Mentally: here. Realistically: bringing all my pla Mentally: here. Realistically: bringing all my plants inside while in my winter coat bc I KNEW it was too early to plant them but the 70 degree spring days tricked me 😂anyone else feel me?! •
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Both of my suits are Prime on @amazonfashion and come in many colors! High waisted too! Shop them in my stories or my @liketoknow.it •
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#AD Spring shopping is in full swing and TBH after #AD Spring shopping is in full swing and TBH after spring pretty much getting cancelled last year, I am thrilled to be able to safely shop in-person again! I can’t wait to actually wear a spring outfit to go have brunch with my girlfriends or have a drink on a patio! 

@grovecitypo is helping me get in the swing of spring with all of their deals! Check out my stories to see what I got! I loved shopping at Grove City Premium Outlets- the flowers were in bloom and they have health precautions in place, so I felt super safe while shopping. I shopped the buy one get one 50% off sale at francesca’s (this is where my high waisted olive pants + tie dye sweater tank are from!), J.Crew Factory for basics, and kate spade new york for a bright yellow spring bag to complete my looks! 

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Beach essentials include a purple bikini that coat Beach essentials include a purple bikini that coats as much as these sunglasses & shoes - all under $15! And don’t forget your mineral sunscreen. What are some of your beach day essentials? •
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🌴 palm trees and 80 degrees🌴I can’t believ 🌴 palm trees and 80 degrees🌴I can’t believe Pittsburgh actually met half of that this weekend 😂 I hope you got to enjoy some sunshine this week / weekend•
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Favorite vacation cocktail? I’m more of a spicy Favorite vacation cocktail? I’m more of a spicy marg or Paloma, but this mango mojito was delicious! •
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I’m so into this ruched dress trend! This one is a steal for under $20 from @forever21 but you can get tons of colors of the same dress on Amazon or Shein too! Linked all of them right in the @liketoknow.it app and in my stories! •
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Ryan and I spent our Easter enjoying the sun in Mi Ryan and I spent our Easter enjoying the sun in Miami and drinking white claws & sandwiches on the beach 😂a little different but we loved it! How was your Easter? •
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Heard it snowed back home today 😂perfect timing Heard it snowed back home today 😂perfect timing for a little vacation in Miami! My purple dress is only $12 and also comes in tons of colors! •
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Looking for a pair of tennis shoes that will liter Looking for a pair of tennis shoes that will literally go with all of your Mom jeans + pink sweaters for spring? #justfabpartner 🌺🌸💐these ones are IT from @justfabonline - Run TTs too! •
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Pouring myself an extra large glass of wine tonight bc I just got my first wax and all I can say is...OW. Lol I was definitely not expecting to scream 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️•
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Spent half the weekend on the PA turnpike visiting Spent half the weekend on the PA turnpike visiting friends in Philly- which begs the question- Wawa or sheetz?! I’m a @sheetz girl through and through! •
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Fashion Cents · January 18, 2020

5 Things You Should do When you Start a Blog

So you started a blog –  now what?! Well if you want this blog to be a legitimate side hustle (or FT job) there’s a lot of things you need to think about from a financial and legal perspective – yep, a blog is more than just writing and taking pretty photos! There’s so much more that goes into it! Here are the top 5 thing you should do from the getgo – trust me, it will make your life a lot easier down the road!

Create an LLC

So what’s the point? Really there are a lot of advantages to set up an LLC – mainly, you’re protecting yourself and your personal assets; in the case of legal matters, your business assets are separate from your personal assets so you can’t lose your house, as an extreme example. You’re protecting yourself so its absolutely worth it. You will be given a FEIN that you use for payment purposes too.

The easiest way to create one is to go to your state’s website, and google LLC formation. For Pennsylvania, I registered here:

https://www.dos.pa.gov/BusinessCharities/Business/RegistrationForms/Pages/default.aspx

Track your Income and Expenses

I cannot stress enough how important this is – and the necessity to do it from the get-go! You will regret it if the end of the year comes around, and you are struggling to think back 9 months ago and what expenses that you have. If you’re totally lost on this one, I have your back! Here is a simple, m, easy to use google sheet I set up to track, by month, your income and expenses.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J5DFpHznke9S4HqU71VzJ05d6hotgCBXvOJhCJu3lyI/edit?usp=sharing

Just save a copy to you google drive and you can edit it!

