Last week, a Canadian magazine called FASHION Magazine did a profile on me and asked some good questions about the motivations behind my Pinterest content. I thought I'd share the article with you, click here. If you have any other questions for me in regards to Pinterest, please post them below. I'm always happy to share tips!
Four years ago when I decided that I just had to pursue fashion as if it was something inside of me ready to burst out of my chest I didn't really know where my passion would take me. I wasn't even thinking much about wether or not I was going to succeed or fail. It was about this desire to create beauty and encourage people. These past years have been an incredible ride. From my first photo shoot to my first runway experience to my first time getting published to my inexplainable growth on Pinterest to working with brands I never thought I'd touch with a ten foot pole to now being nominated for an award by one of my favorite magazines EVER! Little me? I have dried applesauce on my arm and my hair isn't even brushed as I type this. I never thought in a million years that I would catch the attention of such a popular publication like InStyle magazine and be nominated for a social media award. This is something that I can only credit God with because there are so many other talents out there that have more followers, equally cool Pinterest boards and probably did their hair today. I am so humbled by how faithful God is and how He can truly knock our socks off our feet whenever He wants. haha. In the moments when I found myself thinking that the success of my business was by my own two hands I found myself tripping over mistakes and stressed to the max. It's when I hold my business with palms facing up, flat as pancakes He truly blows me away.
So, whether you believe in God or not, I just want you to know that it's worth dreaming big and taking a gut-felt risk. And, there's a REALLY good chance your dreams and goals are going to look different as you go through life, but I promise you will be blown away.
If you have time, please go vote for me. Click here. And if you feel like being extra generous, please share with your friends. #InStyleSMAs
It happened. Elle is officially one and Ryan is a 30 year old man. Where is the time going?! We had an incredible weekend full of celebration. I hope you had a great Labor day too. Here are some photos of the festivities through my iPhone. I can't wait to share the official pictures soon.
September is just around the corner, which means fall is almost here. Of course, the stores are already taunting us with boots, jackets and fall colors, so why not start making room for a couple of this year's fall essentials? Below, you'll find a shopping list, and you might also find a pleasant surprise that many of the items are things you may already own. For me, I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a good moto jacket, a felt hat and some brown booties.
SHOPPING LIST:
1. Midi dress 2. Black pencil skirt (preferrable midi length) 3. Moto jacket 4. Ankle booties 5. Glitter accents 6. Jeweled earrings 7. Wide brimmed felt hat 8. Boyfriend jeans 9. Greige nail polish
I can't wait for October for two reasons...1. Fall. 2. Pepperologie. My dear friend Jessie Artigue for Style & Pepper will be hosting a five course study of style here in Phoenix on October 26, 2013 at Domus from 10AM to 5PM along with Summer Bellessa from The Girls with Glasses, Jenny Strebe from Confession of a Hairstylist, Lauren McBride of Holistically Fit and...Me! YAY! I'm so honored to be a part of this wonderful day that is all about helping women put a little more flavor and spice into different areas of their life (style, DIY, hair, health and home). Jessie's whole goal is to help women become the best possible version of themselves, and my heart is for that too. I love that this is an event that is not only fun, but is all about encouragement and positivity for all areas of our lives.
Attendees of the one day workshop will get lunch, snacks and drinks provided. They also get a ton of swag from AWESOME sponsors (check out past ones here). If you register before September 1st you get $100 off your ticket, so go here right now and sign up!
If you totally aren't convinced this is worth a day of your time watch this video!
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