Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Muriëlle van Schaik @muriellevanschaik

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

Right now I’m a social influencer, fashion blogger, Instagrammer or whatever you would call it these days. I’ve studied law at the University of Utrecht but followed my heart into the world of fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

Fashion, beauty and lifestyle (food, hotspots, sports)

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

It’s just my own name

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I use VSCO filter p5 +4/5 and then play with the contrast, temperature, tint and highlight colors.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

That would be Caro Daur (Caroline Daur).

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

Try to use the Instagram stories more often. Show more of your daily life. I’m trying the same. People really love it!

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

I’m doing this fulltime, this is how I make a living and it gives you a lot of freedom. Free to express your own creativity and free to use your time as good as possible.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Choose influencers different type of influencers that create creative shots or videos.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

It’s very important. I’m done with just the regular blogger photos: standing in a street or on the road with no special background or pose. That’s what all the bloggers do. I think it’s time to plan and organize photo shoots more.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

I like it when a brand really loves you and you’re adoring the designs so you have that connecting that will carry out a long term collaboration.

Topics:

• Art
• Fashion
• Food & Drink
• Hair & Beauty
• Travel

Country:

Netherlands