How to create the perfect flatlay

Today I want to share with you my favorite tips on how to create the perfect flatlay. It not's about throwing all your stuff on the floor and taking a picture of it - you have to care about geometry, colors and shape and the right accessories.

Follow these 4 simple rules to take a perfect flatlay picture

 

1. Matching colors

It's important not to mix too many colors, but the right ones. You could make a monochromatic flatlay with just black and white or with a pop of color. I always like to use colors from the same family, e.g. rose and beige tones together.

2. Geometry is key 

Sometimes it looks quite cool and edgy if your flatlay looks like you've just thrown all your stuff on the floor and took a picture of it. But most of the time I like to go for straight lines, rectangle shapes and not too much chaos.

3. Leave some whitespace

That's really important, because nobody wants to search for items under all that crowded stuff on your picture. Keep it simple and clean! Leave enough white space (or whatever color you are using as a base) to make the pieces on your flatlay stand out. 

4. Use the right accessories

You want to highlight one special product or item? Then use some accessories to make it look embedded in a nice and matching environment. I like to use beauty products like nailpolishes, lipsticks or eye shadows, jewellry or fashion accessories.

 

Here are some nice accessories to use in your next flatlay:

What do you think about the perfect flatlay picture? Let me know in the comments or tell me your favorite flatlay photo tips!

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5 ways to make the most out of your blog design

Everything you need to know about improving your blog design - including SEO tips, CSS hacks and my fav monetization tools.

1. Create a SEO-friendly post structure
I'm talking about headings and subheadings. The Pink template includes a perfectly styled post heading structure, it's ready to use for you in seconds. Tag your post headings with h2 or h3 and make them better readable for both your visitors and Google! It's totally simple.


2. Show your Instagram feed to your readers
Pictures are always a great idea to build a personal relationship with your readers and make your blog design individual. And there's one social network where all our pictures are - so go ahead and show your Instagram feed on your blog! Maybe in the footer down your page, or in the sidebar - there are many different possibilities. The Pink comes with an in-built Instagram feed, but you can also use free services like Snapwidget.


3. Use the 'Read More' function - it's good for SEO and fast page loading
If included (like in this template) you don't have to do anything. But if your template doesn't have the automatic read more function, you should always use jump breaks and don't show the whole post on the homepage. This will make your blog load much faster and that's another plus in SEO for you.


4. Make money with affiliate widgets that match your blog design
Ever wondered how to monetize your blog and make it look as gorgeous as your blog design is? There are plenty of affiliate networks out there - my fav one is Shopstyle Collective, you can try it out for free - and they all offer widgets you can include in your posts or pages. The Pink template already has the right styling for those widgets in-built, you will love it!


5. Don't be afraid of HTML and CSS
Really, there's no need to be! It's no magic, just a bit of coding - and you will get better and better the more often you try. By purchasing this template you will receive a HTML/CSS cheat sheet with the most important rules to know. These are basics of every bloggers knowledge and I promise, it's not as difficult as you imagine!

The Pantone colors of the year: Rose Quartz and Serenity

For the first time ever, Pantone has assigned two colors of the year: Rose Quartz and Serenity. Two gorgeous names for a pinkish rose shade and a lovely baby blue tone. But do they really fit together or is it a pastel overload? Here are my fav combinations.

Interior

 

How to combine

Seriously, I'm in love with the color combination in interior and living! I'm wondering if a lite pink (Rose Quartz) wall color would fit my new living room or if my boyfriend would break up immediately. I got a cute baby blue chair last year and I think it would be the perfect match!

 

Favorite items

Fashion

 

How to combine

There is one fashion item that's on my wish list for so long already, and when I saw that there is a version in Serenity, I needed to get them. I'm talking about the Valentino Rockstud pumps, and yes, I'm in love! They will match perfectly with a nice pink bomber jacket. Can't wait to wear this combination!

 

Favorite items

Beauty

How to combine

The only thing pastel in my make up bag would be nailpolish. Maybe a little rose blush, but that's it. Blue just doesn't suit my blue eyes (way too much!) and pink is the color for girls with long blonde hair and beachy teint (not me!). Am I wrong? Maybe I need to re-think a couple of things because Rose Quartz and Serenity also seem to be a really promising beauty match.

Favorite items