5 Tricks to a Visually Pleasing Instagram

As a person I see Instagram as a platform to show others what I am doing, but the photographer side of me sees Instagram as a gallery space where I am allowed to show the world as I see it. Yet, one of the many struggles I have noticed is keeping the gallery consistent. I know I am not the only one so here are a few tricks that I have found to work when trying to keep a visually pleasing Instagram account.

-Vary Out Posing-

What I mean is, don't try to fake all of you pictures on Instagram. Sometimes candid shots are the most enjoyable because they capture laughter or serendipity. Don't be afraid to be yourself.

@looksharpsconnie

-Keep The Images Realistic-

This means, don't filter out an image. Minimal editing can be quite beautiful and keeps your Instagram gallery believable.

@alyssasage

-Use The Same Filter-

By using the same filter on every image, you will be able to create the aesthetic consistent. Just find your favorite, and keep with it.

@lrnhlnbck

-Keep a Consistent Color Scheme-

What I have found is that by uploading photos with similar colors schemes helps with the overall visual effect of the gallery. Otherwise transition them. 

@danaeherrmann

-Tell a Story-

Don't be afraid to tell a story. A good story always catches attention of others.

@_robertoleon

Weekly Playlist: Alive

Nicole Nelson photographed Moda magazine's Style Diaries.

I tried getting the HTML code to attach my playlist here, but I was not able to do it this time around. So, I came up with a solution that is a little bit different, Click on the image for the link to the Spotify playlist!

For those who do not have access to Spotify I have listed the names of the songs below. I promise I will get this fixed.

Alive - Gabrielle Aplin

Melody Day- Caribou

Reflections- MisterWives

Recollection- Keep Shelly In Athens

Wolf & I- Oh Land

Changing Of The Seasons- Two Door Cinema Club

Sun Models (Feat. Madelyn Grant)- Odesza

Tokyo- Vampires & Wolves- The Wombats

Little Bit Of Feel Good- SomethingALaMode

Black Out Days- Phantogram

Parachute (tyDi Mix)- Ingrid Michaelson

What I Learned From an Evening With Tavi Gevinson

Yesterday I had the opportunity to listen to Tavi Gevinson speak. Although, I am not going to lie I did not know what to expect or what type of topics she would cover. I didn’t quite look up a lot of information about the presentation. To my surprise I found her speech to be quite comforting and personal, and not a speech on how to market yourself at a young age.

Who Is Tavi Gevinson?

Now, you might be wondering who is Tavi Gevinson? She is a writer, magazine editor, and actress who manages her magazine The Style Rookie. One more thing, she is also eighteen years old. Isn’t that impressive?

About Her Speech

One of the things Tavi spoke about was the amount of pressure the new youth of today faces when growing up.  She expressed that there is pressure to be original, which creates stress to stand out, but she also believes that its okay to fit in with what everyone else says. This really spoke to me, because as I write for this blog I put a lot effort to make it different, to make it stand out.

What I learned

What I learned from Tavi is that the effort to be different should never feel pressured, and that I that I should just write what I know and what I believe in. This is a different and more positive point of view, than trying to be different from everyone else every time. It’s  very comforting.

Tavi Gevinson’s talk was hosted by the WUD Distinguished Lecture Series Committee. 

UW Fashion Week: Fashion Show

Madalyn Manzeck Design

Moda Muñeca Design

Moda Muñeca Design

UW Fashion Week came to a close this year with the tradition of the finale runway show. Like mentioned before the purpose for these events is to raise awareness in fashion in the community as well as to showcase local and student designers. This year, the runway was taken over by many designs ranging from street style to elegant gowns fit for couture. 

Below I have listed the names of the designers/ shops who showcased last night. 

Lauren Lynch

Caitlyn Wagner

Hailee von Haden

Eleanor Fink

Moda Muñeca

Twigs

Sara Nasgowitz

Jazzman

Madalyn Manzeck

La Vie Luchiani

UW Fashion Week: Cocktails & Couture

Left: Models wearing designs from local/ student designers. Right: Courtney Pelot, Moda Magazine's Social Media Director, wearing  Marchesa.

I am usually already in my pajamas by 9:00pm on Mondays but yesterday I had the pleasure to attend Cocktails & Couture, the first event of UWFW. The night was full of glamour, but one of the most important aspects of the night was to meet the student/ local designers and mingle with other individuals who are moved by fashion.

The event was put out by Moda Magazine, which is the student run organization that I am proudly a member of. Moda allows us as students to figure out how a magazine works through the method of trial and error. It's a place were most of the journalism and communication students can apply what they learn in class and also provides guidance to those who love to write on the side.

The next event of UWFW will be Swap & Shop event which will be held at Union South. the even starts at 6:00pm. I hope to see everyone there!

Weekly Playlist: Sunny Car Rides

This time around I made the playlist a little more alternative.  It's perfect for those sunny days and car rides. If all of you have more suggestions or have music you would like me to look at let me know!

Enjoy the warmer weather!

Events: UW Fashion Week

Moda Magazine will be hosting their 4^th annual fashion week from March 9^th through the 13^th and as a proud member of the magazine I would like to invite my readers to the events.

Now, this is not like NYFW where there are fashion shows from beginning to end. In UW Fashion Week (UWFW), there are a series of events which take place.

The first event (March 9^th) is Cocktails and Couture, were everyone gets together at the MMoCA at mingles together. Designs from student designers will be showcased at the event. The event starts at 8:00pm.

On the second event (March 11^th) there will be a clothes Swap & Shop at one of the Unions. In this event people bring in old clothes that they are bored of and swap it with other clothes brought by other people. The event will be hosted from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and the room of the event will be posted on the TITU the day off.

On the Last night (March 13^th) there will be the Finale Fashion Show. In this show, local designers and UW design students will showcase their work. The show will begin at 8:00pm, but students will be showcasing their portfolios at 7:00pm.

Hope to see everyone there!