We’ve really been feeling the entrepreneurial spirit at Style Sample lately. Maybe it’s the spring weather and the promise of a new start, or maybe we’re ready to change direction, but we’re looking to past and current Blogging + Business features (and obsessively watching clips of “Kell on Earth”) for inspiration:

“The best part is being able to create this business from the ground up on my own. The worst part is being able to create this business from the ground up on my own… it’s hard work but also extremely rewarding.”
~Rodellee of Adore Vintage, Issue #1

“Engage in Twitter, write a blog, do free PR for your friend with the cute handbag line. If the opportunities aren’t there, look for ways to create them on your own terms.”
Crosby of PR Couture, Issue #2

“I’m in love with storytelling, which makes the pieces intimate and meaningful to the owner. The personal touch is best.”
~Wendy of Wendy Brandes Jewelry, Issue #3

“Whatever I put into it is what I get out… so at the end of the day, there is nothing as rewarding as this.”
~Mimi of Brook&Lyn, Issue #4

“Just write about something that you are passionate about and it will come easy. If you really love what you do and work hard at it, then you will be successful.”
~Krista of MyLookbook, Issue #5

“I guess the most crazy part of it is how quickly it’s grown from a small online store to a business which has over 100 stockists.  Rach and I literally squeal when we see girls on the street wearing Stylestalker.”
~Sue-Ann and Rachel of Stylestalker, Issue #6

Are you interested in building your own fashion-based business? How do you get inspired?

In the current issue of Style Sample Magazine, Crystal of Ssasy Chic provides some tips on monetizing your blog with affiliate advertising. Check out some of the networks she recommends:

Commission Junction
Linkshare
Amazon
Connect Commerce

More helpful resources include:
Introduction to Making Money on Your Site
Pay Per Post Blog Advertising

Be sure to read the article “Making Money with Affiliate Advertising” in issue #3 for more great advice!

Welcome to the August/September issue! Click and you’ll find 20 pages packed to the brim with inspiring photos, fashionable finds, profiles of your favorite bloggers (and some you may not know, but trust me, you’ll love), helpful tips and advice, and more!

Be sure to stop by and say hello to the wonderful bloggers who contributed to this issue:
Ophelia Ford
Custom Fashion Deliveries
Secretista
Fashion Mind
Fab Unfunded
Debutante Clothing
Shop, Eat, and Sleep
Mademoiselle Robot
Decline Designs
Miss Malaprop
Dramatis Personae
Cha Cha
Self Indulgent Fashion
Wendy Brandes
Natural Disaster
Where Did U Get That?
I Want to Wear It
Ssasy Chic
CIAA Afrique
Marie-Louise’s Pulse
Futurelint
Vintage Petite

You probably already know this, but if you’re a fashion blogger, you can contribute, too! Everyone in every issue–writers, editors, features, me–has a style blog.

So get cozy with your computer* and sit back, relax, and enjoy.

*Or, if you prefer, order a print copy at MagCloud.com (available August 10th) and get cozy with that instead.

Here’s more insider info about what’s coming in issue #3 of Style Sample Magazine:

Behind the Scenes
The extremely fashionable Nini of Nini’s Style takes us on a crazily creative ride.

Tips & Advice
Ssasy Chic‘s Crystal gives us some tips on blog monetization using affiliate advertising.

Trends
Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae (you know Ashe from the premiere issue) compiles the hottest trends in the blogosphere from some of your favorite bloggers.

Emerging Designer
Cha Cha Lifestyle‘s Lori talks to Catherine of Self Indulgent Fashion about the inspiration for her supple handmade leather bags.

Here’s a peek at some of the wonderful bloggers contributing to Issue #3 of Style Sample Magazine:

Blogs to Watch
Dubliner Zohra of Ophelia Ford, Teen Vogue intern Dara of Secretista, St. Petersburg resident Nataly of FashionMind, and the adorable Maria Simona of Custom Fashion Deliveries.

Blogger with a Business
Writer Kathleen Flood of Natural Disaster interviews wickedly humorous jewelry designer Wendy Brandes.

Feature
Issue #3 cover girl Karen of Where Did U Get That? talks to Anna of I Want to Wear It about her inspirational style.

How-to
Michelle of Decline Designs shows us how to create a blog theme with Artisteer.

Keep watching for more information about the upcoming issue!

Good news: The next issue of Style Sample Magazine is already in production!

Next week I’ll let you know about the amazing contributors in the upcoming issue–some of your favorite established and up-and-coming bloggers, designers, and writers are included, so subscribe to make sure you don’t miss anything!