Selfie Isn’t A Bad Word.

By Tia Cristy

Selfie Isn’t A Bad Word.

Whether you love them or hate them, it looks like Selfies are here to stay, just like anything you post on the web. So, make it one that you can be proud of to withstand the test of time.

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Although the word didn’t arrive in the dictionary until 2013, the first Selfie dates back to 1839, taken by Robert Cornelius. The word Selfie is now part of an everyday language in our society. There are several different kinds of Selfies from the ambiguous selfie, you hope no one sees to the one you post, hoping to get a bazillion Likes on Social Media. But all in all, the Selfie is defined as a party of one. Nowadays, Selfie is used loosely as a term, because if you can stretch your arm out to capture a group shot, you technically took the shot by yourself. Quick Lesson: If you ask someone to take a picture for you, it is not called a Selfie. (I’ve actually been asked if I could take a selfies for someone.)

Personally, I’m the queen of the ‘Oh I guess I should capture this memorable moment’ as well as the ‘work’ selfie, which is me in the studio with headphones on, telling the world to turn up their radios.

The Ultimate Selfie Guide
The Ultimate Selfie Guide

I’ve used plenty of cool filters to enhance an artist photo to change up the boring repetitive Selfie. But how cool is it when you can hashtag #nofilter? With the help of this guide on how to take a selfie by Venus Concept, we know taking a good selfie comes down to an art.

Some think, females have it more challenging when it comes to the world of Selfies. Men show off a good smile or show off a rippling ab, and the Likes begin to climb. Ladies don’t be fooled. You don’t need to show off more than a beautiful smile to accomplish the same, seriously.

Tia Cristy, TipsfromTia.com @TipsfromTia on Twitter and Instagram
Tia Cristy, TipsfromTia.com @TipsfromTia on Twitter and Instagram

Start With Your Idea

Is it a fresh face you want to show? Or are you looking to have photo-ready makeup? The fact is highlight your key features whether it’s your smile or eyes. Use a contour makeup in the proper way, and your key features will pop.

Lighting

Some bathrooms have the most fantastic lighting, but I promise, it’s not the proper setting. Nobody wants to see your toilet.

Outdoor lighting is amazing, unless you have to squint. Find an area that allows natural light to flood in and provide a natural glow to your already existing beauty.

Strike A Pose

Figure out what you want to show with your emotion. Fun selfies are just like that…fun. Don’t be afraid to show your emotions. If you feel goofy, do it. Are you sleepy or annoyed? The only one I suggest to stop posting is the Duck Face. Let it go. A survey showed it irritates most men. Sexy comes naturally. A beautiful smile will come off more sexy than you could ever imagine.

Tia Cristy, TipsfromTia.com @TipsfromTia on Twitter and Instagram
Tia Cristy, TipsfromTia.com @TipsfromTia on Twitter and Instagram

Selfies can tell a story or be helpful in communication. Selfies can say, ‘My flight just landed.’ Or ‘Guess where we are?’ I have taken many for myself to see if I like my hair color or style. Selfies can be very helpful in checking your makeup in different lighting as well.

I remember in the movie ‘Clueless’, she took polaroid’s of her outfits to see which one worked best.

Selfies don’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon, so let your artistic flag fly.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
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