Honestly, I had a general idea of what I wanted to do, but my position right now is a result of a bit of chance and circumstance. In college, I couldn't have truly told you what I wanted to do. I wanted to be everything from an international business woman (whatever that is) to an investment banker! I decided later on that I wanted to tell stories for a living, and pursued internships in Television. Realizing that the hours involved with broadcast journalism didn't mesh with my personality, I took the route of print journalism. I interned at Upscale Magazine and wanted to focus on news; but quickly found myself in the fashion department because that was all they had available! Being in that situation made me realize that I liked writing fashion for magazines...and everything since has been in pursuit of that ultimate fashion editor position. So I completed editorial internships, found myself at a magazine, and have worked in the industry ever since! My blog was just a hobby to let me truly exercise my fun, indulgent, creative side. It goes along with my professional pursuits, so it's a great fit!

Just read the section and take advice! The common thread throughout all the posts is to do internships, develop a passion for your work, and push on even when things aren't going your way. Keep at it! I feel like a lot of people fall off when the pay is low (or non existent), they can't find a mentor, they're not moving ahead. Sometimes success is just a step beyond disappointement. So I'm hoping that everyone who reads the section takes heart in the stories told, and goes for whatever they want in life.