When did people’s outlook become so negative that if your boyfriend is successful you’re automatically labelled a gold digger? When writing about fashion, in order to preserve some anonymity and to keep parts of your personal life personal, means that you’re not down to earth or that you have no goals or ambition? When did we start to presume that people have no money of their own simply because they are female, or because it’s not spoken about?
Fortunately this thought-process seems only to apply to a very small minority of you readers, but it still scares me. I’ve been trying to find the right words to respond to recent comments without seeming patronising, but it’s really hard. I mean you clearly aren’t completely brain dead since you are capable of mastering a computer, which means that we are faced with obstinate stupidity. How do we reason with stupidity? As the famous urban quote states, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”
Because a part of me feels sorry for you I will try to explain certain facts to you in the hope that it may help you in your day to day lives. Please understand, not everything is always pure black and white. When an overwhelming majority holds a different opinion to you this should serve as an indicator that you might want to begin by checking your facts and assumptions. Try to think outside your own narrow perspective and not to take things purely on face value.
A political blogger might be a hell of a chef and you won’t have a clue if he/she doesn’t write about food.
When I moved to Monaco I had to give up my job in Norway, and because I’m used to working and using my brain I was literally going insane through lack of stimulus. I could have wandered the streets everyday shopping but that wouldn’t have made me very happy. Blogging became my solution. I might not be the biggest blogger but let me tell you that brands like the idea of being associated with luxury which Monaco epitomises. Yes, I could’ve taken a job as a cleaner (nothing shameful in that btw), but if I can write about fashion and makeup and other fun things and make money off that then obviously I’d rather do that – who wouldn’t?
Negative petty people who don’t have anything nice to say are more than welcome, indeed are positively encouraged, to read other blogs, I honestly don’t care what you think about me, my blog or what I write. If you want to read about careers and politics then clearly this isn’t the blog for you. Not because these things aren’t important to me, but because I’ve chosen to only write about easy going subjects like shopping and beauty.
I really enjoy writing my blog and I have gotten to know so many strong, beautiful and smart ladies through the blog who make it all worth while. I truly feel so sorry for having spent time writing this post as a result of the actions of a very small group of negative people. I get excited on your guys behalf when something goes your way in life as if you were my friends because I view you like my friends. I feel like this is a happy careless place where we can share thoughts about superficial things that make us happy – whether it is to get a break from the daily stresses of life or to get inspiration.
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Celina.
Please do not be offended about my comment. I didn’t mean any bad feelings towards you. I was just trying to explain why many may have concerns and questions. I feel terrible for my comment even though I did not insult you in any way. (I was actually praising you for having such a lovely heart and personality) Please accept my apologizes.
Dearest Krystle.
I must admit that I got disappointed when I read your previous comment as I know you’ve been a long time reader and I feel I’ve established a wonderful connection with you. I don’t understand why you think I’m “not a real person” because I avoid writing about hard times, which is as private as it gets I’d say.
I am incredibly fortunate to be able to experience so many “extravagant” things, but how does it make me a “not real” person for writing about it? I don’t see why you think I should put myself in a situation where I let strangers on the internet ask me highly personal questions which I have to answer. Just because I’m a blogger, it doesn’t mean everyone is entitled to know everything about me and my life?
Please understand that I want to keep certain parts of my life private, even if you want to know more.
xx
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I again apologize. I am sorry that you feel disappointed with my comment. I was just trying to defend you while still seeing why others had questions. I just want everyone to see the sweet and loveable Celina I see. I feel that my comment may have been a little misunderstood. It all came from a place of positivity and love. I guess I want you to stop getting so much hate and I was just lending advice. I am sorry that was not my place. I just don’t want this to hinder our connection and friendship we did have. I am truly sorry and I just want the best for you. I will read regardless of what you write because I have been here from day one and I do have a loyalty to you. I love your style and I see you as a style inspiration.
I have felt terrible all day about this. I never intended for you to get upset. Please accept my apology.
With all my love
Krystle xoxo
Aaaw, Krystle, you are so sweet <3 I’m sorry if I misunderstood YOUR comment, and I know you always only mean well. Let’s just put this behind us, and I will try to make the blog a bit more well rounded again. I truly appreciate you taking the time to apologise, and I feel so bad that you’ve felt terrible all day for this, please don’t feel bad about it.
I look forward to your comments and feedback in the future as I really enjoy your contributions :D
Lots of love xx
Thank you Celina. I actually have wanted to cry. I am so glad we can move forward. Please share whatever you feel necessary to the blog and leave the rest for yourself. NOW.. on to the extravagant things. Did you receive your green bag yet? :)
Lots of love
Krystle xoxo
it’s called jealousy Celina, it is as simple as that, whenever you have so many good things going for you, be it God given or the product of your own work, people will be either inspired and work hard to put themselves in a good situation, or angered; the later group is lazy and will rather blame and hate on others rather than believe in themselves and actually and get out and do something to make them into what they want to be. A person that is happy and comfortable with herself will not feed on needlessly attacking others, only empty people want to fill the wholes in their lives with negativity.
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Thank you for your comment, Mariana <3
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I found your blog yesterday and read through the whole thing while on a long train ride, thoroughly enjoyed it! I did worry though that people would perceive you incorrectly and give you a hard time, what they state says much more about them than you. People only see what they want to and some people just don’t want others to be happy; even if they felt that way, why spend their time letting you know about it. To anyone who is remotely perceptive it is obvious that you are not like what they are saying. You seem like a lovely person, don’t let a few bitter people get you down. Hope you have a lovely day, hello from London!
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I’ve never posted on your blog and have often thought about posting on yours. This is my first post I’ve ever made in the “blog world” but i feel it necessary. I came across your blog on pinterest a few months ago. In instantly feel in love with your posts. At first it was just a few good ideas and inspiration on how to put outfits together. Eventually it became more than that. I look forward to your posts and when a new one is added for the five minutes I’m reading it my day becomes brighter. People believe the worst of people without actually understanding them. Don’t let these people bring you down. Do what you love, everything else will fall into place. I would like to thank you for the inspiration in my daily life and not only about outfits. Your writing is pure, creative, and fun.
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face line sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” -Ronald Dohl
Your thoughts are always good, genuine, and kind. Don’t be discouraged. Your writing influences many more smiles than just mine.
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I’m so happy and thankful you wanted to make comment on my blog – especially now ;) Thank you so much for your kind words!! And I love your quotes!! :D xx
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Hey Celina,
I read all your post but I don’t leave a comment that much. But I do like to react on this post.
It must not be nice for you to read comments like that after you’ve have put a lot of time and effort in writing those posts just for us.
Don’t let those negative comments get you too much. You know who you are and you don’t have to explain it to others. If they give a bad comment, let it be. Forgive them their superficialness, stupidity, jealousy or narromidedness. They apparently didn’t take the time to read all your posts to have a bigger picture of you and they obviously forgot about their manners.
Unfortunatly there will always be people like this. Just ignore them so you don’t always get dragged in to those negative emotions.They should be glad that there are people like you who blog about subjects we like. You broaden our lifes with your articles and you give us the information we are looking for. If they are not looking for that kind of information they just simply need to find their information elswere and don’t work their frustrations out on you and especially keep up their manners.
Keep up the good work!!
Hi Keshia,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Definitely made me feel better <3 It's hard to ignore them, but getting comments like yours and many others have given me today gives me the confidence to do so. Thank you for having my back! ;) xx
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you seem strong lady which is great and one of the most important things in your life. we have to enjoy our lives don’t just do what other people thinks we should do :))
<3
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I haven’t witnessed many of the negative comments, i can’t believe people say that stuff and are so ignorant. I guess you have to be like that to understand it. I just wanted to say that I love your blog, and reading it everyday, and that you really seem like a good and interesting person so you don’t deserve anything negative. You worded this post really nicely also:)
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Det må være kjipt å få sånne kommentarer :( Skal ikke nekte for at jeg iblant kjenner et stikk av misunnelse, ofte på grunn av været merkelig nok, men det tror jeg er ganske normalt :) Jeg digger deg som blogger. Selvom du skriver mye om mote (duh), så får jeg likevel følelsen av at du er jordnær og veldig hyggelig! :D Ikke la de få, men sure, kommentarene ødelegge humøret, for da mister du blogglysten, og DET VIL JEG IKKE HA NOE AV! Liker bloggen din for godt til at du får lov til å slutte med det :P
Du har et fantastisk liv, en snill kjæreste, og en supersøt hund. Selvfølgelig vil du få kommentarer fra misunnelige mennesker, så egentlig er de jo bare et kompliment. Nå vet ikke jeg om det er flest norske lesere som er kritiske, men janteloven står jo sterkt i Norge (uheldigvis), så det kan jo være en sammenheng.
