Monthly Archives: February 2019

Should you be on every social media platform as a blogger?

February 25, 2019 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 26 Comments

This blog post has been on my mind for some time and I decided today is the day to blog about it. Many bloggers wonder how they could possibly manage being on all social media platforms without overworking themselves. The last time I counted, there are about 7 active social media platforms and I am happy to say I have an account on all platforms but I don’t post regularly on all of them.

 

Should you be on every social media platform as a blogger?

Should you be on every social media platform as a blogger? Well my answer is yes. You should be on as many social media platforms as you can manage, just so you have your online presence on these platforms. You don’t have to be active on all the social media platforms you are on. There is no way I can post regularly on all the many social networks available. The best way to go about this is to pick a few you are interested in and focus on those platforms.

 

 

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Top Social Media Platforms

At the time of writing this post, the top social media platforms are –

 

Instagram

I have a love and hate relationship with Instagram. It is the hardest social media platform to grow because almost everyone on there plays the follow and unfollow game. I still like it and will keep using it as long as it stays active. Brands love it, so I have to keep at it. I was late to the Instagram game. I didn’t set up my account immediately and when I did set it up, I neglected it for many years. So I am currently playing catch up.

Instagram is where the money is, many bloggers with about 10,000 followers on average, get as much as £300 for a single shot or story, so if you ever plan to make money online, Instagram is the social media platform to start with. You can find me on Instagram here – Fashion and Style Police.

 

Facebook

I love Facebook so much. It is definitely my favourite social media platform. It is a lot more relaxed than Instagram and the Facebook ads do help grow your following. I also find it more real than Instagram. People genuinely comment and like your posts on Facebook and not to get anything back in return like on Instagram. I also find that you get more regular people on Facebook.

I have been on Facebook for many years now and set up my Facebook Page, the same time in 2012 when the first blog post went live. You can find my page here – Fashion and Style Police.

 

Twitter

Twitter is all about chit and chat and it can get a bit noisy but I like the noise. It is a good way to spend 10 minutes. I have been on Twitter for many years and I have succeeded in growing my following. Hashtags really come in handy on Twitter unlike other social media platforms.

I tweet everyday and thanks to Buffer, I can schedule tweets in advance and plan my content for the platform. I also scout for jobs for my blog and my digital marketing career. If you are after growing your net worth, Twitter is a good place to start. You can find me here – @fashionstylepol

 

 

 

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Pinterest

Pinterest is another interesting social media platform I am currently loving. I have recently started pinning a lot and I enjoy how my feed now looks and the amount of engagement and views I am getting. The views are also pouring over to my blog which is great. If  you are after a bit of blog traffic and interesting photos, then Pinterest is the platform for you.

I am late to the Pinterest game so I am slowly growing my followers but I am not that bothered about those numbers to be honest. I am more interested in the engagement and views I get because it spills over to the blog which is great. You can fine me on Pinterest here – Fashion and Style Police pins.

 

Snapchat

Snapchat is a platform I am registered on. I got an account with my name on it just incase I need it in future but I can’t remember the last time I went on it. It is not a social media platform I am interested in growing at the moment.

 

YouTube

I sent a YouTube channel last year after many years of contemplation. There are a few short videos on my channel. I have a few more I need to edit and upload. That should be done in a few days. It is another platform I currently don’t really have the time for but I am hoping to upload maybe 2 or more videos a month. You can watch my first YouTube video here.

 

Linkedin

Linkedin is a professional social media platform and I use it for just that. So you won’t find me chatting away on there like I do on Twitter. I use it to network and find like minds. I also scout for jobs on there and follow relevant people in my industry. You can find me on – Fashion and Style Police.

 

 

As you can see, I am not active on all the social media platforms, but I have an account on all of them. I think that is the smart thing to do as you never really know which one you may be interested in and you don’t want someone else using your blog name on a social media platform. That creates a lot of confusion. So if you have not done so already, register your blog name on all social media platforms. Also, ensure you use the same photo on all of them, so it is clear you are the same person. That is a great way to distinguish your brand.

 

Are you on every social media platform? Which is your favourite and why? Do sound off in the comments section below.

Thanks for reading and commenting, have a lovely week ahead.

The style influence of princesses in the spotlight

February 25, 2019 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 20 Comments

*Collaborative post.

When it comes to royal style, we usually focus on the British royal family. But, when it comes to style, there are a few other royals that deserve a space in the limelight too. Not only do these royal females look flawless when they step out of the palace, but they’ve given the world some major style envy too.

