How To Be Inspired: In Style
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How To Be Inspired: In Style

how to be inspired

How To Be Inspired. One of the main reasons I wanted to move to Europe was because all those little things that that give me daily inspiration and feed my soul, where missing in my old home.

Fundamentally, I need to be surrounded by beautiful things on a daily basis. Fascinating architecture, be it contemporary or traditional, art and even outdoor cafes in the summer. These are all visuals which give me the inspiration to write and to be creative in general. Of course, I am always inspired by wonderful fabrics that have been stylized into fashionable clothing, accessories of all kinds and even the occasional perfume. I find all beauty to be very inspiring, but perhaps most of all it’s watching creative people excelling at their craft, that pushes me to produce my best work.

how to be inspired

Here are my tips on how to be inspired:

Always take notes. I carry my lucky pen and a notebook with me wherever I go. The notebook doubles as a journal and agenda but I also use it to jot down any ideas that I might have throughout my day. Whenever I see something beautiful, it could be an article of clothing, a stunning bag, or even a fabulously dressed stranger walking down the street, I make a note of it.

Read a lot. As fashion, style and beauty bloggers, I think that we are lucky because we naturally reach for inspiration by way of fashion magazines and websites. I do, however, find inspiration in reading biographies of people that I admire. I feel like I can enter their minds and understand what makes them tick. In addition, I also love looking at beautiful photography and try to always have at least one coffee table book lying around.

Explore your city. I try to take time every week to walk around my city. I might even pop into a gallery or a local book store. Best case scenario, I find a lovely new shop that has just opened. This is perfect material for my blog. Remember, there are many hidden gems to find when you step away from main streets.

Change your scenery. I try to get out of my home to work on my blog at a coffee shop or the library. This way I can people watch and observe the world around me.

Always carry a camera. Whether this be a point and shoot or your DSLR or even your cell phone. Take pictures, a lot of them. You never know when you might see something that inspires you. Some of my most successful ideas have come from random photographs.

how to be inspired

In order to remain inspired try keeping your inspiration close. It can act as a secret talisman of sorts. Perhaps a photograph of your ultimate destination, a note reminding you of your dream or a book that you one day hope to write. This is what I did when I was dreaming of living in Europe and now, two short years later, I am here.

What do you do for inspiration?

*For more on how to be inspired join me on instagram and twitter, there’s plenty of inspiration there*
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25 Comments

  1. Love this post! Great suggestions and I feel much the same as you for the need to be surrounded by beauty (in all its various forms) and to read.

  2. Taking walks without technology, no mp3….nothing…..that is something I do more on a regular basis now. Honestly, that inspires me to explore differently.

    http://kjandersen.org/

  3. How nice is this post Caroline!!
    I love watching people on the street … it is always a great source of inspiration for me!!!
    Kisses doll!!!

  4. All great tips on staying inspired. I tend to carry a sketchbook and visit galleries/museums at least once a week.

    The Style Boro

  5. Smart tips. I follow them and find they create opportunities. Nice post.

  6. What great ideas! I really like the idea of working on your blog in a library or coffee shop…somewhere other than home. Thanks so much for sharing this post…I found it so useful!

    Keisha xo

  7. these pictures is wonderful,very inspiring
    tr3ndygirl fashion blog
    kiss

  8. I always love your pictures! Those definitely inspire me 🙂 It’s definitely pretty things and good moods that inspire me the most.

  9. so inspiring still-lifes! xxx

    http://www.stylentonic.com

    1. It’s my current favourite. I love it!
      xo

  10. Such great tips, thanks for posting – I love people watching too, great pictures! 🙂 xx
    http://insaneaboutmakeup.blogspot.co.uk/

  11. I’m happy you found inspiration in Europe!
    Baci,
    Coco
    Coco et La vie en rose / Bloglovin / Facebook

    1. Thanks! So am I.
      xo

  12. Great article! Your curiosity with and for life is inspiring on its own! Ps you have a lucky pen: cuuuuute! x

  13. lovely post… i’m all about staying inspired x
    http://www.vicariousLA.com

  14. you are so right about your tips! thanks for sharing… Im as well constantly in the hunt for inspiration without noticing it…

  15. OH thank you so much for the tips and this post!
    I love to read your articles! Nice post sweety!
    Check out my new post if you want Big kisssss, Lima xoxo

    http://www.limaswardrobe.com

  16. Fashion Sky Fall

    So beautiful!!!

  17. I always take notes too 🙂
    Nameless Fashion Blog

  18. great tips!:) I love exploring my city! there are many different architectural styles in Prague, I’m a big fan of gothic buildings!:)

    http://www.Lorietta.cz

    1. Prague is a city I would love to visit someday. I bet I could find a ton of inspiration!
      xo

  19. Lovely post! Choosing Paris for my semester abroad mainly was just to get inspired. I’m always looking for inspiration. Whether it is for my blog, my studies architecture or even just for how I live my life. Anyway, I do most of the things you do to get inspiration too!

    xoxo, Sam
    http://www.justsammthing.com

    1. That’s so wonderful! I would love to live in Paris too!
      xo

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