably all the time xx
- Tell us a little about your space on the interweb and what you blog about? My blog is called Channi Chic; it’s about Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle. I blog about Fashion that is actually wearable and products that I have tried and tested that are an absolute must have. I like providing my readers with up to date product and brands that they were previously unaware of.
- Being a blogger is not always easy – what motivates you and keeps you going? Blogging is no walk in the park. It requires hardwork, motivation and an overflowing brain of creativity. It is not as glamorous as it looks, but it is tons of fun. Everything that you do put it, you will get out. Blogging is time consuming as you will be taking pictures, writing up posts interacting with other bloggers or the people following your blog. It’s all about interaction and presence on the social media sphere. But the thought that there is at least one person reading, I’ll keep blogging.
- How important do you think it is to have a niche blog? It is rather important, as there are so many bloggers out there, blogging about Fashion and Beauty. What you do need to established is what makes your blog different, from the 100s of others out there.
- What have your biggest blogging challenges been? Time 🙂 I have to literally balance everything. I have to organize and plan blog post around my crazy schedule. At the beginning it was rather difficult. But now it’s just another aspect of what I do. So prepping beforehand makes the world of difference.
- What do you love most about being a blogger? I still cannot get use to people saying that they have read one of my posts or when they mail me just to say that they went out and purchased a product I recommended. I also love working alongside awesome Brands that I believe in, and the fact that they actually value my input.
- If you had to choose a favourite social media platform, what would it be and why? I am absolutely in love with Instagram, as I love the fact that a picture speaks a thousand words. But my favourite is Facebook. I have created a Channi Chic Blog page and the interaction I receive is really amazing.
- What has your journey as a blogger taught you {about yourself or in general}? Has it changed your life in any way? I am really bubbly person in my own circles & with people I know. However I’m shy when I don’t know you. But blogging has made me interact and meet new people. At various events I’ll start up conversations with people I’ve never seen before, I have acquired the confidence to do so now.
- If you had to give a newbie blogger any advice, what words of wisdom would you impart? Don’t start blogging because you want to get free stuff or attend events. Blogging is hard work. Blog because you love it, and that you actually want people to read what you wrote. I have received many emails and messages of people asking how to start a blog and when I tell them what it actually entails they’ll end up saying “skip the details, how do I get free stuff ????” That is the worst reason to start a blog. It drives me crazy.
Thanks Chantal for sharing a bit more about your life and blogging journey with us! You can find out more about Chantal and connect with her here:
Blog link: www.channichic.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Channichic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Channichic
Instagram: @ChanniChic
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Image Source: Channic Chic, Pinterest
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