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Issue #9 released Sept. 7th!

02 September 2010

Issue 9 of Style Sample magazine will be released on 9/7! Expect interesting articles, beautiful photos, the best shopping, and useful advice about fashion, blogging, and everything in between.

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Blogger, WordPress, or Tumblr for your fashion blog?

31 August 2010

When it comes to blogging, especially about fashion, there are three blogging networks that bloggers turn to: Blogger, Wordpress and Tumblr. But which one should you use? Take a look at the pros and cons of each.

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8 fashion + interior decorating blogs to inspire you

26 August 2010

Given the similarities between the highly stylized worlds of fashion and home interiors, it's not surprising that people interested in fashion are often intrigued by interior decorating, and vice versa. Here are some well-edited blogs that address both disciplines--with beautiful results!

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5 ways to increase your Twitter followers

24 August 2010

One way to complement your main blog is to use microblogging service Twitter, which offers an easy way to connect with online friends, network with people who have similar interests, broadcast to your audience, and keep up with events happening around the world--all in real time. So how do you get people to actually follow you on Twitter?

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Quick tip: Cross process-Lomo photo effect

19 August 2010

If you've ever browsed photographic inspiration on sites like ffffound! and WeHeartIt, you've probably seen and admired pictures with the dramatic colors and contrast characteristic of cross processing and Lomography. Here's a quick and dirty way to achieve the same effect!

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How to: Become a fashion magazine intern

17 August 2010

With the lines between fashion and journalism becoming increasingly blurred in one of the fastest growing industries today, fashion internships have become the ‘job a million girls would kill for’. Michelle Chai of Daisybutter shares some tips from her experience.

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Style Trend: Socks with heels

12 August 2010

A cross between Madonna circa 1984 and little-girl cute, sporting a pair of socks with your heels is no longer relegated to the realm of all things tacky. Style bloggers show how to do it the right way!

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Jewelry and craft photography for your online shop

10 August 2010

Whether you're on eBay or etsy, if you're selling online, good product photography is one of the most important aspects of product sales. Here's how to make your jewelry and craft items look good.

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Style Trend: Cream Lace

05 August 2010

Soft and sweet with a touch of sexy, a creamy lace blouse can dress up a casual look or add a touch of old-fashioned romance to tough-chic. Style bloggers show how it's done:

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How to: Create your writing portfolio

02 August 2010

If you're a writer who creates with words instead of images, you should have an online portfolio, too! An online portfolio boosts your Google-ability, raises credibility with editors, and makes it easy to share and organize writing clips. Here's how to put it together

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To DIY for: Create Couture

29 July 2010

10 DIY bloggers were each given one basket of materials and permitted to let their creativity run wild!

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Setting up your online portfolio

26 July 2010

Some of the best options for online portfolios for visual creatives.

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Blog Shopping: Leather, lace earrings, and 90210 style

22 July 2010

Must-buy fashion from our favorite blogger-run online shops, including leather skirts, vintage blazers, and lace earrings!

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3-2-1 Contact: Developing relationships with retailers

20 July 2010

For aspiring stylists, forming relationships with boutiques can help you create a base of stores from which to pull clothing and accessories for photo shoots and fashion shows. Here's how to start.

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Interview with Val of BLEACHBLACK

15 July 2010

Kristen of Style Wax Poetic interviews Valerie, aka the genius right-side conversationalist of BLEACHBLACK.

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Now Lovin’ 7.13.10

13 July 2010

Some online goodies we're currently obsessing over, including Giles Deacon-inspired nails, a cool Portuguese blogger, and sketchy bunny illustrations.

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Style Sample issue #8 is here!

06 July 2010

Issue #8 of Style Sample is packed with the best of independent fashion bloggers, designers, illustrators, and photographers, and includes a special feature on personal styling. Read it now!

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