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How To Add Green To Your Wardrobe

March 30, 2022 fashion

What is your color palette for this spring? I would have to say that mine is going to consist of green and yellow. I can’t seem to make up my mind just yet but I’ve already started adding these colors to my wardrobe. I really want my wardrobe to reflect my mood and personality. Thus I’m selecting colors that make me happy and affect my mood.

This green two-piece set definitely hits the mark in both areas. It’s bright, fun, and extremely comfortable. The best part is it has an amazing stretch. If you’re new here, I love fabric that stretches lol. I wore this piece to lunch with friends and of course, we were eating and drinking. The material allowed me to be able to eat what I wanted and still maintain my figure. The fabric still held me together. Ladies, you know exactly what I mean.

I loved it so much I picked up another one in white. Since white is a wardrobe staple for me I knew I would be able to wear it a few times. And since it’s a two-piece I can wear each piece with other staples in my closet.

Outfit : Here

Amazon Dress You Need Now

January 10, 2022 fashion

Dress: HERE

I love a good ole Amazon find. Especially when it’s clothing. Typically on Sundays, you will find me online looking at some of my favorite websites to see what’s new and check out the clearance sections. I do the same thing on Amazon. I have my favorite sellers in a folder and I look at their updated inventory. The key is to really look at the item’s rating and reviews. Bonus points if the item has video reviews and additional pictures from previous customers. Today this post is serving as a review of this amazing Amazon dress you need to add to your wardrobe.

Price

I always shop around when I find a popular or trendy fashion item online. There have been times the Amazon version was higher priced than other online retailers. At the time of this post, this dress retails at $26 USD. The green color is currently sold out however there are 6 colors available. I think I want to grab this dress in the blush pink tone.

Sizing

Can we say stretch! Yes and yes. I love a good stretch and this dress is perfect. For my curvier figure, it helps to hide the belly but hugs the curves enough to give you an amazing shape. You won’t see your shapewear underneath it so if you love waist trainers or spandex this dress is perfect.

Quality

Very nice quality but as I always say, you get what you pay for. It’s not a luxury piece so don’t expect silk or satin. I will say that this dress is lined and not see-through. If you’ve ever shopped online you know these style dresses tend to be sheer and leave little to the imagination.

Highly recommend this dress for ladies looking to keep it sexy yet classy at the same time. I do want to caution you that the sleeve material doesn’t really stay in place. That’s the only complaint I can find regarding this purchase. I also have another post HERE for some of my favorite Amazon finds if you’re interested.

How to Become a Fashion Blogger In 10 Steps

December 29, 2021 fashion

Fashion blogging has revolutionized digital marketing. Brands are longer shelling out millions of dollars for commercials and print magazines to advertise their products. They are now going directly to fashion bloggers, influencers, and content creators. Fashion blogging is the latest marketing stradegy for compaines and today will get you on the fast track on how to start a fashion blog in 10 simple steps. If you want to learn how to start a fashion blog this is what you are looking for.

How To Start A Fashion Blog Today

Name your blog.
Purchase a domain and self hosted website for your blog.
Discover your brand niche.
Create a content calendar.
Identify your target audience.
Purchase basic equipment.
Sign up for an ad agency.
Apply to affiliate programs.
Create a media kit.
Learn SEO immediately.
Pinterest Is Your Friend

Name Your Blog

What you name your blog is ultimately as important as the content you place on your blog. You want your blog name to be as memorable and on-brand as possible. This will increase the likelihood of readers returning and google indexing your brand in the correct category.

Purchase Your Blog Domain and Hosting Services

The easiest way to explain this step is to use the analogy of purchasing a home. Your blog host is the “house” where your blog will live and the domain is the address. You need them in order to get into ad agencies and generate more income. We talk about this more in detail HERE.

Creating your own site “your own home” allows you full creative freedom. You own it, unlike pre-made websites like Wix or Squarespace where you are renting space and never own the site. It limits your earning potential.

