Jemma Wei: “I’m Not A Fashion Blogger”

Writer, postgraduate, teacher and host. We caught up with multi-hyphenate Jemma Wei for a quick chat

Cover photo: Courtesy of Jemma Wei

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She’s candid and charismatic, both online and in real life. The 24-year-old lifestyle blogger always takes the most envy-inducing travel images, so we sat down with her to steal some of those secrets and more.

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What’s one common misconception people might have of a blogger or influencer?

One thing that drives me nuts is when people call me a fashion blogger. I am not! I do get invites to shows and fashion week but I don’t think I am considered one of the fashion insiders.

You feel like something is missing when you don’t have your _________ .

Planner. I rely on a physical planner because I’m traditional that way. It will never run out of battery or have its data corrupted!

People call you _ and this is because __.

People call me a workaholic because writing is my hobby, but it is also work. You’ll find me in the office over the weekends. It’s located in Clarke Quay so I’ll head for drinks with friends, then come back to work. I think that’s a good balance.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 166, November 25 – December 8, 2016, with the headline ‘Jemma Wei: “I’m not a fashion blogger”’.

Writer, postgraduate, teacher and host. We caught up with multi-hyphenate Jemma Wei for a quick chat

What’s one common misconception people might have of a blogger or influencer?

You feel like something is missing when you don’t have your _________ .

People call you _________ and this is because __________.

People call you _ and this is because __.