Summer Fashion Trends To Look Forward To

Hi babes, 

I hope everyone is well and staying safe. At the moment we don't know when the UK lockdown is going to last, but it looks like it is going to last for a while longer. Hopefully it won't be too long and life will start to go back to normal.

A lot of us are starting to think about things we can do when the lockdown is lifted. There are many things that we can all look forward to, such as seeing friends and family, nights out and parties.

At the moment I don't really encourage buying non essential items such as clothing (unless you really need it.) However it's not to early to start thinking about what we will wear after lockdown. 

I have identified the two main fashion trends of S/S 20- Eclectic brights and delicate feminine.

I decided to get creative and make some trend boards which is one of my favourite things to do. 

Seeing the trends and colours laid out is so pleasing to me. 

This trend is more flamboyant and quirky than ordinary neons. Sequins and art-inspired pieces dominated the catwalks at Ashish and Moschino. Lime green, yellow, coral, electric blue and bright pink are some of the key colours for the season.

This trend is all about being dainty and delicate but with an edge, as seen on the Gucci and Molly Goddard catwalks.

What I've Learnt About Fashion Blogging

I first discovered fashion blogging when I was 12. I've had a few different blogs (Most of them pretty terrible) and thankfully long deleted. At 22, although I still have a lot to learn, I think I have picked up some knowledge of blogging along the way.

DON'T JUST WRITE ABOUT FASHION

Fashion doesn't exist in a vacuum. People reading fashion blogs these days want to see more than just clothes, write about lifestyle, culture, travel, beauty and anything that inspires you. However, try and stick to a niche.

PINTEREST IS YOUR BEST FRIEND

This website is amazing, I can't rave about it enough. Not only is it a great place to gather visual inspiration (and save recipes that you'll never make.) It is one of the most effective websites for promoting your blog. Some of the best blog posts to promote are blogging advice, recipes, DIY's and how to's and list posts. I think in the future I will do a post on how to increase your blog views with Pinterest.

INVEST IN A GOOD THEME

If your design is messy or you are using a free layout from blogger or WordPress, this can put people off, and they may not want to click on your blog again. It's definitely worth spending a bit on a good theme. 

CREATE A VISION BOARD

It may sound a little cheesy but this can help get you focused and give you a visual idea of the direction you want your blog to go in. I use Adobe illustrator for  mood boards but free websites like Canva and Adobe Spark are great too.

WORK ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

All bloggers these days have Instagram, twitter and Pinterest. With Instagram and Twitter, people want to see the interesting parts of your life and personality. Try and stick to the same theme and branding of your blog, for example, I try to post mostly pink and quirky images with the occasional snapshot of my daily life. Create separate accounts from your personal accounts. Don't aggressively promote your blog, talk about your interests and life and support other bloggers.

HAVE A LIST OF BLOG POST IDEAS FOR WHEN YOUR FEELING UNINSPIRED 

There are always times where we struggle for ideas but still want to try and write something. Keeping a list can help you get 

DON'T WORRY ABOUT PAGEVIEWS

When I first started blogging I used to worry that no one was reading my blog. I think that all bloggers can get this feeling from time to time, however you need to push past it. Very few bloggers are overnight successes, it takes years to build a following.

DON'T GIVE UP

Remind yourself why you started in the first place, and why you've kept going for this long. You need to have patience. I believe that if you work hard, your time will come.

What other advice would you add to the list?