The Top 5 things I’ve learned since I’ve been beauty blogging 💋

Beauty, Canada, Favourites, Lifestyle, Makeup, MyLipAddiction, Science Of Beauty by Cat ForsleyJune 9, 2015July 21, 2015

Happy Tuesday Beauties!

I wanted to do this kind of post because MyLipAddiction.com has only been active since the last days of February 2015.

I have been Blogging for a Long time – But on my main website – CatForsley,com. That’s Now only for my artwork etc.

1. I’ve learned to be more Resourceful. Brands are always Looking for bloggers to write about them. PR has been around since the beginning! So look for Brand opportunities. If You are into That Kind of thing! My bedroom is beginning to look like a boutique. It’s amazing. If You want To write about brands- Don’t be afraid to write them! That’s the Number 1 for me, as I enjoy learning about different companies and products. Don’t get me wrong, Sephora is still in my top five places to shop! But There is so much Out there – From all around The World. Beauty Blogging has taught me to broaden my horizons.

2. I’ve learned to be more inquisitive about what is in a beauty product. What’s In it! Especially with skincare. I never used to read the contents of a product. Now I read Like Crazy about the science of beauty. I’ve loved chemistry forever but now I have become a total nerd! And I am Okay with that!

3. I’ve learned to write about what I love. Trends come and Go. We all Know that. What’s interesting to me will not necessarily be interesting to someone else. I’ve learned to Always stick to My true voice.

4. I always comment on blog posts . Always. I have been writing forever and ever: poetry and music. I know That beauty blogging is completely different. Commenting on something That someone has written always makes blogging way more personal. I don’t Just click “Like” ! This, in my experience in social media builds friendships and I have always believed that we are all in this together. I may be wacky and outspoken at times, but, by no means do I want to become just a “Liker”. If I like something – I say It. This is the way I am and always have been.

5 . I’ve learned that I Can’t be everywhere at once. There is so much in social media. Basically. I write or post when I want To. When I want to is my Number 5. If I feel Like posting on Instagram– I will, If I feel like being Zany on Twitter I will. So, In Truth, i Guess the biggest lesson I have learned since MyLipAddiction.com has been active, is to balance everything in a more Cat like fashion!!! Social media does not run my life. I run my life. Beauty Blogging has become More fun because of this. Really – It should be fun. It’s Not rocket science!

I hope You enjoyed my little Tuesday post!

See You soony

Cat Forsley

52 Comments

thelifeofkristyn on June 9, 2015 at 8:57 am

love love love! I am glad you said “social media doesn’t run my life, I run my life” A lot of people forget about that!
Have a great day love! xoxo
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 8:59 am
  
  You too xo Your package is on it’s way xxx and It’s True right 🙂 xo xo xo
janandjot on June 9, 2015 at 9:07 am

Love this! Hope you are having a great morning 😘❤️ xoxo Janet
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:10 am
  
  xo Thank You love xxx i am – I got up super early – xxx funny – I just wrote u !!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Have a Gorgeous DAY XO
Lauren on June 9, 2015 at 9:10 am

Love this post Cat! Totally agree, my bedroom is starting to look like a boutique too haha!
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:11 am
  
  i look forward to Your post about beauty Hoarding !!!!!!!!!!! xo that will be amazing xo
  1. Lauren on June 9, 2015 at 9:12 am
    
    Haha same! It hurts just thinking what my life has became since my beauty obession lol!
    1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:15 am
      
      how about this …. “what my life has become since …… ” LOL XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
jodi - a brash attitude on June 9, 2015 at 9:21 am

These are great points to keep in mind for all of us! 🙂
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:25 am
  
  Aww thanks xxx I just felt really inspired this morning xoxoxoxxo
  1. jodi - a brash attitude on June 9, 2015 at 9:36 am
    
    I love waking up inspired, such a great way to start the day! 🙂
    1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:38 am
      
      i feel the same -!!!!!!! Lots of energy to start the day and a lot of laughter too xoxoxoxoxxo
      1. jodi - a brash attitude on June 9, 2015 at 9:41 am
        
        YES!!!
        
        Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:43 am
        
        !!!!!!! 💋💋💋💋
Style Domination on June 9, 2015 at 9:25 am

Great post, Cat! Your warm personality really shines through your writing! xo
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 9:26 am
  
  Thanks 🙂 xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
BeginnerBeaute on June 9, 2015 at 10:54 am

What a great post, with great tips! XO
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 4:21 pm
  
  Thanks xoxoxoxxoxo ❤
Karen Rees on June 9, 2015 at 2:44 pm

Awesome post Cat!!!! Everything is such a true reflection of my own thoughts too 🙂 Couldn’t agree with you more on #4… that is incredibly important to me too!! Karen ❤ XXXXX
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 4:07 pm
  
  YAY xxxxx ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
glamwithsam on June 9, 2015 at 2:49 pm