Dette ble fryktelig langt, det var ikke meninga. Ville bare fortelle deg at du er fantastisk! Og husk at du har mange, som f.eks meg, som hovedsaklig leser bloggen, og ikke kommenterer. Det er mange positive i den gruppen også :)
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That’s really sad that you have had to write this post. Jealousy is the worst and ugliest trait a person can have in my opinion. As a fellow blogger, who happens to live In Monaco also, I totally 100% know where your coming from with this and its so sad. I too gave up a perfectly good successful career in london to be here with my partner and therefore closed off my work opportunities with not speaking French! I got so bored very easily as people yes, just assume you shop, eat lunch etc but running a house is a job in itself and relocating away from your family and friends. I started my blog too as a hobby which is damn hard work and not as easy as people perceive! I now run my own beauty business from it as that is what I had back in the UK and the hard work paid off. I only have myself to thank for that as through my own hard work I succeeded. People never see what they want to just the rosy outcome of your successes, not the blood sweat and tears that went on in the back ground!!!
If you see someone doing well or have nice things then just aspire to it I say, no reason you can’t have it too. :)
Life’s too short and full of bad news these days so reading a blog about shoes is better than another sad news story!
Hey!
I feel so sad that you have had to write this. As difficult as it is, try to rise above it rather than feeling like you have to explain yourself (although I know it must be difficult having strangers criticize you when you know that they are incorrect!). You are the one with the upper hand as you have the successful blog, wonderful lifestyle and generous boyfriend that certain individuals are jealous of.
I love reading your blog – I was in a similar situation as yourself (giving up ambitions to support my boyfriend) and that’s how I can relate to you. I also found a lot of people close to me were jealous and accused me of all sorts of things just because he liked to treat me. I am also working now, have my own money – yet when I buy designer things/go on holiday people assume he pays for it all! It’s so frustrating!
p.s. back to all of the shallow, materialistic things in life – What do you think of the Prada Saffiano Lux tote? Do you think it is timeless? Would you buy one?
Also, do you like the Hermes Garden Party in Gold?
I love both and I am thinking of getting both, but love to get opinions from others who also enjoy the finer things in life PLUS I really love your style.
Det er så synd at noen ikke kan unne andre suksess og må rakke ned på andre. Jeg synes du har en flott blogg, du skriver interressant og godt og det håper jeg du fortsetter med!!
It’s so sad when it becomes necessary to make posts like this. :( You are a beautiful person with a lively mind! I love your blog no matter what negative comments people might make! It always puts me in a good mood and gives good beauty advice, keep it up! :)
RESPECT!!!!
I really like your blog and reading your post always makes me happy. I like your pretty smile and the pics of your dog. You are doing a good job on your blog and I would be very sad if you would quit.
Of course some people are jealous but I truly belive that most of your readers wish they would have you as friend because it seems to be a lot of fun to be around you. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
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Amen Celina.
Dear Unhappy readers,
Envy will only make you miserable. Instead put that energy into something that you love to do and you may be less miserable. So what she has a successful boyfriend. Read back through the blog and she tells you the story of them and her life before. She went to school and I believe she does still. She has money of her own. Who is to say that your Prince Charming ins’t out there waiting for you. Life is what you choose to make it!
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Samfundet er ikke indrettet på en måde så det er socialt accepteret ikke at bidrage ved at tage en uddannelse og arbejde. Dermed ikke sagt at det er forkert ikke at gøre det. At du har rengøringhjælp, tjener penge på at skrive om tøj, får gaver og rejser, en båd, en hund osv vil altid skabe misundelse blandt mange. Det er ikke tydeligt hvad du bidrager med hverken i samfundet eller dit parforhold og det virker lidt overfladisk. At du også ser up til upcloseandstylish som lever på samme måde hjælper nok ikke på den forforståelse:-/ Man er ikke forretningskvinde fordi man har en blog. Det er en fornøjelse at læse din blog og du må gøre akkurat hvad du vil med dit liv. Ingen klager herfra;)
Hoved-definisjonen av ordet “arbeid” er ”en bestemt oppgave eller arbeid du skal utføre, som du gjerne får betalt for”. Dersom jeg utfører bestemte oppgaver (skriver innlegg, og samarbeider med merker), og tjener penger på det, så vil jeg jo si at det kan defineres som arbeid? Og hvorfor må det være klart hva jeg bidrar med i samfunnet og i mitt personlige forhold når jeg skriver en moteblogg? Og når fikk du for deg at jeg ser opp til upcloseandstylish? Jeg skrev et innlegg om henne som handlet om at jeg gjerne skulle hatt garderoben hennes, ikke livet hennes.
Og sist, forretningskvinne? Har jeg noen gang påstått at jeg er det?
Men det er flott at det er en fornøyelse å lese bloggen, og at du ikke har noen klager :)
Dear Celina, right now I feel desolated, and I’m afraid that at some point you will get fed up of these horrible people and quit blogging. When I was younger I used to spend a lot of time on blogs, but as grow (well, not that I’m super mature, I’m just 22!) I understood that is quality not quantity that matters. That is why yours is one of the few blogs that I follow religously: bloglovin, twitter, facebook, instagram…. And all that jazz. I don’t care if your boyfriend who happens to be successful in life (thanks to that, with the economic situatuion going on…) buys you stuff that maybe are a little expensive for the majority of us, readers. That is what blogsare about! HonestlyI don’t know if I would follow a person that only buys inditex and h&m stuff because I don’t wantto read about a normal life, I want inspiration to become something else greater.
But what I really wanted to say is that, if you stop thinking about your life, maybr it turns out that we are not that different. For instance, I’m a master student, and I do an intership, but my incomes are really low. My 3 years older boyfriend is an informatic engineer and he worksfull time in a company with a fulltime income. We don’t live togheter, but when we meet to dinner and stuff like that, he usually is the one to pay for my meals. If sometimes I make a comment about something that I like, if he elikes them too, I will have a surprise in a couple weeks (actually, I have to be really moderate because I feel bad when that happens). Maybe is not a Chanel purse or 300€ boots, so what? He does itto help me,andbecause he sees I work hard and time to time I deserve pretty things.
This is becoming one long post, sorry. But I really want to remark that there is people out here that know you are NOT a gold digger, and many and many times you have explained how you two met, what do you do besides blogging and more. Plese,do not feel the need to make a post explaining yourself because it will end up ruining you and wanting to stop blogging :(
Most of us, at some point of our life we have had someone spoiling us a little bit (that is not the right word, but my english is not that good). So what? I say to those faceless, stupid girls. Envy, Celina, ENVY.
Celina, you are a very positive, bright and nice person! I love your Blog as it is and I’m absolutely sure, that you have the very right to wright about YOU whant! It’s YOUR Blog! I just don’t understand all the mean comments – if someone don’t like the blog to this extand, so why continue reading and leave all the nasty comments?… Find somethig else to read or make your one “perfect” blog… I’m sending you the best whishes, be happy and enjoy life!
Love,
Anya
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yeay! team Celina!
Hear hear! I love reading your blog celina, and to be honest I don’t think I would want to read about boarding trails and tribulations of days spent at work (I have to deal with that everyday myself!). You blog about things which make you happy, and blog on average once a day. I’m sure many other things happen in between that one blog each day and the majority of us, which arnt consumed by jealous bitterness, are able to be content with that little piece of happiness. A prime example was when you didn’t blog for a couple days and when you came back you stated it was because you we’re feeling a little down. You didn’t share the unhappiness and you didn’t air your dirty laundry in public. True readers understand you need privacy in your life. It is far easier to spread negativity, look at how angry many readers have got towards the troglodyte who decided to become all high and mighty without an ounce of proof. Many, many of us truly enjoy reading your post, it gives us that little smile in a day when we want to see other people’s happiness.
Chin up Celina, whenever a troll pops up just look at little Linus and James and your family and health and see how blessed you really are. Everything else in life is a bonus xx
Veldig bra skrevet Celina! Det er ikke noe annet å gjøre enn å heve seg over slike hjernedøde folk og kommentarer…! Stå på og keep up det good work. Jeg har lest bloggen din i mange år og elsker den slik den er. <3
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Go Celina!
I am so sorry you had to write this post. Blog readers have complete freedom to choose what they want to read, just as blog writers do when it comes to what they want to share and not. It doesn’t get any more simple than that. If people feel they are not getting their (inappropriate) curiosity satisfied, then they should just move on. Blogs and really any personal information posted online are just tiny excerpts of someone’s life, and if people cannot fathom that there is more to a person than clothes and shoes, then they shouldn’t be allowed to use the internet. And seriously, OF COURSE you are a real person.
I am especially sorry that ignorant people have been labelling you as a gold digger. I feel sorry for them in a way, as they obviously cannot even imagine the possibility of having a thoughtful and caring boyfriend who enjoys making them happy, and that that is all there is to it.
I really enjoy reading your blog, and I like posts about clothes and makeup and all things superficial, even though some items are way to expensive for me. Luckily for me I am completely okay with that, and I wish you and James all the best.
Btw Celina… I just received the email about the extra 20% discount at theoutnet, sooo dangerous. I am looking at a beautiful coat by Helene Berman, which I probably shouldn’t share in case it sells out faster, but what do you think (apart from the fact that the styling could have been better…)? http://www.theoutnet.com/product/327577
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Hej Celina
Jeg elsker dagligt at læse din blog og dine indlæg for mig ofte til at smile og være glad. Du skal virkelig ikke lade jalousi få dig til at gå ned.
