Instagram and Fashion

Instagram

In my opinion, Instagram is becoming the worlds best tool for inspiration in fashion. Everyday millions of  people from all over the world post pictures of themselves with hash tags like, #ootd #outfitoftheday, some meaby a little to excessively.

All of this means that out there in the vast world of hashtags, there is bound to be a like minded person to you. Someone that you can take inspiration from, or to get ideas on how to dress for your body shape, colouring, occasion or country. 

Instagram is an amazing bank of photographic knowledge, and a lot of people don't use it to their advantage. Sure it's fun to take pictures of yourself, add a filter and post it for friends to look at. But try searching for things by using specific tags, Figure out what it is that your looking for and enjoy searching. 

Make it easy for other like-minded Instagrammers to find you by making sure your tags describe your photo. Using very general tags like #photo might get you a few likes, but with over 700,000 photos tagged #photo, it isn’t the best way to make your photos stand out and connect with the people most like you. Relevant tags will help you attract new followers who will take a genuine interest in your photos and continue liking and commenting on your photos over time.

Showcase your style. Instagram users love to see your fashion, so embrace the #OOTD hashtag and share your personal style with your followers all the time. Try different angles, have a friend snap a quick picture for you, and embrace fancy mirrors, but above all enjoy it, because after all it is for fun. 

And of course make sure to follow me @astylistsopinion to stay up to date with everything. 

Until next time, 

Xx

How much is to much?

So I'm back after a long hiatus...

And to jump right in i want to talk about beauty, what it means to me. I know that's common fact that as human beings we can never be happy with who we are, both inside or out, that is what the multi billion pound beauty industry is for. 

Although not everybody takes their beauty regimen as serious as some, and at the same time others take it more serious than they should. I consider myself to sit with those who settle in between. Even though some might say that my collection of lotions and potions (inc. moisturisers, toners, exfoliaters, body butters, etc.) a bit excessive, I consider it perfectly necessary. If it wasn't for my 'beauty box' I wouldn't be fit to face the world on a daily basis.  

My whole point is, when does it all become TO MUCH. Today I decided to venture into a beauty clinic that specialises in Botox and Dermafillers and at the ripe old age of 20 had a quick consultation with the doctor describing that it is I wanted to achieve, and he basically told me that for a mere £200 I can have lips like Lana Del Rey and a forehead like Nicole Kidman. As unappealing as all of that may sound to most of you, for me it's a dream and I'm now walking the thin line of becoming the next Katie Price. I know the Botox at my age may sound dramatic, but for someone that's been using anti-ageing cream since they were 18 it's not really, the fact is in small doses it can be used as a preventative meaning, I'm going to save myself a fortune in 40 years when it comes time for a facelift, at the same time I'm happy enough with my 'OLAY Regenerist' for now. My main attraction to the whole thing is the idea, that I could finally have that full, voluptuous, Angelina pout that I've dreamed of for the longest time, in only 30 minutes. 

So as I debate weather or not to go through with this, I want to leave you all with one final thought, 'how far would you go in the quest for beauty?'. Let me know your answer in the comment section below, and until next time.

XX

JG