A Broadcasting & Communications major, I started my fashion blog, The Midi Maven, in 2016 where I shared my journey to celebrity styling, love for midi dresses and Christian faith.
In 2018, I took a break to focus on my mental health and have been on a healing and rediscovery journey since then.
Now, I’m focused on doing the things I love and staying true to who I am – helping people look and feel their best while pursuing their most authentic and abundant lives through faith and style.
I’m passionate about Mental Health and Holistic wellbeing because I realized in my healing journey that wellness includes all areas of life – whether it’s work, relationships, spirituality or any other tenet.
I hope you resonate with the lessons I’ve learned and join me on this journey to living more authentically! ❤️
During my visit to Dallas, I visited the Southern European-inspired restaurant called Paradiso. Located in Bishop Arts, Paradiso is a restaurant situated in an idyllic shaded garden with a beautiful outdoor patio and even more beautiful interior, design concept from Exxir Hospitality.
The menu features dishes from the wood-fired grill, fresh pastas, and seafood.
Give a cute, girly vibe to your look with this skater dress. Skater dresses are known for flattering hourglass figures and accentuating natural curves. This skater dress is no exception to the rule with its fitted bodice and flared skirt.
I kept it casual with sneakers but you can also pair this skate dress with heels for your next night out for a throw-on-and-go look that will also turn heads.
Celebrating Female Content Creators Who Tell Their Stories to Inspire, Educate, and Empower
Join us for our 14th annual BlogHer at Pier17 in the Seaport District, NYC!
BlogHer was founded on the premise that women\’s collective voices hold boundless power. When women come together it is often their debate, empathy, and connection that challenge norms while building community.
Attendees will include 2,000 bloggers, social media influencers, and lady bosses, looking to live their best life through information, inspiration, and innovation. They will have the opportunity to hear from empowering keynote speakers, learn brand-building skills at influencer workshops and network with other attendees and brand partners.
#BlogHer18 Creators Summit topics will include:
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Learn From Her: Discussion around trending topics that impact women\’s lives
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#WinningWomen: Personal stories of strong women leading change in their industry
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Passion to Profit: Influencers who have made their side-hustle a thriving business
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Influencer Workshops: Tactical sessions to hone your business, brand, and content
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Sponsor Experiences: Meet leading brands in the influencer space
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And more! See our schedule here.
8:00AM – 8:30AM
breakfast
Start the day with a healthy breakfast bite from Pret A Manger, then grab your seat around the main stage.
Location: 4th Floor Refuel Station
8:30AM – 10:40AM
morning keynotes
Kick off Day Two with Jen Denton of SheKnows Media.
#ThePitch: Four entrepreneurs will take the stage to share their elevator pitch, hear mentor feedback in real-time, and compete to win your vote, emceed by JJ Ramberg of MSNBC. Judges include Anu Duggal of the Female Founders Fund, Gianne Doherty of W.E.L.L. Summit, Rachel Drori of Daily Harvest, and Simone de la Rue of Body by Simone. Pitchers include Brittany Finkle of Happily Ever Borrowed, Sarah Neill of Hot Hot Cold, Denise Woodard of Partake and Lia Winograd of Pepper.
my favorite pitch was honestly from hot hot cold’s. We’ve all had that moment where wer’re Searching for our friends in a sea of people and I think the app and concept is genius! Why not make a game of finding your loved ones lol!
Made by Women for Women: Meet the gamechangers who are innovating health care, featuring: Keech Combe Shetty of Combe Incorporated, Bethany Edwards of Lia, Dr. Logan Levkoff and moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Yuko of SheKnows Media.
Passion to Profit: Join three top influencers in a discussion on building a unique brand and turning your dream into a thriving business, featuring: Courtney Quinn of Color Me Courtney, Katie Sturino of The 12ish Style, Mary Orton of Trove and moderated by Kendra Bracken-Ferguson of CAA.
Location: 4th Floor Main Stage
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10:40AM – 11:25AM
morning networking break
A top reason attendees come to BlogHer events is to network — so make the most of this time! Meet brands that want to work with you, and connect with fellow content creators.
Location: 4th Floor Sponsor Experience Stations
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11:25AM – 12:20PM
morning digital power hour
Get Pinspired: Join us for a conversation with Evan Sharp, the Co-Founder of Pinterest, and moderated by Jesse Draper of The Valley Girl Show on this visionary platform.
Cultivating Your Crew: Lightning lessons on how to grow your audience.
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Part One: Spotlight on SEO with Lindsay Valdez
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Part Two: A conversation on YouTube Best Practices with YouTube star, Megan Batoon, and moderated by SheKnows Media\’s Head of Video, Reshma Gopaldas.
