tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post2400081489423074236..comments2024-03-22T03:26:23.877-04:00Comments on Elle Sees|| Beauty Blogger in Atlanta: SiliSponge Review: Or Really Thoughts On Beauty BloggingElle Seeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-59876440851366039852017-01-14T23:00:59.916-05:002017-01-14T23:00:59.916-05:00I really agree with you on this post. It can be st...I really agree with you on this post. It can be stressful trying to stay ahead and compete with others. I just stay true to what I love doing and normally don't rush out to get the latest and newest products all the time. It is crazy the lengths people will go through. Naturalle Dreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223602922555719797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-49157156082729040582017-01-08T15:52:59.336-05:002017-01-08T15:52:59.336-05:00I always always always enjoy your reviews. I don&#...I always always always enjoy your reviews. I don't always just read one persons review of a product either- so I think you doing you is awesome and still relevant. Your posts are always creative and thorough and I appreciate that!Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058263707335927182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-31990780481663086622017-01-07T00:14:30.049-05:002017-01-07T00:14:30.049-05:00You sound like a very dedicated beauty blogger. I ...You sound like a very dedicated beauty blogger. I enjoyed reading this and oh the things bloggers would do. Sad but true. And regarding that piece of silicone, I'll keep my beauty blender. Have a great weekend.<br /><br />http://www.fashionablyidu.com/Fashionably Iduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956302419818567630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-28976338695666366622017-01-06T17:33:27.391-05:002017-01-06T17:33:27.391-05:00Wow! Your level of dedication is incredible! Inc...Wow! Your level of dedication is incredible! Incredib-Elle! Even better, though, was this very honest and candid post! I think a lot of us can relate. Blogging can be a very competitive and expensive hobby/occupation, and very draining emotionally. I think, though, when you consistently do a good job and have a voice with personality (like YOU!), people will stick with you. Most of my favorite bloggers and YouTubers are my favorites because of their personalities mores than their early access to /reviews of products. I can only speak for myself, but I'd much rather support someone who has a personality I like and relate to over someone I don't feel any affection for who may have connections with PR or play the buy everything out game. Bless you for your honesty, dedication to your readers, and your overall real-ness! It's incredibly refreshing -- or should I say incredible-Elle-y refreshing? ;)kristen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18332665061691874412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-53091701808084836002017-01-06T15:20:38.726-05:002017-01-06T15:20:38.726-05:00this is a great post Elle. Honestly, this is not s...this is a great post Elle. Honestly, this is not something I would try anyway, but I always love your dedication. you're honest and thorough, i value that. i don't follow any beauty bloggers except for you, it's hard to find people you actually trust, everyone trying to be better than everyone else.Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-56128187814892054042017-01-05T19:02:16.088-05:002017-01-05T19:02:16.088-05:00I would most likely not even know that this existe...I would most likely not even know that this existed if it weren't for you! You are awesome! :)Trista @ The Classy Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306623633904550080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-19168697600464527622017-01-05T13:33:03.647-05:002017-01-05T13:33:03.647-05:00Wow...this is fascinating. Where do you find this ...Wow...this is fascinating. Where do you find this stuff?101thingsilove/Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828346888217703615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-66325874749409261882017-01-05T13:23:32.343-05:002017-01-05T13:23:32.343-05:00I know what you mean- you rush and rush to try and...I know what you mean- you rush and rush to try and be the first to review/try something, but in reality you're never really first (or if you are, you lose your MIND in the process). It's a tough balance sometimes between blogging for fun and blogging for purpose.<br /><br />As always, your honesty is so refreshing, Elle!<br /><br />-Ashley<br /><a href="http://lestylorouge.com/" rel="nofollow">Le Stylo Rouge</a> <br />awhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931401750884199529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-29137215388503473522017-01-05T13:05:26.291-05:002017-01-05T13:05:26.291-05:00Interesting! I wouldn't even think it worked a...Interesting! I wouldn't even think it worked at first glance! Thanks for the insightful review babe- now I'm curious ;D<br />Thank you for the blog visit babe, hope to see you back soon! Happy New Year!<br /> <br />Xx- Julie <a href="http://www.hautekhuutureblog.com/" rel="nofollow"> | Haute Khuuture Blog</a><br />Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942764320600245819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-46222021210847318602017-01-05T12:38:42.871-05:002017-01-05T12:38:42.871-05:00I have wanted to try this out as I have seen it in...I have wanted to try this out as I have seen it in a few different places. