In this digital age, you have the opportunity to make your money online. Instead of sitting for hours in rush hour traffic only to walk into a busy office, you can further your career path from the comfort of your own home. Not only will this gift you with an increased amount of freedom, but it will also allow you to find a job that perfectly reflects your passions. For instance, if you are obsessed with makeup, hair, and fashion, you could become a beauty influencer. What better way for you to bring in an income, whilst doing something you truly love? However, if you are going to make a success out of this career move, you will need to take on board the following four tips.
Hold onto your integrity
One of the most important tips for becoming a successful beauty influencer is to hold onto your integrity at all costs. In this line of work, you are sure to be approached by a wide range of companies. Some of them will have products that you really rate. Others will have products that you can’t find any value in. Instead of accepting every offer on the table, you will need to trust in your first impressions. Whatever you do, don’t put your name to a bad product that is sure to disappoint your followers. Although it will make you money in the short term, in the long term, it has the potential to damage your brand.
Create looks for specific occasions
If you are determined to inject some excitement into your posts, you will need to create a backstory for all of your looks. Of course, your followers are coming to you for beauty advice, but they also want to establish a personal connection. That is why you should share a few more details about your social life. For instance, you could find an exciting event to attend and could do regular posts about occasion wear, and certain looks for certain events. Regular lifestyle updates add value to your blog, and attending events frequently will help to give your posts momentum. For inspiration on the sort of events you could base your posts on, head to ticketsales.com. Once you have decided on an event, you could create a beauty look that is perfectly suited to the occasion. This is a fantastic way for you to add another layer to your posts. Rather than sharing the bare minimum, you will be allowing your followers to paint a picture of your life.
Invest in your technology
Another important tip is to invest in your technology. In order to compete with the thousands of beauty influencers online, you will need to ensure your photos and videos are of the highest standard. You should also invest in high-quality editing software, as this will allow you to take your aesthetic to the next level. Just remember to strike the right balance between creating a professional finish and giving your followers something to relate to. Yes, you want to impress them with your incredible posts, but you don’t want to go overboard with your use of Photoshop.
Collaborate with other influencers
Finally, you should set yourself the challenge of collaborating with other influencers. This is an excellent way for you to drive an increased amount of online traffic towards your platform. However, you also want to avoid losing all of your followers to your competition. That is why you should look out for influencers that tie in with your accounts, without providing exactly the same content. Every now and then, you should also think about reaching out to an influencer that has nothing to do with the beauty world but is up for a fabulous makeover or a quirky collaboration.
Beyoncé has been so busy shutting down International stages on tour and dropping an album that it’s been a while since we’ve seen an Instagram picture. But, behold, the Queen is back. She struck a pose in a $1,595 Zimmermann ‘Radiate’ Applique Shirt and $695 matching shorts by the brand.
The floral printed blouse features a puff sleeve and cuffed arm. It can be worn open like the runway look or closed like Bey chose to wear it. When paired with the matching shorts it almost looks like a romper. Cute! The high waist shorts are have a structured design with a front zipper, which is perfect for Bey’s curves.
She accessorized with $695 Manolo Blanik’s ‘Scolto’ mules. The suede shoe has a slim, 3.5″ heel and 2 transparent bands. They look super comfortable.
Bey kept it simple for her glam with a bold red lip and a top knot. Hot!
Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the day is Cashe Royal from Miami.
She writes, “My style is very eclectic and moody I “Channel my own Swag” so I keep it sexy but ladylike at all times. Trends are great but I love to create them more than anything.”
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Today’s Fashion Bomber of the day is Chef B from Brooklyn, NY.
He writes, “I describe my style to be where the street and high fashion meet.”
View more looks below:
Dope! Very trendy yet you know how to add your own twist to each look.
Learn more about this Bomber on Instagram @b_breezy_.
What do you think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Over the past few years, many businesses and industries have moved from the brick and mortar mode of operation to the online world, and this includes the fashion industry. Just like in any online business, there are vital steps every budding entrepreneur must take to succeed. Being a new player in an already competitive industry, you must ensure you are well prepared to succeed in this niche.
When starting a business, you must first ask yourself: “what will make my online fashion store unique?” “Why am I in this business?” “Do I have enough capital to start?” “How am I going to market my business?” As an entrepreneur, you should have answers to these questions before taking that leap to begin your business.
So, if you are budding fashion entrepreneur looking to get started in the online world of fashion, stay tuned as this post will give you some help in answering these questions. Here are nine tips to help you get started in the world of online fashion.