Reblogged this on Glam with Sam and commented:
Great blogging tips from the gorgeous Cat Forsley.
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 4:05 pm
  
  AWWWWWWWWWW geeesh xxxxxxxxxxx
glamwithsam on June 9, 2015 at 2:50 pm

I loved this piece so much I reblogged it! thanks for the tips 🙂
1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 4:04 pm
  
  You did ? OMG ur sweet as sugar xxxx 🙂 xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxxooxxoxooxoxxooxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxxooxoxoxoxoxooxxooxoxxoox ❤ did u see all my tweets to U 🙂 Lol xxxx Love xxx Cat xo
  1. glamwithsam on June 9, 2015 at 4:28 pm
    
    I most certainly did kittay! Xoxo
  2. glamwithsam on June 9, 2015 at 4:29 pm
    
    No I have not, I will get my tweet on later 😉😘 when I have some alone time. Xoxo
    1. Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 4:34 pm
      
      well I adore theeeeeeeee so There xo
      1. glamwithsam on June 9, 2015 at 4:35 pm
        
        Hahaha feelings mutual boo!
        
        Cat Forsley on June 9, 2015 at 4:37 pm
        
        geesh ………………….. ❤ ❤ ❤
ABeautifulWhim on June 9, 2015 at 10:23 pm

I really love to read these types of posts about what everyone has learned about blogging and tips for working with companies and things like that. I know there are definitely some companies I’d like to work with but I’m waiting for my stats to evolve since I haven’t been blogging that long. And I know it takes time and patience.

I think my biggest struggle is the PICS. OMG. I can do a great post and then it’s like I have to get the pics OHHHHHHHHH agony.
1. Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 12:53 pm
  
  You always always have beautiful pics 🙂 You Know This xoxoxoxoxoxoxxo
  1. ABeautifulWhim on June 11, 2015 at 3:45 pm
    
    THANK YOU. My hubby has a nice camera. He takes them for me. =)
    1. Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 3:51 pm
      
      artiste man – GOOD CATCH LADY XO
      1. ABeautifulWhim on June 11, 2015 at 4:02 pm
        
        Most definitely! He also plays guitar, sings, and is an amazing wood worker. Did I score or what?
        
        Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 4:04 pm
        
        You sure did …………mega score xxxxx I am VERY Happily divorced – Lol -ahhh – MAYBE TOO blunt for comments – never ! Lol ……. and yeah enjoying life xxxxxxxxxx ❤
        
        ABeautifulWhim on June 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm
        
        XO Smooches!!!!!!
        
        Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm
        
        mega mega xoxoxoxoxo
veenazkit on June 10, 2015 at 12:11 am

Can’t agree to this more, It is what I am going through at the moment. “Learning” which I think is the best part of blogging!
1. Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 12:53 pm
  
  I agreeeee xoxoxoxoxoxooxxoox There is so much to soak In ——————- xo
danielle on June 10, 2015 at 12:18 pm

i’ve learned a lot blogging too, you’ve summed it up really well 🙂
1. Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 12:54 pm
  
  Thanks xoxo
theworldofcos on June 10, 2015 at 1:56 pm

Awesome! I enjoyed this!
1. Cat Forsley on June 11, 2015 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thanks – happy Thursday xoxoxoxxo
Anne on June 12, 2015 at 3:03 am

Great post! I love your tips and I totally agree that commenting (and the entire beauty community) is the best bit about blogging 😀
xxx Anne
1. Cat Forsley on June 12, 2015 at 7:06 am
  
  hiiiiiiiiiiiii xxxxxx Thank You xoxoxo
Jessica Leeman on June 12, 2015 at 7:36 am

I love this, such a great post. I try to comment on posts I love too, I hate just being a “Liker” I like to actually interact with people who have the same interests as me 🙂 x
1. Cat Forsley on June 12, 2015 at 7:42 am
  
  Thanks for dropping by lovely – yeah i Know ———- The “Like” thing is so overused ……. Facebook started it – but i love to comment – so much fun xoxoxoxxoxoxo ❤
  1. Jessica Leeman on June 12, 2015 at 7:49 am
    
    it definitely is, I like to show the love by liking but it’s also nice to comment and chat to other bloggers 🙂 it’s so much fun ❤
    1. Cat Forsley on June 12, 2015 at 7:50 am
      
      this is what beauty is all about xxxx ❤
      1. Jessica Leeman on June 12, 2015 at 7:53 am
        
        it is indeed – that’s what I think anyway, love sharing hints and tips with bloggers 🙂 and learning new things from new people 😀 that’s what it’s all about ❤
Squidge on June 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm

“I do not want to just be a liker” I agree to so much! I love reading blog comments much more than counting the number of likes on a post (although they can be a helpful indication for how popular something is). I can’t help noticing your blog design is amazing, I have the same theme and can make mine look nowhere near as professional as this!
1. Cat Forsley on June 17, 2015 at 4:44 pm
  
  thanks – well i do love design and am an artist as you can see on my main site Catfrosley.com