I talk about my career as a merchandiser A LOT around here, and it’s easily one of my favorite things to talk about. Since I DO talk about it so much, I spend a lot of time reflecting on my career. And it always comes back to the same realization: I FREAKIN’ HAVE MY DREAM […]
When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
Life really never goes as planned… Let’s just say, I didn’t kick off 2021 where I wanted to. But hey, I told myself 2021 would be the year of zero expectations . Right now, I’m currently really focusing on my efforts on being THE best merchandiser I can be for Lou & Grey. I truly, […]
1 Year At My Dream Job (+ What To Do If You’re Feeling Stuck In Your Current Role)
Wow. Wow. Wow. A year ago life looked totally different. I cannot believe I’ve been at my current job for a year. February 10th, 2020. I remember waking up like a little kid on Christmas. Probably more excited now that I think about it. That Monday was the day I started a brand new chapter. […]
Hi, I’m Here! (A Little Check In)
I’ve officially been living on my own for a month. It’s been one month since I moved into my own apartment, and I gotta be honest — it’s everything I’ve ever wanted…and more. Sure, I lived “on my own” in college. And even last year, I was pretty much on my own throughout COVID. But […]
What Is Lou & Grey (+ Why I Am This Brand’s Biggest Fan)
Lou & Grey – you’ve heard me talk about them. You’ve seen my try ons. You’ve read my words GUSHING over their products. By now, I think it’s pretty clear that I LOVED this brand. I feel so grateful to have worked for a company like Lou & Grey (I left in April 2022). It’s […]
7 Ways To Beat The Sunday Scaries
I love love love Sundays. Until I don’t…thanks to the Sunday Scaries. No matter how much I love my job, there’s ALWAYS going to be that nagging reminder in the back of my head that I need to deal with work the next day. Naturally, the Sunday Scaries are a little less scary now that […]
The Future Of It’s Casual
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, […]