The rise of the social media influencer is something that keeps getting more an more common but what do people outside of the industry really think about bloggers and influencers? Before I get into this post, I want to say that I’m a very non-judgemental person and I am very open to everyone’s ideas of […]
3 Tips For Staying Grateful
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been taking time out of my day to think about the things I’m thankful for. Turn on your JavaScript to view content And let me tell you, I’ve seen a huge shift in my mindset and overall happiness. Being happy shouldn’t be hard. Especially when you stop to take […]
Why I’m Afraid To Hit “Publish” Less Than 5 Times A Week
I know it’s like beating a dead horse at this point, but there are so many different pressures coming from many different angles on bloggers/influencers. Turn on your JavaScript to view content While most people complain about the Instagram algorithm (hi, I was one of them), there are a lot of other social pressures that […]
Influencers In The Digital And Retail Space
Shopping is a really interesting science. In the age of the influencers, the retail industry has definitely boomed. Turn on your JavaScript to view content It’s true, influencers INFLUENCE consumers (GASP!). I know, it sounds like a really simple concept, but in fact, there’s a lot more to it. I wasn’t kidding when I said […]
Lessons Learned From Off Brand Partnerships
As an influencer, part of my job is to work with brands. Over the last 5 years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to brand partnerships. Turn on your JavaScript to view content “Maybe that wasn’t the best partnership to take on.” Yup. I’m here to admit that I’ve […]
The Work-Life Balance
I recently spoke to group of students at LIM College, and one of the first things they asked me was, “How do you do it all…and still manage to have a life?” As someone who has been doing this for almost six years, I’ve definitely had my fair share of struggles when it comes to […]
Why The Champagne Edit Didn’t Feel Like MY Brand
I kicked off 2018 on a fresh note. As you should. So long Pink Champagne Problems, hello The Champagne Edit. But something wasn’t exactly right. Ugh. DRESS / HAT / EARRINGS ( similar ) / SHOES / BAG / NECKLACES / SUNGLASSES My re-brand happened quickly because it just felt like the perfect opportunity. I […]
Things You Might Not Know About Me As A Blogger
I love doing this whole blogging thing, but there are some things you may not know about me when it comes to this little blog. JACKET (also here and here ) // JEANS // SUNGLASSES // NECKLACE // BRACELETS // BAG I always love when bloggers give little behind the scenes into their lives. Whether […]
The Moment I Realized I Was Worth It As A Blogger
As a “seasoned” blogger (considering myself one since I’ve been blogging since 2012), knowing your worth seems to be a bigger and bigger discussion every year. The blogging industry rapidly grew overnight, and over the last few years, bloggers in all different niches have taken a stand on their worth. There have been so many […]
4 Reasons Why I’m Not Posting About The Nordstrom Sale
Ah. The good ol’ Nordstrom Sale, #NSale, Influencer’s Christmas In July, WHATEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. DRESS // SHOES // SCARF c/o // BAG c/o // CELINE SUNGLASSES While I do shop the shit out of the Nordstrom sale (not as much this year as I have in the past), my love for content around […]