Linking my camera + my lens BELOW. I love it... my first camera! It's easy to use and perfect for blogging + everyday use. But it's my lens that makes my photos seem so clean, clear + focused. They're sold separately, but sooo worth buying a lens. Click one of the text links below to shop.

I'm still figuring it out as I go, too! But if anything, I'm learning brand recognition + customer service are key roles in gaining returning customers. Once you find your branding style, it'll be helpful to niche down to selling specific items that you become "known" for selling. Most of your $$ will likely come from loyal customers. If you're wanting to go full-time, I'd consider getting a boutique certification and buying/selling wholesale, as well as thrift finds! (P.S. Clicking the photo above will redirect you to my Posh Closet.)

This changes monthly for me. I actually love Chick-Fil-A's vanilla iced coffee. But from Starbucks, I've been ordering the Mocha Cookie Crumble. (my sweet tooth has been bad lately!) Other days, I'll get an iced vanilla latte with an extra shot.

My best friend actually recommended this one to me and I’ve been hooked ever since. LINKED BELOW.

Linked my lip combo below. It's basically a 4-step process for me. First, I use my MAC lipstick ("Twig") + liner ("Soar") for a darker pink matte base. Then, I'll apply either Bobbi Brown ("Pink Ballet") lipstick or MAC's "Cremé d'Nude" for a creamy, complex look! It helps me to achieve the "perfect pink" lol. Then finally, lip gloss! Currently wearing NYX. I share my lip tutorial under my IG "Beauty" highlight (@avery_carrier).

TRUST YOURSELF. Be confident in your choices, in your convictions, and in who you are. Your worth isn't determined by outside forces. Numbers, people, status--these things change. What won't change is who you are at your core. Don't be afraid to shine, own it!

The most non-linear journey EVER lol. I founded my first blog, "Strength Over Silence", in 2017 (senior year of college). After college, I earned my life coaching certification, became a "confidence coach", and also waitressed on weekends. Then, 2 years later, I picked up social media management + graphic design. Finally, in 2020, I launched my personal style blog after re-discovering my love of fashion + design through thrifting/re-sell. Now, I do it all! Graphic design, thrifting/resell, and blogging, that is.

I don't know about "best", but Hungry's in Rice Village has been my FAVORITE brunch spot lately. Daily happy hour, aesthetically pleasing/vibey atmosphere, and great food! (I'll typically order their pizza + frosé).