General

1. What is Lookbooks and why should you use it?

   Lookbooks is a social fashion networking site built by professionals for professionals. It provides the most authentic 'sight' of its kind - giving those that drive the fashion industry - models, designers, stylists, casting directors, agents, art directors and photographers - the hottest vehicle for networking and staying miles ahead of the crowd.

   Look here for the most recent runway shows by the top designers or the latest print advertising campaigns by top models for inspiration. More generally we seek to break down the barriers within the industry, and provide a place for professionals worldwide to see trends before they become trends.

2. How do I create an account on Lookbooks.com?

   Creating a profile on Lookbooks is easy. Just click on "Sign Up" or "Login" buttons at the top of the screen and fill out the New Registration form. Or you can click on the following link: Register or Login

3. I want to be a model, can Lookbooks.com help me?

   Yes. Lookbooks.com is the great way for new and established models to get discovered by agencies and to get exposure to a large number of fashion professionals on the web. It is safe, convenient and FREE. We connect you with the best modeling agencies by making your online portfolio accessible to established and reputable modeling agencies. Lookbooks.com is not an employment agency and cannot provide you modeling work, but we can help you by connecting you with real industry professionals, including agents, talent scouts, photographers and other models.

4. How does Lookbooks.com protect my privacy and safety?

   Lookbooks is a community for fashion professionals to network with others and stay on top of the trends in a safe environment.

   Our primary goal is to offer a secure place where you can access practical resources for the industry and interact with other members.

   We purposely ask for very little personal information, and we STRONGLY encourage you to use common sense on our site when talking with others. Do not reveal home addresses, phone numbers or anything else that you wouldn't want a stranger to have. Please be aware that all information (including photos or videos) that you post on public sections of the community and all information (excluding your e-mail address and your password) that is contained in your Lookbooks profile can be seen by every Member and Visitor to the Site.

   We strongly believe in the right to privacy, and we will not sell, distribute or otherwise abuse your personally identifiable information without your permission.

   For more information on our privacy policy, please go to: http://lookbooks.com/privacy

5. What is Facebook Share or Retweets?

   Like the posting, streetstyle or video so much that you want to share the link to your Facebook/Twitter friends? No need to copy and paste the URL back into your Facebook or Twitter accounts. Instead, with one click you get to check out a preview, choose how you want to share it, and then distribute it to anyone you want.

Profile

1. How do I add a profile picture

   Under the Menu option "Profile", you can add your avatar by clicking "Add A Photo"

2. How do I say hello to a friend?

   Once you've got your profile set up and you've linked with several friends, there are a handful of ways to communicate with others. The first is the Storyboard, which is the de facto place to leave a note on everyone's profile page. It's completely public, so whatever you write, others will be able to see.

   Lookbooks also has its own e-mail service. One thing that makes this internal messaging service attractive is its conversation threading, which shows each message sent back and forth. It's a great way to keep track of who said what, similar to what you get with Gmail. All of this can be managed under the Inbox tab, which you'll find on the lefthand side of your profile.

3. How do I create my Portfolio or an Album?

   Lookbooks.com lets you upload and share your photos with others. To create an album, go to Album under Media in your profile and hit "Upload & Share All Your Photos." From there, name your album, hit "Save Changes" and hit "Upload Media". This feature will allow you to upload multiple images to your album at once. Click the Browse button below and select the images you wish to upload, then click the upload button to proceed. Please do not close this box until all images have been uploaded or your images will not finish uploading. Images must be jpg, gif and png files, and should be less than 2.00 MB each.

4. How do I change my personal Information, i.e. email, name, etc.?

   The option to change your personal information can be found under My Profile/My Account. Make sure to input your real email address so we can send you the confirmation email with the account activation link.

5. What is the "Follow" button on people's profiles?

   The Follow button is one great way for you to keep track of the latest updates from Lookbooks members. Updates will appear on your wall in your profile.

