• STYLE

    Wear to Work – Fall Transition Outfit

    I’m dying in this heat, guys. How dare the weather be so perfect and fall-like, then switch back to the fresh hell of the mid-80s! I’ve taken to cranking the AC, sipping some PSL, and pretending it’s cold outside, because I’m an adult and I can do what I want!   If you’re ready for fall, but still stuck in the 80 degree weather, here are a few things you can do to trick yourself into thinking you’re enjoying a nice, cool fall day! Wear t-shirts that are fall colors. Whip out your coziest socks to lounge around in. Grab your big, black tote bags and begin to rock them.…

  • BLOGGING

    Beginner Blogging – SOCIAL SHARING

    It’s time we talk about an important part of blogging, and that is social sharing. Sharing, liking, commenting- these are all ways we communicate these days, and it’s the best way to spread the word about the blog you’re pouring your heart into. How else will everyone know about the awesome work you do if you are not your biggest sharer and supporter. I’ve compiled a list of 6 Social Networks to Share Your Blog On and WHY it’s important for each network. You need to know WHAT to share on each social site, because each really do have a different style of Internet user!   INSTAGRAM Instagram is the…

  • STYLE

    Universal Standard Road Trip

    If you remember correctly, I introduced a new to me brand last month called Universal Standard. I was (and still am) completely obsessed with their t-shirts and their plus size minimalistic design. Can we get more minimalism in plus sizes, please?! Lucky for us- we have Universal Standard.   Lucky for YOU, they sell Universal Standard at Nordstrom, and US is going on a road trip to many Nordstroms around the United States! I plan on attending their pop up in Downtown Chicago, so if you’re in the area, I hope you’ll join me in trying on all their awesome pieces and getting a better idea of the brand. Now…

  • BLOGGING

    Beginner Blogging – IDEA GENERATION & POST PLANNING

    Hey there, blogging babies. I hope you’ve learned some valuable blogging information over the last few weeks that you’re adding to your memory bank for when you finally pull the trigger to start your blog! I am urging you to start soon! I know you’ll get the hang of it and love it! This week, I am sharing about idea generation and post planning. Some people say “HOW AM I GOING TO KNOW WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT?!” To that, I just say “Write what you love.” I can’t say you’ll never have a writer’s block, but it will make it a hell of a lot less frequent! Below are my…