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I don't think I will even bother trying it as it wasn't that great. In terms of blogging, trying to race ahead of other definitely will stress you out and take away from the whole reason why you started blogging, your love for it. I def try to not compare myself to others because it just gets you down. I have never tried to race and do things before other bloggers because at the end of the day it just ruins the passion. I don't have thousands and thousands of followers. Would I like more? Of course. But I also don't think it is worth it to stress myself out just to get views. Just my opinion. I'm glad you realized what you did after writing this post.Tanya Dufourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201546131388935478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-53084984387839466022017-01-05T12:08:12.716-05:002017-01-05T12:08:12.716-05:00Oh my goodness, friend, I feel you so much as a bl...Oh my goodness, friend, I feel you so much as a blogger. Obviously I'm not a beauty blogger, but as a lifestyle blogger, there's just so much competition. And I want to be my feminist "cooperation over competition" true self, but it's so damn hard at times. <br /><br />I just keep reminding myself that I'm a writer first and foremost. I have specific writing goals grander than blogging 3-5 days per week or getting X page views each month. To accomplish those long-term goals, I need to let go of the short-term hustle. Brita Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576168097570744357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-44689774214971757232017-01-05T11:43:49.839-05:002017-01-05T11:43:49.839-05:00Ell, this is such a great post! I know what you me...Ell, this is such a great post! I know what you mean, to be the first one, although I never felt that - I am not a beauty blogger, I have written some beauty reviews, but not brilliantly like you do. But I can imagine what you felt, needing to be the first one to review the silicon sponge. I think your readers would like it, BUT that is not why we come to your blog; it's your honesty and sweetness that brings us to your blog plus the beauty reviews. I didn't know about some bloggers buying all the 23 shades of a foundation, just to return them or buying the whole whatever, just not to leave the items for other people... that's awful! But I do know 2 bloggers that would do ANYTHING to be the first, even though their posts are so "poor" (poor minded, etc). And then sooner or later we spot these people. And I stopped visiting their blogs. So good that you thought that crying was not worth it, and I loved your post - you are really a sweet girl and a great blogger!<br />DenisesPlanet.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401424790499509388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-60090170560715666952017-01-04T23:41:07.797-05:002017-01-04T23:41:07.797-05:00haha I don't think I'll ever try this, tho...haha I don't think I'll ever try this, though. I'm good with a normal makeup sponge and brushes x<br /><br />http://www.erinazmir.comErin | herlittleplans.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498973555777550347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-87293654659965491812017-01-04T22:37:20.594-05:002017-01-04T22:37:20.594-05:00Hehe competition is fierce, but hey, I'm glad ...Hehe competition is fierce, but hey, I'm glad you see the absurdity in it all...! But your love for beauty blogging really shines through and why I come back to your blog day in, day out. :) julie @ jewelswandering.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297684739382981027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-91643995875125092982017-01-04T22:32:19.761-05:002017-01-04T22:32:19.761-05:00I totally agree about reviewing new products first...I totally agree about reviewing new products first. You’ve got to stay on top of releases! I thought about getting this to review but I’m just jumping on the beautyblender train, so one step at a time for me. I’ve heard of fashion and beauty bloggers buying things, photographing them, and returning them. It’s certainly not illegal, but it just feels wrong to me. I couldn’t do it in good conscience. Especially with higher end products, it’s like you’re putting a façade on so people think you’re rich and only buy the best, but you have to take it back because it’s really not in your budget. I like to keep it real. I don’t buy clothes just for blogging purposes. I will do it with makeup occasionally, but it’s usually something from the drugstore, nothing too crazy expensive. I work hard on my blog too and I want people to read, but I’m going to be honest and truthful and if that turns some people away, so be it. It’s good that you were able to look back and laugh. I know that I’m getting the truth when I come to your blog and I know you’ve tested the product thoroughly and won’t recommend it if it’s not good. Having people trust your word and opinion is worth so much more! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615504760782693187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-28496879043245933932017-01-04T21:25:07.913-05:002017-01-04T21:25:07.913-05:00Love that you always to honest review. As a blogge...Love that you always to honest review. As a blogger there is always some kind of pressures. I had some last week but told myself to to let it go. <br /><br />http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/Amy's Fashion Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861253880322673464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-60982082468910499432017-01-04T21:13:39.134-05:002017-01-04T21:13:39.134-05:00I'v been curious about this! I still may try ...I'v been curious about this! I still may try it out.