In Her Shoes: The Career and Life of a Hand Model


Updated 11/10/11 9:58 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Become a Hand Model

Ashly Covington goes on casting calls and is just like any regular model but with one major difference: the only parts the photographers are snapping shots of are her hands. This former theater major left her ambitions of becoming an actress and never looked back once she started hand modeling. Now a 10-year veteran in the industry, she shares what it's like to be a hand model and gives great Read more

Inside Scoop: What It's Really Like to Work For Oprah


Updated 09/05/11 11:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Working For Oprah Winfrey

Judging by the warmth and empathy Oprah Winfrey displays on TV, it's easy to imagine what a wonderful person she'd be to have in your life. But have you ever thought about what she would be like as your manager? I talked to Janet Lee, an interior designer who specializes in small spaces, who shared her experiences with her former boss, Oprah. Janet was formerly a senior field producer for The Read more

In Her Shoes: Secrets to Being Michelle Phan, YouTube Star


Updated 07/13/11 7:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Who Is Michelle Phan?

I'm sure the ultimate dream job for many girls may be to play with makeup all the time, which is what Michelle Phan, the YouTube beauty guru, gets to do on a daily basis. With over 400 million views on her YouTube videos, Michelle's success on the streaming video platform has led to all sorts of amazing opportunities such as becoming Lancôme's video makeup artist, launching IQQU, her own skin Read more

In Her Shoes: Charlaine Harris, Vampire Author


Updated 04/22/11 1:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Charlaine Harris Interview

Through the pages of books written by bestselling author Charlaine Harris, readers enter a fantasy world — one filled with sexy vampires, endearing shape-shifters, and incredibly gorgeous fairies. You might be more familiar with the HBO show True Blood, which was inspired by Charlaine's Southern Vampire series. I know that many of you aspire to be writers, so read on to find out what it's like Read more

In Her Shoes: Dana LaRue, Creator of The Broke-Ass Bride Blog


Updated 04/12/11 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Dana LaRue, The Broke-Ass Bride Blogger

It's always inspiring to see someone take their passion and turn it into a full-time job. Dana LaRue, the creator of The Broke-Ass Bride, started blogging to her heart's content in 2008 when she was planning and budgeting for her own wedding. Fast forward to 2011, Dana has about eight other people (including her husband) contributing content toward the blog, and has several awards under her belt, Read more

In Her Shoes: Jill Martin, Fashionista Sportscaster


Updated 08/16/11 3:07 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Interview With Jill Martin

Fashion and sports, never the twain shall meet . . . or so you think! Jill Martin actually works in both of those industries as a fashion contributor on NBC's Today Show, a New York correspondent for The Insider, and a reporter for the New York Knicks. Read all about her fabulous life! SavvySugar: How would you describe your job? Jill Martin: Well, I am like a glorified bag lady because I Read more

In Her Shoes: Maddy Figueroa-Jones, Plus Model Magazine Editor


Updated 01/17/11 3:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Plus Model Magazine

I can't imagine another job as fulfilling as making women feel good about themselves and their body image. Maddy Figueroa-Jones accomplishes that every time she publishes an issue of Plus Model, a plus size magazine she co-founded with another former model in the industry. Read on to hear how she's changing women's lives, one page at a time! SavvySugar: How would you describe your job, and how Read more

In Her Shoes: Eunice Park, Professional Bloomingdale's Shopper


Updated 12/30/10 8:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Become a Buyer

Eunice Park is enjoying the life a lot of girls dream to have — living in the Big Apple and working as a professional shopper. Yes, you heard me right. Eunice is an associate buyer at Bloomingdale's, a job that many girls covet, but a hard position to attain in the competitive world of fashion. So what does it takes to get there and what's it like? Well, read on to find out what it's like to Read more

In Her Shoes: Window Dresser, Meghan Lorenz


Updated 12/23/10 3:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Window Dresser

The holidays are here and there's no better job that captures the Christmas spirit than dressing windows for the season! This week's In Her Shoes crown goes to Meghan Lorenz, a Chicagoan who styles windows for a living. SavvySugar: What's your style like? Meghan Lorenz: It's very reminiscent of the things that inspired me as a child. I love iridescence. I love glitter. I like using cardboard and Read more

In Her Shoes: Stefanie Michaels, Adventure Girl and America's Tweetheart


Updated 12/23/10 3:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Adventure Girl Interview With Stefanie Michaels

With a name like Adventure Girl, you know she's rockin' a dream job. She's a daring traveling expert, and has left footprints in places like safaris in Africa and ice hotels in Iceland. She's not just your average travel guru — Stefanie Michaels, has been dubbed by Vanity Fair as "America's Tweetheart," for her huge Twitter following on @adventuregirl . . . about 1.5 million followers and Read more