Easy Scarecrow Makeup For Procrastinators – Halloween 2021 Edition

Whether you decide to wait until the last minute for your costume, or you want an easy makeup look, you’ll love scarecrow makeup for Halloween 2021!

Easy Clown Makeup Ideas For Halloween 2024

Become a clown makeup pro this Halloween 2021! Whether you want to go as a scary, deranged, or cute clown, we’ve got the pro tips to give you a total makeover!

The Most Terrifying Zombie Makeup For Halloween 2024

Ready to go full-on zombie for the upcoming Halloween 2021? We’ve got you covered with these 10 awesome zombie makeup tutorials, suitable for both men and women!

The Best Inflatable Halloween Costumes For The Entire Family – 2024 Edition

Tired of looking for the right costume and wig for Halloween? Take it easy this spooky season and check out the best inflatable Halloween costumes of 2021!

30 Trio Halloween Costumes For Adults & Kids

Trio Halloween Costumes that will make you the envy of the neighborhood. Represent your favorite character, food, or job as you let out your inner child.

50 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes For Halloween Night 2024

Find out some of the best and most recognizable pop culture Halloween costumes of 2021! 50 costumes guaranteed to make Halloween 2021 the most memorable yet!

30 Ideas for Sexy Halloween Costumes For Women

Want to impress with the trendiest and hottest outfit for Halloween 2021? Check out these 30 stunning & sexy Halloween costumes for women & rock any party!

Fortnite Halloween Costumes For A Spookier Battle Royal

Fortnite Halloween Costumes for every player that wants to represent their favorite game, kids and adults alike. Equip the new Omega skin or the OG Raptor.

Great Funny Costume Ideas for Halloween 2024

It’s never too early to start shopping for Halloween! Browse our selection of 30 funny Halloween costumes for the entire family that will make everyone laugh!

Say Hello to Summer and Goodbye to Straps With the Top 10 Best Strapless Bras

Did you just buy the perfect summer dress but realized you don’t have a strapless bra to pair it with? Check out the top 10 strapless bras that will save the day!

Top 10 Best Hair Straightening Brushes

There’s no struggle worse than having to straighten your hair without getting late. Here are 10 of the best hair straightening brushes that can help you.

How to Stand Out: Fashion Branding tips To Succeed Online in 2024

I am guilty of excessive shopping and online shopping is the biggest facilitator! I’ll be honest, there are too many clothes I have bought online just because they appeared on my feed. However,...

29 Spectacular (and Impressive!) Gifts for Writers

We have compiled a diverse selection of the finest gifts for writers in various categories in the following article. So, if you ever find yourself in the delightful position of attending a writer’s birthday c...

Defining Types of Fashion Styles You Need to Know About

Fashion is one field that seems to be evolving by the minute. Trends change all the time, so it takes a bit of diligence to stay up to date with everything that is “in” right now.    Needless to say th...

12 Best Thrift Fashion Bloggers to Follow

Thrifting is a fashion trend that will always be in style. It adapts with the times, and it will always be fashionable to wear proven traditional styles. Thrifting is all this, and we haven't even mentioned a...

Streetwear Outfits: 11 Best Ideas for Men

Men’s fashion is not easy to master, and streetwear is one of trickiest to excel in. Here are 11 best ideas to stand out, with pictures and explanations.

6 Best Sunglasses for Women

When the sun is shining, you probably already know that wearing sunglasses is as critical to your eye health as wearing sunscreen is to your skin. Investing in a good pair of sunglasses lets you shield...

Christmas Label Templates

Label templates are a great way to decorate and personalize your gifts, Christmas cards, and letters. Here are 6 websites to get Free Christmas Label templates from.

The Best Fashion WordPress Blog Themes [Updated 2024]

When it comes to creating a fashion blog or website, choosing the right design is crucial. A fashion blog should be about style and elegance, so it’s essential to showcase your material with a trendy blog des...

So You Want a Review Sample

This post is by Sonja, the beauty editor at The Coveted I asked her to write this post because of the great way she's built relationships with beauty companies over the past months since she's started...

‘Free’ Ethics: How to accept products for review, or as gifts…

image by powerbooktrance While getting products ‘for free' is always a nice thing, sometimes I can feel torn about receiving them. Particularly in the early days of my blog where I wondered if ...

Ethical or Not: Selling Gifted Items

In the last few weeks, the ethics of reselling gifted items has come up often. I've talked to bloggers who need to cull their wardrobe and feel conflicted or unethical about their desire to resell lig...

