June 21st is National Selfie Day: 10 Tips for a Better Selfie

Did you know that June 21^st is National Selfie Day? So much fun! Here’s some info about this cool holiday via National Day Calendar:

Thanks to social media and the smartphone, June 21st recognizes a form of self-portrait that couldn’t exist without them.  It’s National Selfie Day. On National Selfie Day, we are encouraged to take creative (appropriate) selfies and share them on social media.

While the act of taking a selfie may predate social media, smartphones and the word which is now in the Oxford dictionary, the popularity of taking these self-portraits and the ability to do so has never been easier. Selfie sticks and multi-functional camera phones make it all too easy to take these kinds of photographs as well as group selfies (aka groupies).

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HOW TO OBSERVE:

Use #NationalSelfieDay to share on social media and visit www.nationalselfieday.net.

10 Tips for a Better Selfie

Now that you’re excited for National Selfie Day, here are a few tips for taking your best selfies yet:

1. Stretch your arm high above your head and put your chin down. It’s super flattering!
2. Tilt your head to a slight angle. This is extra cute and highlights your facial features.
3. Going for a selfie while you’re lying down? Put a puffy pillow behind your head to prop it up a bit.
4. Practice your contouring skills. Contoured cheekbones will take your selfie up a notch.
5. Find the perfect lighting. Natural outdoor lighting is always the best.
6. Don’t be afraid to get bold with your lip color. A bright lipstick will perk up your whole look.
7. Show off your curves with the perfect pose like crossing your legs or putting your hand on your hip and popping your knee.
8. Test out some filters for making your skin look its absolute best.
9. Crop it until you love how it looks.
10. Have fun!

Are you ready for National Selfie Day?