Comments on: When Coveting Goes Too Far http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/ be stylish • be lovely • be coveted Wed, 23 May 2012 23:17:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Links à la Mode: IFB Weekly Roundup | Style Discovery http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-34138 Links à la Mode: IFB Weekly Roundup | Style Discovery Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:27:33 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-34138 [...] THE COVETED - Defeating Envy: When Coveting Goes Too Far [...] [...] THE COVETED - Defeating Envy: When Coveting Goes Too Far [...]

]]> By: crystal * @ Watermoolen http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-29561 crystal * @ Watermoolen Mon, 03 May 2010 18:42:10 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-29561 This definitely was written with a lot of heart and courage. I applaud you for that because with the increasing bloggers that there are nowadays it's hard to draw the line. I often too compare myself with other bloggers (and even before when I wasn't a blogger and was just a fellow reader). There would be times where I think, "hey my style is just as comparable (or even better), yet I don't get noticed." It's a tough world out there especially when you think that these girls are "down to earth" and more "real" than the celebrities. However, what people don't see is the "behind the scenes." When real people start getting press or interviewed, they start to become celebrity status - so you're no longer being compared to a "real person," instead a semi-"faux" celebrity. Thanks again for this article, <3 Crystal .-= crystal * @ Watermoolen´s last blog ..<a href="http://watermoolen.xanga.com/726434107/item/" rel="nofollow">Monday, May 03, 2010</a> =-. This definitely was written with a lot of heart and courage. I applaud you for that because with the increasing bloggers that there are nowadays it’s hard to draw the line. I often too compare myself with other bloggers (and even before when I wasn’t a blogger and was just a fellow reader).

There would be times where I think, “hey my style is just as comparable (or even better), yet I don’t get noticed.” It’s a tough world out there especially when you think that these girls are “down to earth” and more “real” than the celebrities.

However, what people don’t see is the “behind the scenes.” When real people start getting press or interviewed, they start to become celebrity status – so you’re no longer being compared to a “real person,” instead a semi-”faux” celebrity.

Thanks again for this article,
<3 Crystal
.-= crystal * @ Watermoolen´s last blog ..Monday, May 03, 2010 =-.

]]> By: R.D.C. http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-16996 R.D.C. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:22:26 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-16996 Wow... Your post was incredibly true AND inspiring! Thank you for remembering us the real message/purpose of blogging. :) .-= R.D.C.´s last blog ..<a href="http://cornercappuccino.blogspot.com/2009/07/sun-in-amazon.html" rel="nofollow">Sun in the amazon...</a> =-. Wow… Your post was incredibly true AND inspiring! Thank you for remembering us the real message/purpose of blogging.
:)
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]]> By: You Just Don’t Compare | Independent Fashion Bloggers http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-15299 You Just Don’t Compare | Independent Fashion Bloggers Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:20:50 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-15299 [...] name it. I’ve heard it, and to tell you the honest truth, I’m not immune to the whole comparison game, I do it without really even thinking about how destructive it can really [...] [...] name it. I’ve heard it, and to tell you the honest truth, I’m not immune to the whole comparison game, I do it without really even thinking about how destructive it can really [...]

]]> By: jennine http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-9759 jennine Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:53:45 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-9759 Wow... I just have to say thank you for all these comments, thank you for being so honest and so open to talk about what you're feeling too. It's really nice not to feel alone in this, and from all this... it's hard to feel isolated. thank you <3 Wow… I just have to say thank you for all these comments, thank you for being so honest and so open to talk about what you’re feeling too. It’s really nice not to feel alone in this, and from all this… it’s hard to feel isolated.

thank you

<3

]]> By: Edith Purdy http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-9757 Edith Purdy Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:10:55 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-9757 Your blog is one of my favourites, Jennine. The way you write, put outfits together and generally think really interests me and makes me consider my own choices. I don't get envious of the way others look, I'm very happy with my own appearance. That said, I never do outfit posts. I think there are enough people out there doing that and it's great and inspiring but becomes a bit samey after a while (with a few exceptions - yourself included). I am often envious of other bloggers wardrobes though - Suzie Bubble's especially! She has so many amazing clothes. Would love to win a trolley dash round her flat. However, I've never felt the need to write negative comments as a result of this. I don't understand that kind of reaction. If you don't like a blog for whatever reason, just don't read it anymore. I guess, one of the positive things to take away from negative comments is that if you are getting them it probably means that your blog is becoming quite successful (in terms of hits). Your blog is one of my favourites, Jennine. The way you write, put outfits together and generally think really interests me and makes me consider my own choices.

