White Denim Day to Night

There once was a time in my life when I refused to wear white denim… thank goodness that phase is over! I am obsessed with white denim and it is not as terrifying to wear as I thought it would be.

Of course, you have to be careful not to sit on a dirty bench while taking outfit pictures, but other than that white denim is feminine, classy and a must-have denim.

DAY DENIM

Whether you’re going to work or brunch, this look is comfortable for a chilly day.

Shop This Look:

Top: Forever 21 Sweater
Jacket: Dynamite Leather Jacket
Bottoms: Forever 21 Denim
Shoes: Botties from Urban Planet

NIGHT DENIM

Put on a pair of heels and an off-the-shoulder blouse with your white denim and say hello to a stylish night out!

Get This Look:

Top: Urban Planet Blouse
Bottoms: Forever 21 Denim
Heels: Call It Spring

Special thank you to Urban Planet for reposting this image!

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Keep up with Davneet Dhillon via Instagram. 

How to Theme your Instagram Feed

Remember when people used Instagram almost exclusively to showcase their food and late night selfies? This billion dollar app has now grown into a successful tool for blogging and building a digital portfolio. Not only is it efficient and easy to use, Instagram allows you to create, share and promote content to attract and gain followers.

Before we get into the guide on how to begin a theme for your Instagram feed, check out these examples edited through the popular app VSCO:

 

VSCO is widely used in the social media industry and allows you to filter images to look cohesive on your feed. The app is free to use, but also allows you to purchase additional options if the esthetic you’re after is not included.

WHAT IS AN INSTAGRAM THEME?

Instagram themes are all about consistency. Whether you decide to keep all your pictures bright and clean or dark and moody, having your photos follow a similar colour story is a great way to keep your feed visually appealing. Editing each picture in the same way creates uniformity, even when a variety of content is being shared.

Not everyone chooses to follow a theme for their Instagram. However, if you’re a blogger or want to get noticed, it’s best to begin a theme on your page so followers can recognize photos as yours. This doesn’t mean you have to scratch your current account and start all over— once you begin a theme, it will eventually overtake the old pictures.

THE MUST-HAVE APPS

Begin planning the layout for your Instagram theme by using apps such as UNUM, Planoly and Preview. These apps allow you to test out your theme by moving pictures around on a mock feed before publishing them to Instagram

Stick with the same filter and think about every post before you publish it. The color and feel of your latest Instagram post should match with the previous posts – once you have this down you’re on the road to a theme! Other apps to use for editing are:

• Facetune and Facetune 2 (Yes, it’s that great that there are two versions!)
• Blend Editor – Photo SuperImpose Effect and Pics Art 
• Adobe Photoshop Express 
• Pixlr – Photo Collages, Effects, Overlays, Filters 

FIND YOUR MUSE 

Not sure what type of theme to begin? Luckily there are a ton of bloggers and influencers who have unique and creative themes to turn to for inspiration. Here are a few of our favourite Instagrammers who know how to maintain a visually appealing theme:

LAUREN CONRAD / @LAURENCONRAD 

The warm and fuzzy theme:

AIMEE SONG / @SONGOFSTYLE

The fashion blogger’s creative theme:

MERY SENG / @HAPPILYGREY 

The greyish hue feed

JILLIAN HARRIS / @JILLIAN.HARRIS

The white border and clean theme

And lastly, here is a look at my theme:

DAVNEET DHILLON / @davneetdhillon

Instead of sticking to one colour theme, I decided to have grids of different coloured layouts and separate each grid with a long quote. The quotes are cut and pasted on my feed through the app: PicSlit. This way my theme allows me to constantly be changing and creative.

Crafting an Instagram feed is not hard! It’s quite simple once you get the hang of the filter choices and become consistent with your posts. Remember to be picky with what you share! As much as you love that selfie, if it doesn’t fit your theme, don’t post it.

Article written for John Casablancas Institute Blog

How to Wear Mesh Tops

There’s something about wearing mesh tops that give you an edgy look and rockstar vibes. Or maybe that’s just me.

Mesh tops can be worn all year around but the way you wear these daring tops is important. So I’ve jotted down a couple rules on how to style and pull off a look with mesh fabrics. (Yes the word “mesh” will be in here a lot).

Here’s a look at how I styled my mesh top. Because these tops consist of thin fabrics, meaning they are see-through, you’ll definitely want to wear something underneath, but that “something” doesn’t necessarily have to cover your skin. (Insert wink emoji here).

Mesh tops can be intimidating but they’re meant to be fun and flirty when styled correctly. The basic rule for me is: always wear bandeaus/bralettes under mesh tops. This gives off a feminine feel to the look.

You don’t have to wear the same colour of bralette to match your top. Experiment with different colours to make your look “pop.” If you feel that a bralette is too short and you don’t prefer to show off much skin, you can always substitute a bralette for a sports bra or a cropped fitted tank.

I styled my top with a bralette, pleather leggings and baby pink heels to add colour to my outfit. These tops can be paired with any type of bottoms, it always depends on the length of your top and we’re you’re headed too. If you have a long mesh top like mine, styling it with pleather leggings works, especially for a night out. If you feel that the top it too long, you can always give it a twist and tie it up to make it into a crop top.

Wearing a long necklace underneath your mesh top is a good option to go with when accessorizing. Because these tops are revealing, some diamonds under your top will create a glam look for your night out.

Other ways to style mesh tops are:

• Layer sheer clothing over crop tops that have graphics or statements written on them
• Layer mesh top over a bralette with sequins or diamonds on it to add an edgy look
• Style mesh top over a top that is the same colour which adds a monochromatic look
• Bright colours always attract more attention. This Spring, be daring and add neon colours underneath your mesh top

Be daring and creative when it comes to this style and you’ll feel good about going out on your next girls night!