This post is brought to you by BlackBerry Z10
So what does a blogger really do all day?
I don’t have a “normal” day anymore. As a blogger, I’m a writer / author / photographer / editor / social media consultant / marketer and more! That’s a lot of slashes!
I’ve been a fulltime blogger for over a year now, and I don’t think I’ve ever worked harder or longer hours, but I’ve never been happier. It’s the best job I’ve ever had.
I work from home so my days range from being inside all day on my computer to other days where I don’t stop moving from meeting to event, all day and night. I rely on technology to keep me connected wherever I am. My phone never leaves my hand.
I filmed a little snippet of one of my days to share with you so you can see what a blogger actually does. Of course I picked a more glamorous day, as 3 minutes of me sitting at my MacBook could get a little boring…
A day in the life of Hair Romance
Video made & edited on my BlackBerry Z10 smartphone
I’m always on the go. 6.30am I start my day at dawn with a run to my favourite part of Sydney Harbour where I love to take a photo and share my #hairforecast weather report, 7.30am On the way home I check in with Twitter and Facebook from my phone. 8.15am Then it’s a breakfast meeting with my husband at our local café. We work together on Mr & Mrs Romance. 9.30am I do some work at the cafe before running errands (such as picking up my mail & online shopping!). 11am Then it’s back to editing photos for a post at home. 12pm Heels on, I’m off to a new product launch at lunchtime wearing my new jacket. 1.15pm Next I’m in a cab to my appointment with Anthony Nader for a braided updo. Anthony also brings me a copy of US Glamour magazine so I can see my feature! 2.15pm I walk home and get back to work on my laptop, replying to comments and emails. 3.30pm I photograph my hair and you can see how I take my photos and my tripod setup. I publish my post ready for the next day and answer more emails. 5.30pm I call it a day early to catch up with my friend over a glass of wine. I check social media before bed (I’m just a little addicted!)
I’m constantly on social media and responding to emails and I love how the BlackBerry Z10 keeps all my messages in one place in The Hub. I can reply to tweets and emails straight from The Hub without having to switch between apps. Unfortunately there’s no app for Instagram yet but I hear it’s coming.
My daily fashion
Working from home has meant a lot of changes to my previous corporate style. I used to live in heels but now find myself running around in flats most days. When I have to go out for meetings and events I love using a few key pieces to switch up my look. I add a long printed blazer to dress up my home uniform of leather leggings and a T. I change from my flats to bright heels and add a matching clutch and I’m ready to head to my meetings in minutes.
Using my BlackBerryZ10 I can also shop online. The Iconic has its own free app in the BlackBerry World store and its 3-hour delivery service means I can order an outfit to wear the same day. That’s my kind of timing!
Bonus – Braided upstyle video tutorial
I was having so much fun filming my day with the BlackBerryZ10 I shot this video of the hair with the braid I wore during the day. I edited my videos using the BlackBerry Story Maker, which was so easy to do! I will definitely be making more videos now that I know it’s so simple to do with my phone.
My braided upstyle is a combination of a Dutch braid and a regular braid, and I’ve also written a step-by-step below.
Video made & edited on my BlackBerry Z10 smartphone
Braided upstyle – Step-by-step
- Separate a section of hair behind your right ear and leave it out.
- Starting behind your left ear, take a section of hair and split it into three. Braid the sections under each other to form a Dutch braid along your lower hairline. Only add in hair to the lower sections of the braid along your neckline.
- Once you’ve braided across your neck, continue to form a regular braid. Secure the end with a small clear elastic.
- Fold your braid back in half and tuck it in on top. Pin in place with bobby pins.
- With the loose section on the right, form a regular braid (plait) and secure the end with a small clear hair elastic.
- Pin this second braid over the Dutch braid, tucking the ends in. (I missed a section on the video but I tidied it up once I checked in the mirror!)
Hope you enjoy this little peek into my working day! Every day is different and I love the variety.
Tell me, are you addicted to social media too? I can’t be the only one checking my phone first thing in the morning and last thing at night!
This post brought to you by BlackBerry Z10 and coordinated by The Remarkables Group
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you are truly living my dream and you are definitely an inspiration : ) hopefully I can get my blog going as successful as yours, but I know it will take time and a lot of hard work. Keep up the great work and as they say, “no pain no gain”! Just came across your blog, but you are now on my subscribe list ; )
Thanks Marcelo! Good luck with your blog too – great name! X
Lurve this video! And the brekkie meeting with hubby is too cute! What a life. Will definitely start checking your #hairforecast on a daily basis. I’m way too dependant on hats!
Thanks Michelle! And hats are my secret hair weapon, they fix any bad hair day 🙂
Great video Chrissy!!
Love your morning run dedication and how you finish it off with a glass of wino 😛
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Thanks lovely! It’s the perfect balance x
I love you even more after watching that video! I’m so impressed with the camera and video function of this phone. Just need Instagram!
Awww thanks Nikki! I love the camera on this phone. I still need to get over my fear of doing videos. It’s not so scary 🙂
Loved this post!
I always feel so boring when I start to do a DITL because it’s basically me walking around cleaning up the same rooms over and over, but mybe I will give this a go in a more creative way?
Was that a rose bun I spied at the hairdressers?
Thank you! I picked a good day to film 😉 Though today would have been funny as I shot 5 hair tutorials! My hair was more of a messy, romantic braided updo. A mix of twists and plaits that Anthony created x
What a fun life a blogger has 😉 Love your video Chrissy. Very stylish and chic. Love the video on the Blackberry, I think it does a great job.
Thanks Caz! It’s always that glam 😉 Today I’ve shot another 6 hair tutorials and am now working on the sofa! I think the video quality is great and the story make is really easy to use x
What fun! I love your braidz x
Thanks Veggie! Would love to do your hair x
I want a slice of your life. Looks fabulous! And I need those mouse-y shoes and the horse bag. Can you please let me know where I can get them? x
Aw thanks Chantelle! The mouse shoes are Marc by Marc Jacobs and I got mine on net-a-porter and the horse bag was a gift and it’s from ASOS x
YES! Alas, I need social media rehab.
I am delighted to read of the new BlackBerry. I had one, then switched phones, but heck, this makes me rethink. I might need to go back to black!
Glad I’m not the only one Lexi! I’m not sure I’m ready for rehab, I don’t want to give it up yet. The new blackberry is very pretty though just waiting for instagram app x
Christina! This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing. Beautifully shot and edited. xx
Thanks Stella! I really did it all on the phone, it was so easy x
I love this post, it’s fun to see what FT bloggers get up to! Can’t wait to check out your video when I’m in a less public location (i.e work). Was great seeing you speak yesterday, hopefully one day I’ll actually get to TALK to you before one of us has to run away 😉
Thanks Katherine! Yes, a proper catch up very soon please xx
LOVE
You work hard lady xx
Thanks Dani! I also picked a pretty awesome day to record xx