Time for another fabulous interview with beautiful fashion blogger Abby Chabra, who specializes her writing style in petite fashion and beauty products. I had so much fun getting to know her and I am so glad she has become an Ivory Closet Style Icon so you will be seeing so much more of her over on The Ivory Closet Blog! Check out her interview here. ...

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You all have sent in several questions for the Guide to Biz Q&A session, some business related some more personal but all in all a great turn out and I am super excited to give ya'll the low down on life as a multi-entrepreneur. Using the word multi because I have my hands in several different companies at the moment, some going great, others are a struggle but hey, that is the nature of being self-employed! Here are 14 questions that you all have asked and I am answering with complete transparency. I will be hosting a second...

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I love every chance I get to network and meet new and incredible female leaders. Another awesome lady taking charge via fashion and lifestyle blogging, Jenny Bess, has joined The Ivory Closet Style Icon group and I am just so excited to have this fashionista sporting our items! ...

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This year at BlogHer I got the pleasure of meeting Stevie Jewel, a Canadian born rock star fulfilling her dream in Nashville! Her drive and ambition to accomplish her goals are incredible and I am so excited that Stevie agreed to an interview with City Chic Living about her blog and work. Also, check out her Chanel inspired The Ivory Closet Couture line Nashville Tee and shell feather earrings (available at www.ivorycloset.com) ...

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Interested in starting your own blog, get inspired by another fabulous interview with accomplished and gorgeous Birmingham fashion blogger, Rachel Tindall. Oh, and be sure to check out her super awesome outfit in these photos.. complimentary of The Ivory Closet online boutique style! ...

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Being a fashion, beauty, business, and mommy blogger isn't always about sharing my experiences, favorite products, and fashion/beauty tutorials. I get to meet some pretty amazing women along the way and I think as ladies in the business world, it is our job to do our due diligence to share each other's stories and businesses. This month I am going to introduce you to a fabulous, fairly new Illinois based fashion blogger, Ameera Khan! All clothing items featured in this interview post are from The Ivory Closet! ...

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I have always been intrigued with the idea of an interior decorator but have never really known anyone who calls this profession their job until I interview Savannah Cantrell. Her work is amazing and I am super excited that she will be designing the look of my new office at the warehouse! Want to see the transformation? Stay tuned, that will post in the coming weeks. For now, I wanted to introduce her to my lovely readers in my interview series. ...

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This busy lady does it all when it comes to styling. She will do your shopping, your closet clean-outs, give you fashion advice, and more! Check out the facts on Lauren Draffin in my first interview of the new year! Be sure to check out her fashion in this post...it is all The Ivory Closet! ...

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I am so excited to introduce my new blogging gal pals in our monthly series, launching January 2017, called Bluff City Lights. Each of us have a vested interest in the city of Memphis, in particularly small business, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. We would like to invite fellow bloggers to link up in our monthly post topics and encourage our followers to enter into our monthly giveaways. Now introducing....The BCL Fashionistas. MARY CONLEY The fashion blogger behind Living LeReve, Mary Conley, earned her bachelors in Biology from The Ohio State University. Spending her whole life in Ohio she...

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 Every month I interview inspiring women in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industry. This month, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my very favorite boutique owners, Melissa Turner or Sugarplum Consignments, a hardworking woman of faith and integrity. She is one that I truly look up to! ...

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  Working with FABULOUS local Memphis designers is one of my favorite parts about being a fashion stylist and blogger. Susan Ambrose is by far the most fabulous fashion designer I have met to date. Check out her unique pieces made from authentic tire, feathers, and hair! ...

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This interview is one of intrigue and wonder. Ms. Natalie Meagan of The Cry Baby Club has such a unique and drawing personality that it is no wonder, success and positive vibes follow her where ever she goes. As a business owner myself, I am familiar with the typical stories of business success, brick and mortars, retail, web stores, and products or services, but Natalie Meagan's business is a story of what seems to be a niche, but when experienced, is an emotional connection that us ladies can all relate to! ...

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 As a female entrepreneur, I just love inspirational stories from fellow business women who have taken the leap into the scary, yet rewarding world of self employment.  Local Memphis fashion and wedding photographer, Madison Yen, has discovered a new love that not only completes her her more passionate side, but has quickly become her full time job.  As a female entrepreneur, I just love inspirational stories from fellow business women who have taken the leap into the scary, yet rewarding world of self employment.  Local Memphis fashion and wedding photographer, Madison Yen, has discovered a new love that...

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  My latest interview was by far, one of the coolest. Nominated for an Emmy this year - 'Outstanding Original Song' with five songs featured on Pretty Little Liars and on various shows such as General Hospital, Ravenswood, Chicago Fire, Scream, Awkward, Teen Mom, Younger (w/ Hillary Duff), Catfish and This Thing with Sarah (feat. film), singer/songwriter Chris Arena is a Memphis native. Like many other famous Memphians before him, he is making his mark in the music industry.   My latest interview was by far, one of the coolest. Nominated for an Emmy this year - 'Outstanding...

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In my job as a fashion blogger I get to work with incredibly stylish women from all over the world. One of those ladies is Eva, German fashion blogger of Run Eve Run Blog. ...

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We are so lucky to have such influential women, such as Mary Conley, entering the Memphis fashion scene. Last week I got to chat with this awesome and very beautiful mother-to-be during a City Chic Living photo shoot. I learned so much about her career as a fashion stylist, her life as a Grizz wife, and her passion for gardening. ...

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  I am so excited to introduce another wonderful Memphis entrepreneur here on City Chic Living Blog! Penelope Fisher has had an eye for fashion her entire life and she has put this skill to great use. Not only is she a personal shopper in the realm of fashion, she is also a lifestyle shopper! Need the perfect gift? Lipstick shade? Car? Penelope is an expert when it comes to shopping. Give her your budget and she will make it happen!   I am so excited to introduce another wonderful Memphis entrepreneur here on City Chic Living Blog!...

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 There is such a wide array of artistic talent in Memphis but as a lady in the fashion industry here in the city, it is very rare to find the arts utilized in the fashion segment. We have a lot of great musicians, artists, writers, and with the emergence of incredibly talented fashion designers and our very own fashion week in the past few years, Memphis is experiencing a southern fashion uprising. One lady introducing fashion to Memphis is designer, Tara Skelley. I got the honor of interviewing this beautifully talented woman and I am blown away by...

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  I have had some great feedback on the interviews pieces I have been putting up lately so I decided to start a City Chic Living interview series to go live every Tuesday. I got to interview Mary Claire, of Falling Into Place Boutique, a truly uniquely inspiring entrepreneur.   I have had some great feedback on the interviews pieces I have been putting up lately so I decided to start a City Chic Living interview series to go live every Tuesday. I got to interview Mary Claire, of Falling Into Place Boutique, a truly uniquely inspiring entrepreneur....

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