Consider this your ultimate guide.
BY AVERY MATERA
Are you as addicted to fashion blogs as we are? Thought so. Have you ever considered starting your own, though? Perhaps it’s about time you did. Where to start?With these below steps, you’ll be sharing your sartorial vision with the world in no time. And we, for one, can’t wait to see what you’ve got.
And for an expert tip: Arabelle of Fashion Pirate attributes her inspiration to her friends, sharing, “it was their unintentional encouragement that got me to where I am today,” adding that, through the blogging process, she sees the most important change from start-to-finish as “the many friends [she’s] made from blogging, and the experiences [she’s] had with them.” So, bloggers, there’s power in numbers.
Consider this your ultimate guide to fashion blogging. We’ve enlisted the help of some of our favorites — from Tavi Gevinson to Chiara Ferragni and more — who have not only figured out how to make their love of fashion and style a true lifestyle, but also how to make money sharing what they love with all of us. Read on for all of their tips and tricks you need to know before starting a fashion blog yourself.
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- DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS1/151. Stay true to yourselfTavi Gevinson tells all aspiring bloggers to “write about what you care about and don’t worry about trends or what other people are buzzing about at the moment.” She also cautions, “It’s so easy to tell when a writer does or doesn’t care about what they’re saying—when they do, it can be exciting and fun. When they don’t, it can be painful!”
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- 3/153. Keep it upNoelle also encourages all aspiring fashion bloggers not to give up what they love, saying, “post regularly and don’t give up! The worst thing you can do is have big breaks of not posting—your readers will feel really disappointed, and you’ll lose their attention.”
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- 6/156. Hone in on that personal styleWhen you’re looking for that signature look, Rachel Iwanyszyn of Jag Lever “suggests creating a mood board and finding a common factor between the pieces you select.” She adds, “also, sometimes I just try on everything I like in a store and do process of elimination.”
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- 7/157. Be originalRachel encourages all aspiring bloggers to stay true to themselves. “Definitely try to be original and speak your own voice,” she explains. “It can be hard since we all read so many blogs these days, and it’s almost embedded into our brains! Just do you, post on social media and outfit-sharing sites, and the rest will come naturally.”
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- 8/158. Know your timingThough it might vary from location to location, know when the photos are going to come out in the most striking way possible (whatever that might mean for your personal vibe). “Often the best hours for outfit photos are later in the afternoon,” says Chantal van Der Meijden. “I call them the ‘magic hours!’ When the sun is near the horizon and gives a soft hazy front light.”
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- 9/159. Be business-mindedLisa Dengler of Just Another Me suggests setting out a path from the get-go. “If you want it to be a business, then know that from the begging.” She adds, “Figure out what will make you stand out and why someone would want to read your blog over someone else’s. Then just go, go, go!”
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- 12/1512. Engage with readersDylan Suarez of Color Me Nana stresses the importance of your reader-base. “Keep a conversation going with other bloggers out there,” she suggests. “Click on the comments on the blogs you like and research new people in the community you don’t know,” adding, “If you like the content, leave a comment! Or send an email. It’s all a domino effect. Blogging is very much built on community and conversation, so that has to be the main focus.”
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