Tuesday, May 30, 2017

2017-2018 LILLY PULITZER AGENDA PRE-ORDER!

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Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! I had a much needed relaxing weekend after working 8 days in a row! I decided to focus more on spending time with family, friends, and my bf who I hadn't seen in two weeks (!!!) instead of being on my phone and taking pics! But no worries, I have another fun weekend coming up so my Around Town posts will be making a comeback next week!

Anyway, onto the interesting stuff...Lilly Pulitzer agendas are B A C K!! They are available for pre-order today and honestly, I couldn't be more excited! I used these agendas all through high school and my first year of college, but I strayed away for a few years to test out every other planner out there. However, as I was looking through my collection of planners, I realized how much I missed my Lilly ones! They were the only ones that I actually used for the whole year! There's really no reason to not love them...beautiful covers, easy layout, functional, and cheerful all year long! (bonus, none of my pens ever bleed through...FYI!)

Also, once I saw this beautiful flamingo cover on the classic planner I knew I had to have it! I think I'm going back to my roots this year with my Lilly agenda!

What one is your favorite this year?? They're all so pretty!

XOXO
Angela & Amy

Friday, May 26, 2017

DAY DESIGNER FOR BLUESKY PLANNERS

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About two weeks ago I walked into Target to find the new Day Designer planners! I was so excited about the new cover designs this year- they go perfectly with the covers that Day Designer released earlier this year! I immediately fell in love with the palm print cover and the wall calender as well as the blue and white printed cover!

I'm also super excited about the adorable list and sticky note set and the washi tape set! I can't wait for the full collection to hit my local Target so I can stock up on the necessities before heading back to school!

What is your favorite cover design that Day Designer released this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,

Angela & Amy

Thursday, May 25, 2017

BULLET JOURNALING // THOUGHTS AND INSPIRATION


Lately I've been hearing a lot about bullet journaling everywhere! Youtube videos, instagram, and especially pinterest! Bullet journaling seems like a cool concept, especially because you can customize it to be however you want!

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I love the idea of being able to sit down and curate a planner to exactly what you need- you can make a spot for assignments, to-do lists, dinner plans, exercise log, tv shows.... literally anything! Especially during my summer break when I don't have much of a structured week I feel like this would be something interesting to try in place of a planner!

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I love the layout of this one- having all the days of the week on one side of the page and a spot for notes on the other side is a great way to stay organized without your system being too hectic!

What do you think about bullet journals? Are you going to trade in your planner for a more customized option? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Angela & Amy

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

SIMPLE SKINCARE ROUTINE


I believe skincare is something you should take very seriously- I've always been pretty good about washing my face and removing my makeup, but since I've been getting older I've noticed changes in my skin that have required more attention than just a simple cleanse.

When I first started college, I noticed that I would get little breakouts all over my skin that weren't quite pimples, but still red and noticeable. Nothing I was doing was helping my skin clear up. After going to the dermatologist we figured out that these little breakouts were rosacea. Since then I've also realized that my skin is very sensitive and I can't use harsh acne treatments. After a lot of trial and error, I've finally found a routine that works for me and keeps my skin break-out free thanks to Simple Skincare!

I started off using the Simple Cleansing Micellar Water, but thought that if that worked so well maybe I should try adding in their other products to my routine! Slowly but surely I've found my favorites and a routine that is effective, easy to follow, and affordable! All of these products can be picked up at any local drugstore!

Aside from my main skincare routine I've found a few masks and treatments that I can still use on my sensitive skin! Some of my favorites are...

Keep Your Cool Skin Calming Gel Mask- I just recently picked this up, but I already have been loving it! I love all of the masks I've tried from Formula 10.0.6, but so far this one is my favorite! It goes on clear and it smells and feels super refreshing on your skin! After I use this I notice that my skin looks less red and feels softer! This mask is even gentle enough to sleep in, however I haven't tried that yet.

Biore Pore Strips- These have been a favorite of mine since middle school! I've always had pretty bad blackheads and pores, so when I notice they need a little TLC I pop one of these on and it's a great quick fix that gets them clean ASAP!

