I have read a lot of think pieces and seen a lot of complaints about influencer culture’s lack of fairness. In this piece, I talk about why it’s sort of impossible for influencer marketing to ever be fair.
Announcing… A New Guide, Big News, & More
Blog housekeeping, including some big news about where I’m headed in the fall.
When A Digital Detox Isn’t Enough: 5 Things I Learned When I Gave Up Instagram
What I learned when I quit my brand account on Instagram, and thus ended the addiction.
Weekend Links: How Tech Addiction is Changing Our Brains and Making Us Sad
Weekend links on tech addiction and more
Influencers and Free Stuff: Why I’m Burnt Out on Free Product
Why I’m tired of receiving offers for free stuff from brands without accountability or compensation.
StyleWise is 6 Years Old! | 6 Questions
Can you believe it? StyleWise turns 6 years old TODAY. And rather than spend a lot of time reflecting – because, honestly, I’ve done a bit too much of that lately – I want to …

Year In Review | Top Ten Most Popular Ethical Fashion Posts of 2018
Just when I think that blogging is too demanding, I look over my Analytics and heave a sigh of relief. Though some posts are situated firmly in current events, and therefore fade into the internet …

StyleWise Reader Survey Results 2018
Hey! Remember when I promised I would fill you in on the results of my Reader Survey in September? Sorry about that. But it’s becoming a bit of a tradition to overpromise and then actually …
I’m Taking the Month of December Off | See You in 2019
2018 has been one of the most emotionally difficult years of my life. Torrential rains that threatened major work projects. An emotionally abusive freelance client. Overworking. Being cyber bullied to the point of panic attacks. …
Personal Style in the Age of Influencing
How personal style is affected by influencer culture

Help Me Out! Reader Survey 2018
If you’ve been around StyleWise for awhile, you’ll recall that I humbly ask you to fill out my (brief!) reader survey each year. It really helps me decide how to prioritize content, what subjects to …
Greedy Influencers, Bitter Brands: 5 Ways to Spot and Select an Ethical Influencer
Why there’s animosity and distrust between influencers and brands, and how to achieve a better relationship.