Photos you can use on your blog without breaking the law…

Image by Digital Sophia What kind of photos can  you use on your blog? Having great images is an important part of creating a successful fashion blog, and even if we're lacking in th...

Cocktail Attire for Men

How do you choose a cocktail attire for men? The notion of cocktail dresses for women has always been simple and versatile enough for any gal to master the art of cocktail dressing before you snap your...

Trademark vs. Copyright

Intellectual property can be any mental creation, valuable to the business or brand. From a financial standpoint, that particular piece of property is an intangible asset that can get you revenue for the busi...

How to Photograph Fashion at a Wedding

As a fashion blogger, you have a unique opportunity to showcase the latest and greatest fashion. Often, doing so entails finding models, buying outfits and props, and staging shoots. However, if you're on a q...

39 Best Sunglasses for Men

The best sunglasses for men include Rayban, Persol, and Hugo Boss. We ranked the best sunglasses by style, protection, pricing, weight.

11 Best Skincare Fridges to Keep Your Products Cool in 2024

For the skincare-product obsessed gals and guys on here, this is our definitive list of the best of the best skincare fridges of 2020.

The Best Swimsuits to Rock on the Beach in 2024

From tie-dye, through long sleeves, polka dots, one pieces, two pieces and all that jazz, we have rounded up the 29 best swimsuits of 2020.

How to Create a Professional Email Address Ideas

Most people are oblivious to the importance of an email address in their professional and personal life. Whether you are an individual or an organization, it is essential that you create a professiona...

10 Best Free Blog Sites

Start blogging; that's what I have to say to you. Because if you have come looking for the best free blog sites, I’m guessing you are interested in starting your blog. You might have heard the famous S...

6 Dream Jobs Custom Made for Fashion Bloggers

I grew up in California, miles away from Condé Nast. I knew I wanted to work in the fashion industry, but the specifics were a bit hazy. Aside from being a designer or a buyer or a magazine editor, I didn't...

Is Blogging Dead?

Every single year, content creators, marketers, and business owners ask the very same question. After all, so many other, more interactive, visually-appealing content marketing formats have stolen the spotlig...

How to Stay Ahead of Fashion Trends

Fashion will never be stagnant.  Instead, trends swiftly come and go in the world of fashion. Sure, this keeps things interesting, but it can make your life tough as an industry blogger.  That's...

Low Rise Jeans – Predicted to Come Back in 2024

We, humans, have a tendency to romanticize the past, and the same concept is followed when it comes to fashion. In the world of fashion, everything is cyclic, and every day new trends are created, and some ol...

6 Keys to Analyzing Your Blog’s Audience

Success isn't just about having a successful blog—it's about understanding your audience. Without a complete understanding of your audience, your blog can be difficult to monetize. Even more dangerously, it...

Sustainable Fashion Brands You’ll Love To Wear

Sustainable fashion is quickly becoming a hot topic, especially as the issue of climate change comes into better view through current research. As opposed to fast fashion where clothing is worn only a few tim...

How To Start A Successful Beauty Blog

Starting a beauty blog is a fun and exciting process, one that allows you to unleash your creativity and share your knowledge with like-minded people while trying out new beauty products and techniques. And s...

How to Appear More Authentic in Your Fashion Blogging

It seems like everyone and their brother has a blog these days. People write about food, travel, books and fashion. Yet what sets skilled bloggers apart from casual writers is authenticity.  Online fan...

What Is Business Casual for Men?

Business casual attire is a gray area in men’s fashion. Men everywhere struggle with the concept, trying to find that elusive happy medium between business and casual. To complicate matters, different ...

8 Best Grammar Checker Tools for Bloggers

There are a lot of grammar checking tools, but which tool is best for bloggers? We did some research and now will share the results with you. Why Check? Automatic grammar checking is useful for everyone, ...

Missed SIMPLY LA? Lisa Valerie Morgan Shares Her Experience With IFB

Two weeks ago, Independent Fashion Blogger contributor Lisa Valerie Morgan (@lisavmorgan) of Pretty Little Shopper's had the chance to attend SIMPLY LA Conference series on behalf of IFB. She shares some of the...

Snapchat Tricks For Fashion Bloggers

We've covered the basics of Snapchat in the past, but now it's time to go in a bit deeper. Today, we're sharing our Snapchat tricks for fashion bloggers and influencers, who want to up their Snap-game and creat...

Sarah Boyd From SIMPLY Shares Her Tips For Budding Digital Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur has its ups and downs - and Sarah Boyd knows this better than anyone else. Ups: There is no greater feeling than turning a dream into reality. Downs: Sure, you have a business idea. But...

