Preliminary Research 1 - GENRE

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH 1- GENRE

My name is Sophia Llano and today is the first day of my research starting my fashion and lifestyle magazine and I will be doing the magazine based off of a more recent trend that has been circulating around TikTok called "Clean Girl Aesthetic". Think "SLEEK, MINIMAL, EVERYDAY LUXURY!" Picture yourself back to those early 2000s "effortless chic" vibes, but modernized. Clean girl aesthetic is all about minimalism and prioritizing self-care in every aspect ranging from clear skin, natural make up, to slick-back bun, and clothing with basic neutral tones usually paired with a flare of color. Essentially, it's about looking and feeling your best without a lot of fuss. It's a vibe that's both sophisticated and approachable. 

I have created a Pinterest board dedicated to my inspiration for my magazine which consists of photos like the one presented above which truly emulates the aesthetic that I am portray. The girls in the photo are wearing very pastel and neutral tone clothing, as they accessorize themselves with gold jewelry and wear some for of sneakers or sandals. I try to use videos from TikTok and Pinterest to see what tips girls give other girls to practice and prioritize self-care through simple everyday things such as washing your face at night, including skin care products, showering twice a day, and to practice healthy sleeping and eating habits. The whole aesthetic of my magazine is to help target a young teenage girl audience or even young adult women who want to prioritize their hygiene and self care routine. 

I would love to get a photo like the one displayed above. I want to recreate this photo to possibly include this either in my table of contents or possibly in the main two pages. I will be having two of my friends to model for me and to convey the aesthetic of my magazine and since they are both blondes and they enjoy taking care of themselves, I think they will truly be able to bring to life the idea I'm trying to implement into my magazine. The research that I've also begun to do is researching what usually fashion and lifestyle magazines include. The research that I have begun to conduct has told me that popular beauty and lifestyle magazines usually include a range of what's in style this season, include clothing, accessories, and jewelry. They also include styling tips such as how to wear the latest trends, how to incorporate new pieces into your wardrobe and tips for staying healthy and looking your best.