How to Take a Selfie Like a Male Model

Fashion Week is an exciting time when we get a sneak peek at what we'll all be wearing (or saving up for) next season. Whether you're in London, Florence, Milan, Paris, or New York, you are privy to the best of the best—and not just in clothes. There's the best coffee, people watching, sparkling water, and after-parties. But most importantly, Fashion Week is the best place for taking FOMO-inducing selfies. But what if you don't feel really, really handsome right now? Just follow these four rules, as taught to us by the best in the biz: male models, of course. Take a deep breath, stop slouching, and listen up.

Rule # 1:
A selfie is only a selfie if (surprise) you are taking a photo of yourself. A photo taken by your girlfriend or co-worker isn't a selfie. So take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with your phone's buttons. The pros use the top volume button to take a picture instead of the actual camera button.

Rule # 2:
Stage your shot. Make sure there's something cool or interesting sharing the photo with you, like a plane, a limousine, a baller hotel room, the backstage area at a fashion show, or your really cool friends. Just go easy on babies and animals.

Rule # 3:
Find your light. Make sure your face is being lit in a flattering manner. Avoid being backlit unless for artistic purposes, in which case that's so creative!

Rule # 4:
Smile, squint a little, show off your abs, wave, give us a peace sign, or pull your best "blue steel." Whatever you do, do something. Nobody wants to see you looking constipated alone in your office. Which leads us to the last selfie rule.

Rule # 5:
Have fun. The most important lesson male models can teach us is how to live our best lives. Say, for example, you're at an after-party in a Milanese castle. Go out on the balcony with your friends and capture that moment. Then go eat a shitload of prosciutto and tweet about it.