So 105 Posts & One Year Later

FIRST YEAR OF SUCCESS Yes you read that right, 105 posts and one year later, Friday marks the first year of JustNatonya! My blog was launched May 17, 2018 and it has been a rewarding journey so far. I made some genuine relationships in the blogging community along with gaining a few brand collaborations. Writing…

125 Lifestyle, Fashion & Beauty Hashtags to Use in 2019

#s I know some content creators are not becoming the biggest fans of Instagram anymore with the constant aglorithm changes and low engagement. I’ll admit, Instagram is not the best place to build genuine relationships, especially compared to Twitter but it’s an awesome environment for visual inspiration. If used strategically, you could accelerate your blog,…

Active Blog Post Retweet Twitter Accounts for Bloggers in 2019

RETWEET ME One of the best parts to writing and blogging is sharing your thoughtful expressions with others. While we write for ourselves, it’s nice to impart so wisdom and positivity online. With plenty of channels available for promoting your latest articles such as Instagram and E-Mail marketing, you are bound to gain traffic and…

4 Things Bloggers Must Do for Digital Spring Cleaning

CLEAR IT OUT Anyone else feel like the official new year begins with spring time? I think it’s because the new year traditionally starts with the first day of January, which is two weeks into winter. For me, it always felt a little incomplete that the new year began in winter vs spring. I like to consider…

Top 5 Sites Every Fashion Blogger Should Use for Latest Fashion News & Styles

FASHION EDUCATION January 2019 marks the year Fashion Icon Iris Apfel at 97 signed her first contract with IMG Models. Iris was featured as a cover model for MAC Cosmetics at 90, demonstrating to the world, you can become anything you want regardless of time and age; this year she lands her first modeling contract….

How to Become a Better Writer through a Simply Daily Routine

STRENGTHENING MY SKILLS Today’s to-do list contains sitting at my laptop and typing away endless thoughts like Carrie Bradshaw. I always admired how every word in her articles meant something. All her viewpoints delivered an extraordinary concept, which transformed her questions into thought-provoking conversations. Carrie’s in-depth opinions stirred new emotions and directed minds to different…

Does Anyone Else Get Awkward Taking Photos in Restaurants?

PICTURE TIME Bestie and you decide lunch at your favorite local cafe Tuesday afternoon. Perfect timing considering the place is nearly empty, which means not only will your spinach and artichoke dip arrive faster but the cute place is Instagram worthy. Score! Fast forward to next Friday night, you two are in a crowded restaurant…

What’s On My Christmas Wishlist As A Fashion Journalist?

A WRITER’S HOLIDAY SURPRISE Dear Santa, I don’t want much for Christmas, just a stocking filled with a bundle of goodies to continue my fashion writing journey. Do you have fashion/lifestyle bloggers and friends you’re struggling to select the perfect gift? Not quite sure what they need in this particular career field? Keep reading, I…

How to Write Blog Posts/Articles Faster

ORGANIZING THOUGHTS & IDEAS Content creators maneuver through ideas daily sorting information rapidly sometimes leaving a mind filled with inspiring concepts but incomplete thoughts. Nowadays, technological advances pave ways to establish relevant content more efficiently by allowing easier adaption of our ideas from the mind to paper or digital apps. As a creative writer, I’m…

How I Fixed My Instagram Shadowban

BLOCKED As we all know, Instagram is a platform used to network, market, brand and provoke inspiration while curating feeds through your own style of photography. Companies and individuals use Instagram to promote campaigns and make money though affiliate marketing or collaborations. I personally use Instagram to network, connect with my blog audience, promote sheICONIC while giving…