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 […]
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 […]