The driving force behind my collection (and probably anything that I will ever do) is color and happiness. What inspired it and why are you so excited to be collaborating with Rent the Runway? I wear a ton of different hats–I consider myself the Color Me Courtney intern, photographer, editor, creative director and everything in between. I love connecting with my followers on my blog, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and Twitter. I ultimately decided to quit my corporate job to focus on my blog, and I haven’t looked back since!Ī lot of my job is sharing colorful clothes and positive inspiration with women online. ![]() Eventually, my blog landed me my dream job–making handbags as a product developer at Coach.Ĭolor Me Courtney continued to grow over the years, so much so that I found myself working two full-time jobs. I started working various retail jobs and decided to start a blog, Color Me Courtney, as a resume booster/side hustle. ![]() After graduation, I relocated to New York to work in the fashion industry. Hi, I’m Courtney Quinn, a NYC-based blogger obsessed with all things color! I grew up in Arizona in a very beige suburb before moving to San Francisco to get my MBA. How did you start your blog, Color Me Courtney? To start, tell us a little about yourself. We caught up with Courtney to learn more about the launch, which hue is her absolute favorite, and the must-rent styles she can’t go without. This summer, she’s back at it again with her signature style. Now, with over 750k followers on Instagram alone, Courtney is inspiring women everywhere to “dress outside the lines.”Īs a part of Rent the Runway’s exclusive tastemaker line, which partners with the industry’s leading style stars on exclusive collections, we teamed up with Courtney last summer for a 16-piece capsule complete with bold patterns, quirky prints and vibrant colors. Known for her bold sense of style and candy-colored content, Courtney started her blog, Color Me Courtney, as a way to get her foot in the door of the fashion industry. One big one that I can’t share yet, but I’m looking to expand this year and do more lifestyle content, as well as more with video and in-person experiences.It’s safe to say this creative force is the color queen of The Big Apple. If you’re color shy, dip your toe in the hue pool with a neutral outfit and one pop of color.ĭo you have any future plans for your blog? You can go bold with a monochromatic look or switch things up and try a unique color combo. It’s the one trend that never goes out of style. What is your current style staple piece or trend that you think everyone should embrace?Ĭolor. What is your number one beauty product recommendation? To play with pattern, experiment with color, and always dress outside the lines! What message are you trying to convey to your blog’s subscribers? but my blog grew so much, I had to choose to either continue creating handbags at Coach or leave to do Color Me Courtney full time. Eventually, I found my way into a job I liked a lot more. ![]() Once I landed what I thought would be my “dream job” but quickly turned out to be a disappointing experience in the fashion world, I started blogging again as a creative outlet. ![]() I have both MBA and finance degrees, so I looked like a numbers nerd on paper, but I wanted something to show I know fashion in the hopes of landing a corporate style job. I started a blog right after college as a resume booster. When did you start your blog and why did you decide to start it?
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