Blogging 101

Some of y'all might be shaking your heads at me, thinking Ansley why are you starting a blog when you know nothing about blogging? Well Rome wasn't built in a day! Life is about growth and this is going to be a fun project for me to practice my writing skills and learn something new! I have so many ideas and I cannot wait to share them with you! Besides, a blog is much easier for sharing information than instagram.

Do you want to start a blog?

Pick out what website you want to use. There are many different websites you can use but I think this one (Wix) is the easiest. If you are tech- savvy you should be able to figure out within a few hours. This website is a great place to start for beginners because it is completely free. There is no financial risk in starting.

Decide on a topic. What thoughts do you want to share? Who is your audience?

Incorporate your brand. If you have started curating a vibe / brand, make sure to incorporate that in your blog as well. You can customize everything, including colors, photos, and fonts.

That's all for today! Thank you for joining along! 💕

You can't Spell Authentic without "U"

When I say Authentic, I'm not referring to a Gucci purse! I'm talking about YOU! Are you exemplifying yourself in your branding?

Think about your favorite brand. What drew you to it initially? The colors? The fabric? Those things hit you right in the face, but what about their ads? Do they use plus size models? Models of all ethnicities? If you go into their store, what is their decor? Plain? Vibrant? Is the product spaced out or stacked right? This is all part of a brand.

Let's talk even DEEPER behind the scenes! What organinations do they donate to? Do they invest in their community? That is a huge reflection of who they are as a business.

Branding not only comes from the goodies you sell, but also how you connect to your viewers online! Think about what you show on your Instagram stories, what you post on Poshmark, how you reply to comments. Are you being true to yourself?

One of my favorite quotes “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." - Dr. Suess. Not only is it cute and super rhyme-y BUT IT'S THE TRUTH. Part of our beauty as individuals is that we are so different.

Your brand is a reflection of you. What do you want it to say? How do you want it to make people feel? It might seem overwhelming to think of at first, but you'll realize soon it's just the exact opposite. It isn't trying to fit into a box, it's stamping your fingerprint.

Let's Get it Started!

My name is Ansley and I love fashion! Finding great pieces at low prices is what got me hooked on reselling in 2015. When I go treasure hunting, what I hope to find and share with you is empowering art you can wear! Whether you're on a date, going to an interview, attending a wedding etc. I hope that what you wear makes you feel like the best version of you possible, or the second... sweatpants on the couch binging your fave Netflix series, is pretty swell!

The name "Sweet Rebel" comes from my two opposite fashion styles. One day I could be wearing a pink Lilly Pulitzer Dress with a pair of beige Kate Spade peeptoe heels and a pearl necklace, the next I could be in a Black Prada suit with a hologram Louis Vuitton clutch. But we'll save OOTD's for another post! ;)

I'm hoping to use this blog to connect to other fashionistas, resellers, and entrepreneurs! Of course I will share tips and tricks that I use for reselling, but most importantly I want to inspire y'all. I want to help elevate your passion and business with different tools and ideas floating around in my head!

I am so excited for this new adventure and am so grateful to have y'all along for the ride!