The Blogger Mail Debate

As a bit of a change to my usual blog posts, I finally feel a little more chill in terms of what I'm posting and my blogging schedule so to speak, so I really want to get back into YouTube. I find it so much harder to find the time to film, edit and upload videos - I honestly find blogging every day so much easier which must sound ridiculous but I guess it all comes with practice and experience.

I thought it would be nice to share with you what I've been sent throughout the month of February, as most of the time I get to work with smaller brands rather than huge names and I really end up loving some of these and thought it was only fair to give them some recognition too! We're all taken in by popular high street brands like Topshop, Zara and even Primark so why not mention other brands too?

I think this tends to split a lot of people's opinions because some people say that a blogger shouldn't collaborate with a brand if they wouldn't buy from there themselves. However, what happens when it's a new brand you've never heard of? Do you just decline because you have never shopped there before? I myself have been introduced to so many brands I've never heard of before through blogs and I feel that if I am given the opportunity to try out a new brand and share my experience/opinions on the brand with you all then why wouldn't I? In  my eyes, I'm testing something out so that I can introduce you to some brands you may not have heard of or have come across before. 

I just wanted to put that out there because there is so much stigma attached to blogger mail and who bloggers should and shouldn't work with. I think the most important thing is honesty and as long as a blogger is honest then it shouldn't matter. I will always give an honest opinion on anything I am sent, no matter where it's from.

On a lighter note, here is my latest video! 

As always, the lighting is all over the place (the perks of relying solely on natural sunlight to film) and how annoying is that bit of hair that just decided it should have a mind of its own?! I swear, I'm yet to film a video without encountering any problems either before, during or after filming. I'm trying though, I'm definitely trying.

If you enjoyed this video then please give it a thumbs up and head over to YouTube and subscribe to my channel if you haven't already! You can simply search peexo vlogs to find me.

Some of the items mentioned and/or similar ones:

All items, or similar alternatives, are linked in the description box of the video so head over to YouTube if you'd like links to anything in particular.

If you'd like to see how I style the pieces then keep an eye out on my blog over the next couple of weeks where I will be styling some of the things in this haul!

And check out what I've featured already:

1. It's a Hat Affair (FT: Happiness Boutique necklace and Another 8 jumper) \\ 2. My Everyday Red (FT: ROMWE lace top)

What's your opinion on blogger / brand collaborations?

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