The Essentials by Chanel
A short and witty young professional with tons of advice for you to grasp onto. I can cover anything from relationships to small business management to modeling to photography to career changes to having babies. Bring it on!
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All My Secrets
Dear Chanel, This is hard for me to say to anyone. I am hoping this comes out how I wish. I’ve messed up a lot of things in my life. […]

Roll of the Dice
Dear Chanel, I have a gambling problem. I have been cautioned by relatives to watch myself when I go on vacations but now Maryland is going to have their own […]

The Roommate
Dear Chanel, I’m writing you out of desperation. I have experienced the worst roommates ever – and it’s not getting any better! I’ve tried all the roommate websites, ads within […]

Always a Bridesmaid
Dear Chanel, Tis the season to be married! I’ve been looking around my Facebook and noticing something strange. Everyone is getting pregnant or engaged this time of year – and […]

Pretty Little Liar
Dear Chanel, My friend of a few years has decided to betray me in the worst way possible. She stole from me in various ways. Not just personal tokens which […]

Winds Of Change
Dear Chanel, I’ve been with my spouse for a very long time. I will not specify my gender because I want to see how either sex takes the issue at […]

The Rule: Bros Before Hoes
Hey Chanel– What do I do? A long time good friend of mine is now stuck so far up some girl’s $#%& that he and I don’t ever do anything. […]

Marriage! Are You Ready?
Hey Everybody! So, I technically did not get an email/letter for advice but this topic came up this past weekend with four different couples. I feel it’s time to get […]

Hollywood or Bust
Dear Chanel I am 20 years old. I want to become a famous star one day. I know I have it in me. I have been holding onto this dream […]

She’s Just Not That Into You
Dear Chanel, I am dating someone – well actually I’m not. I consider this person my girlfriend and she considers me a friend who she cares for. I have had […]

The Faker
Dear Chanel, I like to party, a lot. I have been doing it for years and aside from some drama, it’s been worth it. Lately I have been acting weird. […]

Just Another Dime?
Dear Chanel, I have been with one of my closest friends for over six years. He is a fun guy and very smart. His job shows it and he makes […]

Mannequin Or Girlfriend?
Dear Chanel, My boyfriend of a year has decided to be overbearing and controlling all of a sudden. There has not been a reason for this to happen. Neither of […]

Fools Rush In
Dear Chanel, The best friend is getting married in a couple of months. I am worried because she barely knows this guy. She met him less than 6 months before […]

Dopey Or Doc?
Dear Chanel, I am a freshman in high school and today, some older kids came up to me and asked if I wanted to buy drugs. I don’t do drugs […]

Mr. Empty Agenda
Dear Chanel, I am in a bind. I have the woman of my dreams in my life and yet, there is one thing that just is not settling within my […]

Silk, Lace & Everything Nice?
Dear Chanel, I have been in a serious relationship for several years. Recently I found out he cheated on me while we were in a long distance relationship a very […]

Beautiful Nightmare
Dear Chanel, In an attempt to keep anonymous, I hope you don’t mind me not telling you my name or the names of the other two involved. I’ve read both […]

The Doormat
Dear Chanel, I have a friend who is too much to handle. She overpowers everything I do. For example – one week we will get together and then the next […]

The Other Woman
Dear Chanel- I’ve been living with this dark secret for too long and I just don’t know what to do. My best friend Justin* and I dated and are now […]

A Conflicted Man
Dear Chanel, I have been dating this girl (Girl-A) for about 8 months now and everything has been going really well. We have been friends since high school and finally […]