feature 13 Ω Taking the spotlight with her fashion blog the hoofprint
May 29, 2013
Freshman Michelle Ho takes fashion and blogging from just a normal hobby to being professional with multiple sponsors. Chantel Chan Staff writer She runs a hand through her hair, posing for the camera. On this particular day she chooses to wear her black ankle boots and printed leggings. She goes in to change, and comes out completely different in her oxfords and romper. Again, the cameras flash. Is she a model? Close. She’s a fashion blogger. Originally, freshman Michelle Ho started her blog last September to share her passion for photography. Inspired by other fashion bloggers, however, she was motivated to also post about fashion. This decision has even caught the attention of sponsors from various fashion companies. “The blog has really changed me. I didn’t feel I was very fashionable at first, but my style has evolved and I’m more confident with it now,” Ho said. Ho’s fashion blog on blogspot. com, where her posts range from her outfit of the day to photos of her daily life, is called “bemyself.”
“The reason I named it that was because when I first started the blog, I kind of disliked how people constantly seemed to be trying to copy others,” Ho said. “I’ve always just been myself, so I thought that was a pretty cool name.” Ho continues to gain more followers every day in addition to the 500 she already has by publicizing her blog on various social networking accounts like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr. “ I’m really happy to be able to have so many followers. They give me so much positive feedback,” Ho said. “I honestly never thought people would actually start following me and reading my blog. It’s pretty amazing.” In addition to the amount of followers she has, the sponsors Ho receives is further proof of her success as a fashion blogger. Among the many sponors she has, some of her sponsors include sugarlips.com, oasap.com, msdressy.com, firmoo. com, and phrenzy.com.
“I’m really happy to be able to have so many followers. They give me so much positive feedback,” - Michelle Ho, 9
“I’m not even sure how they found my blog, so I was surprised when they first contacted me,” Ho said. “You have to be very popular in order to get sponsors, and I felt I wasn’t very well-known back then, so I was overjoyed.” For Ho, blogging is not only a hobby, but something she sees herself also continuing to do in the future. “I’ve always wanted to be involved in the fashion industry, so I will definitely continue my blog,” Ho said. “It’s my passion and basically a part of my life now.” Ω
PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE HO
IN THE SPOTLIGHT (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, CLOCKWISE): Freshman Michelle Ho poses camera to upload photos on her
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