Today we’d like to introduce you to Meredith Wish.
Meredith, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I got started fashion blogging because I followed many other bloggers, and I felt I could do the same thing. My ex-helped me out with photos, just fun stuff shared with friends on the weekend and now, I have a 10K following. My blog has introduced me to so many people, brands, places, etc. I love sharing my crazy adventures and outfit inspirations. My goal is someone reads one of my posts and just says “me too.” Human connection is so powerful, if I can connect with one person a day and make them feel good about themselves, then, I’ve succeeded.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
God no! There have been times, I’ve thrown my hands up in the air and said, “F*ck it! I quit,” and normally when that happens I’ll get a random email about a partnership or a reader will reach out, and I take it as a sign that I need to keep going. My ex-husband and I started my blog together, obviously, we didn’t work out, and a small factor to my relationship’s demise was because of it. I don’t regret it, because working with your partner, you get to see a whole different side of them, and I didn’t like what I was seeing. He couldn’t deal with my success or taking criticisms from me and I realized I didn’t want to be with someone who was constantly jealous or stubborn, I wanted to share my accomplishments with someone, not be ashamed of them. Although there were low points, there were some good times as well – like if a shoot went well or I got invited to an event (that he actually enjoyed) with a plus +1; those times were great! It’s made it hard now when new romantic partnerships take an interest because I don’t want a repeat of my ex, so I’m very timid sharing this part of my life with new people.
My advice for young women out there, that if it brings you joy, keep going for it. Don’t do something because it could be successful or not, do it because it makes you happy. And, if you’re doing something with a significant other, make sure they understand that you’re sharing something you love with them, not using them for your own joy. Blogging with an S.O. can be tricky – you just need to communicate and find a happy balance. And always relish in being a “Boss Babe,” and if someone calls you “bossy” come right back with, “I think you meant in-charge, driven and determined.”
what should we know about Thoughtfulwish? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I will always be a graphic designer first, and having a passion for fashion, allows me to see outfit combinations in a whole new light. Mix and matching graphic details, textures, and colors, is like a wearable “layout.” I also become set on what the background looks like with an outfit, so a lot of planning (most of the time) goes into a blog shoot — and I can get pretty stubborn on location when I have something particular in mind.
In fashion, I’m known for my funky, preppy, style with pin-upesque looks mixed with pop-culture references. (I know a mouthful huh?) I normally take a “classic” outfit and add something funky to it, that makes it me, or I take a classic outfit and spin some pop-culture (mostly Buffy) reference on it. I don’t know if I’m “known” for this, but one of my signature styles is wearing a dress as a skirt: I layer tops and sweaters over dresses, so it looks like a skirt. I’m petite, pear-shaped, and extremely short-waisted, my chest basically sits on my hip bones. So, wearing skirts, especially pencil skirts are hard for me. They don’t sit on my non-existent waist, I get a gap in the back, and they twist as I walk. With a dress, everything just fits better, so I like wearing fitted shift dresses, and pairing them with sweaters so I can have that pencil skirt look.
In writing, I’m known for humorous blunt honesty. I share stories about my divorce, dating, sex, friendships. I basically have 0 secrets and it’s very freeing.
For good reason, society often focuses more on the problems rather than the opportunities that exist, because the problems need to be solved. However, we’d probably also benefit from looking for and recognizing the opportunities that women are better positioned to capitalize on. Have you discovered such opportunities?
God. I’m pretty sure God is a 10-year-old girl and we’re her Barbie Dolls. When I played Barbies with my best friend, we created some messed up situations – pretty similar to real life and we had no idea how accurate we were.
Seeing how God I hear is a pretty big gig, anything with story-telling. Women rock at storytelling. We have a way with words, setting up the scene, telling a story from start to finish, keeping people intrigued — and we learn from talking to one another. People laugh about how girls stay in the bathroom too long and gossip, but half the stuff I learned about life was gossiping in the restroom.
Contact Info:
- Website: Thoughtfulwish.com
- Email: the.thoughtfulwish@gmail.com
- Instagram: @thoughtfulwish
- Facebook: facebook.com/thoughtfulwish
- Twitter: @thoughtfulwish
Image Credit:
Chris Dileo, Anna Tabakova Bailey
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