The Top 10 Blogging Conferences For Fashion Bloggers And Influencers

Here at IFB, we love sharing our networking tips and tricks with you - and this includes how to make the most of fashion blogging conferences and events. But which ones should you attend? There are soooo ma...

How To Start A Fashion Blog With Instagram: What You Need To Know in 2024

Do you even need a fashion blog to be considered a fashion blogger in 2024? This week, we're diving into how YOU can start a fashion blog with Instagram (i.e. an Insta-blog) - and talking whether or not it's a...

Boost Your Fashion Blog Traffic: How To Write A Stellar Blog Post Title

Blogging traffic is like money; you can never get enough. Want to know how to boost your fashion blog traffic by writing amazing blog post titles? Check it out below here on IFB. Post titles are essential ...

9 Best Free Stock Image Sources For Bloggers (And Why You Shouldn’t Steal Images From Google)

Finding the perfect picture for your latest blog post can be hard. The good news is we've rounded up 9 of the best free stock image websites (2018) here on the blog. Check them out below and let us know which o...

8 Facebook Groups All Fashion Bloggers Need To Join in 2024

Facebook groups can be a little bit overwhelming, don't you think? Especially when it comes to Facebook groups for fashion bloggers. Especially if you're a blogger looking to connect with other bloggers,...

Fohr For Fashion Bloggers: Everything You Need To Know Before Joining

Have you heard of Fohr (formerly known as Fohr Card)? Fohr is a membership network that connects brands with influencers. And It's free for influencers and bloggers to join. All you need to do is go to foh...

The Style Collective Conference ’18 Is Coming To Raleigh, N.C. (And IFB Has A Deal On Tickets!)

Calling all #girlboss fashion bloggers and influencers! If you haven't heard Style Collective's SC Conference 2018 is coming to Raleigh, N.C. Style Collective - a platform for female influencers to connect, ...

IFB Exclusive: 12 Free Photoshop Actions for Fashion Bloggers

Happy Wednesday! Who doesn't like a good freebie every now and then? Ok, more now than then! Well, it's our lucky day... One of the things I have found myself doing in the past was e-mailing myself images...

5 Ways Fashion Bloggers Can Use Fiverr

Have you ever hear about Fiverr? If you haven't, we're about to share one of the best kept blogging secrets on the Internet with you... Fiverr is the world's largest online marketplace for freelance services...

8 SEO Experts on Twitter For Fashion Bloggers

Whether you're a fashion blogger, beauty blogger or food blogger every blogger wants to win at the SEO game. These 8 SEO Experts can show you how, with the help of Twitter. They tweet easy-to-follow SEO advice ...

Vero for Fashion Bloggers: What You Need To Know About Instagram’s Newest Rival

Have you heard of Vero, the newest social media platform that’s giving Instagram a run for its money? Instagram currently has over 800 million monthly active users, and is the most popular photo and video-sh...

Mailchimp vs. Convertkit

Mailchimp vs. ConvertKit: Who's The Winner? Many bloggers, influencers and business owners don’t see the importance of building an email list – until they understand the impact email lists can have on website ...

Professional Photographers on Fashion Blogging Photography: An Interview

Snapping topnotch photos for your blog is probably one of the toughest parts of being a fashion blogger. In 2018, bloggers of all niche markets are under pressure to create amazing content. Social media plat...

Calling All Influencers! You Need To Be At SIMPLY NYC This Weekend!

For any serious blogger, there’s no better event to attend than the SIMPLY NYC Fashion & Beauty Conference Powered by NYLON, which will be rocking New York Fashion Week on February 10! #SIMPLYNYC will s...

Why Bloggers Need to Prioritize Email Lists in 2024

Many bloggers, influencers and business owners don’t see the importance of building an email list - until they understand the impact email lists can have on website traffic and revenue. In the past few y...

A Review of Udemy’s Writing With Flair

Want to improve your writing skills? Check out Udemy's "Writing With Flair". 2018 is officially here! If you’ve struggled blogging in the past, it's time for a change! Get your blog off the ground this ye...

15 Creative People Who Achieved Success After 40

I may call myself a "failed fashion blogger," but that doesn't mean I've stopped trying. We all fail many times in our lives, and thank goodness for that, because that's where our best lessons come from. Whe...

A Review of Udemy’s Photography Masterclass

Want to up your photography game with the help of Udemy, just in time for the new year? Check out IFB's review of Photography Masterclass below! With 2018 around the corner many of us plan on making New...

6 Simple Blog Design Tips For A Better Blog

When it comes to designing your blog's layout, simplicity is key - especially if you're a beginner. Your overall blog design should be kept simple and clean. Content should always be the main focus of your blo...