<br />You always go through so much for a review. We definitely love reading about the product and I'm glad you're not one of "those" beauty bloggers. I'm fine with reading about the product and maybe a drugstore dupe!little luxury listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630812969476483227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-10291858839954564982017-01-04T20:34:23.587-05:002017-01-04T20:34:23.587-05:00I have wondered about this. Thanks for the review!...I have wondered about this. Thanks for the review! <br /><br />Amy Ann<br /><a href="http://www.straightastyleblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Straight A Style</a>Straight A Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379025619218337214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-5342915862309871282017-01-04T19:51:43.994-05:002017-01-04T19:51:43.994-05:00I have been seeing this product everywhere!!! I us...I have been seeing this product everywhere!!! I use bare minerals, but the powder so I would never have to use a product like this, but I keep hearing great things! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073347765338171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-4091662750693942032017-01-04T15:28:56.537-05:002017-01-04T15:28:56.537-05:00This is such an interesting post! I didn't rea...This is such an interesting post! I didn't realize that beauty bloggers did that. I haven't heard of this sponge before, so it was so interesting to read about!<br /><br />xo,<br />AngelaHead to Toe Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647064657822264987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-74143554235868390672017-01-04T15:00:38.675-05:002017-01-04T15:00:38.675-05:00I've been seeing this sponge all over the plac...I've been seeing this sponge all over the place and wondered if it was worth the hype. Thank you so much for trying it out and sharing your thoughts with us. I've heard some crazy stories of the lengths that some bloggers will go to be noticed and yes I would agree that it's not worth much in the end.Rowena @ rolala loveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139269533873270419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-89465203371794436682017-01-04T14:33:24.814-05:002017-01-04T14:33:24.814-05:00Oh girl do I bet feel you on this post!! It's ...Oh girl do I bet feel you on this post!! It's one of my BIGGEST pet peeves when I see bloggers get a review of a product up the day after PR Samples go out- that is not enough time to test something for review, that is a first impression at best! <br />This sort of thing does exactly what you mention, it creates an unhealthy competitiveness between bloggers at the cost of our readers who might not actually be getting genuine authenticity from us (us=bloggers in general).<br />If I get access to products early enough that I can try and have a post ready prelaunch, then that is ideal, buts harder and harder to come by and in an over saturated blogging industry, the actual words we have to say should be SO MUCH MORE important that who got to it first. <br />Great post, you've inspired me :-) <br />Jaime | www.girllovesgloss.comJaime | GirlLovesGloss.com https://www.blogger.com/profile/02845710030806730402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-41068847439308332017-01-04T14:20:56.550-05:002017-01-04T14:20:56.550-05:00Oh man! Thank you for this enlightening post, Elle...Oh man! Thank you for this enlightening post, Elle. First of all, I truly am amazed at your dedication to being a beauty blogger. You do so much for your readers! And I never knew some beauty bloggers go to that extent just to be ahead of the game. Like really?!?!? Everyone has her/his own voice, so I don't understand all this nonsense. Even if the same products are being reviewed, we all have different point of views, right?Emmylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527008933557848354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-5224047031625091942017-01-04T14:13:40.268-05:002017-01-04T14:13:40.268-05:00I understand your frustration, but when you are go...I understand your frustration, but when you are going through moments like that just remember that every blogger is different. Being the first blogger to review a trendy product might get you a lot of views, but it is your overall content, your style and your personality that will get you a loyal following. And in the long run that is more important.<br />Great review, I think ill stick to my beauty blender.<br /><br />Vanessa x | www.springlilies.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12837928988734926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-60358623169499339462017-01-04T13:48:10.372-05:002017-01-04T13:48:10.372-05:00I'm not at all familiar with this, but any tim...I'm not at all familiar with this, but any time I'd see it mentioned it definitely reminded me of the shoe inserts! So glad you shared your honest feelings in your pursuit to give your readers the best possible info out there! Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337403009854474701noreply@blogger.com