Travel

Monday, June 30, 2014

Recent Discovery: Shannon Saunders

Hey there lovely reader! I'm writing this to you on the last day of June and I'm kinda sad that we're already a month into summer. But my sadness has quickly gone and now turned into excitement for my latest "Recent Discovery" post. I have decided that I am going to do one of these each month, with the hope that you like it and it will encourage me to broaden my horizons to anything really. 
So today's find is a singer songwriter named Shannon Saunders, whom I first saw in this video. I was absolutely in love with her voice and she seemed like a pretty cool person in general. So I went over to her YouTube channel and found that my discovery was just in time because she was going to start doing vlogs each week to show what she was up to and share snips and clips of her music for her upcoming album.


Her first vlog was uploaded this past Sunday and she seems like such a cool girl. I'd be her friend in a heartbeat! Her style is sooo on point and the vibe of that combined with her music in the background is perfect. This seems like a very exciting time for her and I'm so glad I "found her"! I can't wait to follow her journey into what I know will be an amazing career. So check her out! I'll leave links to her Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube channel below!  



Hope you liked this post and be sure to follow and subscribe to her! Xx

Friday, June 27, 2014

"Let's Go to the Beach...Let's Go Get Away" | Photo Diary

Hi lovely reader! Ready for the weekend? A couple of weeks ago I took a trip. It was very nice to take in the sun, sit in the sand, and indulge in the seafood. I also took a lot of pictures and it wouldn't be very blogger proper to not share them with you. So sit back, relax, and come on this trip with me, through the lens.










And now for some food pics, just a few though because this is not an appropriate time to be posting pictures of cream puffs. 







Hope you liked this type of post! Are you going on any trips this summer? Xx

Monday, June 23, 2014

Rough Around the Edges | OOTD

Hello lovely reader! How has your Monday been? Today's OOTD, is casual, with a little flare. I'm wearing a basic oversized black tee, with high waisted frayed jeans shorts, black sandals, and some post earrings. Enjoy!


What did look did you rock today? Xx

Monday, June 16, 2014

I'm on "The Hunt"

Hey lovely reader! Today I wanted to share an app that I am currently loving with you all. The app is called "The Hunt". I downloaded this app about a month ago and although I haven't done many "hunts" myself I can say that when I heard about the concept of this free app I was immediately intrigued. (Also let me say I am in no way affiliated with this app, just a fan of it giving my opinion)


I am quite a fan of "scrolling" whether it be on Instagram, tumblr, or Twitter and with that pastime comes the annoying "Oh hey that's cute, I wonder where it's from? *checks description* ...nothing, well now let me scroll through all the possible sites that it may be from" No! This is no longer necessary!! With this app you just upload a picture of the item you are looking for, add a description, price range, some hashtags, and the voilĂ ! Your hunt has begun. People can search for you, as well as follow your hunt if they are interested. 


So if you are on The Hunt already, be sure to leave your name in the comments I'd be happy to try and help you in a hunt or follow you! Xx

Saturday, June 14, 2014

My Top 6 Travel Tips

Hiya lovely reader! With it getting into the middle of the summer (how crazy is that, June's nearly halfway through) and people starting to take vacations or go on holiday I thought it would be fitting to share my "Top 6 Travel Tips". 



1. Charge, Charge, Charge! 
There is nothing worse than getting on the plane or in the car only to find that your iPod, tablet, phone, or laptop is about to die and you're going to have to ration the use of the technology of your choice for the next couple of hours. So what I do the night before is plug in everything! Then once it's charged, turn it off and pack it. One you'll know it's charged and two you won't forget it. (Unless you forget the bag that has everything in it, which I did once, not good)

2. A Facial Wipe can do wonders
Usually after a day of travel, I feel, simply put, gross! However, I have found that having some facial wipes and using them once or twice while in transit can make a "heck" of a difference. You'll feel refreshed and clean until your able to have a post-travel bath or shower. 

3. Stay Hydrated
Drinking water while traveling is a big must! Obviously drinking water is good for you in general but make sure to especially while traveling. Now, taking a water bottle on a plane and drinking it is a bit easier because you can get up and use the restroom whenever. I understand that if your in the car this may not be the case but still drink water, just pace yourself a bit more. Your skin and body will thank you!

4. Make playlists relative to your situation
What would I do without earbuds and music while traveling? Absolutely no clue! They tune out your surroundings and allow you to be in your own fabulous world. I love to make playlists before I go on a trip. Now what do I mean about playlists that are "relative to your situation"? If you are going to be traveling early in the morning or late at night and want to try to sleep, make a playlist of songs that calm you and are mellow. If you are going on a road trip with your besties, throw a list of your favorite songs together. If you are going on a plane alone and are concerned about the flight, make a playlist of songs that are upbeat and get you pumped for your  destination. For me personally, listening to music can make the time pass by a lot quicker!

5. If need be, be productive!
I know sometimes a day of travel can seem like a wasted day, so make use of your time! Plan out your blog posts, make lists of things that need listing, write down what you want to do when you get to your destination. Anything you can do while in the air or on the road is better than taking away from your relaxation time once you reach your destination. 

6. If you're gonna dress cute, dress comfy cute
Airports are quickly becoming the place to see fashion. Celebrity "airport style" is everywhere! I personally like putting thought into what I wear to the airport. So, if you're going to partake, be smart about it! A massive heel really isn't necessary, rather a nice flat, cool sneaker or sandal will do. Having comfy bottoms on is a must! If your not comfortable sitting in an item of clothing for an extended period of time than it's probably best if you back that and choose something else. Especially with fashion right now, I think it's easier than ever to keep up your style and still be comfortable for the journey. 

What travel tips do you find beneficial? Xx

Monday, June 9, 2014

Sweet Simplicity | OOTD

Hi lovely reader! I thought I would try to do more OOTD posts, so here's another one. I think sometimes going simple is nice, a basic tee, with a cool shoe or a statement necklace can go a long way! I chose to wear a white tee with high waisted jeans and classic Reeboks. For my hair I did a half up half down with this cute blue and white striped scrunchie. Jewelry wise I just picked a pair of stone posts. 


What'd you wear today? Xx




Saturday, June 7, 2014

Pink

Hey lovely reader hope you are feeling good! Lately I've been noticing that my recent purchases are pink! I like pink (as long as it's a light shade) so I thought maybe you would too and decided to take some snaps. 

First, my friend gave me this. I thought it was so cute. It's from The Body Shop and is a Japanese Cherry Blossom scent. It came with a shower gel, lotion, and loofa. 


The next thing I picked up in the store last week. It's by elf and is a pink eyeshadow palette. Lately I've seen a lot of beauty gurus going for the pink eye shadows, so I'm joining the trend! 


Finally I switched my iPad case to this cute one that I found online. Of course I love the shade, simple and sweet. 



Do you have an abundance of pink items as well? Xx

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

What I Wear: Summer Shoes

Hi lovely reader! I don't know about you but I really love shoes. (You may already be able to tell though from my winter shoes post back in the day) Anyways, I thought I would share my top summer shoes with you either for inspiration or maybe you'll want to purchase the exacts. If you are interested in knowing specifically where a pair is from, let me know in the comments and I'd be happy to share details! My summer shoe "stock" is quite broad summer super casual others more dressy, so whatever the need may be I am covered. (But there's always room for more! Saw a pair on Nasty Gal yesterday that I am obsessed with!) Enjoy!












What shoes are you sporting this summer? Xx