Life Updates

Life Updates

Monday, August 10, 2020

           

Hey Socialites! 

Long time, no posts! I know, I know- I haven't been super active on the blog for literally OVER A YEAR. However, I do have an explanation for this... 

I GRADUATED WITH MY MASTERS DEGREE!

This past year has been a crazy whirlwind as the Masters Program I completed is a 2-year degree ( 5 semesters) I completed it in 14 months (4 semesters)! I honestly thought I could use "downtime" to work on creating content and exploring the city, however, I literally had no downtime, or if I did, I would spend it out hiking, kayaking or straight up catching up on house work. Since my program was online, I often didn't feel up to writing blog posts after typing up 15- page reports or even worse, dreaded discussion board posts and comments (#iykyk). 

                                                        

During this time though, I really did miss getting out and about and writing about my favorite places I visited and sharing that with you all. With that said, There will definitely be more content on the blog. I'll be sharing more of my favorite locally-owned businesses and events coming up in the Metro Detroit area, since I think we're all getting a little stir crazy during quarantine. 

Be sure to head back later this week to look for some events coming up this weekend! 

XO XO, 

Marisa Quinn 

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The Girl Behind The Brand

The Girl Behind The Brand

Monday, February 4, 2019

The Detroit Socialite has been up and running (minus a few hiccups I'm still trying to work out) for just about a month now and I've realized, I haven't formally introduced myself. My name is Marisa and I'm the Girl Behind the Brand. 

Sometimes, alleys in Eastern Market lead to perfect photo opportunities.
Sweater: Guess / Bag: Burberry / Jeans: Gap 

     The Detroit Socialite is my escape. The Detroit Socialite makes me more daring toward new things. It pushes me to put myself out there and explore all of the hidden gems this big, beautiful city has to offer. The Detroit Socialite brings out my playful personality in a way that often doesn't get utilized. The Detroit Socialite brings out my inner love of fashion and food, that typically isn't shown to the world. Basically, the Detroit Socialite is my alter ego. Who I wish I could showcase every day, but often gets buried away until I get back into this city. 

And sometimes standing on stoops lead to mural walls  and getting your car stuck in the snow.

Real life Marisa has a normal job working with kids, preparing to get her masters to continue working in this field, following her passion. The real me is playful and goofy- I'd like to say it's just for the kids, but in all actuality its almost all the time. The real me is a go getter. I graduated college this past summer in three years to head back home to Detroit a year early, a decision I'll never regret and showcases my determination and diligence to accomplish any goal that I set for myself. The real me is a huge animal person, specifically dogs, but cats are growing on me. The real me is compassionate and loves to give back to the community. Working with a local organization when I was in high school to help feed those in need around the city helped me fall in love with everything this city has to offer. 

And then you get pictures like this- your genuine self. 

Sometimes I feel like the real me and The Detroit Socialite are two different versions of myself, but the more I look, the more I realize its just me, Marisa.

Love from Detroit, 

                 Marisa Quinn xo 

Stay weird, Detroit.

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