Creating a Page on Wikifashion

I am terrifically excited to be the August 1, 2010 featured article on Wikifashion. Wikifashion? If you haven’t heard of it, maybe you’ve seen Wikipedia, which is basically a big collaborative online encyclopedia. That means anyone can contribute to it. Wikifashion is the same thing, but exclusively for topics related to fashion.

Grit and Glamour featured on Wikifashion on August 1, 2010.

What is Wikifashion?

Wikifashion’s About page explains it beautifully:

Wikifashion is a way for fashion lovers to catalogue brands, designers, fashion shows and all things fashion in a highly effective and collaborative way. Wikifashion will allow fashion lovers and designers alike to update clothing from season to season and to enable access to the most up-to-date information on fashion.

All members of the fashion community- from fashion lovers to designers are encouraged to contribute and edit content.

Wikifashion is based in Brisbane, Australia and was founded by Madeline Veenstra (the fashion lover) and Coen Hyde (the techie).

Information that is contributed to this site, should remain unbiased and not include any form of advertising.

http://wikifashion.com/wiki/Wikifashion:About

It’s been on my to-do list for a while, but I finally got around to creating a proper page for G&G on Wikifashion, which, admittedly, is not as simple as it may appear. I sent a tweet about it and Madeline Veenstra contacted me and said that she wanted to feature me on the site, and I was so flattered. (Thank you Madeline!) It is a great resource that fashion lovers and bloggers should support.

Since I knew I’d be featured, and having had some challenges in creating my own Wikifashion page, I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to spread the word about the site and as well as some tips (and code) for creating a page for your blog on Wikifashion.

Creating a Wikifashion Page

• First, take a look at the page for Grit and Glamour on Wikifashion so you get some ideas for your own page. I also encourage you to explore other pages within the site.
• Next, you’ll need to create an account and be given permission to upload files.
  Tip: To save yourself trouble later, make your username your blog name, the way you want to appear on the site.
• Also take a look at the In-depth Manual and  Blogs Style Guide so you can get an idea of how the back-end works. These sections of the site will be very helpful as you develop your page or contribute to others.
• Get into edit mode for your new page. Copy and paste the code below from my page into yours. I’ve left my copy fully-intact—be sure to replace relevant portions with your own info.{{Blog
  | name = Grit and Glamour
  | created = 2006
  | author = Vahni Georgoulakos
  | style = Fashion and lifestyle
  | image = [[Image:#ff9900;">Gritandglamour3.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
  | website = [http://www.gritandglamour.com www.gritandglamour.com]
  }}

  ==About Grit and Glamour==
  Grit and Glamour is a fashion and lifestyle blog by Vahni Georgoulakos. With wit and honesty, Vahni explores topics and trends in fashion and how they relate to her own personal style (and ever-growing shoe collection).

  ==About Vahni==
  Vahni is a professional writer and Web content manager with a Master’s Degree in English. She is a first-generation Greek-American from the southeastern U.S., who is also a contributor to:

  * [http://heartifb.com Independent Fashion Bloggers]
  * [http://www.intheircloset.com In Their Closet]
  * [http://www.askmissa.com Ask Miss A]
  * Examiner.com—[http://www.examiner.com/x-17462-International-Style-Examiner International Style Examiner]

  ==Features and Coverage==
  [[File:Grazia_feature_GritandGlamour.jpg|frame|Blogger Vahni of Grit and Glamour in the November 23, 2009 issue of Grazia Australia.]]
  Grit and Glamour has been featured in the print edition of [[Grazia]], and was selected by Jennine Tamm for a Blogger Spotlight on [[Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB)]] in July 2010.

  On Vahni and Grit and Glamour, Jennine wrote, “Aside from her lovely and wearable style, beautiful photos, great life and style tips and pop culture, she’s also contributed great posts to IFB. We love her enthusiasm, knowledge and belief in the community.” Tamm, Jennine. Blogger Spotlight: Grit and Glamour. Independent Fashion Bloggers. [http://heartifb.com/2010/07/28/blogger-spotlight-grit-and-glamour/ http://heartifb.com/2010/07/28/blogger-spotlight-grit-and-glamour]

  Additional coverage includes:

  * [http://areflectionbytuesdai.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-by-her-grit-and-glamour.html A Reflection by Tuesdai], July 8, 2010 featured blogger.
  * [http://www.beautifulstranger.tv/blog/post/2010/06/Vahnis-Grit--Glamour.aspx BeautifulStranger.tv blog], June 10, 2010. Featured entrant in ”Are You the Next Beautiful Stranger?” blogger contest.
  * [http://www.beautifulstranger.tv/blog/post/2010/06/Vahnis-Grit--Glamour.aspx Jeffrey Campbell blog], June 1, 2010. Featured in “NEW STYLE ALERT: MUCHO. Are you a bootie, or a cuffed pump?”
  * [http://missvinylahoy.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/featured-blogger-for-may-grit-and-glamour/ Miss Vinyl Ahoy], May 2010 featured blogger.
  * [http://stylesamplemag.com/2009/11/holiday-shopping-what-will-you-buy/ Style Sample Magazine], November 2009. Featured in ” Holiday Shopping: What will YOU buy?”

  ==Contact/Follow==

  * [http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/1191017/grit-and-glamour/follow Grit and Glamour on Bloglovin']
  * Twitter: [http://twitter.com/gritandglamour @gritandglamour]
  * In a reader: [http://feeds2.feedburner.com/gritandglamour/bHJu Subscribe to Grit and Glamour through RSS]
  * Email:[mailto:gritandglamour@gmail.com gritandglamour@gmail.com ]
  * Ask a question: [http://www.formspring.me/gritandglamour Grit and Glamour on Formspring]

  ==References==

  [[Category:Blogs]]

  [[Category:Blogs of USA]]

• Once you have permission to upload files, upload a photo for your page that is exactly 250 pixels wide. It will not automatically be re-sized for the info box on the right of your page. After uploading, grab the filename and replace my filename (in #ff6600;">orange above) with yours.
• If you don’t want as many subheadings, or want more, you can create more easily by copying and pasting relevant sections of the code above, or by simply deleting.
• If you want to include additional images in the body of the page, you can. Read more about images and placement.
• You can preview your page before publishing/saving. You can move pages to a new page if you mess up, but you can’t delete without special permission. Read more about deleting a page.
• The key is to present accurate, factual information—like you’d find in an encyclopedia—about your blog. What you choose to list is totally up to you. I created my page on my own. If you choose to include your blog on Wikifashion, you decide what you are comfortable sharing with the world.

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