1. Be Realistic The fashion world is full of glamour and glitz, but that’s just on the outside. It is like every business: the exterior is rosy, but the inside is full of dirt and sweat. People admire fashion moguls, they wear the best clothes and get invited to the most glamorous events. This is true, but people tend to forget how hard they work.
So, are you going into the fashion world because of the beauty you see on the outside? That’s not entirely a bad reason but are you ready for the challenges? Breaking into any industry is not easy, and the glamorous fashion industry is not any different.
As an online fashion store owner, most of your time will be spent on marketing, managing inventory, and dealing with customers (some from different time zones). Even when you get invited to fashion events, you are not just attending for fun but also for business.
2. Be Creative Creativity can set you apart in the fashion world. Your marketing and fundraising campaigns, as well as your customer service, and product packaging should be unique. For them to be unique, you need to be creative.
Creative approaches are appealing to investors. Your brand identity is one way to be creative, tell your customers who you are and what you stand for in the most memorable and relative way.
3. Have A Unique Selling Point In other words, strive always to be different! Several online fashion stores are selling similar products as you, and if you want to beat them, be unique. Find something your competitors are not doing, and do it yourself. For instance, if there is less focus on clothes for plus size women, be the store to fill in that gap. Many curvy and plus size women will appreciate your efforts for remembering they exist. So, you will now be tapping into a goldmine.
4. Get Some Finance This is a no-brainer, you cannot start a business with your good will, realism, creativity or unique selling point. You need capital – money! You need money to build an online store. You need money for marketing. You need money to create a brand identity.
Most entrepreneurs will need to apply for a loan to start their business. The bad news is that, to get a loan, you need to have a good credit score most of the time. Many lenders do not want to take the risk to lend money without some form of collateral. However, some lenders are willing to take the chance, but you will need to do lots of research on bad credit business loan. You can read this blog to learn more about them.
5. Design A Website You need an appealing and functional well-designed website where people can buy your goods. It needs to be appealing because, after all, looks are everything in the fashion world. Also, it is vital your website functions correctly, so you need a professional web developer to design it.
6. Have A Good Marketing Strategy Marketing is probably the most fundamental element to succeeding in any business. For a company to excel, it needs profit, and to have profit, you need customers. This is where marketing comes in; it can bring you lots of customers if you have the right strategy.
The right digital marketing strategy for your online business should include social media marketing, guest posting, press events, email marketing, SEO, and content marketing. Content marketing is especially important in this content-driven world. If you are not marketing savvy, you can hire a marketing agency to help.
7. Find Manufacturers Since you are starting out, you most likely do not have a manufacturer. Finding the right manufacturer can be tricky. It all comes down to your budget once again. The best option is to go for manufacturers that have a reputation for producing good quality work, at the right cost. You will want to avoid too cheap manufacturers as too many loose strings on garments will not look good for your brand.
8. Find A Shipping Company Shipping options are among the final decisions customers make when purchasing from an online store. If you do not have the right shipping option for them, they abandon their cart. You do not want that happening often; so, you need to partner with the correct shipping company for your target audience. If most of your buyers are coming from abroad, choose a shipping company that offers attractive international rates, that will not put potential customers off.
9. Find Stockists Finding the right stockists to work with is also vital. They are the ones who will stock your products in their boutiques, with the hope of reaching your targeted customers. So choose your stockists carefully, as this also impacts your brand image.
10. Use A Press Release Distribution Service
You can also use a press release distribution service to promote your fashion brand. Finding the best press release distribution service is difficult, make sure it can target specific industries and send your story to the fashion market.
The fashion industry is an interesting and profitable one. If you are passionate about having a fashion business, do not let capital put you off, start small and grow big. Research as much as you can for opportunities that can take you to the next level for success.
Today’s Fashion Bombshell of the day is Suzie from Cameroon
She writes, “I would describe my style as less is more. I am a simple girl and my style is as simple as I am.”
“I could go from a tomboy to a classy girl real quick.”
View more looks below:
Stunning! Love your prints and jumpsuits!
Learn more about this Bombshell on Instagram @suziscore.
What do you think?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.
Our Bomb Product of The Day comes courtesy of one of our venders for recent Cocktails With Claire X Ty Hunter Houston. Get into Yesac’s Boutique “Bobbi Dress”.
Retailing from $45 this sassy dress features a vertical striped button down design along with a polyester mix with a sleek front pocket.
If you loving this chic and casual look get yours here!
Bey kept it simple for her glam with a bold red lip and a top knot. Hot!
He writes, “I describe my style to be where the street and high fashion meet.”
Dope! Very trendy yet you know how to add your own twist to each look.
