Online Fashion Magazines – Getting Started
Published August 29, 2011 | 
Are you one of those people who love two things fashion and writing? Do you dream of becoming a fashion magazine editor but some how you think you will never get the opportunities to do this? Do you think what hope do I have to be employed by top magazines such as Elle or Vogue? You think if only they gave me the chance I know they will appreciate my talent.
It may seem impossible for you to enter a career as a fashion magazine editor, but the Internet is making this quite possible. The question is though how to do you go about getting your own fashion magazine going on the Internet?
Of course getting your fashion magazine going will not be easy. I am not saying that it is and would be foolish to give you the idea that all you have to do is sit at a computer and keep typing till you decide you want to go to bed. However with hard work, persistence and some tricks of Internet marketing you can pull yourself together with the talent you already have and make quite an achievement.
The first thing you need to be mindful of is that to start out with your fashion magazine does have to be glossy, full of photos and packed full of the latest information. Start humbly and build from there. Start with your available funds as small as that may be. You do not have to be rich to get a website up and running. You can do it on a shoe string simply by doing research and learning how to get your magazine online.
Secondly, decide what sort of format your magazine is going to take. To do this surf the net and see what other websites are doing. You will notice there are some really spectacular sites on the Internet. This may frighten you a little and lead you to ask how you are going to manage to get up to that level.
Here is a secret, you do not have to get to the superstar website appearance to be a leader in the field. Some of these spectacular looking websites are not really all that successful. They may have been able to make their site look great but in the process they have missed out on the principles of search engine optimisation. Something you should learn about as you put your magazine together. A simple looking website properly optimised will end up being the winner.
Thirdly, consider when you are going to get some of your material from. If you are interested in writing this should be no problem to you. Simply again search the Internet and you will find stacks of ideas and information. However note when you are searching for information on fashion you are not just looking for fashion per se, you are also looking for the best way to put your magazine together. Search for topics about key words, article writing and as already said search engine optimisation.
Here is a tip. Join affiliation networks and affiliate with other Internet marketers who are trying to sell their products online. Because these sites want to help you to sell or promote their products they provide a lot of pictures and ways in which you can obtain pictures to put your website or fashion magazine together. In time if your site really takes off you will be having a lot of other sites and offline retailers wanting to give you the pictures you want to make your magazine look good.
As you develop your fashion magazine and find that you are making some sales through affiliation marketing or using adsense on your site you will find that you have more available resources to do some special things with your magazine and by more sophisticated software to make your site spectacular. The important thing is that you get started on the learning curve and be persistent in what you do. To ensure that you do not become too stressed initially take the venture as a hobby. Meaning be less concerned about making your millions and just enjoy yourself as you learn.
Vogue Through the 60s
Published August 23, 2011 |
Vogue fashion magazine was founded in 1892 by Arthur Baldwin Turnure. Tenure started Vogue as a weekly society magazine in the United States. While Turnure had the magazine it was seen as a failing paper that wasn’t going to last much longer at the rate it was going. When he passed away in 1909 Conde Nast bought the publication and took over the magazine and become to grow Vogue into what it is today. When Nast took over he decreased publication to bi-weekly. In 1910 Nast took the publication over seas, his over seas expansion started in Britain in 1916 and then moved into Italy and France by 1920 where the magazine took off with great success. Once Nast took over Vogue, Vogues publications and profits increased drastically. With Nast as owner Vogue took off into 9 different countries.
Vogue really took off during the great depression and then again during World War Two, when middle class women were looking into fashion more in the States because of the war going on over seas. During the WWII fashion from Paris was not coming to the states like it had been so women of the middle class needed to get their fashion information some where and where better to look than in Vogue. During this time Vogue had recruited Vanity Fairs editor Frank Crownsheild, to be editor of Vogue.
1913 Vogue started to incorporate photos which increased sales. Women were glad to see what they should wear instead of just being told what to wear and what the great looks were going to be. These pictures where great because with WWII Vogue began to focus on less expensive fabrics and ready to wear clothing that was affordable.
During the 1960s, Diana Vreeland was editor-in-chief and personality who tried to target the image of the magazine toward a younger crowd. This transition was developed because of the sexual revolution that was happening. The looks during this period were more contemporary and articles were directed more towards discussing sexuality. The 1960s were a great time when Vogue did most of its expanding, Vogue expanded coverage to include East Village boutiques in New York and started to feature downtown personalities, famous people, favorite places to go. Vogue had plenty of different models at this time and made them all house hold names during the 1960s.
From 1909 to 1960 Vogue was being published at a bi-weekly rate but in 1973 it switched to a monthly publication under the editor-in-chief Grace Mirabella. Mirabella made drastic editorial and style changes to change the magazine to target its changing audience.
The Ultra Lightweight Silver Cross Pop Vogue Stroller
Published August 23, 2011 |
The stylish Pop Vogue pushchair by Silver Cross is extremely lightweight weighing in at just over 7 kg. The Pop Vogue is ideal for newborn babies as the seat can be arranged to lie flat the essential position for a sleeping infant. There are a number of reclining positions that can be achieved quickly and simply with just one hand.
Following a couple of simple steps the Silver Cross Pop Vogue can be altered to become a stylish stroller that is suitable for toddlers. The luxurious seat occupies the industry standard five point restraint that will safely and comfortably hold the infant. The Pop Vogue’s padded seat liner can be reversed and to sustain the high hygiene standards required by vulnerable infants the liner can be removed and washed. This pushchair comes with a handy cup holder that can either accommodate the parent’s soft drink or the baby’s bottle. Beneath the seat there is a shopping basket to carry the groceries from the local store allowing the parent the freedom to steer the stroller.
The ultra-light satin frame has eight matching strong plastic wheels. The parent has the choice of having the front wheels pivoting or fixed. Opting to have the wheels in the swivel position will allow the parent to easily steer their way through the shopping centre and avoiding the obstructions with ease. The locked wheels are more suited for a long stroll where there is plenty of space and fewer obstacles to overcome. The Silver Cross wheels operate with the quietest glide and can be brought to stop with conveniently located foot brake at the rear of the pushchair.
The Pop Vogue design incorporates the quick fold system that is so simple to operate with just one hand and results in a light compact unit that complete with a shoulder carrying strap can be simply carried allowing parent and baby to commute with ease. The pushchair can be stored neatly without occupying too much space at home or in the car.
Parent and baby can venture out whatever the weather as the Pop Vogue is equipped with an extra-large sun canopy with UV protected viewing window that will shelter the infant from the perilous sun. The ventilated rain cover will allow air to circulate keeping the baby comfortable and preventing the cover from steaming up thus giving the baby better visibility. For cold days there is the option to purchase a cosy lined footmuff that Silver Cross supply in a number of colours.
Silver Cross supply a 1 year warranty will all of their pushchairs and give the option to extend that further.