Let’s get some things out in the open and also set things straight… bloggers get sent free things and sometimes get paid to post about things. Whew. There I said it.
Now, that you know that, here is something else you should know– I want to always be completely transparent about this AND my opinion of the products I am being sponsored by. I can’t say that I have always been transparent. Sometimes my posts in the past would only say C/O (meaning care of) if an item was gifted to me. This wasn’t as easy to figure out as it should have been. I have been paid to post about an app before without mentioning said payment. In the beginning, I even received some clothing I wasn’t even completely satisfied with that i felt obligated to post about, and write a good review about, for fear of upsetting the sponsoring company.
It is sad for me to have to admit that I built my brand on shaky grounds, but I am happy to tell you that I have been rethinking the way I would write my posts. I have started sending back clothing/products I don’t feel fit my style. If something went wrong or well with the PR, I have mentioned it in posts. As of lately, I have really been trying to disclose at the beginning of the post that it is sponsored, and at the bottom instead of writing C/O, it now says gift from. It is so important that I build a trusting relationship my readers so that you feel comfortable listening to my advice. Please know from now on I am planning on being completely honest about any payment or feelings towards a company.
Because you are important. I want to share my thoughts with you just like if we were friends in real life.
I apologize for getting caught up in the blogging world in the beginning, and trying to please everyone. Please know that it won’t be happening again.
Now that I am being honest, let me deliver the news… Lucy & Lyla has the best PR around. AND great clothing. This sleeveless cardigan looks cute with pretty much anything as a layered item. I am especially loving the look when paired with a plaid shirt… If you have a plaid shirt dress, it would be even cuter.
Brandi Hayden
January 10, 2015Cute pictures. Love the cardigan and plaid shirt. I voted for you!
lauryncakes
January 10, 2015Thank you! AHHHH thank you so much!
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January 10, 2015love the outfit – voted for you!
lauryncakes
January 10, 2015THANK YOU THANK YOU! I am so glad.
Vicki @ Five Spot Green Living
January 10, 2015I love that cardigan! And the pics!
lauryncakes
January 10, 2015Thank you so much!
Angela Hall
January 10, 2015love it always good to stay true to yourself and your brand
lauryncakes
January 10, 2015I definitely agree!
Brittney {The Military Wife Life}
January 10, 2015Cute outfit! I wish I had your kind of style 🙂
lauryncakes
January 12, 2015That is one of the best compliments I have ever heard! SERIOUSLY! You made my day.
Colleen
January 11, 2015Cute outfit. Definitely stay true to you.
lauryncakes
January 12, 2015Thanks for the support!
Jessica
January 11, 2015I love your outfit! And it is great that you are being more open with readers about your sponsors and opinions. You can't please everyone and even if you don't like something, companies would like to hear that too so they can address the problem if they see others saying similar things. You are doing awesome and look wonderful! =)
lauryncakes
January 12, 2015Thank you! Your support means a lot.