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Blogger advice Part 1: What it takes to be a full time influencer.

First off thank you for all of your DMs and questions when I announced I was writing this post. I clearly underestimated how many I was going to get so in an attempt to get to everyones questions, this will be a 2 part (or maybe 5 part post if the questions keep coming in).

For most of you that know me well, online and offline, you know starting this blog has been an incredible roller coaster which I started a decade ago. Back then there were only a handful of us and now it feels like you’re a minority if you don’t have a blog, youtube or at the very least Instagram where the goal is free product, being paid to do promotions with the dream of this being your full-time gig.

Like you, I follow a bunch of influencers on Instagram and I have read tons of inspirational captions over the years of how they started a year, two years… blah blah blah years ago and are now full-time and if they can do it so can you.

I think that’s terrible advice.

Giveaway: Win a $100 Marshalls Gift Card

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Beth Pierce on snapchat!marshalls_1_2

While traveling through Palm Springs last weekend I accepted the Marshalls blogger challenge to head to one of their stores (ironically there were 5 locations in the area) and surprise myself by trying something new. For some that could mean an accent pillow, a kitchen items to test out a new recipe, or a yoga matte to get back into shape. For me, I gave myself a style challenge to create a desert look inspired by the nature I was surrounded in for my trip to Joshua Tree for $100 or less! And let me tell you, I’m excited with the result! UGG sandals, a Cynthia Rowley top, plus a Max Jeans jacket and Jessica Simpson floral pants for under $100 total (the retail is well over $400!). I majorly scored!

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Now I’m giving one lucky winner the chance to win $100 Marshalls gift card. Simply follow me on snapchat: @prettyconnected and snapchat me a message telling me what you would buy or why you want to win!

marshalls_1_5 Outfit details:

Jessica Simpson Kegan Floral Wide-Leg Pants, $16.99 (originally $59)

UGG Australian wedge sandals, on sale $32 (compare at $100)

Cynthia Rowley white blouse on sale $15.99 (compare at $150)

Max Jeans Tencel Anorak Jacket: on sale $32 (originally $110)

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Details/Rules: Winner will be announced around May 10th, 2016. All local, state and federal rules apply. Must be able to provide a US address. Good luck!

Calling all Bloggers! Here’s YOUR Chance to Work with L.A. Colors and Appear in In Touch Weekly + Life & Style!

LA Colors In Touch Weekly Blogger Contest

How do you turn from celebrity obsessed to blogger success??  Why, enter L.A. COLORS “Brush with Fame” challenge at InTouchWeekly.com/lacolors OR LifeAndStyleMag.com/lacolors by Friday, June 27th! 

Bloggers + Schutz Capsule Collection

Back in September I reported on the launch of Alexandre Birman’s Schutz Flagship store opening in NYC and since then I’ve been averaging two pairs a month — I’m kind of addicted. They are total complement me shoes, with these incredible heels and there’s this great attention to detail that makes them unusual without being too over the top (I’m on my 6th pair).

On Thursday night, Schutz launched a capsule collection designed by 3 amazing top bloggers, Aimee Song of Song of Style, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes, and Shea Marie of Cheyenne Meets Chanel. 10% of the proceeds of the evening was donated to the Red Cross.

Each blogger flew to Brazil last July to design 3 pairs of shoes for the line. The great part about collaborating with such stylish women who embody the Schutz brand is the collection in phenomenal I was in the store for maybe 30 minutes and still managed to buy 3 pairs; one of my fashion contributors (and date for the evening), Tiffany Pinero of Tifany Pinero Style bought an