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Recently, I overheard a conversation on the streetcar, and it went something like this, “Oh my god, EVERYONE’S a blogger now. Like, maybe I’ll just become a blogger and make so much money.” In the year 2017, the ideal career seems to be becoming a fashion blogger or influencer. I mean, when you\u00a0read about all of the glamourous events they attend, travelling, the great clothes, and of course, the money\u201dwho wouldn’t think that it was a dream job?<\/p>\n

The popularity of the fashion blogger might not be dwindling any time soon, but there are certainly a few bloggers who have gone above and beyond the #ootd and have become some serious boss ladies. Let’s not forget that while being a blogger looks glamourous, it takes a lot of hard work and some serious hustle. Here are a few standout bloggers who have built successful businesses from their blogs. Also, BRB, I’m about to start blogging.<\/p>\n

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Leandra Medine of Man Repeller<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0estimated net worth: $5 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leandra Medine started her blog in 2010, and it has since evolved into a full-fledged online publication, delving into a myriad of topics including\u00a0politics<\/a>, dating<\/a>, humour<\/a> and, of course, fashion. Aside from turning her blog into a fashion and lifestyle publication, Medine also wrote a book, Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls.<\/a><\/em>\u00a0She’s also collaborated with her brother Haim Medine on a jewelry line<\/a>, and has had numerous collaborations for jewelry, shoes and clothing. The Man Repeller team is certainly keeping busy!<\/p>\n

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Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0estimated net worth: $12 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chiara Ferragni is a fashion blogger-turned-model-turned-shoe designer. She started her blog in 2009 and it propelled her into a modelling career, landing her a coveted spot appearing on the cover of Vogue\u00a0Espana<\/a><\/em>\u00a0in 2015\u201dbecoming\u00a0the first blogger to appear on the cover of Vogue<\/em>. She’s also created a successful line of shoes and accessories<\/a>, and was even the subject of a Harvard Business School case study<\/a>. Ferragni, along with her business partner\u00a0and ex-boyfriend\u00a0Riccardo Pozzoli even returned to Harvard earlier this month to do a lecture!<\/p>\n

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Emily Weiss of Into The Gloss<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0estimated net worth: $10 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Emily Weiss was inspired to start her blog while she was\u00a0assisting Elissa Santisi, the style director at\u00a0Vogue.<\/em> She started her blog in 2010, and used it to launch another passion of hers: a beauty brand. Glossier<\/a>\u00a0has quickly become a favourite amongst the beauty crowd. The brand’s message of\u00a0\u00a0being “a beauty movement that celebrates real girls, in real life,” has been well-received so far, to say the least. Now us Canadians just need to wait for Glossier to ship here!<\/p>\n

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Tavi Gevinson of Style Rookie<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0estimated net worth: $7 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At just 12 years old, Tavi Gevinson and her\u00a0then-Tumblr blog, Style Rookie,\u00a0<\/i>garnered a lot of attention due to the quality of her content and her unique style. Just three years later, Gevinson shifted her vision from style blog to pop culture and politics, creating Rookie Mag<\/a><\/em>. Now the 20 year old Gevinson has branched out into acting<\/a> as well. What can’t she do?!<\/p>\n

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Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0estimated net worth: $8 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rumi Neely starter her blog, Fashion Toast,\u00a0<\/em>in 2008. Since then, she’s created her own clothing line, Are You Am I<\/a>. Her line of clothes and accessories has become quite popular with celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, making Are You Am I highly coveted by fashion girls everywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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