Discover Your Brand Niche

Yes, you want to start a fashion blog, ok. But what type of fashion blogger do you want to be? What do you want your blog to be known for? Mommy fashion, luxury, thrifting, or kids fashion. Determine early on what type of content you want to focus on so that you can start identifying your target audience.

Find Your Target Audience

Who will potentially be reading your content? You need to know what they like, where they shop, what trends they will follow. All of these things help you know what types of content to create for them.

REMEMBER, you are creating content to give the reader VALUE. Keep this in mind during the content creation.

Once you know who your reader is and what they like, creating a content calendar is a piece of cake.

Creating A Content Calendar

This is one of the biggest tips I think I need to share. Content calendars help not only your reader but you as a fashion blogger. You want to create content on a consistent basis thus scheduling will be critical in running a successful fashion blog. It will also help when creating trendy and seasonal content as well.

Is Valentine’s day coming up? A content calendar will remind you to create fashion posts around dresses for date night or the perfect pair of shoes to wear. Maybe your favorite store is having a sale that starts that day and you want to inform your readers. As a fashion blogger, you have to learn to be organized in order to keep fresh eyes on your content. I use Google calendars for free and color-code my content. This allows me to know what content to create on specific days and what social media platform it will be posted to.

Purchasing Equipment

Many fashions, myself included, started out taking pictures on our phones. It allowed us to create great quality content with the resources we had at my disposal at the time. However, as you grow you will want to invest in your blog with a quality camera as well as editing software or apps to elevate your content. This does not mean going out and spending hundreds of dollars. I simply want you to get in the mindset of investing in your blog. Even if it is for a course or classes. Highly recommend an SEO course when starting out.

I happen to take my own pictures and I use a handheld photo clicker and tripod from Amazon. It works great and I can create content on my own schedule.

Ad Agencies

When starting a fashion blog ad revenue will become extremely important as it is a way to earn passive income. The traffic to drive to your site can be monetized and different ad agencies can help you do this. Sites like Google Adsense, Ezoic, and Mediavine are the most popular for fashion bloggers.

Affiliate Programs

Another way to monetize your fashion blog is through affiliate programs. This allows you to create links to products and services you love and earn a commission once a sale is made. Sites like Amazon, Nordstroms, and RewardStyle (LTK) allow fashion bloggers the opportunity to monetize items on their sites to generate passive income. If you are not able to qualify for these programs I highly recommend using Magic Links. You can create an account for free and start linking products on your site or social media pages. Once your audience starts making purchases through your link you earn a commission on that sale. It’s the fastest way for a fashion blogger to make money.

Media Kit

Once you start your fashion blog you will begin receiving emails from brands and companies requesting to work with you. They will ask for your rates and the services you provide. You will need to create a PDF document detailing this information. This is called a media kit. It includes your social media stats, prices list, website traffic numbers, and a brief overview of what you offer as a fashion blogger, influencer, and content creator. You can create a media kit for free using Canva. They have templates available where you can just drag and drop your information. This is what you will send to brands when pitching for sponsorship and responding to collaboration requests.

The Power of Pinterest

Get on Pinterest now, seriously. As a fashion blogger Pinterest will be your best resource for generating traffic to your website. Those stylish outfits and fashion finds are what people are looking for. So sharing those looks on Pinterest is a great way to get traffic and monetize your site. You will have to learn SEO first.

SEO Is Essential In How To Start A Fashion Blog

No matter how awesome your content is or how pretty your website design is, if you don’t optimize your site for SEO it will be a complete waste of time. SEO, search engine optimization is how search engines find your content online. In easy terms, SEO is how the internet indexes your content. In order for the internet to do this, you have to use keywords that allow google to know what your content is about. Google scans your site to index it and sees where it will live on the internet. Content optimized for SEO allows for people to find your fashion blog and get the information you are sharing. Learn SEO and you will have a successful career as a fashion blogger.

how to start a fashion blog and make money.

