4 Ways to Use Your Fashion Skills to
Make Money

Written by: ABE TOBILOBA
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As young youths, we’re all familiar with
the money struggle. There are so many
things we want to do (like doing business)
but the costs of being in college leave us
with very little spending money to do
anything fun.
However, the rise of technology in the
fashion world is giving youths the
opportunity to combine a love for fashion
with the need to make some spending
money.

Below are a few suggestions
to use those fashion skills to earn a
little extra income on the side:

1. Become a fashion blogger: Fashion bloggers have been around
for a long time, but in recent years their
internet presence has boomed. The most
successful personal style bloggers can
make thousands of naira
per year along with other awesome
opportunities like collaborations with
major designers and retailers.

However, the work of a fashion blogger
is no easy task. It can take years of
dedication to gain a loyal online
following, and to reach this level of
success requires a full-time
commitment to your blog. But, don’t
let that deter you! If you can devote a
little time every day (or even every
other day), then fashion blogging can be
a fantastic way to earn a little extra cash
while doing something that you love.
Fashion blogs make money through a
variety of sources, and it’s a good idea to
do some research before you start
your blogging journey.
When it comes to fashion blogging, all
you need is a camera, access to the
internet, and a passion for fashion.
But remember, it also takes a lot of
dedication, so you should only do it if its
something you really love!

2. Become a YouTube Vlogger
Along the same lines as fashion blogging
is YouTube video blogging or
“vlogging”. The popularity of vloggers is
growing at an insanely rapid pace, and
there are tons of possibilities for the
kinds of videos you can make. You could
focus on make-up tutorials, fashion
reviews, DIY projects,or anything else
you’re passionate about. All you need to
get started is internet access, a video
camera, and a YouTube account!
Once you get a solid amount of YouTube
subscriptions, you can apply to be a
YouTube partner and start earning
money off your videos through
advertisements. Similar to fashion
blogging, the only way to be successful
as a vlogger is to stay consistent and
update regularly. If you have a couple of
hours to make a video every week,
vlogging could be a great option to do
something fun and creative while
making some money on the side.

3. Become an Entrepreneur
If you’re a person that loves crafting unique
pieces of jewelry or sewing your own
dresses, then you should consider
selling your work. The perks of being
an entrepreneur is that you can work as
much or as little as your schedule allows.
You could even grab a couple of friends
and start a summer business as a way to
hang out while earning money.
You could sell your products locally
to family and friends, or you could
venture to an online platform. E-
Commerce sites like Etsy and Ebay are a
great place to start selling your original
work, because they cut down the costs
required to start a business and increase
the likelihood of people seeing your
products.
Did you know that Sophia Amoruso, the
founder of Nasty Gal, first started out
selling her vintage finds on Ebay!? Take
note from this successful entrepreneur
and turn a fun hobby into a thriving
business.

4. Become a Representative or
Online Stylist

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, but
don’t have anything of your own to sell,
you should consider becoming a
representative for an established
company. Companies like Stella and
Dot and Mary Kay allow you to sell their
products and earn commission on your
sales. This means that you can set your
own hours and have complete control
over your business schedule.
However, companies like this will have a
start-up fee – since you’re essentially
buying products from them that you’re
then going to sell – and these fees can
be expensive. Therefore, it’s
important that you can really
commit to this type of work since it
does require an investment.
If you’re not willing to pay anything
upfront, then you could consider
becoming an online stylist at a
website like Keaton Row. The business
scheme is similar: you make money
based on how much you sell, but it’s free
to join and requires less of a
commitment. It also gives you a real-
world opportunity to put your awesome
styling skills to good use!

Thoughts?

What do you think of these ideas? Have
you had success as a blogger, vlogger, or
entrepreneur? How do you use your
fashion skills? What do you do to earn
cash on the side? Share your tips in
the comment section!