I’m 38 (almost 39) and have run my network of sites (they weren’t always blogs!) since 2004, so I’ve always been a bit older than other bloggers in my niche. It’s never stopped me from doing my job, nor is it stopping me now, but lately I’ve been LONGING to interact with more bloggers my age. I attended an event recently and couldn’t get over the feeling that I was so DIFFERENT (yes, old) from the other bloggers. And as much as we don’t want age to define or separate us, 10-15 year differences definitely have an impact; I tend to always feel like the “teacher” (which is not always a bad thing – I really enjoy teaching and mentoring) when I’m around younger bloggers, but sometimes, I just want to feel like me. Without the pressure. You know?
I also believe there’s a place for us to carve out a powerful niche, even in this current crazy fashion blogging world full of pre-teens and 20-something models. Who’s with me?
For a long time I’ve wanted to try and organize a community of over-30 bloggers, if not for anything else but to know that there are others of us out there! And since I’m going to be in NYC for the IFB conference on September 7th, I thought what better time than now to try and meet up with some other over-30 fashion bloggers.
Elissa Stern (from Dress with Courage) and I are working on organizing something (coffee?) for September 8th in NYC. And then, I hope, we’ll see where to go from there. Maybe a message board? periodic meet-ups around the country? whatever we want 
But we need your help – if you WILL or WILL NOT be in NYC in September & your’e an over-30 fashion blogger, please fill out the form below. I’ll only use your email address to contact you with any information about the NYC meet-up or anything else in the works.
*edited: I just created a Facebook page for announcements, discussions, etc. – please join if you’re interested!!
Thank you!!!
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I found your story to be very interesting. I do not have a blog yet, interestingly enough, I have put off starting one because of my age. I love fashion and love reading other blogs. I have been wanting to start one and my family and friends are encouraging me to do so, however, I have noticed that the majority of the bloggers are under 30. It has made me question if their is a market out there for 30-ish bloggers. Reading your story has given me that little push I need. Thank you. I, however, am in Texas and not NYC.