This summer I've haven’t had a
lot to do, until now. I started this blog at the start of summer, which has been a great summer hobby (which i'll continue further). Now that I've moved into student accommodation, I
haven’t had the speedy internet that I used to at home. I miss visiting all of
my favourite websites, so I thought I’d share some of the sites that I visit
every day and my reasons why.
- Blogger
What: Obviously you know what Blogger is, you’re on it!
Why: I post for Contemporary Classic. I also check
analytics and look at other fashion blogs that I’m following. If you’re reading
this, and you have a blog, comment so that I can check it out?
When: I usually go on when I get home from my morning
walk, at about 7am.
- Tumblr
What: Tumblr is a very popular micro-blogging platform and
social networking website. It allows users to post multimedia and other content
to a short-form blog. Users can follow other users' blogs, as well as make
their blogs private.
Why: I use Tumblr for fashion inspiration and news.
Sometimes, I find inspiration for blog posts here, photographs or recipes. I've been a user since 2009.
When: I log on later in the day. Usually lunch time or the
afternoon to fill my queue (a bank of posts schedules to publish evenly
throughout the day)
- IFB
(Independent Fashion Bloggers)
What: This is an online community for fashion bloggers to
share their experiences and create a resource so everyone can build a better
blog. Regular helpful articles are posted, as well as the site hosting a
community linking group and forums.
Why: I visit this site often for advice on running a
blog, the tech/business side of it as well as creatively. I also find
interesting fashion news here.
When: Just after lunch usually, or in the afternoon. I go
on once a day, as it’s usually updated every day or two. I open a ton of links,
sometimes even reading old articles. It’s helped me build my blog.
- Style.com
What: This website/magazine posts information regularly on
topics such as fashion shows, upcoming trends and beauty tips – and that’s just
the start of it. “From catwalk to sidewalk, backstage to after-party, Style.com
employs breakthrough technology to deliver instant gratification to fashion
obsessives.”
Why: Next to Twitter, this is my most relied upon site
for fashion news and trends. I learn new things every time a post is published,
and it often inspires me to write posts for my blog.
When: I open it once a night to see whether it has been
updated. Usually every few days it is.
Link: http://www.style.com
- Lookbook.nu
What: The largest online community dedicated to showcasing
member-uploaded "street style" photography. It’s somewhat a
collective gallery from which "lookbookers" and non-members can draw
daily fashion inspiration.
Why: I mostly just draw
fashion inspiration from this site, but looking further, I can see trends
evolve worldwide. It also gives me inspiration for self-portraits documenting
my outfits and inspires my ‘Outfit Photo Friday’ posts.
When: As soon as I post a
look, or if I haven’t that day, I’ll log on in the afternoon to check new
looks.
As well as these, I check my
Twitter, email, sometimes Facebook. I’m on the internet a lot as
you can see; I’ll even be posting tomorrow about ‘The Pencil Skirt’. How often do you use the internet? Do you visit
these sites too?
PS. I apologize for not uploading an Outfit Photo Friday yesterday, it was my first day living in my apartment and there was a lot of things to do.
Vintage Fashion, Modern
Approach.
Love Claire, xo.
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