How To Host a Giveaway to Grow Your Following

So, you want to host a giveaway on your blog, Instagram or YouTube channel? How exciting! Giveaways are a great way to treat your readers, promote your blog and/or social media platforms, and cement good...

How To Create A Business Plan for Your Blog

Fact: If you plan on monetizing your blog or want to make a full-time living out of blogging, you need a business plan for your blog. You might not be seeking investors or plan on selling your blog any t...

Why You Shouldn’t Use an Instagram Growth Service

It's tempting, but you shouldn't use an Instagram growth service Making your mark on Instagram - or anywhere online - can be tough. The world of blogging and social media is extremely competitive, especial...

Keep Your 2024 Blogging Resolutions With These Udemy Courses for Bloggers

If you aren’t familiar with Udemy courses now is a good time to be introduced. With 2024 around the corner, many of us plan on making New Year’s resolutions. If you’ve struggled in the past with getting yo...

Fashion Films on Netflix: A Fashion Blogger’s Guide 2024

Here at IFB We Love A Good Fashion Film on Netflix! How About You? As the season turns from fall into winter - and as the days get shorter - there is nothing we love more at IFB than curling up with a good fas...

Introductory Guide to Accepting Guests Posts For Your Fashion Blog

IFB's Introductory Guide to Accepting Guests Posts For Your Fashion Blog. I penned a blog post about growing your audience that sparked some conversation in the comments about the idea of guest posting. ...

Pat Flynn’s Smart Podcast Player

Pat Flynn's Smart Podcast Player... Does it ring a bell? We're giving an overview of the plugin below, here on IFB! In case you didn't know, IFB is running a series titled “Start Your Own Podcast: A How-To for...

Instagram Trends 2024: What You Need To Know

Instagram Trends 2024: What You Need To Know… Let’s start with the obvious. Instagram has now reached more than 800 million users (and counting). For many bloggers, vloggers and influencers it’s the most impor...

Fashion Puns: 3 Ways to Awe Your Audience with Wordplay

Happy Monday... Today, We're Talking Fashion Puns! Wondering how to write a good blog post title? Looking for ideas to spice up your written content? Want to be witty? Here are a few ways to incorporate fashio...

139 Fashion Blog Names + Free Fashion Blog Name Generator

Coming up with a good name for your fashion blog, Instagram, tubmlr or Princess can be hard! Stuck? All out of good fashion blog name ideas? Fashion blogger Kim Toomey has you covered in the post below, wher...

Review of John Lee Dumas’ Free Podcast Course  

An Unbiased Review of John Lee Dumas' Podcast Course In case you didn't know, IFB is running a series titled “Start Your Own Podcast: A How-To for Fashion Bloggers”. We’re breaking down everything you need to ...

Halloween Guide For Fashion Bloggers

It’s that time of the year again, boys and ghouls! Halloween is slowly creeping up on us. It’s less than a week away now! Do you have your costume planned out? Are you ready for the Trick-or-Treaters? Will you ...

Top 10 Australian Fashion Bloggers and Influencers 2024

Australians seem to be stepping up their fashion blogging game as of late, and we're super excited about it. To celebrate, we're rounding up some the coolest Aussie blogs we can't get enough of:

Best Podcasting Courses for Bloggers 2024

Have You Ever Wanted to Start Your Own Podcast? In this week’s instalment, IFB will be discussing the top three best podcasting course for bloggers.  Throughout the next few weeks, we will be running a ...

5 Tips for Fashion and Beauty Bloggers From SIMPLY Dubai 2024

This past Thursday IFB’s Laura Kell had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual SIMPLY Dubai conference, at the Kempinski Hotel in the Mall of the Emirates. SIMPLY partnered with the Azdef Group to bring a ...

IFB’s Top 10 Plus Size Fashion Bloggers Round Up 2024

As a plus size fashion blogger... WELL. There are a lot of ways I can finish that sentence.  I am a plus-sized woman and plus size fashion blogger. Therefore, I know what it's like to feel ignored by the f...

SEO Tips for Blogger Blogs

SEO Tips for Blogger Blogs: How to Make Your Blog More Searchable Blogger a.k.a. Blogspot is a great publishing platform for new bloggers. Owned by Google, Blogger blogs are easy to set up and very user friend...

Top 5 Podcasts For Fashion Bloggers 2024

Looking for Inspiration, Before Starting Your Podcast? Check Out IFB's Roundup of the Top 5 Podcasts for Fashion Bloggers Below! We're running a series titled “Start Your Own Podcast: A How-To for Fashion Blo...

