Monthly Goals: December 2018

December 3, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

December is one of those months that never fails to be busy for me. Between Blogmas and my real-life obligations, I always end up having LOADS of things to accomplish in December. This became apparent to me when I sat down this morning to write down my monthly goals. Normally, I keep it simple and […]

Beauty Products I Can’t Stand

November 12, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

a bottle of shower gel, an eyeshadow palette, and two primers sitting on a marble counter

For the most part, I talk about things that I love here on the blog. But sometimes it’s fun to break from personal convention and chat about things that I hate. And that’s exactly what I will be doing today. Here are three beauty-related products that I just can’t stand, as well as my defense against them: […]

How to Feel Less Awkward In Front of the Camera

November 5, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

One of the strangest things to adjust to as a blogger is taking photos (or having photos taken) of yourself all the time. If you haven’t spent a lot of time in front of a camera before, it can be a very new, very intimidating, and very awkward feeling (at least I know it was […]

How I Blog (writing posts, shooting photos, etc.)

October 2, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Well, hello there! It’s currently four-thirty in the afternoon, and I’m feeling exhausted. And, boy, do I mean exhausted. I’m having one of those weird days when even coffee can’t seem to help me. It’s strange. I feel the jitteriness of having caffeine in my system, but every time I close my eyes, I have to […]

Paisley Prints & Statement Pieces

September 13, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Paisley, I love you.

Positive Thoughts to Start Your Day

September 11, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s always a good idea to start your day with some positivity. Positive thoughts can be extremely powerful. They can help you think clearly, see things from a new perspective, and give you the strength to continue on during difficult times. There is a real power in positive thinking. Because possessing an optimistic mindset can […]

Monthly Goals: September 2018

September 4, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve decided to kick off September with another installment of my monthly goals because I really feel like I need it. Writing these posts helps me sift through my thoughts and brings a calming sense of structure to my life. Any of you planner-oriented people feel that way, too? I don’t know why, but it gives […]

What Exactly Is Personal Style?

August 20, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

fashion blogger wearing pink dress and heels

One of the first jobs I ever applied for was in retail. It was a sales associate position at a clothing store at my local mall. Shortly after I submitted my application, I had a phone interview with the store’s manager. I remember listening as she fired away with question after question, one of which […]