How To: Shop My Instagram Feed

Ever want something your favorite Instagrammer is wearing? Do you find yourself loving it so much you troll the internet, i.e. Pinterest, for hours trying to find that same piece so you can recreate the look? Don't you wish there was an easier way to get all the deets of said look, so that you can use your searching time for more important things like sleep?!

Now you CAN! LIKEtoKNOW.it is the answer to all your online shopping prayers! By signing up you can get shop-able links to products by liking a photo on Instagram.

(Step by step instructions from LIKEtoKNOW.it website) 

Easy as pie!

Get to shopping ladies!

You can also shop some of my favorite pieces from these looks here:

Inspiration for the New Year

Two posts in one day?! Who am I? Ambitious blogger status right here ladies. If you caught my last post, you saw my goals for 2015. Quite a few of them had to do with blogging, feeling more comfortable with my blogger status and growing my brand.

In order to do that, I have decided to do tons of research, on Pinterest of course. You can find the most amazing ideas for outfits, ways to not feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, and of course shopping for new items to feature. My "Pose Like A Blogger" board has become my god send. And probably one of my most important boards.

However, like anyone who wants to better themselves and grow, you must first look back at some of your previous work. Here are some of my favorite looks from 2014.

My goal is to be more like this girl, every shoot. Create outfits I'm proud to show off. Ones I would actually wear, and could see my readers enjoying too. Because isn't that the point?! I don't ever want to lose myself in the blog, and I feel like as long as I stay true to my idea of staying relatable it will be nothing but sunny skies and rainbows! 

Make sure to follow along on my wild and crazy pinning sprees. They are so much fun y'all. 

Goals for 2015

As we move into 2015, (I still can't believe it), its the perfect time to reevaluate life and set some realistic goals for the year. Which I completely understand sounds super cliche. But honestly y'all, making lists and checking them off gives me such great excitement so I'm just gonna do it.

1. Get my freelance social media business rolling. Create plans and execute them to the best of my ability.

2. Say yes to traveling. I'm talking girly road trips to random cities to do random things. Concerts of bands I might not know much about. Etc.

3. Blog more. Treat the blog like a job, and dedicate plenty of time to make things happen.

4. Be open to new relationships. Whether they be friendships or the mushy romantic ones.

5. Be a tourist in my own city. Appreciate the gorgeous hometown I have the pleasure to live in.

6. Stop being embarrassed of my job as a blogger. I find I feel weird when I think, oh I should get someone to take my picture so I can post it to IG, or asking friends to help. I don't want people to think I'm narcissistic or something. Silly, I know. But I am proud to be a part of the blogging world, its time I start acting like it!

7. Nurture my long term friendships. Whether it be weekly FaceTime sessions, sending snail mail or just a quick text.

8. Try more food. If y'all don't know, I am a very picky eater. I'm talking like no red meat, no Asian food, seafood, etc.

9. Exercise. I know this is the most cliche New Year's resolution but it is true. The key is to just get into a fitness routine.

10. Deal with the fact that I will be 26 this year. But mostly, remember that everything will happen in time. When it is supposed to. Not put so much pressure on age and where I used to think I would be at this point in my life.


What are some of y'all's goals for 2015?!

2014 Through Instagram Filters

To say the last year has been a whirlwind would be an understatement. From changing careers, jumping farther into the blogging world, deepening friendships that mean the most & getting outside of my comfort zone. It has been a fabulous year. And as we all know, it didn't happen unless you filter it, here's a look at 2014 through my IG.

Now the big question. What to wear for NYE!?   

Baby All I Want For Christmas Is You....

Dress - H&M // Vest - Old Navy // Necklace - H&M (not similar but love) //
Booties - Lulu's (similar)// Sunnies - RayBans // Bag - French Connection 

The days before Christmas are a time for sheer panic. What is an exciting, festive and family-filled time also ends up being a stressful race to the finish line. Worrying about last minute gifts you had been putting off for the person who literally has everything. Trying very hard not to shop for yourself, but some of these sales are just wayy too good to pass up. Or deciding what to get for the person who has made it clear there is nothing they want, but the spirit of giving makes you want desperately to find something to gift wrap for them.

Sometimes marathon shopping has to happen. Braving the malls, parking lots and endless lines. So obviously your outfit has got to be something comfortable, easy to take off (for those dressing room trips for the items you inevitably find for yourself), and also cute. The holidays are when you see everyone and their mother. That dreaded ex who broke your heart, or the girl who pretends to be your friend but will talk about you behind your back. Y'all know what I'm talking about. So, the only thing you want them to be saying is DANG she looks great. **Enter peace sign & hair flip emoji here**

This adorable dress was $15 at H&M and the perfect easy piece for a shop till you drop extravaganza. Comfy shoes are a MUST. And the less amount of layers the better. Not so much bulk for the countless shopping bags you will be carrying.

How do y'all handle those last couple of days before Christmas?!

Shop some of my favorite H&M dresses!

Photos by Marianne Lucille Photography

pink stripe

Top - Pink Blush // Jeans - J.Crew // Pumps - Marshall's (they are Guess!) // Necklace - Kendra Scott // Sunnies - RayBans 

Talking about proportions and how to get a tailored, expensive look without breaking the bank over on Playdates + Pearls. It's my second guest post for the gorgeous new momma, and let me tell you. Her babies make me want to have babies. Real bad. They are beyond adorable, and the most stylish little ones.

I love people who make me laugh.

**dance break**

Top - J.Crew / Jeans - J.Crew / Shoes - old / Necklace - old from H&M / Sunnies - RayBans (similar...hint hint santa!)

"I believe happy girls are the prettiest."

All who have a Pinterest account and have scrolled through the quotes section know what iconic lady spoke those words. When I think of Audrey Hepburn I think of Breakfast, Tiffany's, pearls and lots of black clothing.

Hints the need to break out her quote for today's post. I absolutely LOVE this sweatshirt (it's on sale right now too!). I love anything with a ruffle, so clearly this chic little number was a must. This look ended up being one of my favorite casual, but still super girly and cute, looks to date.

Photos by Marianne Lucille Photography