tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post970298861966514362..comments2024-03-20T09:03:59.992-04:00Comments on Chic on the Cheap | Connecticut based style blogger on a budget, by Lydia Abate: Life latelyLyddieGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01604790644999494872noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-79535053695229465352014-11-21T15:36:08.587-05:002014-11-21T15:36:08.587-05:00Ok...I had to go watch your episode after you said...Ok...I had to go watch your episode after you said this! First of all, you are so cute! I'm sorry that you are getting negative reactions from it. It looked like a cool experience and you shouldn't feel bad about doing it.<br /><br />And as someone who works in hollywood you should know that there is no such thing as reality TV. EVERYTHING is scripted to a point. And I could tell in the show that there was a lot of acting going on. <br /><br />I am curious though...do you actually do the funeral tracking thing? I didn't even know that existed! <br />P.S. Love your pants and those shoes!<br />~Jessica<br /><a href="http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jeans and a Teacup</a>Jeans and a Teacuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233080331330711521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-39975316905209365292014-11-19T16:28:34.905-05:002014-11-19T16:28:34.905-05:00Keep your head up! And keep posting fab looks...th...Keep your head up! And keep posting fab looks...they really inspire creativity for many of us! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911242491291326581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-66782280883098496482014-11-17T19:47:16.765-05:002014-11-17T19:47:16.765-05:00Never let anyone push you into doing something you...Never let anyone push you into doing something you're uncomfortable with Lydia. When I watched the show, I knew some things were NOT you. Simply because I've followed your blog for so long. However, what you portray follows you and that's what you have to be careful about. Love your outfit and so happy to hear about your new job. Other things will come. One step always leads to another.<br />http://www.averysweetblog.com/A Very Sweet Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952918199561874968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-69854026848617359362014-11-17T10:17:05.266-05:002014-11-17T10:17:05.266-05:00Congrats on the new job, sweetie and everything wi...Congrats on the new job, sweetie and everything will work out just fine...Take a big breath and you will see how much better you feel:) Btw: I'm totally smitten with your pants...love the pattern:) Happy Monday. Diana Mieczanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261207538442821812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-7964070366120179832014-11-17T08:28:38.186-05:002014-11-17T08:28:38.186-05:00People are just plain mean! Good luck learning th...People are just plain mean! Good luck learning the new job and you will be fine with time! It will be great to see you continue to grow your blog too! I have so many ideas and just haven't done anything to refine the blog. In time...<br /><br />xoxo,<br /><a href="http://www.littleluxurylist.com" rel="nofollow">little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living</a><br />little luxury listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630812969476483227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-39177957248480153862014-11-17T05:57:30.972-05:002014-11-17T05:57:30.972-05:00It is a constant battle for me to balance blogging...It is a constant battle for me to balance blogging and my teaching job...honestly I feel like I do nothing but work all the time. It really is a constant form of stress. I did watch the show and knew it was clearly fabricated. I can't believe you were on the soup!Tara | The Mixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13153973353495061635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-24981063785227970152014-11-17T04:31:28.299-05:002014-11-17T04:31:28.299-05:00Congratulations on the job! It's always a bit ...Congratulations on the job! It's always a bit uneasy to get into the swing of things, and back to work mode. Well, I'm sure blogging will take you to brighter days, forget the negative people. Take a deep breath and think about all of the savings that you've made by shopping smartly! :-) <br /><b><a href="http://www.fashiontalesblog.com/2014/11/style-and-darkest-days.html" rel="nofollow">The Darkest Days</a></b>FASHION TALEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964667264037413912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-29449491504012411652014-11-16T22:47:47.326-05:002014-11-16T22:47:47.326-05:00Congrats on the new job. I was just talking about...Congrats on the new job. I was just talking about how tough it is to balance everything regardless if you blog or not. And sorry to hear about people with negative feedback. I hope you are able to brush it off and remember you are an awesome person and showed people how you can be stylish without spending a lot of $$.<br /><br />Alice<br />www.happinessatmidlife.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296756116750579213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-54842562437436752812014-11-16T21:46:31.099-05:002014-11-16T21:46:31.099-05:00Balancing work and blogging is so hard and I reall...Balancing work and blogging is so hard and I really admire that you're trying to grow it. And I know the negativity is tough, but if anything it's a great exercise in growing a thick skin (which I've found to be super valuable in the professional world).<br /><br />Love those loafers, btw.Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478647559391833236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-40428667619317967172014-11-16T18:21:47.807-05:002014-11-16T18:21:47.807-05:00Oh, Lydia! I am so sorry about the stupid people a...Oh, Lydia! I am so sorry about the stupid people and their stupid comments. Even though you were called out on The Soup, that's kind of a big deal. Thing about it, you're Kardashian level now. All kidding aside, keep doing what you're doing as you have many fans that appreciate what you do and we are here to support you. P.S. I really enjoyed your Cheapskates show and you came off as so sweet and lovable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383692011510378473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-10889115786895294742014-11-16T18:21:10.100-05:002014-11-16T18:21:10.100-05:00Congrats on your new job! The learning curve is al...Congrats on your new job! The learning curve is always to be expected but I'm sure you'll catch on quickly! It's awesome you got a shot at being on a show fans will always show come at you good and bad. You've got to take it with a grain of salt :) I totally like you need a weekend free of obligations. Hope we both get it soon!<br /><br />www.dressed2dnines.