A few years ago I heard a longtime social media in A few years ago I heard a longtime social media influencer ask “does anyone even blog anymore?”

Yes. I do. Here is why.

When I first started my Instagram a mentor told me something that has stuck with me ever since. She said I needed a website to back it up. Her thought process was simple — you don’t own anything on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. You don’t control the platform. If Instagram shuts down tomorrow everything you built there is gone.

Your website is different. As long as you pay your domain, you own it. Nobody can take that from you.

Having a website has also changed the way I work with brands. I can walk into a collaboration with my website numbers alongside my social media numbers. Better than that, I can show a brand clicks on a post that are still generating traffic years after the collab ended. SEO works long after a social media post disappears from a feed. That is something Instagram alone can not give you.

You do not have to launch a full blog to get started. Start with a landing page. Your name, what you do, how to work with you. That is enough. Let it grow from there.
My website has grown with my brand over the years. I have added pages for podcasts, projects, and ecommerce as I needed them. It does not have to be everything on day one.

If you do not have a website yet, start by securing your domain. Even if you are not ready to build, own your URL.
Save this and take one step toward your website this week.

Follow for more digital strategy tips every Tuesday (o know today is Wednesday my content is off this week)

That is what I am here for.
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We were at the pool and one of my boys came up and told me a kid had called me the fat mom. We all just sat there for a second, looking at each other. I asked him what he thought.

He said, “I told him to shut up. Most days you look like a princess.”

My boys were ready to defend me. They just knew it wasn’t a nice thing to say.

I struggled with how to respond. I want them to know words can hurt. I also want them to know they hold the only opinion that matters about their own bodies.

So I told them, “Mommy isn’t skinny. But that doesn’t matter. I love wearing a bathing suit and swimming with you, and I am never going to let someone else’s opinion stop me from doing that.”
If I had cried, or asked them if they thought I was fat, or left the pool, I would have taught them that someone else’s opinion had power over me.

That is not the lesson I want them to carry.

People need to see all bodies in swimsuits. When we hide, we send the message that our bodies don’t belong in the same spaces as everyone else’s. That is wrong.

Wear your swimsuit. Take up space. Show your kids that all bodies belong, including yours.

If I am fat, I am fat. That is part of who I am. It is not who I am.
I used to feel like I was “on” the entire time I w I used to feel like I was “on” the entire time I was on vacation.

Always looking for the shot. Always thinking about what I could post later. It started to take away from actually being there.

So I changed how I do it.
Before I go, I make a simple shot list. Not a schedule, just a few categories of content I know I want to come home with.

For this trip my list looked like:
-A water park post
-Favorite bites while we were there
-What I wore to the beach recap
-An aesthetic recap of -the whole trip
-Swimsuit pics for LTK
-A few extra images for carousels throughout the summer

For the water park, I knew exactly what I wanted before we even got there. It came out to about 8 images. I got them early, put my phone away, and just enjoyed the day with my family.

One trip. Content for the whole summer and I actually got to be there for it.

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Fashion · June 5, 2017

Nordstrom Rack Midi Skirt

So I am working with a professional photographer, Melissa Breedlove Photography, and as you will see below the pictures are so much better than what I was working with before (sorry Big Daddy).  This has been an amazing partnership for me personally because I was able to hire one of my best friends for the job…and she came out of retirement for me!  Plus, who doesn’t want to spend an hour to and hour and a half each month with someone who has an awesome laugh and even better perspective on life?

We are now entering our third week of summer break and so far we are loving it.  Other than the rain last week things are pretty much going according to plan.  I have managed to keep up with things around the house, cooking, writing my blog a week in advance, and all of the social things for the kids.  This week is going to be by far our busiest because we have Vacation Bible School everyday and I am starting back with my trainer.  If we get through this week in one piece it will be smooth sailing for the rest of the summer.

Now about the clothes… I found this skirt and top at Nordstromrack.com.  I was a little nervous to buy it at first because this was right when I was losing a lot of weight and I was so unsure of my sizing.  However I absolutely loved the skirt and felt like I needed to just chance it.  Plus it was on mega sale so it was worth the risk.

If you haven’t shopped at Nordstrom Rack before here are a few things you should know.

  • There is one located in the Riverwalk in New Orleans.
  • There is opportunity to buy very high end brands but also affordable brands too.
  • Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and Haute Look are all owned by the same company.
  • If you like a particular brand at Nordstrom chances are that they will have the same brands at Nordstrom Rack.
  • Items go fast so if you see something you like put it in your cart and checkout.
  •  Shipping can take longer than you would expect so if you need something sooner than later I would pay for the expedited shipping.

 

 

Top: Nordstrom Rack similar here and here and here

Skirt: Nordstrom Rack similar here and here and here

Shoes: Posh Boutique here

Bracelet: Custom Golden Lily here

Necklace: Golden Lily here

Earrings: Golden Lily here

 

Photo Credit: Melissa Breedlove Photography

Have a great week!  Hope you are enjoying the new site.  Lots of new content to share!

