There were a lot of blogging events this week where I got the chance to meet up with girls for the first time. More often than not, we get on the topic of who still has a 9 to 5 and who took the blog full time. When asked, I explain that I freelance between…
This post is sponsored by XOXO and Her Campus Media. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting brands that make Sophisticaition possible! Spring has finally come, even in Chicago!! I am so excited to share some fun and trendy looks with you for the new season from XOXO. Featuring high-fashion…
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 asker to a more in-depth answer I’d given in a YouTube video or older blog post. In recent weeks, I’ve gotten more questions about editing…
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 fun prints and colors with hair accessories while still wearing practical (read: warm) clothes 😉 I have been on a hair accessory kick for 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, Olivia Rink Where did you go to college? Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana! Are you gluten free? Not technically. I am lectin sensitive and…
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 you stir crazy! Here are some ideas of things to do when you’re stuck inside because of ice, snow, or an illness. Read a book…
This post has taken a long time to publish, because I keep adding more personal tidbits and explaining more than I initially thought I would. I hope you enjoy this deeper dive into the past year, my favorite collaborations, my ups and my downs. January The year kicked off in Cancun, where I spent the…
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I wanted to take the time to share some of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions with you!
