Instagram is becoming known for shaking things up. Especially after the uproar from the Instagram algorithm fiasco, it's really no surprise that they've done yet another update to their app. But... this is a bit different. Instagram's most recent change was visually focused. (A bit of a facelift if you will.) They updated their logo to a simple gradient icon of the colors featured in the original logo and they traded in their blue and white color scheme for a white and black one which allows …
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Instagram’s New Algorithm & My Two Cents
As a blogger and a millennial, I spend a significant amount of my time on social media. It's one of the first things that I do when I wake up and one of the last things I do before I go to bed. In particular, I absolutely LOVE Instagram. I think it's so cool to see what's going on with friends, family, and colleagues all over the world through their posts, in real time. Unfortunately, this won't be so easy anymore, because Instagram is making some big changes. …
5 Snapchat Accounts You Should Be Following
Snapchat is becoming more and more popular as a form of social media rather than just as a way of communicating. To be honest, I LOVE it! At first, the app started out as a way to share "snaps" with friends through photos that would disappear after a few seconds. Then, celebrities started creating accounts and letting their fans follow their "My Story." Since then, various brands have even come to embrace Snapchat as a valuable marketing tool. Most importantly, now we can all swap faces with …
Social Media Sunday: 5 Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following
It's time for a new Social Media Sunday post! This week I'm highlighting five Instagram accounts that I've been loving recently, including a photographer and some fun bloggers. These accounts are all worth a follow, so you should go check them out!@GRAYMALIN // Gray Malin, Fine-Art PhotographerWhenever I'm scrolling through my Instagram feed, Gray Malin's photos always pop out at me! Many of his shots make me feel like I'm on a mini beach vacation, even if it's just for a few …
“Split Image” – a Must Read from ESPN
I had a different post all planned and queued to go up today, but after reading this article last night I knew I had to share this. Please take the time to read it, because this is so incredibly important and valid. {READ HERE} Social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. are not an accurate representation of people's lives. We use sites like these to share the highlight reels of our lives, making them seem as picture perfect as possible and leaving the "flaws" and negative …
Social Media Sunday: Three Accounts to Go Follow on Instagram
I did some of these social media Sunday posts a while back and I thought it was about time to do another one. These are a few of the Instagram accounts I've really been enjoying recently. You should definitely go check them out!@Evelyn_HensonEvelyn is a ridiculously talented artist and her paintings of floral arrangements are some of my favorites!@BelleOfTheBall45Abby's account is super fun and preppy. She has lots of great outfit posts and always has a big smile on her …
Hello YouTube!
Happy Friday, lovelies! I am super excited to announce that I've finally started a YouTube channel! I recently uploaded an intro video, so you should go check that out below and subscribe so you get to see future videos as soon as I upload them. I'm really looking forward to expanding Bowtiful Life a bit more by incorporating videos into posts and possibly doing some fun collaborations and tag videos in the future. If you have any requests or ideas for videos be sure to leave them here …
Emojis I Wish Existed
I am a huge fan of using emojis on my iPhone when I'm texting people, or Instagram-ing, or creating a new contact. That being said, I believe that Apple is missing a few key (at least to me) emojis. If I could add any emojis I wanted, they would be the following...a flamingoviaThe emoji keyboard is most certainly lacking in pink and birds, so why not add a flamingo? It just makes sense! A flamingo emoji needs to exist ASAP.macaronsviaThere are so many food options in the emoji …
The Value of a Good Photographer
My friend Ola and I were hanging out earlier in the week, so we did a quick photo-shoot. A little while later, voila, a new social media profile picture! Thanks, Ola!Especially as a blogger, there's really something to be said for having a talented photographer in your corner. In my situation, there's also something to be said for having that photographer as your college roommate!A question I get asked quite often is, "who takes all of your outfit photos for the blog?" Answer: I have a mix of …
Fashion By Mayhem
I'm a little late in regard to blogging about this Instagram account, but I decided I still had to because it is absolutely precious! @2sisters_angie is an Instagram account run by a mom, Angie, who creates dresses with her four year old daughter (Mayhem), out of paper and other materials on a daily basis. These dresses vary from crafty replicas of Oscars gowns to creative and colorful, original frocks made out of construction paper. This little girl is ridiculously adorable and the …