Carolyn Arentson
Carolyn Arentson is the founder of My Chic Obsession. With a background in marketing, fashion styling, and a passion for helping women feel confident and chic, she created a space that blends classic wardrobe inspiration, elegant living, and a touch of Parisian flair. When she’s not writing or styling, Carolyn is likely spending time with her two young boys (her biggest fashion critics), sipping coffee from a cute mug, or daydreaming about her next trip to Europe. Through My Chic Obsession, she continues to inspire women to embrace confidence, cultivate beauty in the everyday, and live a life that feels as good as it looks.
Location: Iowa
Expertise
Carolyn Arentson is a marketing graduate with a background in fashion styling and photography who turned her passion for timeless style into My Chic Obsession—a digital destination for classic fashion, effortless living, and everyday elegance. What started as a creative outlet has grown into a leading digital publication that now reaches millions of women who come for the chic outfits and stay for the relatable, real-life vibe. Her expertise lies in curating capsule wardrobes, providing practical styling advice, and creating content that resonates with women seeking to elevate their style.
Carolyn has been featured in publications like Who What Wear, Elle, and StyleCaster, and has teamed up with brands like Everlane, Madewell, and J.Crew to create beautiful, story-driven content that connects. With a background in marketing and a serious love for Pinterest strategy, writing, and brand storytelling, she blends creativity with strategy to bring campaigns (and closets) to life. Whether she’s styling a capsule wardrobe, planning a shoot, or just sharing her favorite finds, her goal is always the same: to help women look good, feel confident, and love the life they’re creating.
Fun stuff
I’m a Midwest girl with Parisian dreams—firmly team neutrals, forever drawn to anything chic, and absolutely convinced that life is better with a croissant in hand. I believe coffee tastes better in a pretty mug (bonus points if it’s thrifted), and that the Keira Knightley Pride & Prejudice is pure cinematic magic. My ideal day? Browsing thrift stores, dreaming up new DIY projects, rewatching old Audrey Hepburn films, planning my next dream trip to Europe, and creating Pinterest boards like it’s my full-time job (oh wait…).
Oh, and I never met a striped top I didn’t like.
Fun Facts
- As a kid, I thought I’d be a fashion designer… until I realized I couldn’t sew.
- After my fashion designer dream crashed, I thought I’d be a model… until I realized I couldn’t, well, you know…
- I’ve worn the same striped shirt for years and don’t plan on stopping.
- I will happily turn any get-together into a themed event—complete with mood boards.
- I believe in the power of capsule wardrobes, fresh flowers in the kitchen, and never leaving the house without a little perfume (or swipe of red lipstick).
- If I weren’t doing this, I’d probably be renovating a home in the French countryside and writing novels (a girl can dream, right?).
- I love pasta. That’s all.
About My Chic Obsession
My Chic Obsession has become a trusted destination for millions of women looking to simplify their style and elevate their everyday. With timeless fashion tips, curated capsule wardrobes, elegant lifestyle ideas, and practical how-to guides, My Chic Obsession helps women cultivate confidence, live intentionally, and embrace a classic life with a modern twist. Whether she’s getting dressed for work, refreshing her space, or planning a dream trip to Paris, My Chic Obsession is here to inspire her to do it all—stylishly.