Jeg kan rigtig godt lide at du adskiller din blog og dit private liv, det er rart at følge en blog hvor man ikke skal læse om store livsproblemer med arbejde, kæreste og venner. Vi har alle op og nedture i vores liv, men nyhederne er altid fyldt med dårlige historier -europasøkonomi er dårlig, vi mister arbejdspladser, trafikulykker og hvad ved jeg. Man hjælper sine veninder når de har problemer og man hører på udannelsen andre brokke sig over test og karakterer.
Jeg ELSKER at kunne følge din blog og den er så “uformel” at jeg kan blive glad af at læse den og “being girly”. Jeg elsker selv at indrette mit hjem, shopping og mode -det gør mig glad! Til dagligt læser jeg jura på universitetet i København og selvom jeg klare det rigtig godt og kæmper for mine karakterer, så er der alligevel folk der får “ondt i røven” over at jeg så forkæler mig selv med ex. et par loubution stilletter når jeg har overstået en eksamen -det er åbenbart ikke det rigtige at gøre. Derfor holder jeg SÅ meget af at kunne læse din blog om også at være pige og holde af mode! Our kind of girls have to stick together :-)
Jeg tror på du er en stærk, intelligent og dygtig kvinde og man skal holde af det liv man har, du kunne ikke skrive din blog (som er velformuleret og afbalanceret), hvis ikke du var intelligent.
Jeg er fan! Bliv ved med at skrive din fantastiske blog så vi piger kan få lov at læse om og glæde os over de små ting i hverdagen og ikke altid skal læse om kriser.
Keep up the good work! / Carina.
Ps. Just of topic, har tænkt på at anbefale dig dette “nye” danske mærke i tasker. Jeg er solgt. Før købte jeg ofte mulberry mm. men alle havde dem bare. Dette er helt enkelte og klassiske tasker, men de er i virkelig god kvalitet -and we all love the smell of a new leather bag ;-)
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I recently found your blog and i love it. Don’t bother with selfish people, there are some who appreciate what you do, and we love you. I was laughing so hard about the quoted sentence “Never argue…. that is sooooo true.
<3
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Hey Celina,
your post makes me really sad, because it is just unbelievable that people react that negatively to presents of your beloved boyfriend, who is really a keeper by the way but i suppose you know that ;)
As others here said before all these people are jealous and in my opinion you should ignore them, we all know that your life is not just about shoes and fashion, but i think that this is general problem with blogs which deal with luxury. When somebody always writesabout H&M clothes people usually do not say insulting things because they do the same, but your clothes are usually not affordable for everyone. Maybe you want to take a look at the blog of the Mangoblüte from Austria, she has exactly the same problems, so do not feel alone with it.
Concentrate on the positive things on your blog, on you adorable man, on your puppy and beh happy. We all love you, you are such a happy and beautiful woman and you alone decide on what you want to share with us!
Celina,
Please just ignore such negative comments! It is jealousy, nothing else. It happens to me all the time and I know how it feels when people think you are a gold digger only because you are female, blonde and pretty and can afford nice things (ridiculous isn’t it? when you actually break it down like this). Just roll your eyes and carry on! No point in wasting your energy.Hugs for you and LInus.
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Hi Celina, normally I’m a quiet reader of your blog. When I found your blog a couple of months ago I kept on reading through your whole blog. I was amazed to find such inspirational and honest posts. You’re such a sweet and positive person and I love how excited you get over small (and bigger) things in life. This excitement sets you apart from other bloggers. Keep your blog as small and positive as it is.
You’re a fantastic woman xx
Jeg stemmer i med Alicia – elsker bloggen din – har lest meg tilbake i alle gamle innlegg og digger hver gang du legger ut nytt. Har hentet masse inspo til mote og skjønnhet og synes du skriver herlig. Ikke la deg tråkke på av misunnelige janter – hev hodet og nyt at du har et liv mange tilsynelatende misunner :-)
Hey Celina,
All I can say is that there always will be a group of people like that. I guess it is our shameful human nature to be jealous of something that we can’t have etc.But the true is that ,,Every man is the architect of his own fortune”, and it is sad that because if someones life is not exactly how they would want it, they try to poison someone else happiness.
Your “luxury blog” actually makes my day so much better.. beautiful pictures, delicious food, luxury clothes, beauty whatever. How can that not boost your mood ?! Come on :)
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Hi :)
It made me feel really sad to read this :( I don’t understand how anyone can judge another person just through reading their blog?
It’s just a little part of your life, and when did people become so ignorant as to just assume you don’t have/earn your own money and because your partner is succesful you live of his money,how ignorant can some people be.
I love reading your blogs every day, puts a smile on my face and makes me feel happy.I lost my father v suddenly in March this year,and i’ve found popping by your blog has really helped in cheering me up so for that I thank you.
And please don’t think that we all think like that small miniorty cos I for one don’t!
Lots Of Love
xxxxxx
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Den største glede du kan ha, det er å gjøre andre glad.. hvordan kan egentlig noen kalle et menneske man kjenner gjennom en blogg for gold digger?? jeg fatter det bare ikke.. HVA vet folk om andres økonomi, sånn egentlig??
Og hvordan kan man være så himla sjalu på alt og alle hele tiden? og i tillegg gidde å skrive OM det.. I JUST DONT GET IT!!??
I love your life Celina, du har det sikkert helt fantastisk.. og du er heldig, som har en mann som setter pris på deg. MEN han er sikkert en intelligent mann, som har valgt sin ledsager, så du må jo være noe du også.. snill, god, støttende, what ever som han ønsker, så HAN er jo garantert heldig han også..
Hvorfor skal ikke par som lever sammen, kunne unne hverandre alt hvis man kan??
Jeg har også et fantastisk liv, synes jeg.. fordi det er mitt, jeg har valgt det selv, og jeg er lykkelig over det jeg har, uten å gå rundt å være sjalu på andre uansett hva pokker de kjøper… jeg synes det inspirerer med glade mennesker. Uansett om de har kjøpt noe på CHANEL eller Vero moda.. i dont care.. men det er jo lykken, gleden og inspirasjonen jeg vil ha en bit av..
Jeg elsker bloggen din, er innom hver eneste dag, og synes det er fantastisk at du deler med oss. Og det synes de aller fleste.. men det vil alltid være noen som er negative.. sure… og kjedelige.. bla bla bla…
du ga meg de beste linjer jeg har lest på lenge:
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”
Thank you Celina ♥ have a nice weekend, and enjoy your life ♥.. LEV LIVET LYKKELIG♥
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I feel there has been some confusion over a lot of the comments posted (including my own). Although I would whole heartedly agree that many of them come from a completely negative place- at no point am I suggesting that you should be sharing every aspect of your life with us. However, if you yourself were to scroll through the ‘archive’ of your blog you would see a distinct change in the way you speak, the things you talk about and what you do. Before, it was all a mix of high and low items- you seemed to have a great grasp on how much things cost and the value of the dollar. What I am saying is now consider this Celina- when was the last time you posted anything less than about.. 300? I am not claiming you need to tell us everything about you, but that the blog seems to becoming increasingly vapid. Just because people offer you constructive criticism does not mean they are insulting, mean or petty. This is an open field for all to share their opinions.
My post wasn’t directed to only you.
I did do a scroll through my archive, and I didn’t have to go further than three days back to find a post full of items less than 300 (h&m, Lush, Zara, Kurt Geiger.. all affordable brands, honey) – here.
May I also remind you that the reason the boots I wanted were sold out was that I was contemplating whether to get the boots or not because of the price tag, which was less than 300. So I can’t see how I’ve lost the grasp of the value of the dollar? I suggest you reread the post you just commented, as you obviously didn’t learn anything about getting your facts straight before.. yapping.
I don’t mind constructive criticism, but so far I haven’t seen any. To me it seems you’re desperately trying to find something to arrest me for.
Celina. Please keep the ‘honey’ and ‘yapping’ out of constructive conversations. Clearly you are again misunderstanding what I am saying- scroll further back in your blog- you posted tutorials, reviews etc. This now seems to be a daily post about some expensive/pretty thing that you are just dying to buy. PLEASE stop being so negative and sensitive, at no point have I been trying to insult you. Merely offer a perspective. And actually Sarah (Make up Artist) freedom of speech actually does give you that right so long as it is grounded in truth/opinion.. thanks tho Jacqueline (lawyer).
You can’t possibly feel you’re leading a constructive conversation here? There is no substance in any of your accusations, and it’s very clear you’re only desperately trying to arrest me for the sake of it. It’s starting to get a little sad actually. Again, and I’m repeating my self, please get your facts straight before you accuse me. If you had read properly you would have seen that my camera broke several weeks ago, which is why it’s been more posts about stuff online. I must also say that I find it incredibly sad that you feel the need to write that you are a lawyer..
I guess the lawyer is mad cuz she has to pay her student loans instead. Hahaha so funny I wouldn’t want her to represent me as a lawyer cuz obviously she can’t prove her point epic fail
Dear Jacqueline,
I myself am a lawyer, and a fellow and devoted reader of Celina’s blog for over a year now. This is my first post. You have a good education, that’s great, but that doesn’t entitle you in any way. If you don’t like to read her blog, go away and don’t be rude to someone who is genuine and willing to share parts of her life with the world.
