Why I Left My Job

Well, this update is a bit overdue.

Today is all about the challenge of looking at your life from a unique perspective. And in order to challenge you to do so, we’ll use mine as an example.

A lot of you have been wondering about this, so I’ll just come out and say it:

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I quit my full-time job three months ago.

Well, I shouldn’t say quit — I made a thoughtful, calculated decision to move on from it. Let’s start from the beginning:

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What you need to know about #NYFW

Oh, Fashion Week. Every season, it comes out nowhere — and after seven blurry days of street style, cross-town cabs, booze and ankle blisters, it’s gone as quickly as it comes.

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Quite a few of you have asked me about New York Fashion Week this year — and mainly, how you can become a part of it. I felt it’d be best to create a dedicated post on the topic as a result, so I’ve read through your many comments, tweets and e-mails (and even a few little gems at the bottom of this post) to assemble today’s Q&A.

Let’s get started, shall we? After the jump, you’ll find a few NYFW facts, pointers on how to get Fashion Week invites and ultimately make the most of your time in New York. Here’s my advice for taking Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week by storm:

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How to Take Better Instagram Photos

Let’s talk about how to take better Instagram pictures today, shall we?

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Reason being, I had the opportunity to host a tweet-up last night, which — as I explained to my parents — is essentially an hour-long period in which Twitter users join forces to share knowledge and create categorized noise. It was all about Instagram, and it was actually really fun!

Someone owes me a coffee today (and I’m looking at you, Alyson), because I combed through nearly 700 tweets to pull out the very best tips & tricks to recap the conversation and ultimately help you become a better phone photog.

Just kidding, of course — but seriously, if you want, I’ll take you up on that coffee…

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The most successful Instagram feeds contain a well-curated mix of consistently compelling content, and with the summer season in full bloom, there’s no shortage of photo ops available at your fingertips.

So, are you ready to up the ante on your Insta-game? Here are the highlights from last night’s discussion — plus five of my own personal tips to immediately take your snaps to chic new heights.

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