Contributors
Alison Ray—Editor & Founder
An award-winning Certified Meeting Planner, Alison has over fifteen years experience as a professional meeting & event planner and eight years as the CEO of Metropolitan Marketing & Event Group, recently launching So Chic Media. As the Managing Editor of Sassy Moms in the City, Alison provides women with resources and information necessary to maintain sophisticated and sassy lifestyles while raising children. Alison serves on the Board Directors for Neighborhood Parents Network and a member of Independent Fashion Bloggers, International Organization of Fashion & Beauty Bloggers (iFabbo) and Step Up Women’s Network.
April Giannosa- Fashion Blogger
April is blogger, teacher, and mom of two. Her blog, Knocked Up Fabulous, started as a fashion journey through her second pregnancy, but has continued to evolve to fit her lifestyle. When April is not working, or playing dress up, she enjoys being a mamarazzi and experimenting with gluten-free recipes. You can find her contributing weekly for Beauty Buzz and follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the daily craziness.
jon-david (aka The Mafia Hairdresser) – Hair Stylist
jon-david is a hairdresser at Joseph Michael’s Salon & Spa. Not only is Jon-David a master stylist and one of the top colorists in Chicago, he is also an author, a blogger, an activist and a brand. An accomplished writer, JD has finished two novels, sold a screen play and had a hit play produced in Chicago. JD is without a doubt the man about Chi-town! His Mafia Hairdresser brand supports local and national green causes, fellow stylists, animal rights and human interests (in 2009 he repelled off the Witt Hotel to support a cure for cancer). Read jon-david’s adult eBook novels, Mafia Hairdresser & The Glow Stick Gods, or he’ll cut you! mychicagosalon.com mafiahairdresser.com
Katie Schuppler — Fashion Stylist
Katie is the owner of KS Style Consulting and has a degree in Fashion Merchandise Management and Business Administration. KS Style Consulting offers a variety of Styling Services for both men and women from Closet Clean-outs, Ebay Consignment, Outfit Pairings, to Look Books, Personal Shopping, and Rodan + Fields Skin Care. You can find Katie contributing weekly for What I Wore Wednesday, on Facebook, Twitter or blogging at Fashion Speak.
Sarah Lagen – Lifestyle Blogger
Sarah is a lifestyle blogger, fashion obsessed and the writer behind The Kissing Booth. You can find Sarah contributing bi-weekly for Fashion Friday, on Twitter @SarahLagen, Instagram and Facebook.
Souk Supantavong – Style Expert & Fashion Show Producer
Souk Supantavong is Fashion Show Producer and Stylist for both men and women at Styled by Souk. Get a glimpse into Souk’s closet bi-weekly for Fashion Friday, connect with her on Facebook, @styledbysouk and Instagram.
Sara Haley—Global Fitness Expert
Sara Haley is one of the fastest rising fitness pros in the U.S., a Reebok Master Trainer, and new sassy mommy! Sara shares her latest pre and postnatal fitness tips with Sassy Moms in the City! Expecting More: Sara Haley’s Daily Sweat Pregnancy Program, for the fit and healthy mom-to-be, is launching! With six different workouts and a calendar to guide you through all three trimesters, Expecting More offers what no other prenatal exercise DVD has before – variety, inspiration, and workouts for all fitness levels.