How To Style White And Cream

December 28, 2021 fashion

The purest of all the colors on the color wheel, white comes in various shades. I happen to love wearing white during the winter as it sets the perfect tone for the season’s festive color scheme. But how many ways can you wear white and cream throughout the year? I can come up with quite a few ways. Today we will be discussing how to take those white wardrobe essentials and create the perfect white and cream outfit. Learn how to style white and cream in a perfect way.

White And Cream Outfit Inspo

Add a little razzle-dazzle to the outfit by adding the color cream. White and cream go perfectly together. The shade cream creates such a richness to the look without going too warm with color tones. Additionally, you don’t have to worry about finding the perfect shade of white that matches. Trust me, it’s a lot harder than you may think. As shown in today’s look you can see how my cream-colored top pairs well with this classic pair of white dress pants.

White Layers

I stated previously that finding the perfect shades of white that match isn’t easy. The best way I’ve found to avoid the headache is to just layer them all up. That’s right, add different shades of white to the outfit and slay. White linen blazer with satin white top and nylon pants. It’s a look. The mix of different fabrics and whites has a bit of personality to the look overall. Learning how to style white and cream together is essential for creating a cohesive wardrobe.

Statement Piece

We can’t forget to add the statement piece to the winter white outfit. For me, it’s usually a bold red lipstick or earrings. I happen to love a large handbag as well. But statement shoes are even better. So many possibilities and one of my favorites are listed here. But please note. Don’t overdo it on the statement pieces. You don’t want to distract from the white chic look of the outfit. You wear the fashion, don’t let the fashion wear you.

Outfit Details

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50 Of The Instagram Hashtags For Fashion Bloggers

December 28, 2021 fashion

Fashion blogging has become very important to digital marketing. Fashion bloggers such as Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad and Melyssa Griffin make upwards of $250,000 monthly as fashion bloggers. No wonder in recent years there has been an influx of fashion content creators surging the market. I myself have also been creating more fashion-based content not only here but also on my other social media platforms as well. But in order to grow your social media following, you must have a content strategy that includes using hashtags. In this post you will learn what hashtags are and how to effectively use them. Here are 50 of the best Instagram hashtags to use as a fashion blogger.

instagram hashtags for fashion bloggers — Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com

#Fashionbloggerstyles
#sustainablefashionblogger
#Instafashionblogger
#fashionbloggerlife
#ethicalfashionblogger
#mommyfashion
#mommyfashionista
#fashioninstagram
#modestfashionista
#nycfashionbloggers
#stylebloggersstyle
#stylebloggers
#contentcreatorsofinstagram
#ootdpost
#ootdguide
#ootdinspo
#outfitinspirations
#outfitinspiration
#streetstyles
#streetstylelook
#streetstyleinspirations
#streetstyleoutfit
#streetstyled
#streetstylephotography
#streetstyleblog
#outfitdiary
#fashionkilla
#fashionkillas
#fashionaddicts
#fashionablelife
#outfitdujour
#itgirls
#itgirlstyle
#fashionstatement
#whatiworetoday
#chicfashion
#ontrend
#styleoftheday
#trendyshoes
#luxuryfashion
#fashionaccessories
#fashionover30
#stylecreator
#fashionweekly
#fashionstyle
#fashionstyleblogs
#lookoftheday
#lookofthenight
#ootdfashionlook
#ootdfashion
#itgirlstyle

What Is A Hashtag?

A hashtag is a way social media platforms categorize and index specific topics. Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok all use hashtags to index the content that is uploaded on the sites each day. Since this list features 50 of the best hashtags for fashion bloggers you have tons of options to use on each platform so spread them out. Oh, and don’t forget Pinterest. We love Pinterest as fashion bloggers.

