Lifestyle Brand Case Studies

From clean beauty to lifestyle living. I craft campaigns that transform everyday moments into stories people want to save, share, and remember.

Case Study: Reålea Skincare

A sustainable skincare startup rooted in natural ingredients and ritual

+173%

follower growth

+182%

engagement in 60 days

+204%

post reach in 60 days

Built a cohesive brand presence and active community in the clean beauty space

Instagram Feed Before → After

Before: unstructured, slow growth, and low engagement

After: cohesive, elevated brand storytelling that increased engagement and reach

My Approach

Challenge

  • New sustainable skincare brand entering a competitive market

  • Needed awareness, credibility, and consistent engagement with limited resources

  • Goal: establish a cohesive identity, grow awareness, and build an engaged online community

Process

  • Defined content pillars (Connection, Education, Promotion, Conversation, Inspiration)

  • Designed Instagram feed aesthetic and storytelling strategy.

  • Produced Reels, carousels, and product photography in natural settings

  • Managed community (DMs, Q&As, skincare conversations)

Deliverables

  • Instagram feed redesign

  • Short-form video (rituals, education, lifestyle)

  • Static photography + storytelling carousels

  • On-brand copywriting across posts and captions

Video Content

Brand Philosophy

Showcased REÅLEA’s philosophy with calming, nature inspired visuals, positioning the brand as holistic and mindful

UGC Summer Trend

Tapped into the summer vacation trend with an after-sun skincare message that reached new audiences

Beyond skin deep

A values-driven Reel that went viral, boosting visibility and awareness

UGC Holiday Sneak Peek

Quick, casual video revealing the limited-edition holiday box in UGC style to spark curiosity and engagement

Carousels & Photography

Photographed products in raw, organic settings to highlight purity, sustainability, and ritual

Blended traditional wisdom with modern science in storytelling carousels to educate and differentiate the brand

Created lifestyle driven visuals that elevated REÅLEA’s premium identity and established a consistent, trustworthy brand presence across the feed

Humanized the brand by sharing the founder’s story and product inspiration, fostering authenticity and deeper emotional connection with the audience

Case Study: Maison Rêve

A boutique real estate and vintage shop brand inspiring soulful living through design, curated storytelling, and community connection

+841.9%

post reach increase

+45%

follower growth

+178%

engagement increase

Established a consistent, lifestyle driven Instagram presence that blended soulful design, real estate education, and curated vintage finds

Instagram Feed Before → After

Before: inconsistent brand presence and low engagement

After: cohesive storytelling that boosted engagement, visibility, and attracted new followers

My Approach

Challenge

  • Boutique real estate brand with a vintage shop competing in a crowded Bay Area market

  • Needed to build awareness, credibility, and consistent engagement online

  • With the founder’s limited time and high design standards, I learned her voice and delivered visuals that matched her vision

  • Goal: Establish a consistent, lifestyle-driven Instagram presence that built trust, showcased soulful homes, and highlighted curated vintage finds

Process

  • Defined content pillars blending interior design, real estate, and vintage living

  • Researched design/real estate trends, SEO, and competitor strategies to guide relevance

  • Designed a cohesive visual identity with curated imagery, branded templates, and consistent text styling

  • Learned the founder’s tone of voice to write captions and Reels scripts that felt authentic to her

Deliverables

  • Content calendar across Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest

  • Direct to camera educational Reels (interior design & real estate)

  • Lifestyle Reels (seasonal DIY, cozy home styling, vintage shop storytelling)

  • Branded graphics, product, interior photography, and SEO-optimized copy

  • Community management - responding to DMs, comments, and fostering engagement.

Video Content

POV: Fall Decor in August

Trend driven Reel on fall decor shopping, blending humor and relatability to spark engagement

As a Realtor and Designer

Text based Reel sharing real estate tips, pairing on-screen advice with personal storytelling to build trust and authenticity

POV: Step Into an English Garden

Featured a local garden, blending nostalgia and community storytelling to boost engagement

5 Simple Ways to Cozy Up Your Home

Fall Reel with vintage, DIY, and upcycling tips reflecting soulful, sustainable values

Carousels & Photography

Positioned homes as soulful spaces through emotive carousel storytelling

Showcased staged interiors aligned with the “quiet luxury” trend, highlighting the founder’s dual expertise as realtor and designer

Reintroduced the founder with a personal post to deepen connection and authenticity

Featured a favorite local spot to blend community storytelling with Maison Rêve’s lifestyle driven brand identity

Merging creative storytelling with strategy through content pillars, video, and photography to deliver real results. I’d love to bring this mix of creativity and strategy to your brand.

michellehueitan@gmail.com

© Michelle Tan, 2025