Location: 4th Floor Main Stage
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12:20PM – 1:00PM
lunch
Get a delicious grab-and-go lunch from Pret A Manger to fuel your afternoon.
Literally had the best Caesar Salad ever from Pret a Manger. It was my first time eating from there and there pomegranate white tea is so refreshing. Amazinggggg!
There were cute bites and snacks at food kick and fresh direct station. These donuts were irresistible!
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1:00PM – 2:15PM
afternoon keynotes
#WinningWomen: Join us for a candid discussion between New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and women\’s health advocate, Christy Turlington Burns about women\’s reproductive health, motherhood and maternal policies, and the state of women\’s healthcare.
Choose Love: A spotlight talk with Shelly McNamara of Procter & Gamble.
The Hate U Give: Our #HatchKids will interview young adult novelist Angie Thomas, who writes about someone drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of her friend. Plus see a sneak peek of this important new movie by 20th Century FOX.
we watched the trailer for this movie starting Amanda’s Strindberg and Algee Smith and I literally had chills. Can’t wait to see this movie! Quick tips for writers looking to publish – read a lot and look for literary agents who are in your field that’s how you’ll land a deal.
Spotlight Talk: The Ad Council and Susan G Komen present their new campaign, Know Your Girls.
2:15PM – 3:00PM
afternoon networking break
A top reason attendees come to BlogHer events is to network — so make the most of this time! Meet brands that want to work with you, and connect with fellow content creators.
Location: 4th Floor Sponsor Experience Stations
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Be the first to see NBC\’s new show \”I Feel Bad\”.
Location: 4th Floor Creators Stage
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3:00PM – 4:00PM
afternoon influencer masterclasses
You\’ll have a choice of two Influencer Masterclasses:
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Track One – Cash Is Queen: A workshop on understanding and maximizing revenue streams
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Featuring Speakers: Moderator Christine Michel Carter, Chastity Garner Valentine of GarnerStyle and CurvyCon, Elizabeth Scherle of Influenster, Kristi O\’Brien of rewardStyle and Kate Orseth of Facebook.
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Track Two – DIY Design School: A workshop on how to use the best apps and tools to create standout content.
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Featuring Speakers: Dayna Bolden, Moderator Phoebe Lapine of Feed Me Phoebe, Maya Patterson of Facebook, and Danielle Darby of Adobe
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Track Two – Storyblaster – Join entrepreneur Maxine Lapiduss , a Golden Globe winning, 4 time Emmy nominated comedy writer, and learn how to tell and sell your story successfully with Storyblaster, a new all-in-one social media campaign solution.
Location: 4th Floor Creators Stage
The Wakanda event was held at Industria Studios during NYFW, and was the end product of Disney and Marvel approaching seven designers and asking them to create a look inspired by the groundbreaking film\’s ethereal alternate world.
Chromat was tapped by Disney and Marvel Studios to design a custom, one-of-a-kind look inspired by Black Panther.
But instead of designing the garment herself, Chromat founder Becca McCharen-Tran tasked her former intern and current employee Aremu, who is an immigrant and of Nigerian heritage.
This was such a moment to see our culture represented at Fashion Week and I intentionally wore a custom made dress of ankara print in anticipation!
Several designers were also highlighted in the presentation including Laquan Smith, Cushnie Et Ochs, Tome, Sophie Theallet and Brother Vellies.
Christian Siriano studied in London under the direction of fashion luminaries Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. He launched his career one year after winning season 4 of Project Runway, and is best known for luxury womenswear and statement red carpet moments for more than ten years.
This fragrance is the second fragrance in the Christian Siriano Silhouette line. Silhouette in Bloom is the sophisticated, feminine and elegant Christian Siriano vision of women translated into a flowerful fragrance and captures the radiant aura of a glamorous and stylish woman.
A floral woody fragrance, the top notes captivate with a confident and sparkling blend of crisp pear leaves, pink pepper and Italian mandarin, shedding light on a fragrance heart that glows from within.
The Master Perfumer, Honorine Blanc from Firmenich “was inspired by Christian Siriano’s couture fashion.
His designs are sophisticated, feminine, beautifully embellished, and make a dramatic statement that sets him apart from other designers.
I captured these elements in the construction of Evening Chic. “
The middle notes are alluring jasmine petals and precious jasmine sambac that mingle with noble rose for an undeniably feminine fragrance impression.
The base is glowing benzoin, mysterious patchouli and sensual woods which radiate warmth and wrap the fragrance in tempting sensuality like the unforgettable aura of this chic and sophisticated woman.
Blanc “added mysterious and sensual woods that make a statement and wrap the fragrance in drama and intrigue, similar to the emotions you feel when admiring his couture designs.”