XO,

Tippy

 

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A few years ago I heard a longtime social media in A few years ago I heard a longtime social media influencer ask “does anyone even blog anymore?”

Yes. I do. Here is why.

When I first started my Instagram a mentor told me something that has stuck with me ever since. She said I needed a website to back it up. Her thought process was simple — you don’t own anything on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. You don’t control the platform. If Instagram shuts down tomorrow everything you built there is gone.

Your website is different. As long as you pay your domain, you own it. Nobody can take that from you.

Having a website has also changed the way I work with brands. I can walk into a collaboration with my website numbers alongside my social media numbers. Better than that, I can show a brand clicks on a post that are still generating traffic years after the collab ended. SEO works long after a social media post disappears from a feed. That is something Instagram alone can not give you.

You do not have to launch a full blog to get started. Start with a landing page. Your name, what you do, how to work with you. That is enough. Let it grow from there.
My website has grown with my brand over the years. I have added pages for podcasts, projects, and ecommerce as I needed them. It does not have to be everything on day one.

If you do not have a website yet, start by securing your domain. Even if you are not ready to build, own your URL.
Save this and take one step toward your website this week.

Follow for more digital strategy tips every Tuesday (o know today is Wednesday my content is off this week)

That is what I am here for.
On the second floor of @armoireboutique is a sweet On the second floor of @armoireboutique is a sweet new spot @modernvintagearmoire!  This is the most perfectly curated vintage collection with a wide range of price points and sizes. By appointment only send them a DM and make an appointment to stop in. #vintage #vintagestyle #vintageclothing
GNO in the GNO. Dress @theaudarling Hair: @alexi GNO in the GNO. 
Dress @theaudarling 
Hair: @alexisb_grayandgrahamsalon 
Makeup: @brittanyspreen.hmua 
Tan: @spraytansbyevan
HFD HFD
You can get the party girl out of the club but you You can get the party girl out of the club but you cannot get the club out of the party girl.
This story is from 2019 and it still sticks with m This story is from 2019 and it still sticks with me.

We were at the pool and one of my boys came up and told me a kid had called me the fat mom. We all just sat there for a second, looking at each other. I asked him what he thought.

He said, “I told him to shut up. Most days you look like a princess.”

My boys were ready to defend me. They just knew it wasn’t a nice thing to say.

I struggled with how to respond. I want them to know words can hurt. I also want them to know they hold the only opinion that matters about their own bodies.

So I told them, “Mommy isn’t skinny. But that doesn’t matter. I love wearing a bathing suit and swimming with you, and I am never going to let someone else’s opinion stop me from doing that.”
If I had cried, or asked them if they thought I was fat, or left the pool, I would have taught them that someone else’s opinion had power over me.

That is not the lesson I want them to carry.

People need to see all bodies in swimsuits. When we hide, we send the message that our bodies don’t belong in the same spaces as everyone else’s. That is wrong.

Wear your swimsuit. Take up space. Show your kids that all bodies belong, including yours.

If I am fat, I am fat. That is part of who I am. It is not who I am.
I used to feel like I was “on” the entire time I w I used to feel like I was “on” the entire time I was on vacation.

Always looking for the shot. Always thinking about what I could post later. It started to take away from actually being there.

So I changed how I do it.
Before I go, I make a simple shot list. Not a schedule, just a few categories of content I know I want to come home with.

For this trip my list looked like:
-A water park post
-Favorite bites while we were there
-What I wore to the beach recap
-An aesthetic recap of -the whole trip
-Swimsuit pics for LTK
-A few extra images for carousels throughout the summer

For the water park, I knew exactly what I wanted before we even got there. It came out to about 8 images. I got them early, put my phone away, and just enjoyed the day with my family.

One trip. Content for the whole summer and I actually got to be there for it.

Save this before your next trip.  Follow for more digital strategy tips every Tuesday.  That’s what I’m here for.
👀 👀
Clocked out. Locked in. #summer #beach #beachin # Clocked out. Locked in.  #summer #beach #beachin #gulfshores
Eating out on vacation is probably my favorite thi Eating out on vacation is probably my favorite thing about taking a trip. This time at the beach we tried a few new places and some unique bites. Here is my list. 
1. @parlordoughnuts - French toast donut was my favorite bite all vacation. The donuts are huge and a dozen lasted us 3 days. 
2. @gulfshorescoffeeco - I was excited for this because they were so close to our condo. The coconut cold brew was my favorite and the cans made it so easy to take the the beach. Kids loved the dirty sodas. 
3. @delsicecreamob - we have ice cream every night on vacation. The red velvet and the iced box lemon at dels was amazing. 
4. @hightidedaiquirismimosas - a new to us place. Came straight off the beach for the most satisfying lunch. Pizza paninis and waffles on a stick. Obsessed. 

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