Especially with blogging being such a large part of my life, I'm on my phone quite a bit. There's always something to take a photo of, an email to respond to, a social media channel to check, or a checklist to update. "Do more things that make you forget to check your phone" -Unknown I've been traveling for a few days now and as I've been adventuring throughout the East Coast, I've come to find that there are certain moments in which I almost forget I have a phone. …
“Squeeze The Day” Bowtiful Wallpaper
Happy Tuesday, lovelies! I hope that you're all having a wonderful week and enjoying the weather wherever you are! As I mentioned in a recent Instagram, I'm in Cape Cod and Boston for a little vacay and out here it is SO hot. I was inspired by this summery weather and the seaside, so I decided to put together a brand new Bowtiful Wallpaper for all of you to enjoy. Plus this quote in the center is just the cutest play on "seize the day!" Follow the directions below to set up …
Top 12 Summer Nail Polishes
It's summertime, so that means sandals and fun colors of nail polish! When I was little, painting my nails was always a huge deal because I'd get to dive into the massive plastic bin of nail polish that my mom had collected over the years. It was something that was saved for special occasions or as a special treat after various accomplishments. When it was time to paint my nails, I'd take each of the bottles out one by one and arrange them by color, size, brand, and …
June ’17 Playlist
Happy June and happy Friday! It's a new month, so you know what that means... It's time for a new playlist! My faves this time around are "Coloring Outside the Lines" and "May I Have This Dance." I was already a big fan of Francis and the Lights's song, but then when they added Chance into the mix it was the icing on the cake. Happy listening! ~ Listen on Spotify ~ What's your go-to song or album this month? …
Cacti on The Brain
Hey lovelies, happy Wednesday! It's finally feeling like summer in Chicago and I am all about it. I've pulled all my shorts, skirts, and summer clothes out while swapping out my heavy winter sweaters for light layers and bright colors. What I Wore Lilly Pulitzer Shirt (Similar.) - University Tees Chi O Cactus Cap ℅ - J.Crew Denim Shorts (On sale right now!) - Jack Rogers Sandals - J.Crew Field Jacket - Kendra Scott Bar Necklace and Earrings - Heirloom Signet Ring …
To My Freshman Self
To my freshman self, College is an incredibly tumultuous time in life and some days it can get especially stressful and scary. However, college is going to be the best four years of your life. Go ahead and call me crazy, but I promise you that it's true. …
My Day with Dunkin’
Happy Wednesday, lovelies! Now that I’m post-grad, I’m working full time, but I still have “off” days which become the days that I end up doing the majority of my blog work, hanging out with friends, and spending time with family. For today’s post, I’m going to walk you through an average “off” day for me. The first thing I do every morning when I wake up is check my social channels. I’ll also flip through all my inboxes and take note of any important emails that I need to …
Video: I’m Vlogging Again!
Hey lovelies, happy Monday! As some of you may know from watching my Instagram stories and Snapchats, I started vlogging again recently! I've made YouTube videos in the past, but while I was in school, juggling filming and editing while also being a full time student, working, and blogging was close to impossible. Now that I'm post-grad, and after quite a few requests for me to do so, vlogs are back! (watch the vlog here) I've started out by doing a week-long vlog, but videos …
Off the Shoulder Top Picks
Happy Thursday, lovelies! Today I'm sharing one of my favorite spring/summer trends with all of you, off the shoulder tops! (L to R) Almeria Top - Beaumont Top - Embroidered Top - 1x1 Stripe Venice Top - Lace Top - Eyelet Top I absolutely love the look of off the shoulder (OTS) tops on other people. At this point in time, I don't have any fully OTS tops myself, but I've been shopping around online and these are a few of my personal faves. The embroidered top is …
5 Beauty Musts for May
It's been quite a while since I posted a monthly favorites video and I've had quite a few beauty faves accumulating. So, for today's post, I'm sharing five of my current beauty-related favorites! …