6. I have my own personal blog. How can I promote it?

   As one of many tools we offer, you can manage RSS Feeds from which you want to import blogposts. Via this you can have posts from your external blog website(s) automatically imported into your Lookbooks blog. Just go to "Blog Posts" and then "RSS Import".

7. What is "Connect with Social Networks"?

   "Connect with Social Networks" serves as a great tool to further promote your postings. By connecting your Lookbooks account with Facebook, Twitter and / or Tumblr, automatic posts will be updated to your facebook feed, twitter page or tumblog whenever you:

   • Publish a new streetstyle look
   • Add a new blogpost

8. How do I invite my friends to join?

   "Friend Invitations" is an easy way to invite your contacts from your Social Services (Flickr, Friendster, MySpace, Twitter) or Email Services (AOL, Gmail, Live/Hotmail, Yahoo!). You are limited to 10 invites at a time, and we will never store or give away your contact details.

StreetStyle

1. What is StreetStyle?

   StreetStyle is a global fashion community where you can upload photos of looks / styles you like, and browse others. Rate up and comment on looks you like. The more votes a look gets, the higher it is on the page.

2. What can StreetStyle be used for?

   1. To show off your style or a style that you like.
   2. To enhance or reinvent your image through feedback.
   3. To promote your designs if you're a designer / boutique owner.
   4. To inspire by the diverse styles from around the world.
   5. To bring fashion people together.

3. What is a "look"?

   A "look" is a user-submitted photograph that displays an outfit with style.

4. How do I post a look?

   Login and click the "Add Your Own Look" in StreetStyle section. You can also go to "My Profile" and click on "Streetstyle" under Media

5. What is tagging?

   Tagging allows you to describe different parts of the image, i.e. what kind of jeans you are wearing. Please make sure to tag the clothing items of the outfit and its brand.
   How tagging works:

   1. To tag an image, click on the part of the image you want to describe.
   2. An input box will appear where you can type in the tag title.
   3. Hover over the image to see all tag positions.
   4. To remove a tag, click its number left of the input box.
   5. When you are done, save your changes by clicking the button below the form.

6. Are there any general guidelines on what I can post?

   1. Head-to-toe outfits required.
   2. Post clear (not blurry) and well-lit photographs that display your entire outfit (or at least most of it) and not excessively edited/photoshopped.
   3. Only one outfit per photo.
   4. DO NOT repost photos.
   5. DO NOT post ads or spam.
   6. DO NOT post photos that don't belong to you.
   7. No nudity.
   8. No photos of children.

   * Any photo that does not follow these guidelines will be deleted immediate and possible account termination.

7. How do I find and vote for looks?

   Visit the StreetStyle "NEW" section to view recently added looks. If you see entries you like, vote them up by clicking the corresponding "Star" symbol.

Directory

1. I am a fashion professional or represent a creative company. How can I or my company benefit from Lookbooks Directory?

   You can chose two different Directory profile types:

   • Premium Invidual Fashion Professional Profile - This account type is suitable for individuals who want to be professionally presented in the Directory.
   • Premium Company Profile - This profile entails:
     1. Large key visual and full company details (address, phone, website, email)
     2. Additional company information- upload company bio, news and company updates, client lists and portfolios
     3. Activity Feed to keep users up to date with your company's latest activities

2. How can I or my agency be part of the Directory?

   The directory is a list of fashion professionals/the creative industry at your fingertips. You must be a fashion professional to be in the directory, and must be approved. Apply Now!

Website & Technical Issues

1. How do I report a site error?

   To make your experience on Lookbooks more convenient we have built an in-site error reporting system. Every time something goes wrong on the site our IT team receives a notice about the problem and will take care about it as soon as possible.

2. Some elements of the site don't seem to work properly, or look strange.

   If you find, that some parts of the site aren't behaving how you would expect, it is usually caused by the same few things. To view Lookbooks properly check that

   • You should have javascript enabled. (How to do this)
   • You should have cookies enabled. (How to do this).
   • You aren't using an out of date internet browser. (How to do this).

   If you've checked all these things, but still have problems - Contact Us and we'll help you solve it.