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 […]
What Does “Influence” Mean To You?
Influence. Influencer. Two words we hear, speak, type on a daily basis. But what the heck do we actually mean? DRESS // BAG on sale! c/o // HEELS // CHANEL EARRINGS // CELINE SUNGLASSES ( dupes here ) To someone who does not have a blog or Instagram, they might think of an influencer as […]
Yes, Consistency Is Important, But So Are Breaks
Maybe you noticed. Maybe you didn’t. Last week, The Champagne Edit was completely offline. Maybe it was because I got back from Vermont late on Sunday night. Or maybe it was because I haven’t shot outfits in a few weeks. Or maybe it was because I felt weird posting on September 11th. Whatever the reason […]
3 Things Brands And Influencers Do Wrong When Collaborating
Collaborating with brands is probably one of the coolest things about being an influencer. DRESS (also here and here )// BELT // BAG // CELINE SUNGLASSES ( similar ) // VINTAGE CHANEL EARRINGS // SHOES I know I talk about this a lot, and I’m sure a lot of other influencers do too. But it […]
Ads vs. Organic Content…And The Fine Line That Separates Them
If you’re an influencer, you know about ads. If you’re not an influencer, you still know about ads. Just a few years ago, ads weren’t really a thing. Back in the day (aka pre-Instagram), you really only saw bloggers writing and sharing things they felt like their readers would want to know. If you did […]
The 2012 Blogger vs the 2018 Influencer: 6 Things I’ve Learned Over The Years, Part 2
A lot has changed since I hit publish on my very first post back in October of 2012. A LOT. OF. DRASTIC. CHANGES. Welcome back for Part 2 of things I’ve learned over the years! Do your own thing Being yourself seems like a no brainer, right? But honestly, over the years it’s become harder […]
Top 10 Moments From 2018 & A Look At 2019
2018 was one of the best years ever, personally and professionally. It’s made me excited to see what 2019 has in store! We say this every year, but WHERE DID THE TIME GO? I can’t believe it’s officially 2019, and I’m internally freaking out a little bit. 2018 was such a great year for me, […]
Bloggers That Also Have Traditional 9-to-5 Jobs
Sometimes I don’t think those who have traditional 9-to-5 jobs on top of their blogs are given enough credit. So today, I wanted to share more gals who are just like me. I, of course, still really appreciate those who took the leap and quit their traditional jobs to blog full time. Their bravery is […]
Steps That Go Into A Sponsored Post
It’s NO surprise that blogging makes people money. So today, I wanted to share a bit more about what goes into a sponsored post. I’ll preface this by saying, most of my sponsored content recently has been Instagram campaigns. Do I see this staying this way forever? No. But I wanted to be up front […]
Why I Can’t Give Advice To New Bloggers & Influencers
While it’s no surprise that I don’t have a million followers, I still get quite a few questions about tips for new bloggers and influencers. I actually genuinely love helping others. Especially when it comes to blogging and “influencing” (I want to punch myself for saying that, but whatever, it flowed). I’ve noticed over the […]