Let me start with the first, somewhat typical,
question; what was the inspiration behind starting your
blog?
I
wish I could say I had a big inspration/defining moment, but it all started
as a creative outlet. One night at a coffee shop in Diamond head (I even
remember the A/C was blaring and I was freezing) I switched a few posts over
from a blog I had on my professional website...and alas, Goldfish Kiss
began...and has been evolving ever since.
What is the story behind the creative and fun name ‘Goldfish Kiss’, and
how does it relate to your
blog?
It’s simple. The very first bikini I
owned, the top was two goldfish kissing. My mom had great taste in bikinis for
2 year olds. I really don’t like
goldfish that much, I mean they are cool, but it’s more about the bikini. If
only we didn’t throw it away!
Your brand stays true to cool beach style. Do
you ever feel restrained by not incorporating designer
bags, runway outfits and
the like as other mainstream bloggers do?
Nope.
I enjoy taking my own pics, and doing my own thing, and making the blog a bit
personal, which for me will usually have that beach vibe. What’s on the runway
really isn’t all that interesting to me. I mean it’s cool, and the clothes are
gorgeous, but I really can’t relate to super high fashion all that much, so
writing about it would seem fake. However, if Celine wants to send me a $5,000
beach bag to review I’d probably say yes (wouldn’t anyone?)...and then never
use it and keep it in it’s bag because I’d be scared of ruining it. But I
really don’t feel isolated or restrained, I feel like I’ve just stuck to my
guns, which I hope is refreshing to readers.
Aside from
bikinis, what is something you can’t live without? Being close to the water!
Being close to
the water! Ok and soft t-shirts. I am a soft, vintage, t-shirt hoarder...and I
work from home so that’s my uniform. Ok, and fresh flowers. It’s amazing how
much they can change the mood of a room.
Should readers
expect a change in your content or lifestyle after moving to Seattle?
The content will be similar, but the scenery
will be different. So less white sand, palm trees and turquoise water, but
there are some amazing beaches out on the coast here in the Pacific North West
for pics, as well as hot springs, and I can do my art in any location. I’ll
still be traveling back to Hawaii from time to time. But, I’m noticing I get
more into my posts and inspired if it’s something I did a day or two ago,
instead of a month or two ago. So far it seems to be working well. And yeah,
minor detail... I’ll be clothed a bit more in pics now too.
You’re a big promoter of fitness. What is your
best advice to women on how to stay fit, classy, and
creative?
Oh
man I could turn this into an essay.
Step 1: Do not compare your body to anyone
else. You are you, and should want
to be the best you. So take down all of
those fitspo/thinspo pics and focus on taking
care of you.
Step 2: Do some sort
of weight training. It’s crucial to bone density...and having a good butt.
Step
3: Mix it up. I love trying out new moves in the gym, new programs, new
recipes, and new classes. Plus it keeps you motivated and from burning out.
Step 4: Drink a lot of water
each day. It’s the simplest easiest thing you can do for your health.
Blogging has become popular and a profession for
so many people these days, how do you
differentiate yourself and what is some
advice to a new blogger on how to stand out?
I don’t know if there is a golden
formula for blogging, heck I am still figuring it out each day. But I guess my
advice would be to...actually start the blog. It’s not like starting a job or
anything. Just start the darn thing, and post consistently. Then, be sure to
write about what makes you, you, what makes you tick...and have fun with it.
That person who started a tumblr all about fake text messages between him and
his dog. Freaking brilliant. I really don’t follow that many blogs, but I go
and read that site whenever I need a laugh. If you aren’t having fun, then why
are you doing it in the first place? I tell myself that from time to time. Then
I go post a pic of an ice cream cone or something.
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