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03915751357138172603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-84402671584418360382014-11-16T18:07:30.551-05:002014-11-16T18:07:30.551-05:00I haven't had a chance to catch the episode ye...I haven't had a chance to catch the episode yet, but there's no way you came off as awful as some people are making you out to be. You're a smart, budget-conscious women. Screw the haters. :-) (Besides, I'm sure you're not one of the people doesn't use toilet paper. The hell?!) <br /><br />Anyway, congrats on the new job! Blogs can be awfully time consuming when there's a job to balance, but you'll figure it out soon enough.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />http://bedknobsandbaubles.com/Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642006325218487200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-78556702676838677092014-11-16T15:54:47.026-05:002014-11-16T15:54:47.026-05:00Congrats on the new job! I'm also having diffi...Congrats on the new job! I'm also having difficulty managing my blog and work...feels like there's not enough hours in the day for everything! <br /><br />I now have to see that episode of the show! Even though there's some drawbacks, it's pretty cool that you were on TV :) <br /><br />-Sharon TheTinyHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182242917293717163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-47086178132060863922014-11-16T15:29:47.040-05:002014-11-16T15:29:47.040-05:00I totally get it. I am having blogging fatigue mys...I totally get it. I am having blogging fatigue myself today. It seems everyone else has time to shop and post about sales and holiday guides while I am struggling just to get a post up. It's hard not to feel like I can't keep up. I am sorry the show extras have been hard! You are amazing! <br /><br />xo, Amy Ann<br /><a href="http://www.thearnoldsblogalot.com" rel="nofollow">The Real Arnolds</a>Straight A Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732858489060807606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-28831429828914420892014-11-16T14:44:16.596-05:002014-11-16T14:44:16.596-05:00Congratulations on the new job! Try to focus on th...Congratulations on the new job! Try to focus on the positive and don't let the rest of the garbage bring your spirits down.<br /><a href="http://www.redreticule.com" rel="nofollow">Red Reticule</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004691277043948430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-9200244762470608292014-11-16T02:46:26.447-05:002014-11-16T02:46:26.447-05:00Congrats on the new job dear, I now how hard it is...Congrats on the new job dear, I now how hard it is to have a job and also try to do a blog. I work full time and I blog part time but I end up with almost no sleep and tired all the time:)<br /><br />www.plogstyle.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361030507732598220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-9704153675023142602014-11-15T20:42:19.269-05:002014-11-15T20:42:19.269-05:00I know just what you're going through. When yo...I know just what you're going through. When you go back to work after an extended period of professional blogging - sometimes also called unemployment, ahem... - it is really hard to adjust to the hours. When I went back to the office last November, everything in my routine was thrown completely off kilter and it took me months to get back into a routine that worked. I'm not saying this to scare you, but because I wish that I had taken things easier on myself then. I pushed so hard to make myself continue everything I'd done for my blog while also working a full time and frankly, it just wasn't realistic to expect that from myself. I know that now. So basically what I'm trying to say is don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get there right away. It takes time and the transition will probably be a little rough.<br />xox,<br />Cee<br />PS: I haven't seen your Cheapskates episode yet but - yikes! People on the internet can be so awful.Ceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822990898186192908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-47343297011287884912014-11-15T14:02:51.086-05:002014-11-15T14:02:51.086-05:00Love the outfit! Good luck in finding that balance...Love the outfit! Good luck in finding that balance. I know the feeling but you'll have it in no time! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-4180139191907878542014-11-15T10:02:26.424-05:002014-11-15T10:02:26.424-05:00Congrats on both TV and the new job, that is amazi...Congrats on both TV and the new job, that is amazing!! Im sorry to hear about the negative comments as we know you rock!! Keep up the hard work and don't worry about the haters.<br /><br />http://soworkweekchic.blogspot.comSo Work Week Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879648666269612577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-72583498989740313012014-11-15T06:44:09.392-05:002014-11-15T06:44:09.392-05:00Oh I missed the part where you were on TV - congra...Oh I missed the part where you were on TV - congrats! That's so exciting, even if you did end up not liking out the parts you acted, it's still a fantastic achievement! We don't have that show here, but I'm sure you were fantastic in it. There will always be people who will try bring you down - no matter how you are portrayed, so try not to let it get to you :)<br /><br />I hope you do manage to have a relaxing weekend - keep your chin up, you can do anything you set your mind to! :) You can always let the blog slip a bit while you settle in at work - that's to be expected!<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-50619321789457789572014-11-15T00:17:41.386-05:002014-11-15T00:17:41.386-05:00I absolutely love your navy blazer! The fit is so ...I absolutely love your navy blazer! The fit is so gorgeous on you and balances the fun polka dots nicely. <br /><br /><a href="http://sincerelysabrina.com" rel="nofollow">Sincerely, <br />Sabrina</a><br /><br />P.S. Giveaway for a gift card to The Loft on my blog!Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709641660892482955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-8187419615996482652014-11-15T00:10:12.554-05:002014-11-15T00:10:12.554-05:00That is really too bad about the comments! Hopeful...That is really too bad about the comments! Hopefully it dies down soon! Congrats on the new job, too! I love those pants and your bag!Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-49554279418132851332014-11-14T22:09:51.756-05:002014-11-14T22:09:51.756-05:00Glad to hear about the job, although I hope you ge...Glad to hear about the job, although I hope you get some relaxation soon! I hear you on busy weekends--I could use a responsibility-free weekend too! Shea Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340001453458159654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-43794652928589208352014-11-14T19:56:56.257-05:002014-11-14T19:56:56.257-05:00Nice look! perfect for office as well! Congrats on...Nice look! perfect for office as well! Congrats on your new job!<br />http://www.abitofstyle4you.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344403553965349828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-1944137534348280632014-11-14T16:14:27.181-05:002014-11-14T16:14:27.181-05:00great outfit and sorry about all the loser men now...great outfit and sorry about all the loser men now after you!<br />Brettsilvergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965789269309703010noreply@blogger.com