Whether you commute to an office, travel often, or spend your weekends running errands, a tote bag is an accessory must-have. Even with the luxury of housing our calendars and wallets within our phones, there are still a handful of essentials that you might not want to leave the house without. That’s where a roomy, […]

UPDATED FOR 2022: Charleston, South Carolina continues to gain popularity as a travel destination in the south, particularly for special life events like bachelorette parties or couples getaways. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the historic city a few times now, and during each trip I find myself further impressed by the local charm, divine […]

Staying Motivated and Inspired Amidst Endless To-Do Lists I met Current D’Ignazio through the great power of Instagram. Current is the Senior Brand Communications & PR Manager at La Prairie. We first got in touch after I had shot some beauty content on IG stories, and she reached out and suggested a few products she […]

Overcoming Challenges While Starting a Business Tara Robinson is a fashion entrepreneur who has already defied the odds as a woman who has raised Venture Capital funding for her company (see my post on The Basics of Venture Capital here). Venture capital investment in all-female founding teams hit $3.3 billion in 2019, and while that […]

Moving up the corporate ladder wouldn’t be possible without negotiation. Although many people feel awkward and shy about asking for a raise, the truth of the matter is that it’s an essential part of your career path. Below you’ll find four of my best tips for scoring the raise you want.  Know Your Worth Like […]

I’ve always loved reading and have felt that books have the ability to change our point of view and instill good habits into our daily lives. I’ve mentioned before that although building a business is an incredible undertaking, it’s also an experience that can be very lonely. Reading about other entrepreneurs’ experiences and jotting down […]

Starting a business takes a lot of dedication, and there are many questions I think you should ask yourself before you go all in. The commitment of time and money are just two factors that play a role in the larger picture of becoming successful. Before I go further – “successful” is relative and looks […]

In last week’s career post, I talked about the importance of keeping a full-time job while you test out an entrepreneurial idea. To help bring that idea to a personal level, I shared several stories from women who balance both a full-time job and a side hustle. Although a couple of them admitted the balancing […]

Keeping it Fresh in the Blogging World Pinterest-worthy snapshots. Classic closet staples. An adorable pup. A fellow blogger-turned-friend, Ashley Kane has one of the most awe-inspiring websites and social media feeds I’ve ever seen. It only seems natural that the two of us met through Instagram. “One of the best parts about the app is […]

Before Plan de Ville was crafted into what it is today, I was following a different career path. After I completed my undergrad degree in political science and writing at Loyola University Maryland, I worked as an assistant to the Editor-in-Chief at Brides magazine. About a year and a half later, I was accepted to […]