PS Celina constantly has lower priced goods (her necklaces and jewelry from etsy recently, which I also purchased after seeing how fabulous they look) is a good example, only $3! She is here to inspire her readers in fashion choices, like EVERY other famous blogger does.
Hey Jacqueline (lawyer/pessimist), Celina (Make up Artist/classy rich lady) is awesome. Go away. Love, Katie (receptionist/classy broke lady). :)
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Jacqueline…the lawyer…whatever relevance your chosen career has to do with this blog or the matter at hand?? If you’re having a go at me for stating I’m a makeup artist next to my name, it’s because I take part in beauty, makeup and fashion related blogs and people know it’s me and my line of work supports what I’m talking about…because it’s relevant to the blog’s content…(unlike being a lawyer).
I too, as Celina, suggest you go back and re-read my post too, cos I specifically said “freedom of speech doesn’t give you the right to “abuse” or “bully” people. Truth / opinions as long as it is grounded will never amount to much on a blog like this cos you will never have all the facts…because you simply don’t know Celina or her life other than what she chooses to share. You also perfectly fit into the category of people who need to do a double take on what it is they’re actually fighting for…this is just a light-hearted blog, not a life or death matter.
If you’re not agreeing with the content of the blog, move onto one that you can relate to and enjoy without feeling the need to complain about it. If you trail back to your comments and the responses you got, you can clearly see your opinion did nothing but ruffle feathers which is so useless and unnecessary…so what was your purpose exactly??
Good luck with your career choice too, still a bit of way to go before success hits by the sounds of it. Regards.
Jacqueline the lawyer needs to learn the definition of the word “vapid.” It is “lacking taste or liveliness.” It is not a synonym for “featuring well made items that may be expensive.”
If you want to read a tasteless or tacky blog, this ISN’T it!!! Celina, let the haters hate…I have to laugh at the concept of people taking precious time to read a blog (see a movie/read a book/watch a tv show etc) that does nothing but piss them off. Their lives must be incredibly emptay and negative.
Beundrer deg for at du skrev dette!
Man er ikke pålagt til å dele alt, selv om man blogger.
Jeg er 15 år, og du inspirerer meg med stilen din (selv om jeg ikke har råd til det, haha), og synes du er en tøff dame!
HERE’S THE THING…I follow a few blogs and I’m subbed to many youtube channels regarding beauty, fashion, makeup etc. I see it on a day to day basis, how vicious and critical people get…and over what?? beauty, makeup, fashion!
What baffles me is that some people don’t stop and think what it is they’re trying to achieve, before they go click happy behind their keyboards. You’d think they were fighting to save the world. There’s that saying, which is so true: if you don’t have anything nice to say…don’t say anything at all. More people need to live by it. Freedom of speech doesn’t give anyone the freedom to abuse and bully and criticize other people’s lives and choices. Instead, that freedom should be better utilised in spending one’s precious time on sites or blogs or whatever means of internet they truly enjoy…without feeling the need to put their two cents worth in – where their judgement is not needed in the first place.
If people are out there are looking for a fight, please do everyone a favour and put your time and energy into worthwhile causes. There are so many causes in the world to fight for…make your voice heard against domestic violence, animal rights, greenpeace…you get the drift!
Celina, you are who you are, only you and your intimate circle of family and friends can know you inside out. Your blog is lighthearted fun for many of us, who enjoy fashion and a bit of extravagance as you do. I know what looks like a paragraph of writing and couple of pictures to some, actually takes an awful lot of time, effort and planning so I appreciate your professional approach to running your blog. Rise above all the pettiness and soldier on. xx
Dear Celina, please don’t waste your time with such negative people. I just don’t understand what they want..I mean, I couln’t care less where’s your money from as long as you don’t live at somebody else’s expense ;) And I’m 100% sure you don’t :D xxx
Celina I decided to hold back from comment all this criticism over your sweet person because my english isn’t so well to fence this discussion…but I need to say that I’m really sad reading all this judgement. I think only one… when you don’t like this blog don’t read it. There are so many blogs about everything: politics, life, cooking etc…I like reading about politics but I also like fashion and beauty so Celina’s blog is perfect for me. I don’t care about her money beacuse in these days there are many opportunitys to earn money and I also don’t see any problem with loving boyfriend who makes gifts for lovely girlfriend even it’s cinema ticket or expensive shoes. Celina please don’t stop blogging because of that…and remeber about all your faithfully readers around the world who appreciate this such a wonderful person you are! You make my day and please don’t change it! xoxo
Thank you, sweetest Olga!! You always bring a smile to my face :D xx
Celina, you’re absolutely amazing and gorgeous.
Don’t let this people get you down!!! :)
WORD!
Bra skrevet. Vis folk hvor det jævla skapet skal stå!
At folk ikke kan unne andre folk å ha det bra, og gjøre det bra & glede seg over andres lykke, jeg skjønner det ikke.
Men jeg skjønner at det er utrolig frustrerende å få sånne kommentarer slengt etter seg når man føler det er TOTALT ufortjent og tatt utav kontekst.
Du er du, og du er fantastisk! :)
Stå på videre Celina, what doesnt kill you makes you stronger. Du vokser på dette også! :)
STOR klem <3
Great response! I am a young lawyer in Miami, FL and read your blog often. Some of the male friends in my life make fun of me for spending time reading “blogs”. I find it odd how they choose only to see the “blogs” I read and ignore when I watch the news, read about political problems, engage in discussions about women’s issues, etc. People will see what they want to see in other people. I enjoy reading your blog very much…. keep up the good work!
Dont let them get you down because thats what they want. I enjoy your blog, keep doing what your doing because you obviously have become successful. People are just jealous of that. !
:)
Si det følgende på nord-norsk: “Di dær troillkjærringen, dæm sku ha hadd sæ en smekk åver auan!”.
Vakreste, skjønneste, snilleste, mest intelligente, og beste Celina – du er så mye mer verd enn disse mentale middelmådighetene. Og det at du skriver et eget innlegg om det, står som bevis for at du faktisk IKKE er den overfladiske, materialistiske, bortskjemte gullgraversken de hevder at du er. Misunnelsen er tydeligvis sterkere enn kjønnsdriften hos enkelte, og beklageligvis har noen av disse utyskene lært seg å surfe på nettet.
Så ta på deg de (og ja, jeg sitter her Hulk-grønn av misunnelse, det må jeg vedkjenne meg) nye skoene, knallrød lebestift, og Linus i bånd og promener som den stolte kvinnen du skal være i Monaco’s gater – fordi du er verdt det! Fordi du kan! Og så stopper du ved en flott utekafé, tar deg et glass champagne, Linus får dessverre bare vann, og skåler for den fantastiske kvinnen du er! Og så kan du ringe James og hilse ham fra meg og si at du er det beste som noensinne kunne hende ham.
Ok? Har vi en plan?, eller må jeg komme ned til Monaco og kjølhale deg med ut på galeien? Da blir det ikke bare med et glass champagne, sier jeg deg – da blir det flaskevis! Og hvert 10. minutt kommer jeg til å fortelle deg hvilket flott
menneske du er. Bare så du vet det. Du er herved advart ;o)
Håper du får en like fantastisk helg som du er fantastisk!!!
Klem fra Berlin
Petrikke!!! Tusen takk, du er alltid så god og ordlegger deg på den mest fantastiske gledespredende måten <3 Jeg deler lett flaskevis med champagne med deg om du plutselig dukker opp i Monacos gater :D
Stor klem
Hi!
I’ve been reading your blog for some time now and the reason is because it’s fun! You have beautiful pictures, gorgeous clothes, and great make up tutorials. I choose to read the blogs I follow because they are about people living different lives than my own, not to judge or criticize them! And it’s okay to leave out the negative and not so exciting aspects of life. We all have them, but there is nothing wrong with focusing on making your blog a more positive, happy place! Keep doing what you do :)
Claire
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Hi Celina,
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now, and I really enjoy it. While it can be hard not to be jealous sometimes, (I’m a university student and definitely don’t own any Alexander McQueen), your blog provides me with a sense of inspiration and an escape from my everyday life.
Please don’t be discouraged by naysayers. The people who believe that you are equal to the sum of your blog posts are likely the same people who go through life judging others preemptively, and therefore missing a lot of the value that others have to offer.
Good luck dealing with those people who lack perspective!
Celina,
I completely understand your reaction and disappointment due to some readers who have been writing you negative emails and posts. No one likes to get shit. Period. However, I just wanted to remind you that there will always be jealous people out there who aren’t able to be happy for others but instead tries to crawl out of the tight hole of their sad little lives by giving shit to successful people. Oh, how I dislike you bitter, selfish and jealous moorons who always complain. GO AWAY and read someone elses blog then!
Never mind them. You don’t owe them any explaination. I like your blog, I like what you write about. If I wanted to read about how paint dries or about the President election in the US I’d find my self another blog. Keep up the good work, C, and next time people start bitching just give them the finger.
It’s puzzling to me how people could be so rude, thinking that good manners don’t apply online.