I don’t get envious of the way others look, I’m very happy with my own appearance. That said, I never do outfit posts. I think there are enough people out there doing that and it’s great and inspiring but becomes a bit samey after a while (with a few exceptions – yourself included).

I am often envious of other bloggers wardrobes though – Suzie Bubble’s especially! She has so many amazing clothes. Would love to win a trolley dash round her flat. However, I’ve never felt the need to write negative comments as a result of this. I don’t understand that kind of reaction. If you don’t like a blog for whatever reason, just don’t read it anymore.

I guess, one of the positive things to take away from negative comments is that if you are getting them it probably means that your blog is becoming quite successful (in terms of hits).

]]> By: Thom http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-2/#comment-9745 Thom Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:19:57 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-9745 I feel that way every time I see someone with a billion comments, and wonder what I have to do to get there. And then I realize what a disservice that is to all the people who do read my blog and comment. And then I feel like a tool. I feel that way every time I see someone with a billion comments, and wonder what I have to do to get there.

And then I realize what a disservice that is to all the people who do read my blog and comment.

And then I feel like a tool.

]]> By: susie_bubble http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-9731 susie_bubble Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:05:32 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-9731 Well you know how I feel about this subject and after many supportive words on my blog.... I can only say that we just keep on doing what we do because we love blogging.... I can relate to what you're saying entirely because I think we're come from a similar blogging place.... but honestly, you are fantastic and you shouldn't doubt that! Well you know how I feel about this subject and after many supportive words on my blog…. I can only say that we just keep on doing what we do because we love blogging…. I can relate to what you’re saying entirely because I think we’re come from a similar blogging place…. but honestly, you are fantastic and you shouldn’t doubt that!

]]> By: susan http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-9709 susan Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:33:13 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-9709 Sooo true! As my blog has grown this past year, I've gotten some snarky remarks-- not only from the blogosphere, but from people in my daily life. Once or twice, the remarks really got me down and like charm said, it is the strangest feeling. But, it happens. I do my best to just set the comments that sting aside. I try to look at snarkiness (both online and off) as an opportunity to learn how to be more gracious at handling myself and how to read between the lines. Before I react, I remind myself that the person dishing the snarkiness out is every bit as real as me...maybe they were having a bad day, maybe they just don't like me, or maybe they are just trying to point out something I can do differently. I think being true to yourself, staying positive and not getting attached to a fixed outcome or expectation is good advice. I liked your post today, because it shows you have a human side, and showing your human side to others takes courage! Sooo true! As my blog has grown this past year, I’ve gotten some snarky remarks– not only from the blogosphere, but from people in my daily life. Once or twice, the remarks really got me down and like charm said, it is the strangest feeling. But, it happens. I do my best to just set the comments that sting aside. I try to look at snarkiness (both online and off) as an opportunity to learn how to be more gracious at handling myself and how to read between the lines. Before I react, I remind myself that the person dishing the snarkiness out is every bit as real as me…maybe they were having a bad day, maybe they just don’t like me, or maybe they are just trying to point out something I can do differently.

I think being true to yourself, staying positive and not getting attached to a fixed outcome or expectation is good advice. I liked your post today, because it shows you have a human side, and showing your human side to others takes courage!

]]> By: lisa http://the-coveted.com/blog/2008/11/10/when-coveting-goes-too-far/comment-page-1/#comment-9599 lisa Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:49:52 +0000 http://the-coveted.com/blog/?p=3333#comment-9599 Thank you for such a wonderful post. It's so easy to get caught up on areas where I feel I'm lacking and compare myself to other people unfavourably; sometimes I just have to stop myself and remind myself of how many good things I have going for me. Thank you for such a wonderful post. It’s so easy to get caught up on areas where I feel I’m lacking and compare myself to other people unfavourably; sometimes I just have to stop myself and remind myself of how many good things I have going for me.

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