Plan for Taxes

Yep, if you’re a blogger you need to pay taxes! Shocking, right? If you owe taxes of more than $1,000 or more for the year, you actually need to make estimated payments, too. I know, it can be confusing! Luckily I have an entire post dedicated to breaking down taxes for your blog for you here!

Open up a PayPal Account

You don’t have to go through the process of opening a separate business banking account if you don’t want to for your blog. I have found that my payments and my expenses are easily managed through PayPal! Plus, at the end of the year, you can export the activity monthly so you can pop that right into your income and expense tracker. My best advice though, would be to try make sure you’re using the account for exclusively business purposes, so it doesn’t get convoluted with your own personal expenses.

Learn how to Create Contracts and Invoices

Getting things in writing is essential to the success of your blog – it holds you responsible and it holds the company you are working with responsible for deliverables and payments. Luckily, there are so many free templates and for-purchase templates on Etsy that you can utilize to do this. Invoices also help you keep track of your payments for your income statements. Now, not ALL companies are going to require an invoice but its still good practice to provide them. Additionally, some collabs can be handled via email, and technically as long as you have it in writing, it is legal binding – but contracts make it harder to argue in case there is a disagreement.

I hope this helps you feel better about having your blog be a legitimate business! As always, you can consult an attorney or CPA for more specific advice.

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Mentally: here. Realistically: bringing all my pla Mentally: here. Realistically: bringing all my plants inside while in my winter coat bc I KNEW it was too early to plant them but the 70 degree spring days tricked me 😂anyone else feel me?! •
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Both of my suits are Prime on @amazonfashion and come in many colors! High waisted too! Shop them in my stories or my @liketoknow.it •
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#miamibeach #amazonswim #amazonbathingsuit #amazonfinds #amazonfashion #affordableswimwear #springstyles #southbeach #miamisouthbeach #beachstyle #springbreak2021 #springbreakmiami #springbreakstyle
#AD Spring shopping is in full swing and TBH after #AD Spring shopping is in full swing and TBH after spring pretty much getting cancelled last year, I am thrilled to be able to safely shop in-person again! I can’t wait to actually wear a spring outfit to go have brunch with my girlfriends or have a drink on a patio! 

@grovecitypo is helping me get in the swing of spring with all of their deals! Check out my stories to see what I got! I loved shopping at Grove City Premium Outlets- the flowers were in bloom and they have health precautions in place, so I felt super safe while shopping. I shopped the buy one get one 50% off sale at francesca’s (this is where my high waisted olive pants + tie dye sweater tank are from!), J.Crew Factory for basics, and kate spade new york for a bright yellow spring bag to complete my looks! 

Do you love to shop the outlets too? #FoundAtSimon #FashionForward•
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• #grovecitypo #grovecity #springoutfit #springoutfitoftheday #springootd #springoutfitideas #springoutfitinspo #shoppingideas #springshopping
Beach essentials include a purple bikini that coat Beach essentials include a purple bikini that coats as much as these sunglasses & shoes - all under $15! And don’t forget your mineral sunscreen. What are some of your beach day essentials? •
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• #beachday #beachdayessentials #beachlife #beachbag #sheinbikini #sheinswim #sheinswimwear #sheingals #sheinofficial #cheapswimwear #affordableswimwear #affordableswim #walmartsandals #walmartfashion #miamibeach #southbeach #kimptonanglershotel #miamiflorida #floridablogger #southernflorida #tripideas #swimcoverup
🌴 palm trees and 80 degrees🌴I can’t believ 🌴 palm trees and 80 degrees🌴I can’t believe Pittsburgh actually met half of that this weekend 😂 I hope you got to enjoy some sunshine this week / weekend•
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• #palmtrees #beachstyle #beachesnresorts #palmbeach #miamibeach #kimptonanglershotel #kimptonhotel #sunshinestateofmind #springvibes #palmtreesandsunshine #beachvacation #beachday #beachstyle
Favorite vacation cocktail? I’m more of a spicy Favorite vacation cocktail? I’m more of a spicy marg or Paloma, but this mango mojito was delicious! •
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I’m so into this ruched dress trend! This one is a steal for under $20 from @forever21 but you can get tons of colors of the same dress on Amazon or Shein too! Linked all of them right in the @liketoknow.it app and in my stories! •
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