Celina, I’m really sorry you have to endure it and I can imagine how upset I’d be if I were you. But think about how sad they have to be to be in such negativity. I pity them too.
Oh and I’ve read some comment that you don’t value money: I don’t think the person who wrote this even reads your blog much. One of my favourite things about you is that you seem to be just as happy shopping at Zara than at some über luxury brand. I myself don’t know if I would react like that if I had more access to high end brands! I guess I’m more shallow than you, and I don’t consider myself shallow at all!
Anyway, in the end I hope you won’t feel discouraged about blogging, because you make a big difference to so many people, and that’s mostly because of your personality!
Hey Celina!
I’ve read your post and if that doesn’t show readers that you are a caring, feeling, smart and wonderful person, then perhaps all hope is lost for them. I want to say to the people reading the comments: If your interests change, and you are no longer inspired and happy when reading Celina’s blog, then just read different blogs! I used to read other blogs, and when I got tired of them, or they no longer interested me I just moved on. I didn’t leave any hate telling the bloggers why I don’t read their posts anymore, or why they are bad people, because I am sure they get enough of that from jerks on a regular basis. Please let us, who love and appreciate this blog have our cheery, bubbly and glamorous Celina back. Not everything has to be overtly serious and terrible all the time to make it worth while; if you want that, please watch CNN instead of bringing us and Celina down with you.
This blog inspires me to have a more glamorous life and generally look better and feel better as a person. Why is that so bad?
Thank you Celina for being so amazing.
You bring up some scary points. The fact that we are more than halfway through 2012 with people still believing that women receive money from men rather than being independently successful and hardworking is not good. I’ve always admired your ability to exemplify the strong woman who can still love feminine things. I’m also glad you added that working as a cleaner isn’t a bad thing, noting that hard work is a positive thing no matter what field. While I know it’s never fun to have to write posts like this, doing so only proves what a strong person you are. I see nothing wrong with a blog about fashion being a blog about fashion. Honestly, I feel like blogging is very similar to politics. You have a group of readers to please, and you listen and post both what you love and what the majority wants to read about. However, there will always be groups that differ from the majority, and it’s impossible to make everyone happy. The good news it that this is a blog. Readers aren’t like citizens who are stuck with the leadership of the elected for their term. They can find other places that cater to their interests, like you said. Many of us love the blog as you have it and look forward to your posts, though.
Hei Celina! :) Jeg er fast leser av bloggen din, og jeg vil bare si at du har en helt fantastisk blogg som jeg er innom hver eneste dag. Blir alltid inspirert og glad av å lese din blogg. Det vil alltid være bitre misunnelige mennesker som skal komme med negative kommentarer, men det er jo en grunn til det. De kan ikke ha det bra med seg selv disse menneskene. Misunnelse er helt klart årsaken. Du virker som en veldig oppegående og reflektert smart jente, som har valgt å dele én interesse med oss, nemlig mote og skjønnhet som dine lesere også er opptatt av. At noen da dermed tror at det er den eneste interessen man har, tyder jo på hvor “enkle” visse mennesker er.. Stå på Celina!:) Virkelig bra innlegg fra deg. Klem fra meg og lykke til videre!:)
Dear Celina,
I’m happy that you’re doing something that you love, because I personally feel that that’s very important; we’re only here on this planet for a short time, and to waste our time doing something we don’t love/aren’t passionate about is sad. I respect you for responding to all those negative posts, and I hope that one day I’m as happy and love my job as much as you do!
Hey Celina :)
As many others have stated, I’ also saddened that someone would take the time to (unfairly) bash based only on what they see on your blog. Your blog is also a wonderful escape for me because the reality is, its a negative world out there and there aren’t too many people like yourself who are focused on spreading love and positivity. I too look at the things in awe (I also like nice things :-P) but rather than focus on the material things and speculate on how you got them..I focus on the fact that you are someone that has been blessed with so much but choose to remain down to earth. Judging from other peoples’ comments it seems that they too love that about you and your blog.. It’s a shame that you have to explain yourself to people make snap judgements when you have explained the purpose of your blog and what aspects of your life you are willing to share from the beginning. Please don’t let the negativity keep you from blogging because they are more of us you support than are against you
With love all the way from South Africa :)
Hi Celina, Ive been reading your blog for quite a while but never comment (sneakily reading at work). Dont let the negative people get to you, it comes with this world of blogging. for every one hater there are a hundred that love you and your blog. We dont need to know your personal life, you share what you can, letting us into your wardrobe is all I need lol. Keep doing what you are doing and I will keep reading as I am reading. Much Love, Laura xxx
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I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and as others have said, it’s such a joy to take a break in the middle of a busy day to read your posts. You are always optimistic and so encouraging in your posts. I think the part of your life that you choose to share with your readers is wonderful and honest and totally unpretentious. You and James (from what you write of him) both seem like wonderful, intelligent, and caring people. People who choose to see only a materialistic woman in your writing aren’t looking beyond the beautiful things and experiences you post. Know that you will ALWAYS have readers who are cognizant of the fact that a person is much, much more than the small part of themselves they share with the world. May you, James, and your families continue to live a blessed and happy life.
Love from Canada
Celina, you should completely ignore what these idiots write on your posts. They’re full of jealousy and don’t deserve the time or energy it takes to write a post explaining yourself. You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone of these readers. They’ve obviously got nothing better to do than to bitch and moan about things that others take pleasure in. Which is absurd. If you’re going to take the time to bitch and moan, let it be about social or political injustice, things that actually shape our world. Not lovely blogs like your own. You inspire me daily. I have so much adoration for you and your website. From this point on, screw em!
<3333 Sending lots of love from a small college town in the US.
Celina, hello from your readers in Russia.do not pay attention to jealous and envy people. You are doing a great job with your posts bringing loads of positive emotions to people. I love the way you always mix and match luxury and economy in your style posts, make-up tutorials are priceless. What I really love about the blog is that you are really close to your readers. I ve been working since 16 and studying at the same time, still lots of not so nice people thought that my clothes, shoes, etc are from parents, boyfriend or whoever else. I used to get disappointed, but now I do not care.
You are beautiful and very nice personality. Your readers love you.
Xoxo
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year but I’ve never commented before.
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You’re funny, you’re smart, you’re glamorous and you offer an escape for a couple minutes where I can unplug from my own life. I love reading your posts, I love your point of view on things and it makes me very sad that people who do not have to read your blog are having such issues with it. If blogging about fashion and things like that make you happy then go for it. You’ll always have loyal readers and people who don’t like it well, no one is forcing them.
I adore you, I adore your blog and I think your dog is adorable. I love the recommendations you make, I’m now a loyal reader of The Londoner because of you. Do what makes you happy, you’re the only one who you can please. Everyone else doesn’t matter. Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re special.
xoxo Moira
Celina, the haters are just jealous that you have such a wonderful relationship with your man and they probably don’t. It’s sad really. What ever happened to respecting others privacy?!! You shouldn’t be giving anyone any explinations about your personal life. Just give the haters the boot and continue to enjoy life! Now go out and rock those fabulous new boots of yours!!! ;D
Don’t take the bait Celina. As everyone knows, these people are jealous of you and they deserve to be pitied. I find your blog nice escapism and I enjoy reading your posts. I think it’s really great that you appreciate everything you have, and your positivity is quite contagious :)
I really don’t think you exaggerate your situation !If somebody think it happen in your blog It’s not happen because you want to pretend something it happen because you are a positive person who finds good aspects of everything even in bad things.
Celina,
You are amazing! You have taken something you are naturally good at, and turned it into a possible future career. Is that not what a super-motivated, driven individual does? Good for you!
The urban quote you cited, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” reminds me of one of my first psychology classes as an undergrad, in a big town, with no friends. One the first day of class, my professor state that it’s pretty easier to tell, within the first five minutes, if the conversation was worth having. He followed with the idea that, in that instant, you should decide if the conversation was worth continuing, based on the premise that you will have little to no luck changing the way others think. So, in-other-words, save yourself the time, energy, and frustration that is certain to be a result of pursuing such discourse.
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being surrounded by those with which you have little in common, first identify common ground on which to start a conversation. Often, it will be something as simple as children, sports teams, work experience; simple stuff. Step up and guide the conversation. I find that focusing on the one, positive thing we have in common, allows me to connect with them on a human level. A place they might be more likely to open up and share a bit of themselves with you instead of throwing insults.
When all else fails: Be nice, but be firm. A person should be allowed to make their life as wonderful and drama-free as possible! Just remember: there are many of us out here who do like your blog. For example, I started reading your blog over a year ago because i’m half Swedish and half Norwegian. I have several cousins living in Norway I have never been able to meet. Someday… I’m almost finished with my master’s degree in management, and my loving husband’s U.S. Navy career is coming to an end. Big Plans! I wish you well, whatever it is you choose to do in the future.
Your blog inspires me to be a better version of myself. So, Thank You!
