Weekend Fashion Event—WhatRUWearing Brunch Series

This past weekend I attended WhatRUWearing's Brunch Series with my fashion blogging companion/best friend Natalie Craig. WhatRUWearing is a Chicago-based fashion organization that connects individuals together nationwide through sharing style advice and inspiration via the Internet and events. Hosted at the Mile North Hotel, 166 E. Superior St., the event began the evening of June 5 and consisted of a casual mixer where fashionistas, makeup artists and video bloggers alike could meet and interact. The following morning, the organization also hosted a brunch at the hotel where Arianna Henderson, Mia Stammer and Alisha Marie spoke about their experience breaking into the blogging/vlogging sphere.

It was enlightening to meet fellow bloggers in the area. I gave style advice, made plans to collaborate and was able to share my own blogging experiences with others, making it an enriching experience as a blogger and as a journalist.

Choosing what to wear to fashion events can be challenging—the outfit must impress! But ultimately, I felt comfortable in what I chose to wear that night. I tried to keep my outfit simple and professional while also avoiding the business casual look, so check it out below and feel free to Tweet me with your thoughts!

Cropped Tank: Zara | Skirt: Bebe | 

Heels: Steve Madden | Stone Necklace: Verbena | Watch: Marc Jacobs | 

{ Photography: Natalie Craig }

The End of an Era

In light of a new semester, a first-year milestone and a brand new pair of Michael Kors boots, it feels like an era is ending and a new one is beginning. It might be the new apartment, my new position at The Chronicle or my recently declared fashion business minor, but whatever it is, I've realized that it is healthy and satisfying to try new things.

I was really nervous to launch this blog. Not only did I feel like I'd be acting like some narcissistic teenage girl, but I thought I knew nothing about fashion. I mean, there I was sitting in my fashion business class facing my professor who was inquiring how I would run my my hypothetical, small boutique, and all I kept thinking was "...I don't own a boutique because I'm a journalist." Then it occurred to me that even though I might not own a boutique, I could still write about the items within one, ultimately combining my love for the latest trends and my passion for writing.

At a certain point every young person has to realize their full potential and take chances. It's up to us to make the most of the moment and our resources just to see what it can manifest into.

Whether you're taking on new responsibilities, declaring a minor in something you know nothing about or creating a fashion blog, there is no time like the present to make a change, grow a bit and watch as a new era begins.