What are some of your staple skincare products?? Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,

Angela & Amy

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

2017-2018 RIFLE PAPER CO. PLANNERS

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Last year I used a Rifle Paper Co. planner and I loved it! Rifle Paper Co. is one of my favorite stationery brands, and their planners did not disappoint. I was so excited to see the new designs for the 2017-2018 academic year- I already know that I'm going to pick one up for the upcoming school year but I can't decide what one I like the best!

Last year I had the smaller size, but this year I think I'm going to upgrade to the larger, spiral bound planner so I can have more room to write down all of my assignments, due dates, and sorority meetings!

I love that the Rifle Paper Co. planners have such a simple layout that makes it easy for you to customize how you want to use it! I also love the weekly inspirational quotes and the two checklist columns for every day of the week!

If you're interested to see more of the layout check out my review of the 2016-2017 version I did last summer here!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,

Angela & Amy

Monday, May 22, 2017

AROUND TOWN // GIRLS WEEKEND UP NORTH

Good Morning and happy Monday, friends! We hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the week ahead!

This past weekend my cousins and I took a girls trip to their new cottage up north! Despite the weather being cold and rainy (and me only packing donut pool floats and shorts...ha.) we had a great time gift shopping, latte drinking, and watching say yes to the dress on the couch! I'm already looking forward to our next trip up north, but hopefully the weather will be a little warmer!

Anyway, here's a little peek into my weekend!

PHOTO #1: DINNER BY THE DOCK


We left for our girls weekend on friday afternoon, so the first thing we did when we got up there was drop off our luggage, throw on some warmer sweatshirts, and head back out for dinner! Although we ate inside since it was super windy and cold outside, we still sat by the windows so we could have a good view of the lake. I can't wait to go back later in the summer so we can eat outside on the dock!

PHOTOS #2 & 3: KISS ME COFFEE SHOPPE



On Saturday, the weather warmed up a little bit so we took advantage of the sunny afternoon to head into town to do a little gift shopping and of course get some coffee! We found the cutest little coffee shop in town that had amazing lattes, bubble tea, and an instagram dream wall for awesome pictures! This was definitely one of my favorite stops of the trip...we even went back Sunday morning before heading home!

PHOTO #4: CHILLIN UP NORTH


If you can't tell from this pic, we were freezing! Like I said, I wasn't very prepared when I was packing. However, my cousin and I (who are both in the same sorority on campus, how cool??) both remembered to pack our favorite Letters by Alex sweatshirts for the weekend! 

PHOTO #5: A WHALEY FUN WEEKEND


Sadly, all fun things must come to an end. However, this was only the beginning of a fun summer! I have almost every weekend until class starts back up in September planned with fun weekends, and trips and I can't wait!

We hope you had a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,

Angela & Amy 

Friday, May 19, 2017

SUMMER SHOPPING LIST


The weather has been getting warmer and warmer over here and I'm itching to update my summer wardrobe! I've been browsing my favorite shops and put together a fun little shopping list full of my favorite finds! The best part is most of these things are all pretty affordable since I'm working with a college student budget, ha!

My favorite things I've found are the easy swing dress, the scalloped tote, and the Madewell sunnies (on sale!!). Also, these jean shorts from Old Navy are my absolute favorite! They fit great, are comfortable, and super affordable too! 

What's on your shopping list this summer??

Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,
Angela & Amy

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

PRETTY IN PURPLE




ASOS PURPLE DRESS (under $30!!) // NUDE HEELS (also under $30!!) // REBECCA MINKOFF BAG

Even though school just ended I'm already thinking ahead to the fall and formal recruitment... that being said I knew I had to have a purple dress for our philanthropy day but I hadn't seen purple dresses anywhere! I found this gem one night while doing a little online shopping and I knew I had to have it... purple, ruffles, and the best part? It's under $30!

Even though I bought it with the intentions of wearing it to formal recruitment in the fall, I know I'm going to have a few opportunities to wear it this summer! I'm planning on wearing it to a country club shower next month with my nude heels, but it would also be cute to wear to a nice dinner out with a pair of jacks to make it feel more casual!


Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO,

Angela & Amy

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

2017-2018 SIMPLIFIED PLANNER LAUNCH

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This might be one of my favorite times of the year... school's out, the weather is warming up, and the new academic planners are being released! Today Emily Ley is launching her 2017-2018 simplified planners and I couldn't be more excited! I love the fun, bright designs on all of the covers- a happy planner makes homework assignments, bill due dates, and work schedules a little more fun right??

I also love the updated weekly planners and their updated new covers! Personally I prefer my planners to have weekly layout so I can have all my assignments and projects laid out in front of me. I can't decide what planner is my favorite this year! I'm torn between the classic stripe and the pretty floral!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO, 

Angela & Amy

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

NEW IN THE SHOP // WE FLAMIN-GO TOGETHER


Although the start of summer is exciting and much needed after a long two semesters at school, that also means not being able to see your best friends every day anymore! What better way to brighten up your big/little's, best friend's, or even your BF's week by sending a handwritten note in the mail on this cheerful little flamingo card??

These flamingo notecards are one of my favorite new additions to the shop! The best part of these is once you purchase the downloadable file (only $3!!) the file is yours to save on your computer and you can print as many of these cute little cards as you want!! Print them at home or bring them to your local print shop and snail mail the day away!!


Shop my flamingo cards here, and check out the rest of my Etsy shop here!

Thanks for stopping by! Who are you sending these cute notes to this summer??

XOXO,

Angela & Amy

Monday, May 15, 2017

AROUND TOWN // MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND


Hello, and happy Monday! I hope your weekend was full of family, fun, and great weather!

I've decided to bring back my around town posts to share a little peek into my life! Also, now that I'm on summer break until September (!!!) I have a lot of fun plans coming up that I can't wait to share!

Here's a little peek into my weekend...

PHOTO #1: WEEKEND FUN AND TARGET RUNS


I popped into Target with the intentions of getting snacks to sneak into the movies (BTW- we saw Guardians of the Galaxy and it was so good!), but I stumbled across the new Day Designer collection! I can't decide what my favorite print it between the blue and white pattern and the palm leaf print! 

PHOTO #2: MOTHER'S DAY


On Sunday, we celebrated my mom! We started off by heading over to my brother's house for a fun afternoon and then ended the day at my sister's for a BBQ dinner complete with mimosas and a family kickball game. Also- I just got this dress and I already know it's going to be my go-to all summer long!

PHOTO #3: MAY FLOWERS


After a few chilly weeks the weather finally started to warm up this weekend! My favorite thing about the springtime is all the blooming flowers and these lilacs did not disappoint! 

How did you celebrate your mom this weekend??

XOXO
Angela & Amy

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Friday, May 12, 2017

MAY INSPIRATION BOARD


Back In January I made one of these little inspiration board posts and had the intentions of keeping it up every month. Although it's been a few months since that original post, I'm excited to share my May inspiration board on File to style!

This month I'm all about the pink... pink flowers, pink drinks, and everything in between! Some of my favorite pictures and painting inspiration have been from Rifle Paper Co. illustrations, A Thing Created from Etsy, Evelyn Henson, and Ashley Brooke Designs bright pictures!

Be sure to check our Pinterest boards to see what inspires us every day!

What's on your inspiration board this month? We'd love to know!

XOXO, 

Angela and Amy

Thursday, May 11, 2017

I'M BACK! BLOG AND SHOP UPDATE!

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Hello, long time no talk once again! To say that this last semester has been a little busy would be an understatement to say the least. Unfortunately the blog and shop were the first things to get put on the backburner. A lot has changed in the last few months! Since the last time jumped on the blog I went through sorority recruitment and accepted a bid to join Tri Sigma on my campus, took 15 credit hours in school, worked two jobs, and so so much more!

Now that finals are officially over and life has slowed down a little, I'm happy to say that my blogging days are back and I've been working on new designs to add to the shop! Here's a little peek at what's new to my Etsy shop...








Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO

Angela & Amy