On Instagram, you are able to see how well this indexing is done as you start to search hashtags. Once you search specific hashtags Instagram will then show you other hashtags you can use or search within that topic or niche. It will help your content stay relevant and allow you to research content your audience is searching for. Remember you have 50 Instagram hashtags for fashion bloggers so switch them up and see what works best for you.

Why Do Fashion Bloggers Use/Need Instagram Hashtags

As fashion bloggers and content creators, we use hashtags to get in front of our target audience. These are the people we want to view and engage with our content. In order for them to find us, we target specific hashtags so that they can find us. Understanding your audience and what they want and like is key to growing your following on social media. How can you create content if you don’t know what they want to see? The answer is you can’t. Hashtags allow you to become very specific in finding your ideal customer or audience.

Let me give you an example.

You are looking to grow your mommy-based fashion blog and you’re creating a list of hashtags to use within your post. What hashtags would fit better?

#Momjeans vs #fashionblog

Both are great options to attract new eyes to your post however when you are looking to grow a specific audience you have to “niche down”. That means not being so general with the hashtags you use. We want to target the right people. So in order to grow your mommy-based blog, the #momjeans would be the better option. Not make sure you are actually talking about mom jeans in the post. There is nothing worse than looking for something online and the post isn’t related to the hashtag.

Different Categories Of Hashtags

There are many types of hashtags to choose from. Here are a few examples of how we organize and find hashtags.

Events
Seasons
Holidays
Acronyms: Ex, #ootd outfitoftheday
Location: State or City
Trends
Niche: Ex, #Photography or #Travelblogger
Brands or Stores: Levi or Macy’s

How Many Hashtags Should We Use Per Post

This is tricky and quite frankly up to you. Instagram currently allows up to 30, YES 30 hashtags. I personally believe that is overkill because as I previously mentioned you need to be specific in targeting the right people. You can’t do this effectively with 30 hashtags.

I would recommend using 3-6 hashtags per social media post.

Why? It doesn’t come across as spammy and it allows you to niche down. Remember, we want to be specific in who the content gets in front of.

Depending on the content you may be able to TAG the brands you are using or wearing in the post. This will help with brand collaborations and sponsored posts. We discuss that in another blog post,here.

Hashtag Tips and Helpful Practices

Please don’t spam. Instagram does not like it and neither will your audience. If you spam hashtags Instagram may block your account or prevent people from finding you.
For fast growth stay within your niche. I know you want to create all types of content but try and focus on growing your audience before you branch out. Stay in your fashion lane before you take on cooking.
When searching for hashtags look at the volume of the search history. Instagram is great for this as it will tell you how many people have posted in the hashtag and if it is relevant to your niche. Hashtags with 8.9 million posts may not be for you. It is competitive and if you’re looking to grow your content will be lost in a sea of posts.
Use low search hashtags. I try to stay within the 200-250k search volume hashtags. It gives me a better chance of my content being seen.
State and local hashtags work best. I love to use hashtags that are specific to my location. I love to use state-based hashtags. Local businesses and brands love to work with creators who shop or live nearby.
Try to use your hashtags within the caption of the post. I will use brand hashtags within the post caption THEN tag the brand in the post.
Search for brand-specific hashtags. Most fashion and lifestyle brands have their own hashtags they use to search for people using their products. USE THEM. Your target audience is looking to see how to style that item and the brand is looking for content creators. It’s a win-win!

What Is The Goal Of Using Hashtags

The primary goal is to use hashtags to build your online presence. By using the correct hashtags you will be able to be seen by your target audience and build a relationship with people who love your content. As you grow you can establish your own brand identity and start to build relationships with the companies you love and start to accept branded deals and sponsorships. If this is your goal. If not, you can share your love of style with the world. We will talk about ways you can monetize your social media to earn an income. For now, we want to focus on growing and building our audience. Hashtags are a great and effective way to grow and I highly recommend my list of Instagram hashtags for fashion bloggers.