9 TV Star Blogs to Follow
These days, it’s not enough to be an actor starring on a TV show — you need to be a brand.
More and more celebrities are following Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP footsteps and launching their own digital empires. Through blogs and site collaborations, they allow fans an inner glimpse at their lives — what they wear, what they eat, and how they relax when they’re not working.
It’s no surprise that most TV stars focus on fashion; these are very good-looking people, after all. But many also add content ranging from tech and travel to music and art. All boast some stunning photography.
Here are nine TV star blogs to follow. Warning: Envy will occur.
Tomboy KC
Star: Katie Cassidy (Arrow)
What it’s about: Fashion and lifestyle
Quote: Katie and her friend, Lynsey Eaton, enjoy “eating pizza and drinking champagne in men’s pajamas while waxing poetic about the present state of culottes.”
What we learned: There’s a nail polish that goes under your nails, from Christian Louboutin. “The idea of our nails mimicking our soles never would have occurred to us,” TKC writes.
Favorite post: Bodysuits Are Back, Baby (Katie wears ridiculous clothes and still looks good.)
Amore and Vita
Star: Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars)
What it’s about: Fashion, food, travel
Quote: The blog’s title is Italian and represents Shay and friend Michaela Blaney’s “yin and yang for love and life.”
What we learned: When you go glamping, there’s no need to rough it on food — bring a cheese plate: “The possibilities are endless… something crunchy, something savory, something creamy, something sweet and voila!”
Favorite post: Adopt, Don’t Shop (Shay and Blaney encourage readers to get pets at shelters.)
What the Chung?
Star: Jamie Chung (Once Upon a Time)
What it’s about: Mostly fashion
Quote: The blog is a “a creative outlet for Jamie to share some of her Journey’s on and off set, favorite places to eat and what is inspiring her at the moment.”
What we learned: As Jamie writes about Vietnam, “Saigon is famous for it’s scooters! Traffic rules don’t apply so crossing the street was probably one of the scariest things I’ve done on this trip.”
Favorite post: Mixed Prints in Jackson Hole, WY (Jamie models Western wear.)
Zooey Miscellany
Star: Zooey Deschanel (New Girl)
What it’s about: Instagram pics, Hello Giggles reblogs
Quote: From an Instagram photo — ”Today I turned 33 and I worked with a bunch of cats. Dreams apparently DO come true.”
What we learned: Zooey actively promotes Hello Giggles, the “positive community” she co-founded.
Favorite post: Photo of Zooey in a face mask
Preserve
Star: Blake Lively (Gossip Girl)
What it’s about: Lifestyle, artisan-crafted goods
Quote: "Our very history is whispered into the materials they use to make exquisite goods according to timeless standards of quality and care."
What we learned: Coats are so basic. “There is no greater statement than a bold-patterned cloak.”
Favorite post: Bringing Up Baby (Let’s face it, we all just want to see pics of Blake’s baby bump.)
Tenth + Fourth
Star: Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee)
What it’s about: Gadgets, tech, fashion
Quote: The site features “creative, shoppable content with a focus on technology and fashion.”
What we learned: Even Halloween can be improved with an app. “Want to stand out at your next Halloween party, try a digital costume.”
Favorite post: 7 Unique Cufflinks (Men, time to step up your cufflink game.)
Ring My Bell
Star: Ashley Madekwe (Revenge)
What it’s about: Fashion
Quote: A blog from a “london girl living in LA with more shoes than sense.”
What we learned: Ashley can wear anything, from culottes to a grey sweatshirt
Favorite post: Festival Fresh (If you’re looking for an outfit for Bonnaroo, try a vintage tunic.)
Haute Hammer
Star: Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights) and Yin Chang (Gossip Girl)
What it’s about: DIY, fashion, food
Quote: Aimee and Yin want to inspire a “hands on lifestyle”
What we learned: How to make homemade mouthwash — “It’ll leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean without all the unnecessary chemicals!”
Favorite post: Life Hack: Make Those Avocados Last Longer (A trick we all need.)
Two Halves
Star: Shenae Grimes-Beech (90210)
What it’s about: Music, fashion, lifestyle
Quote: Shenae and husband Josh Beech “merge their passions for fashion and music and direct their common fanbase to mutual inspiration and original video content.”
What we learned: Josh advises men to get in on the trend of wearing creepers. “There are not many styles of shoe that really look great on ladies and gents,” he notes.
Favorite post: Mom Butt … Whattt? (Shenae models a pair of mom jeans.)