Start Your Own Podcast, Part II: What Your Need Before Your Begin

Have You Ever Wanted to Start Your Own Podcast? Throughout the next few weeks, we will be running a series titled “Start Your Own Podcast: A How-To for Fashion Bloggers”. We’ll break down everything from w...

Why You Should Be Following These Top 5 Menswear Style Influencers 2024

IFB has rounded up our picks for the Top 5 Menswear Style Influencers of 2024. Check out what you can learn from their success stories below. Gone are the days of finding the best dressed men in the pages of...

Start Your Own Podcast: A How-To for Fashion Bloggers

Have You Ever Wanted to Start Your Own Podcast? There’s no doubt about it: the popularity of podcasts are on the rise. Studies show that Millennials prefer to listen to podcasts than read long bodies o...

Microblogging: The Best Way to Start Blogging?

Is Microblogging the Best Way to Get Started as a Blogger? Finding time to blog is a dilemma many people face. Whether you’re a business owner or working full-time, a stay-at-home parent or a student we al...

A Full-Time Income With No List

Update: Our webinar was great. We covered a lot of info on building your audience and monetizing your blog. Check out the replay here. In 2011, my friend Shawn Blanc quit his job to begin blogging for a l...

Fashion Bloggers Over 40 You Should Follow Now

Over the years, I have become very selective when it comes to the blogs I follow - especially the blogs curated by fashion bloggers over 40. I deleted many blogs from my reader a while ago. The ones I stil...

How to Take Your Ideas to the Next Level and Stay Inspired

This week's post is brought to you by Shawn Blanc, a full-time blogger and internet guy who has been creating consistent, fantastic content while building a loyal and devoted audience. He was kind enough to agr...

Top Three Best Photo Editing Apps for Smartphones

If you're anything like us Instagram-obsessors, we're ready for even more options in filters, effects, stamps, lighting, contrast, collaging, etc.

A Blogger’s Breakdown of Instagram Video

We all know that Instagram is a great platform for sharing beautifully-curated visual content with the world. When the app launched its video feature in 2013, it gave bloggers of all levels a new way to interac...

How to Post on Instagram from a Computer

Want to know how to post on Instagram from a computer? Without the help of a paid service, third party app or software? Spoiler alert: you will need to have Chrome installed on your computer, in order for ...

How to Use (and Install) Lightroom Presets to Improve Your Photography

Did you know that there is a way that, with one click of a button, you can instantly improve your photography for your blog? With Lightroom presets, it's completely possible! You can literally edit hundreds o...

How to Approach Brands for Freebies

Many bloggers, fashion bloggers included, see freebies as a "perk" of running an even moderately successful site. Whether you describe such free items as "gifts," "review samples," "collaborations" or somet...

How to Choose The Best Vlogging Drone with Camera & Filming Abilities

Nowadays it seems like every YouTuber looking to step up their game is using a drone with camera and filming abilities to capture amazing aerial shots for their vlogs. There’s no doubt about it - drones pro...

How to Grow Your Audience Organically with Social Envy

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a blogger, vlogger or small business owner; we all want more Instagram followers – and the social envy for those that have many is real. We were interested in how Social Envy...

Why Masculine Style Blogger Tanner Guzy is Not A Fashion Blogger

There are many words that can be used to describe Tanner Guzy of Masculine Style - blogger, vlogger, menswear style consultant and, even, mentor. "So much of what I do is talking about mindset or self-impr...

How Starting A Blog Can Lead to Your Dream Job in 8 Weeks or Less

Graciela Rivera Pereira landed her dream job through her blog, in February 2017 – despite only launching the blog a few weeks earlier in January. That’s right, this fresh-faced San Juan-based blogger (with...

Body Shaming or A Guy’s Honest Opinion on Fashion? How ‘Fashion By He’ Walks the Fine Line between Humour and Misogyny

“There is not a place for women to get a straight man’s opinion on fashion.” STOP wearing flat over the knee boots. They are gross, they are ugly, they don’t look good on you, He doesn’t want to hear that th...

The Only Blogger Toolkit You’ll Ever Need

Ever feel overwhelmed by blogging? You’re not alone. There have been so many times when we, as bloggers, have felt daunted by what we're learning and doing and struggled to overcome challenges like in...

Why Being One of Israel’s First Fashion Bloggers Has It’s Perks

Karen Or is undoubtedly the first Israeli fashion blogger to make a splash on the international scene - while still keeping it real back home with "her girls", as she refers to her large following of Israeli yo...