Hi Celina,
I’ve been a reader of your blog for a long time now (I stumbled upon it not long after you started, actually) but I rarely comment. I felt compelled to comment on this post though, because I wanted to tell you how well I think you are responding to this situation. You always come across so strong and level-headed in your posts, and this one is no exception. I think it’s great that you are calling out the mean and jealous people who read your blog, and you’re sticking up for yourself in a calm and confident way. As other commenters before me have said, please don’t let these horrible people get you down; your blog is fantastic and I wouldn’t change a thing about it! Keep doing what you’re doing and stay strong!
xo
Alison
To be honest, I have never doubted that you are a strong and smart lady who could have succeeded doing anything. And this blog post didn’t exactly change that impression. In fact, I feel very sorry for the people who are old enough for commenting on a blog (which means that they have a free will), and still doesn’t seem to have learned that you shouldn’t talk badly about others. Especially when you don’t even know the person. And I do of course also feel sorry for you, for getting such comments.
Anyways, I still find a lot of inspiration in you and your blog, and I look forward reading the upcoming posts.
Hi Celina,
This is my first time posting, but I have been a long time reader of your blog. I love your keen eye for fashion and your positive outlook on life. I come here to see what wonderful new items you have purchased, and the fabulous places you have traveled to. Let me state some true facts for all the readers of this blog:
You don’t owe anyone any explanations for how you live your life. People are going to be curious as to how you afford these extravagant items, but it is no ones business how much money you have or what you do for a living. You are generously sharing enough of your life with us readers as it is. Don’t ever feel you need to explain yourself. We come here to live vicariously through you! I know I have purchased many of the items you have posted because I share your love of fashion, and that is what keeps bringing me back.
It is sad to say but many women will read your blog and become jealous, that’s when they begin posting the nasty comments you mentioned in this post. We need to applaud each other for our accomplishments and not compare ourselves to one another. You have a lot going for you, you are beautiful, you are kind, you are very fashionable and have the wealth to afford beautiful things, and have a wonderful boyfriend who spoils you how many women wish their boyfriends would spoil them.Some women will read your posts and become spiteful, and try to break you down so they will feel justified for their own self hate. Categorizing you as a gold digger makes it easier for them to accept that they don’t have the luxurious lifestyle that you have, saying that you only have it because of a man makes them feel superior to you. It’s sad because none of what they say is true.
Don’t let the haters get you down. Keep smiling! You are wonderful and your posts brighten my day.
I should also note that I am a successful woman, and my husband is also a successful man. We both come from privileged families but work hard for what we have today. I understand completely how people who come from lesser fortunate circumstances try to make you feel inadequate.
Celina
I agree with the positive posts – especially the person who quoted Einstein’s quip on intelligence and creativity.
And, I’m a lawyer – I cringed when the lawyer above tried to use that as a weapon. Please don’t have a bad opinion of lawyers! :) I’m intelligent and creative, and a fan of your blog. The posters above are right, your responses are graceful and professional, even if you didn’t technically “owe” it to anyone.
I’m also a quiet reader and only posted recently. I wanted to share with you that while I understand your blog might be viewed as lighthearted, I do not think it is shallow at all. Your eye for beauty and ability to help others see beauty in all of the photos and things you write about – that alone is something that I find valuable and a reason why I return to the blog. It’s uplifting – keep writing!!
Celina, please stay such amazing and positive as you are and don’t bother yourself with negativeness of some comments! People will talk and as the saying is “dogs are barking, but caravan keeps moving”!
Dear Celina,
I actually can see the huge positive that this horrid situation has brought about in terms of your blog.
Previously all of us devoted followers have tended to reply to you and discussed what your post has been about. Ive read all 81 comments on this post since I’ve got in from work and I feel like we are all a little community now and that we are bonding more through this situation arising. I knew very little about your other readers and what went on in their lives, but by defending you, we have learned so much more about each other.
Your blog is a beautiful anecdote to what can be a very miserable world for many.
Dont go changing xxx
I understand that it’s annoying to read comments that question your lifestyle negatively. We’ve all experienced it at some point.
I think it’s quite normal among many people who admire you, there are some who feel envy and therefore choose to make nasty comments.
The celebrities are exposed, and also anyone that stands for something.
Do not worry, because I would be surprised if no one would mention anything negative, though sometimes we humans tend to be jealous of anyone who succeeds.
Hi Celina,
I have been reading your blog for over a year now, but have never commented much. I ADORE every post you do and I love seeing what you have been up to and what goodies you have gotten in the mail. I have the ‘recipe’ to all your Urban Decay Makeup looks saved as a memo on my phone so I can always replicate it. You sincerely seem like such a sweet person and you are more then entitled to your privacy! I am so sorry that such a negative person has chosen to comment. Please just keep blogging and being yourself. I always look forward to your posts and get so happy when you pop up in my bloglovin’ feed. I am also a blogger, about nail polish, and although much much smaller than you, people can even get mean and catty over nails. I feel like there are some women who never grew up from high school and will always be those same catty people their whole lives and feel the need to look down on others. You obviously have many supporters and even though it is hard, just ignore the select group of petty people. You are an extremely beautiful, stylish and talented lady! Can’t wait to see what you post about next!
Stephanie
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Hey Celina!! Just wanted to comment saying how much I love your blog, it always brightens my day, so keep it up girl!! :) “Haters gonna hate” haha and they are not worth your time!
I stumbled on your blog from “stumbleupon” and I’m really glad I did. Your blog is really great and I love your sense of style. I hope you don’t let those mean girls get you down because your blog posts are one of the few I look forward too. Your success with your blog inspires me to work harder in my studies so some day I can enjoy the luxuries you do.
Keep up the great work Celina :)
I love your blog, I look forward to checking it every day. You’ve inspired me to think more about what I wear and why, to focus on the blessings in my life, to treat each day with a smile. Reading your blog helped me through a rough time in my life (ex-boyfriend). You write about things that make you happy and that you hope make others happy. I read your blog because it makes me happy and your happiness comes through so clearly. Pay no attention to the jealous ones. You know yourself, you have people/puppy in your life that love you and that you love, and you’re doing something that you love. What else matters?
P.S. So bummed for you about those GORGEOUS shoes!!!
Nevermind about the bummed for you, didn’t read the post about how James got you the shoes. What a keeper!!!!
Bloggen din og du er helt fantastisk! Du bidrar iallefall til at dagen min blir litt mer positiv og selv om jeg ikke har råd til alt du kjøper deg betyr ikke det at jeg er noe dårligere enn deg og det føler jeg på ingen måte at du mener heller. Det handler om det som ligger bak. Jeg har jobbet og jobbet og kjøpte nettopp min første Marc Jacobs veske og selv om den ikke kostet like mye som noen av veskene du eller andre store bloggere har råd til er jeg sikker på at gleden ved å bruke og ha vesken er like stor! jeg var forresten ekstra heldig å arve en vintage Dior for et par uker siden så nå er gleden dobbel! :)
Stå på Celina, du er en stor inspirasjon!
Tror det ligger noe i uttrykket ”haters gonna hate”
Celina, i just wanted to write to tell you my thoughts on the obviously stupid people who seem to be giving you a load of shit! I’ve been looking at your blog religiously for the past few months and i think it’s one of the best fashion blogs around, i’m in love with it!! It’s obviously just jealousy coming from these people, and some of the comments that are being said are completely unnecessary!!
Please don’t let it get to you, you’re absolutely fabulous.
Keep up the amazing blog!!
Lots of love, Isabella
Hi Celina, I just wanted to tell you that i really enjoy your blog. Do not pay any mind to negative jealous people that have nothing else better to do with their time than to write nonsense. Do not let any of these people make you feel bad for anything.
Liker måten du ordlegger deg på! Du er ei herlig, humørspredende, sterk og ikke minst voksen dame, og jeg er så glad for at jeg fant bloggen din – så jeg får litt ekstra “kosetid” i hverdagen! :-)
Er helt enig med deg forresten, utrolig hva folk kan finne på! Er jo mer til bloggeren, enn hva bloggen viser! :-) klem!
Selv i et bloginnlegg som dette viser du ditt sanne jeg. Ikke et stygt eller nedlatende ord, men saklig, høflig og vennlig forklarende. Du skylder ingen noen forklaring på livet du lever eller den du er. Ikke la noen legge demper på gleder og følelser du velger å dele med oss som elsker å komme innom bloggen din. Jeg kan bare forestille meg hvilken person du er fra det du velger å dele, og den som får være din venn på ekte er riktig heldig. Det skinner igjennom alt du viser dine lesere.
Jeg beundrer deg for å bevare roen. For selv om negative kommentarer fra totalt fremmede ikke bør bety noe, så gjør det ubevisst noe med oss likevel. Egentlig fortjener det kanskje verken oppmerksomhet eller forklaringer. Men veldig bra skrevet.
I visit your blog pretty much every day, but I think this is only the second time I make a comment (shame on me!!).
One of the things that I most like about here is that is pretty easy going, you only talk about the things that you really like and that you personal life is your personal life, you don’t keep exposing people. Like some people said, haters gonna hate.
Keep blogging the way that you are doing it. You’re doing an amazing job.
Love from Brazil :*
Don’t listen to negative criticism Celina … You’re very beautiful and you teach others how to beautiful, elegant and fashionable, and there’re nothing wrong about that … I’m actually addicted to your blog ;)
I have always found that certain women (and even men ) are prone to cutting other women down and then continuing to gossip about it. The internet increases their negative behavior. I think they should focus energy on other things, like improving their own life.
