I’ve been a little MIA from the blog. I know. And it doesn’t feel like the other small breaks I’ve taken in the past. I understand that the title of this blog post is quite dramatic, but I’ve been thinking about this for quite a while. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m actually having […]
4 Tips For Creating A Productive Work Space
Not only am I lucky enough to have to worry about one work space, I get to have TWO of them: One for my day job and one in my home office. I like to think that I’m a really organized person. I use my Google Calendar ON TOP OF my Kate Spade planner. And […]
A Blogger Explains What Blogging Is
A few weeks ago, my Creative Director was literally mind blown when I told him about affiliate marketing. It got me thinking that there is still some sort of disconnect between bloggers and everyone else. So today, I decided to clear the air a bit. I think over the last few years, bloggers really started […]
Blogging Tips: Why It Can’t Just Be Me Anymore
I see no problem at all asking for help. None at all. So when I realized I started getting super overwhelmed with the amount of work I had committed to, I knew I needed someone to step in and help me. Since the beginning of this blog, I’ve done everything myself: Accounting, styling, managing, scheduling, […]
Is Blogging Dead? & The Future Of Blogging
Now that I’ve been blogging for over five years, I’ve seen a lot of changes in this industry. Sometimes I find myself questioning, “is blogging dead?” And the answer is the same every single time: No. No it’s not. When I first started blogging in 2012, I’m pretty sure there wasn’t much to it. Most […]
How I’ve Adapted To The Instagram Algorithm
Oh, the dreaded Instagram. The petty girl inside me is annoyed that I’m even dedicating an entire post to Instagram, but at the end of the day, it’s a huge part of my business. I definitely miss the days when Instagram did NOT have an algorithm, but I think everyone can agree with me on […]
Instagram Themes & Strategies
A lot goes into ONE Instagram post. INSTAGRAM THEMES & STRATEGIES: TIPS If you’re an influencer, you know this is true. Instagram is a lot of work. Way more work than any other social network (with the exception of Pinterest, maybe…and I’m still trying to conquer that beast). Ever since I decided to stop caring […]
Overcoming Burnout: What To Do When You Feel Burnt Out
As the first month of 2018 comes to an end, it’s about that time when I start feeling a little burnt out. 2018 started off with a bang: I was motivated by the new year, and felt refreshed after a few days out of the office. And now that the positivity has somewhat faded, I […]
Benefits of Blogging: Bloggers, The Free Sh*t, And Entitlement
As the influencer space becomes bigger, people are starting to really form opinions on the way we work, the things we receive, and our sense of entitlement as influencers. Let’s start with the truth: It’s pretty damn cool to be a blogger/influencer. There are a LOT of benefits of blogging. But I feel like I’ve […]
Instagram Tips: My Photographer’s Thoughts On Aesthetics Edits
By now you probably know that I use a photographer to shoot 95% of my photos. You also probably know that one of my best friends is my photographer. Instagram Tips – Thoughts on Aesthetic Thoughts Today I wanted to introduce, Allie , my photographer. You typically see Allie , my friend, mentioned in my […]