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Hi, friends! I spent the last couple of days redoing this website to make it more user-friendly and content-focused. I really hope you enjoy! Some important changes I’d like to…
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The Line Between Authenticity & Oversharing
“Authenticity” has become a buzzword in this industry. Be authentic, they tell you. Share who you really are with your readers to gain trust and appear as more than a…
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Spring Statement Earrings
A follower recently messaged me asking if statement earrings would still be big this spring. The answer? YES! You only need to look on your favorite IG celebs like Selena…
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Spring Shoes Roundup
We’ve sprung ahead with daylight savings time… and it is officially spring in just 10 days! Stock up on the best spring shoes to make sure you’ll head into the…
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What I’m Packing for New Orleans
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St. Patrick’s Day Tees
March is two days away – time to start thinking of St. Patrick’s Day! Though you may not be Irish, you can celebrate it like you are 😉 Here are…
I Let Different Bloggers Edit My IG Photo
Most bloggers get questions sent to them over email or DMs quite frequently. I try to answer them as they come in, sometimes in Q&A blog posts, or refer the…
NYFW AW19
I just returned from my fourth New York Fashion Week! NYFW AW19 was definitely my hardest fashion week to date, but I got into a lot more shows than I…
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Spring Hair Accessories
With Valentine’s Day behind us, we’re gearing up for SPRING! Yes, there is snow on the ground in Chicago, but spring truly is on its way. You can bring in…
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NYFW Makeup with Physicians Formula
This post is sponsored by Physicians Formula. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that make Sophisticaition possible! New York Fashion Week is full of…
2019 Q&A
It’s been a while since we did one of these! Let’s dive right in. Who inspires you? IRL: Gabby Bernstein, Morgan Harper Nichols, Jordan Lee Dooley Blogging-wise: Dani Austin, Tezza,…
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Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas
Are you ready for V Day?? No matter if you’re going out for date night or staying in, I have allll the Valentine’s Day outfit ideas for you! This post…
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2019 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
V Day will be here sooner than you know it. Luckily, I’ve put together a Valentine’s Day gift guide to help you buy for your love bug! This post contains…
Things to Do When You’re Stuck Inside
With temperatures in Chicago falling well below zero (the high on Wednesday is -15) I will be staying indoors and working from home this week – but it can make…
5 Apps You Need for Instagram
I get asked what I use to edit my photos all the time – and the truth is, there isn’t just ONE app! Today I’m sharing my 5 favorite editing…
