This week’s task is to interview and feature a media
influencer in relation to the theme and content of your own blog. I
got so excited about this assignment and I planned that the first spotlight (focus)
should be a fashion/style blogger who is really good in blogging and of course,
couture (once again ladies and gents haha)!
I came across several fashion and style blog sites, but
there’s this one guy I really idolized the way he write, the photography,
layout, and of course, the man himself. To be honest, I knew him just last year
through some of my friends in UP Modus and UP Grafika because of our event
which is the Folio. I once visited his blog, dgmanila.com, and scanned
through his posts. Few months after, I caught myself visiting his blog
regularly because I really like his fashion style and write up. The way he
writes is like he’s just talking straightly directed to you and is very
engaging! Basta, I’m a big fan! Haha.
Anyway, I was so lucky to interview him online to ask some
few questions. I am grateful that he answered willingly, and swear, he’s really
kind!
Friends, romans, countrymen-- the Brand Ambassador of
Forever 21 Philippines, Canon, Crocs, SM Accessories, and many more, Awarded
for Best Style Blog in 2013, one of the top bloggers in the country, Style
Blogger, Photographer, Stylist, Writer, and Illustrator, The David Guison!
"Chasing Windmills" outfit post
Spotlight: Why blogging? What inspires you to blog?
David G: Ever since I was in high school I always felt the
need to document everything. "Pictures or it didn't happen" was my
motto, you could say. Haha! I just love the idea of having your own journal for
everyone to see and be in control with everything. From the writing, to the
photography, to the layout. I find it really fun. It never really gets boring
for me. There's just so much to share/write about!
Spotlight: How do you choose topics and posts?
David G: I just keep everything light and fun. I write about what
I really know. I don't pretend to be an expert on something I don't have
knowledge on. As much as possible I keep it relatable and relevant. Yes, I'm a style
blogger but I also blog about my travels, the restaurants I've tried, events
I've attended, etc. For my outfit posts, I get inspiration from random things
such as music, movies, places, etc.
Spotlight:How do you manage your blog?
David G: I have a manager/handler who takes control of the
business side of blogging, so I can focus on the content. I write my own posts,
do the styling, etc. I have a photographer who shoots my outfits, I have a web
developer, a graphic and web designer who helps me with the look I want for my
blog. It's really a team effort.
David's team for his blog
Spotlight: How do you attract advertisers/sponsors?
David G: I give them quality posts. I can't even count how many
drafts I've deleted because I wasn't satisfied with the content. I treat my
blog as a magazine wherein i'm the editor in chief, creative director, writer,
model (feel na feel haha) and I'm in control with how I want my work to be
presented to the viewers. It's fun but I take it seriously as well.
some of David's sponsors. Isn't it amazing? Amazing! Haha
Spotlight: For you, what is fashion?
David G: I never know how to answer this question. As much as I
hate to say the cliche answer "it's about expressing yourself." --it
really is about that. Haha! Fashion is all about personality. You can
really tell a lot about a person by how he/she dresses. So better make it a
good one right? haha!
"It's always a good time" outfit post
"CEO State of Mind" outfit post
Spotlight: What's your own fashion style?
David G: My personal style is a bit of preppy and grunge. It's
always a mix of two different styles. I go for a lot of black, red,
leather, cargo. Not much into prints! I keep everything comfy, basic--but with
an edge.
"Sneak out with Me" outfit post
"Baby it's cold outside" outfit post
"Christmas Eve" outfit post
Spotlight: What makes your blog unique among all other fashion/style
blogs?
David G: I guess it's me trying to connect with my readers. I
treat them as my barkada. I hang out with a lot of them, actually.
Spotlight: How do you see your blog 5 years from now?
David G: I can see it evolving. A little less about fashion and
more on lifestyle, fitness, food, travels, gadgets maybe? I don't really know.
I guess we have to catch up with the technology!
For David, content is “King”. He reads a lot of international
and local blogs, and he can stay on their sites for hours and hours just because
he’s drawn into how creative they are with every aspect. From the styling,
photography, lighting, write up, layout, etc.
And of course, David G has a message for all the aspiring
bloggers, or to be specific, style bloggers out there (like me, haha!) “So for
all the aspiring bloggers, just give your readers amazing content--and
everything else will follow.”
God bless you, Mr. David Guison! Hope to see you in
Dinagyang! :)
"Happy New Year" post
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