What comes to mind when you think of the words ‘love’, ‘style’ and ‘mindfulness’ combined? We imagine that most people associate these words with something that is positive for one, but also something that is raw, genuine and real. All of the imagination and attention brought to one’s internal and external experiences is something that we feel Sinead Crowe has presented beautifully on her blog. Apt in the meaning behind the title, LoveStyleMindfulness is a blog that explores “personal experience’s, outfit ideas and style inspiration”.
Join us as we get in touch with what makes Sinead shine in everything that she wears and does.
Can you tell us a little about what motivated/inspired you to start LoveStyleMindfulness?
I was in a bad place in my life having just finished a job I’d been signed off from with stress and anxiety for a few months when I decided to go back into freelance styling for a while. I set up my blog as a way to share what I do and as something I could put on my cv as a sort of portfolio!
Speaking of mindfulness – how do you usually deal with the pressure that comes with being a relevant style blogger?
I try to remember that with blogging whether your fashion or food it’s YOU that people like. You are your own USP! Looking at what others do and emulating it will never get you far. I try to do small things like reading before bed and having boundaries to lessen the pressure and stress but to be honest they’re often broken as in all honesty I just love I do!
What advice would you give to new bloggers that you wish you knew yourself?
As I said before to just be your self! It sounds so so cliche but I tried so hard to be what I thought I should be as a fashion blogger and to make all of my writing grammatically correct. When I stopped trying so hard and just did what came naturally to me, that’s when my blog started to grow! Also, everyone says it’s the writing that counts but 100% it’s the pictures, a good picture and a catchy title will go far!
Sunglasses are always at the top of everyone’s sartorial agenda in summer – can you tell us a bit about your favourite eyewear brand?
This is hard because I always used to buy cheap ones on holiday until recently! My favourites are probably rayban! I do have some celine ones which I adore but the raybans are just such classics! For more affordable I have a gorgeous pair of gold Quay Australia sunglasses! I’m actually wearing them now!
What are your current street style and eyewear trends for summer 2017?
My favourite sunglasses are my raybans because they’re like the classic round style but have geometric edging! I think they’re called hexagon!? They’re super cool and I’ve seen them actually on quite a few people so definitely must be on trend!
Street style wise I will always love the classics! I just invested in a pair of Balenciaga boots which I have been wanted to do for years! I’m loving pairing them with a denim skirt!
Just for fun: If you had the opportunity to recruit celebrities into your street style gang, who would they be and why?
Oh my gosh this is such a fun one! To be honest I’m so rubbish with celebrities! Probably I would just want to join their gang! Alexa Chung and Suki Waterhouse etc always seem to have the best time! Then obviously Aimee Song so we can eat avocado toast together.
For more on Sinead’s trends and style inspiration’s- check out her Instagram here.