First off, I love your blog and always have. It inspires me to dress up and try new things. I tried wheat grass shots, I stolen hair ideas and I started my own blog all because of you. From what I can tell, you are extremely talented, beautiful and of course smart. I get most of my fashion advice off of your blog. Live it up my dear girl and keep blogging. I am so glad I get a tiny glimpse into a life so different from mine. It inspires me to reach for higher goals. Long story short… your awesome and please don’t ever stop blogging.
Don’t worry sweet heart, there are many people who just jealous for no reason, they are just trolls (I experienced in myself)!!! You have to watch this: ‘Thank You Hater! – by Clever Pie and Isabel Fay’ on youtube – response to trolls :) by British comedian.
Carry on blogging about fashion, beauty and Monaco (I’ve been once in Monaco – it’s beautiful, a everytime you post a pictures wants me to go back :)) – you’re in inspiration!!!
Have a lovely weekend!
Bra innlegg! Elsker bloggen din og det er ukens høydepunkt å lese innleggene her! Skjønner godt at man ikke vil dele alt på en blogg, og som leser er JEG ikke ute etter å vite alt om en blogger men heller finne inspirasjon. Å det finner jeg masse av på bloggen din! Hvor deilig er det ikke etter en lang og slitsom dag å sette seg ned å lese denne bloggen, gjør iallefall min hverdag lysere :)
Gleder meg til mange flere innlegg i fremtiden <3
It must be hard to read such negative comments. I’m starting a blog and that’s my ultimate fear. In the name of the beautiful inteligent, elegant women outthere, don’t stop doing what you do, or being who you are.
kisses
Luísa (Portugal)
Hello Celina
By reading your blog everyone who reads it can tell that you are a genuine, sincere and quietly strong young woman. Your blog is one of the best out there. As for this recent post people reading this post need to remember that they should not expect one individual to represent what they believe they should act like. What people are doing is projecting their beliefs and values to other individuals.
Celina clearly states her camera is broken, she is travelling more therefore common sense dictates to me that the lifestyle posts such as baking and health might have to wait. We are also in a new season of fashion, the fall. This tells me more emphasis on luxury brands promoting their new products and anyone reading this blog will come here to view the opinion of a blogger who blogs about fashion.
ByCelina clearly states on search engines that it is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog. This is Celina’s branding and I don’t expect her to write about anything else such as politics and religion. Same thing that I don’t expect Chritine Lagarde to talk about fashion or Vogue to discuss about the IMF.
In summary anyone who says their a lawyer on a blog or states their designation does not justify that they are correct about anything. If I was to look at this as a court case the readership could represent the jury and the favour is in the defendant.
Sincerely
Romina
This was a really witty comment, good job Romina.
Also another faithful reader :) keep doing what you’re doing, your blog is a haven of beauty, inspiration, and positivity for all of us. <3 from NY
Hey Celina!
Just want to say that I love your blog and
I hope you’ll never stop writing about clothes,
shoes, bags and makeup!!!
To the UNHAPPY people who left weird comments:
Don’t you know what kind of blog you are reading?
It’s a FASHION and LIFESTYLE blog and that’s what we
want!!!
Thank you Celina for fulfilling our needs ;-)
A lot of your readers mention jealousy as a reason for negative comments, but I doubt it is the case here.
I think some people are simply finding it difficult to relate to your way of living. For instance, when you say that something that costs let’s say £300 is a bargain, one might find it rather incomprehensible. Maybe I’m getting slightly political here, but I would refer to the whole situation as a ‘class conflict’. It’s inevitable, so don’t take it personally :)
Keep on blogging, Celina x
I’m impressed with you Celina. Even though the haters don’t deserve one word of acknowledgement, you have a sensitive nature, and to even worry about patronising them, is unnecessary deference. I remember a bumper sticker from Harley-Davidson that was like , ‘If I have to explain, you wouldn’t understand’, in that sense of the cult-like attraction of the brand,style and biker culture and all that. But it’s so true in this post topic also, if you actually have to explain this to them, I don’t think most of the haters will even understand what you mean, you know? I think the Bee Gees were right, ‘we’re livin’ in a world of fools..’ sensitive folks like us that love deeply always have to fight against this crap. But I’ve concluded ignoring them is the best. It’s like that arcade game where you have a club and those like groundhogs or whatever pop their heads up and you whack them down, but another one just pops up again, haha, so what’s the point honey? F*** it! You are clearly an incredibly beautiful, articulate, sensitive, kind, and sweet-hearted girl, never change babe!!
<3 you!!
I’d sent a comment a few hours ago but now I had time to read all comments.
It’s hard for me to describe my feeling in English ( I wish I could say it in Persian)
anyway
I think everybody when face with somebody who achieve so many good things fell jealousy, it’s natural! but important point is how you react! one person try to gain those goals, somebody just respect that person and admire her/him, some people feel sad “why it doesn’t happen for me” then try to destroy that person ” she/ he is not good enough because of these reasons , so I’m not poor and I shouldn’t be sad” but they don’t know it makes them more sad!.
I know you are so strong and I a little shocked! why you let them to make you angry? but it had a good thing for you. NOW you know how many friend around the world you have and I’m sure they are much more than these guys that leave comment. (many have poor English like me;) Just let us say we love you and your blog and just go on. (DUSET DARIM= We Love You (in Persian)
Såååå mye kjærlighet i disse kommentarene!!!
Sånn skal det være.
Stå på, du gjør en flott jobb på bloggen.
Klem fra Oslo <3
Awww this makes me so sad to hear that people are hating on you. I always read your blog, I have done for ages now and it always strikes me how genuinly lively you are (my boyfriend literally thinks i want to marry you…how embarassing…not creepy!) but it’s obvious that you appreciate the things you have. Keep being fabulous because 99% of your readers think you are. As Justin Beiber once said “haters gonna hate”…truly inspiring words from that little girl ;) lots of love honeybun, hope you’ve had a great day and it’s not playing on your mind too much xxxxx
*lovely not lively
Wow, I NEVER thought of you as a gold digger in any way! Some people are just so narrow minded it hurts. Altough I have to admit that I envy your way of living, but that doesn’t mean I think less of you, in any way! :)
I do love reading your blog, it’s an escape from my evereyday life, which is so different from yours. And that’s totally fine by me ;) Keep blogging!
Okay sooooooooo here’s the thing Celina. You rock. F#ck everyone else that thinks otherwise.
That’s all. Period. End of story.
Love,
An envious reader who’s been with ya for a year and a half. :)
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I have been following your blog for a few weeks now. I stumbled upon it and have found it to be one of my favorites. You have a great variety of items in all price ranges which I love! Its nice to swoon over something pricey but ya know, not everyone can make those kinds of big purchases. So you go the extra mile and show people other possibilities. I am also incredibly impressed with your outlook on life. It is very refreshing to read something coming from an upbeat person who takes pride in what they do. It is so easy to judge people from a computer screen without knowing them in reality. We all lead different lives, why not be happy for others and how they live theirs? With that said, I am happy you do what you do. I thank you for it. It makes my day better to look forward to checking what interesting things you may have posted.
OH my lord.
First of all, Hi Celina!! Let me just say I have been a very …. low key, behind the scenes reader since, FOREVER! You are a huge inspiration for fashion and life and just everything I simply adore this blog, its bookmarked and I check it religiously. I have never ever posted on here before, but I can not just keep watching this ridiculousness!! I’m not going to sit here and call all the people who have truly insulted you, poor, sad and pathetic, because that would be scooping down to their level ( and we like to keep it classy ;) ) ANYWAY point of this is just to say you are amazing and don’t feel sad or hurt over simple opinions or very simple minded individuals. Keep it moving. You are beautiful, you have a beautiful life and most importantly a beautiful heart. You do not need validation from people over the internet. What hurts me to see this is you get SO excited for this blog. I can feel it when I read it. That’s what I love so much. To see people beat you down for sharing something out of your life, it hurts. But please. You are so much stronger than that and this.
Don’t change you. People grow, they change all the time, its just a process of life. You try different styles out if it works great! If it doesn’t, boo-hoo you try something else. People need to realize you’re human too. You don’t OWE anyone anything to keep updating this, to answer, to think of ways to find expensive looks for cheap. But you do it anyway! Simply beautiful. Anyway moral of the story, you are who you are, and it is So unfair to judge people left right and centre on absolutely no basis. Just my 2 cents.
Love your style and your blog Ce!
xoxooxoxo
PS dont be sad <3 mwah
Celina –
First of all, I have to say that judging from the sheer number of comments that are currently associated with this post, it seems that all of the flies on the wall have stepped out from the shadows to say something! I am also a fly on the wall, in that I don’t often comment on your blog (even though I check it several times a day), and I am also stepping up to say something! :)
I have a few things to say – first of all, I really love the way that you express yourself! I think that I am similar to you in the way that I think and in the way that I get excited over silly, superficial things (and I am sure millions of other girls share this commonality). That being the case, it is so refreshing to see someone able to be so childishly gleeful in words on a blog! Secondly, I agree that it should be obvious and apparent to anyone who comes to this site that the designated content of this blog is beauty, fashion and lifestyle – as you state in the “About Me” section if I remember correctly. Thirdly, your rebuttal and rebuke to the people who have been commenting negatively was brilliant – well done!
