Blogger Spotlight: Mint Arrow

I’m a mom of two little girls, wife, foodie, and finder of all good deals.

When did you start blogging? What made you want to start a blog?

I started my blog in 2012 a few months after my first daughter, Anabelle, was born. I was battling postpartum depression, and it was Winter in Utah, so we would bundle up and go shopping every day looking for great deals. I’d post them on my personal Instagram for my friends, and after some encouragement to start a blog, I did! And here I am.

Any favorite bloggers who inspire you?

I really love Cara Brook from Maskcara — she believed in me when I was teeny tiny and is real to the core. The first time I met her, she was just as lovely and wonderful in person as she appears on her blog, and I’ve always kept it as a goal to be similar. Also, Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked is not a blogger, but she’s a huge “momtrepreneur” and inspiration to me as well. 

What is the one thing you never leave the house without?

If I’ve got my two girls with me, it’s a huge list of everything from diapers to binkies, but if it’s just me, I’m good with my iPhone, hobo wallet, lip gloss, and a pair of sunnies!

What is the best deal you have ever scored on?

Once I got a pair of Christian Louboutins at the Barneys outlet in Carlsbad, CA, for 40 percent off. That was a great day!

Any blogging tips for beginners?

Yes! Don’t get into it looking for the money. I was honestly 100-percent clueless about how I could make money blogging when I started. I just did it because I loved it, and I worked superhard at it for a long time before I made anything. I never got discouraged because that wasn’t my goal anyway. 

What is your dream job? Dream collaboration?

As cheesy as it may sound, my dream job is the one I have — being a mom of two girls. But gosh, a dream collaboration would maybe be creating a bag or some amazing shoes with the Kate Spade team or hand-picking items one year for the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. 

What is your favorite clothing brand to wear?

Rag & Bone and J Brand make my favorite jeans, Free People for tops and dresses, and Kate Spade for bags! I’m kind of all over the place but a girlie girl at heart.

And since it’s Summer, what would be your ideal Summer outfit?

My ideal Summer outfit is probably a flowy sundress, some Tory Burch sandals, Ray-Ban aviators, and a fun straw bag. 

Any secret sale haunts that you frequent for deals that aren’t supermainstream yet? (Websites, forums, etc.)

I’m really loving Nordstrom Rack’s online selection lately, and MyHabit is another great place to frequent!

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? 

I was a piano performance major in college for my first three semesters. I practiced the piano anywhere from four to eight hours a day as a kid, and I got out early from school starting in the fifth grade so I could practice and take piano lessons at the university near my home. I still play, but I’m not nearly as good as I was back then!

Flats or heels?
Flats when I’m with my kids, heels when I’m not!

Favorite social media outlet?
Instagram has been my jam for a long time, but I’m really getting into Snapchat lately! 

All your handles?
@mintarrow on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook. Pinterest.com/corrinekama for Pinterest.

What do you love about ShopStyle Collective?
I’ve really loved the collaboration opportunities ShopStyle Collective has given me! I really enjoy the sale alerts on items I’ve favorited too. Those are so helpful!

Thanks so much for participating, Corrine! If you want to be featured or have a blogger pal in mind to be featured, email me their name, URL, and why they should be featured on the next Blogger Spotlight at charris@popsugar.com.

xo,
Carlina