It's no secret nowadays that some fashion bloggers wield just as much influence as magazine editors in shaping trends and sharing the latest news and images from the runways.

Still, it takes more than a pretty face and fancy photography to make a blogger rise above the rest.

"Bloggers that have a particular angle with their content have a definite advantage over others," said Jennine Jacob, founder of Independent Fashion Bloggers, an online community where fashion bloggers share resources and build their brands.

"With the ones that stand out, when you read their blog you don't just see pretty pictures. You walk away with something."

It's what distinguishes hobbyists from professional bloggers, many of whom put in 10 hours a day to run their sites as full-time jobs and prefer titles such as editor, style expert or influencer.

Some have agents or publicists, business plans, endorsements and licensing agreements with other brands. Some operate on a shoestring budget as they search for ways to monetize their sites. Many attend summits and conferences, such as the annual Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference in New York during Fashion Week, which wrapped last week, to learn how to grow their brands.

Call it what you want: voice, perspective, expertise. But the ones who have it are the ones you're probably already following. And if you're not, maybe you should.

It can be hard to find websites that suite your style, so the folks at Independent Fashion Bloggers and StyleCaster shared some of their favorite fashion bloggers from a variety of categories. One look at these style mavens' homepages should tell you if they're for you or not. Check them out.

Budget fashion

Saucy Glossie: Style expert and TV personality Lindsey Calla has built a brand around dressing on a budget but knowing when to splurge when it's worth it, whether shopping at T.J. Maxx, Zara or Bergdorf Goodman.

Girls Off Fifth: Sisters Janelle and Jessica Lloyd demonstrate that you can get the look for less, even in New York. "Our favorite? When the pair tackle a singular trend for two must-wear-now looks," the Independent Fashion Bloggers staff said.

Gal Meets Glam: Glam isn't about sipping champagne, wearing designer items or strolling through the streets of Paris, Julia Engel says on her blog. "I believe every gal can add a little glam to her life with small things," be it red lipstick, leopard pumps or a rhinestone necklace.

Luxury fashion

Song of Style: Los Angeles blogger Aimee Song experiments with high and low pairings of unique sorts, sourcing from new talent as well as big-name brands.

On the Racks: Since moving from San Francisco to New York, Laura Ellner has continued to pair the likes of Alexander Wang and Rag & Bone with high street brands Zara and Topshop for downtown cool girls -- always with a cocktail nearby.

Late Afternoon: Liz Cherkasova's lush photography combines luxe fashion, beauty and decor into pretty bundles of products for fashionistas who appreciate the finer things in life.

Accessories

Bag Snob: Described as a "selective editorial on bags," Bag Snob's staff evaluates all manner of clutches, totes and "sob bags" right down to the hardware to come up with its top picks.

PurseBlog: Covering nearly every Fashion Week show and presentation with a focus on accessories, PurseBlog often forecasts the next It bag as well as the best of the best for the biggest bag connoisseurs in the business, according to the Independent Fashion Bloggers.

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