On a separate note, I actually think you seem like a very real person even in your posts about shopping. For example, the post where you shared the results of your shopping expedition in London showed considerable restraint and budgeting. There were only one or two high budget items – the Chloe boots and something else maybe – but most of the other things were very affordably priced, and you didn’t come out with an excessive amount of loot either ;) Secondly, you show restraint and the realities of budgeting when you write posts like the one about the quilted boots – in such posts it is clear that you don’t just mindlessly go about spending several hundred or a thousand euro at the drop of a hat. Clearly, you have to choose what you get, and you can’t have everything that you want. So I actually don’t even think that the subject matter of this blog and the fact that you don’t talk about negative things or the fact that you only show a certain facet of reality on this blog even makes it seem like you’re “fake” or “not real” or “spoiled” or whatever other unsavory adjectives someone might attribute to you. Turns out that if one pays close attention, the opposite is actually true! Given that your relative budget constraints might seem extravagant and excessive to someone from a different economic bracket, but once again, everything is relative, and it is apparent that even in your situation trade-offs must be made.
I am so glad that I can contribute to the outpouring of positive sentiment towards you, as you deserve every bit of it for all the hard work and dedication that you have put into this blog! You seem like a really sweet and genuinely good-hearted person – I don’t doubt that you are, and I hope you have a very happy day today!
xoxo Georgia
Good for you standing up to those rude commentators. It’s truly none of their business to criticized your personal life. I love your blog for it’s cheerfulness and the adorable photos. No negative energy is necessary to make a person feel better.
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Hi Celina! I truly love your positivity and love for life (and all things girly…teehee! :D) You should know that we truly appreciate what you do and find you a breath of fresh air from the countless fashion/beauty blogs out there. I, myself, owe you a lot because each of your posts make me smile and think happy thoughts. You, however, don’t owe us any explanations nor should you defend yourself or your actions to the haters lingering here.
As they say, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Haters gonna hate, forever. Just be true to yourself and know that a lot of people are behind you and love you as you are. Lots of love from the Philippines! :)
p.s.
Bravo on being very elegant in addressing the situation. Oh, and hi to Linus and James!
haters gonna hate. nevermind them Celina. you are a beautiful person, inside and outside.
personally i dont understand what the big deal is, if someone comes from a well-off family, or they dont choose to work in the common sense of working a 9-5 job. or if they are supported by the one they love and share their life with. (not that its the case with u.) – but theoretically speaking, SO WHAt if its the case. who cares?
In psychology, there is this thing called “projection”. when you see something in others that you want to have, but cant, you tend to resent them.
“Projection reduces anxiety by allowing the expression of the unwanted unconscious impulses or desires without letting the conscious mind recognize them.
An example of this behavior might be blaming another for self failure.” from wikipedia
I think this Anna thinks she has a hard/unfullfilling life, and wishes she had it so “easy” (and fun ;) as you had…
or she might be the scientist daughter of a billionaire who is on a quest to cure cancer..kudos to her.
in anycase, she has no right to offend a beautiful soul like yourself.
this woman Anna obviously finds it painful
You’re awesome! Good job on the post!!
sjalu jenter ! JEnter som ikke er fornøyde med seg selv føler de må finne feil med andre. Spesielt pene jenter som viser seg fra, og har noe å komme med, som deg ! De misinner livstilen din, that’s it ! :)
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Jeg er innom bloggen din fra tid til annen. Jeg leser også andre moteblogger, hovedsakelig fra her i Norge.
Alle skriver de blogger om bare en liten del av livet sitt, forståelig nok.
Det man bør være bevisst som blogger er at leserne vil uansett ha lett for å tolke deg etter hva de faktisk leser. Spesielt yngre lesere, og de er det mange av!
Når bloggen din består av mote, innkjøp, luksuriøse hotell og restauranter og lite av målrettede prosjekter(eks.Camilla pihl, lever av å blogge, men hun får stadig vekk prosjekter/oppdrag) Så vil enkelte lesere tolke det dithen at du ikke tjener egne penger.
Jeg tror også mye av beskyldningene kommer fra sjalusi, men det vet du sikkert fra før.
Uansett, det jeg ville få frem med kommentaren er at du garantert vil få flere kommentarer på dette(anklagelser ang at du lever av kjæresten din). Fra en leseres perspektiv kan det være lett å tolke det slik utifra hva du blogger om. Hvis du vil bli kvitt dette helt, blogg om oppdrag og prosjekter innimellom – få frem mer konkret at du tjener penger.
Hvis ikke du ønsker det, så vil slike påstander dukke opp. Mitt råd, ikke bry deg noe om det. Ikke gi de noe oppmerksomhet og overse det totalt. Evt slett de helt!
Og til slutt, når man blogger eksponerer man seg enormt, man kan ikke bli likt av alle. Det er prisen man betaler for å blogge og gjøre seg tilgjengelig for hele verden. Her vil jeg si at ordtaket “er man med på leken, må man tåle steken” passer godt.
Bli mer tykkhudet Celina og gi f.. i de som kritiserer. Etter det jeg kjapt ser er det 90% positive og 10% negative kommentarer.
Håper du tar tar dette som konstruktiv tilbkmld og ikke kritikk.
Celina,
I too love your blog. Although I am not interested in fashion, shoes, bags, and such materialistic things you usually blog about, I still enjoy looking at your pictures because I am European and miss that European simplicity which is so hard to find here in the USA. I would like to read about other things such as what you guys eat, what you cook, what you read (also your boyfriend), movies…you know, such simple, yet interesting, and maybe a little bit deeper things what makes our life nice.
Have a nice evening!
Hi Celina,
I have followed your blog for some time now, but I haven’t comment before. Your blog have become one of them I check almost daily – and there’s a reason for that, so just keep going :)
When I read blogs I use it as inspiration and a relaxing moment in a stressful day life. I therefore choose blogs, who makes me happy and have a positive mindset.
I really don’t understand why some people found it necessary to criticize you personal and your blog. We all have up and down periods. Have our own problems, worries and things we’re struggling with. But WHO wants to share all your privacies with the whole world?? I can’t believe anyone would like to do that – neither the persons who criticize you. If you wish to share more private parts of you life, please do. But I completely understand if you don’t. I wouldn’t do that either. This is YOUR blog and ONLY YOU decide the content. If someone want it different – then find another blog to follow – there are millions of them… Of course there’s freedom of speech, but why use time and energy to make someone sad? I really don’t understand!
Having said that I do think you have a personal blog and also share some parts of your privacy.
My impression of you through reading your blog is very good. You seem like a intelligent and strong girl. Moving to another country far away from family and friends is not that easy, but you have plunged into it because of love. Thumbs up for that!
I wish all the best for you and your blog :)
Love you, Celina! Not your fault you have a wonderful life. And your private life is YOUR private life!! No one is entitled to your personal information other than you. You’re beautiful inside and out, it’s obvious. No one else’s opinion matter :) <3
Re name your blog to : bycelina, life, fashion and makeup. You hardly to makeup anymore I really used to enjoy your blog
We love you Celina <3
Hi!
Sending you lovely vibes today! I hope you’ll keep your blog going, and keep posting about all the wonderful things you’re doing and that James does for you. Unfortunately, there are people who don’t realize that we are all connected, and that when we send each other love and happiness, we are at the same time manifesting the very same thing for ourselves. I, for one, love that you have such beauty, grace and joy in your life, and I wish you more and more going forward. This is my favorite blog – and I am a total geek who reads over 1000 RSS feed posts per day. So, yes, out of 1000, you’re my fave. Your outlook on life and your positive attitude are delightful. Keep smiling!
Much love,
Christine
Aaaw, thank you so much!!! I’m sure some will get a big shock when karma comes and bites them ;D Hope you’re having a lovely Saturday!! Big hug
Dear Celina-
Let the haters be motivators! Let me share my story with you (the short version!):
I am engaged to an older wealthy man. I am American and he is Italian. I moved to Italy to be with him …. and along the way I have met people that assume I am with him for his money, that he supports me, etc.
I ignore them. He knows the truth, my family knows the truth, and his family knows the truth. Nothing else matters. I do not need to explain that despite my fiance being sweetly generous I remain financially independent. I do not need to explain that I am president of a PR firm and proudly earn my own money. I do not need to explain that I fell madly in love with a man for who he is and never for what he has. I do not need and will not explain anything to “haters”.
Please don’t change the personality of your blog….it is what makes it so charming and unique!
Best wishes!
you are definitely one of my role models! Great job in standing up for yourself!
Celina – I think it is as simple as this: haters gonna hate! Someone who devotes that much time to being hateful and jealous instead of focusing the energy inwards to improve themselves is NOT WORTH IT!!! Keep on doing what you are doing!!!! Your blog is really a breath of fresh air when I come home from a long day of dealing with the crazy outside world! xoxo