 

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, England

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The latest addition to the British royal family has certainly made her mark on the fashion industry.

When she was photographed in her silk gown following her wedding luncheon, high-street designers frantically began to replicate the party dress to meet the demand for the style that was expected to follow — and they made the right decision. Research revealed searches for ‘halter neck dresses’ were up 40% following the royal wedding and the term ‘halter neck tops’ increased 21% week on week as people tried to replicate her look on the special day.

What other looks have we tried to copy? After the official engagement announcement in 2017, Meghan attended an event in Nottingham with a Strathberry tote bag in hand. Global search engine data reveals a 398% increase in searches for ‘Strathberry’ from November to December 2017.

 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, England

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Stats revealed that Kate was the most likely to convince American shoppers to purchase a UK brand. Her influence on fashion even has its own name — ‘the Kate effect’.

Every garment that she wears reportedly increases the desirability among 38% of US shoppers. After she arrived at the Victoria and Albert museum wearing a tweed dress in October 2018, search volume between September and October for the term ‘tweed dress’ rose by 50%.

 

Crown Princess Victoria, Sweden

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Princess Victoria has certainly created her own style but she also succumbed to the Kate effect! She was spotted in an above-the-knee navy pleated dress to show off her baby bump in 2015, even though the Duchess of Cambridge had worn it for a private event the year before.

In August 2018, Princess Victoria stepped onto the red carpet at a sustainability awards event wearing a Maxjenny cocktail dress featuring scenic landscapes. This look generated some interest around the brand too, with searches of the designer rising by 222% from July to August of the same year.

 

Queen Letizia, Spain

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Queen Letizia’s well-loved wardrobe is a combination of high-street favourites and global designers.

A memorable outfit of hers was a one-shoulder Stella McCartney cape gown which was beautifully worn for King Willem-Alexander‘s 50th birthday in The Netherlands. She also stunned in a custom red gown for the state banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2017, complete with intricate beading detail. It didn’t take long for the media to report how people could copy the look, with the Daily Mail suggesting a crimson fishtail maxi dress from QUIZ as a high-street alternative.

When Letizia came to the UK, she wore a stunning floral embroidered skirt from one of her favourite designers, Carolina Herrera. It’s no surprise that searches for the term ‘Carolina Herrera skirt’ rose by 50% from June to July of the same year.

 

Crown Princess Mary, Denmark

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Following on from her wedding to Prince Frederik in 2004, Princess Mary has since been recognised for her vibrant prints and stunning dresses.

Who remembers when she greeted the President of Vietnam on his visit to Denmark in a floor-length blush pink gown, complete with lace? Mary is also often spotted in a statement dress coat and pillbox hat, channelling Jackie Kennedy vibes.

We all wanted to replicate her style after she attended the Copenhagen Concert Hall in Denmark for the opening of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit in May 2018. Dressed in a chic blouse tucked into a pleated skirt by Charlotte Eskildsen, she certainly looked the part. Searches for designer ‘Charlotte Eskilden’ rose 51% after she stepped out wearing the brand.

 

Sources

https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/celebrity-style/a25317167/meghan-markle-royal-outfits-report/

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/kate-middleton-fashion-influence

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4688840/How-copy-Queen-Letizia-s-UK-wardrobe.html

 

Giveaway – Win Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml

February 24, 2019 By in Beauty, Giveaways Tags: , , , , , 155 Comments

Hello Fashion and Style Police readers! I have another giveaway for you all today. It is all about Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml worth £70. The last giveaway ended yesterday and the winner has been selected and contacted. I even managed to ship the prize today, which is amazing. I am loving how efficient I am these days 😊

Now back to this lovely giveaway. I really like this Vera Wang perfume. The floral fruity fragrance is so amazing. It is great for the spring/summer months and the fragrance is so long-lasting. But the first thing that attracted me to this perfume was the stunning packaging. I love the over the top lid. I think it is so beautiful and I can see it looking great on many dressing tables or in bathroom cabinets. This is one fragrance I can see myself using over and over again. It definitely ticks all the fragrance must have boxes.

 

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Rules of the Giveaway

To enter this giveaway, here are all the things you need to do –

  1. Follow Fashion and Style Police on Twitter and Instagram.
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The giveaway will run for 2 weeks. It ends 10th March 2019 at 10pm. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted within 24 hours of the giveaway ending. The winner will have 48 hours to get in contact to claim the prize. The giveaway is open to readers over 18 years old.

There will be more giveaways coming up in the next few weeks so keep reading so you don’t miss any of the goodies.

Thanks for entering and good luck 😉

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