I decided I would do my FIRST recipe over on Sequins and Sales! I mentioned on my Instagram stories the other day that for my birthday I just wanted to make my FAVORITE cookies ever. My mom and I make them every single Christmas season (even though they are most definitely NOT holiday specific) and I love them! They're Pecan Shortbread Meltaways and they are the best things to ever exist y'all. The original recipe we used was in the 2014 December edition of Family Circle Magazine, but we ...
Pecan Shortbread Meltaways Recipe
How to Get 100K Monthly Viewers on Pinterest in Just Two Months
Hey guys! Today on the blog I decided I was going to talk about how I managed to achieve an increase of literally OVER 100K MONTHLY VIEWS in ONLY TWO MONTHS! I know there are a lot of posts similar to this one; however, I did this by spending literally NO MONEY! Blogs cost a lot and growing a following involves a lot of time, effort, and MONEY. I knew I didn't want to spend anything to promote my pins so I tried my best to get organic viewers and to get them to add up quickly! This post is all ...
Today on the blog I decided I was going to talk about how I managed to achieve an increase of literally OVER 100K MONTHLY VIEWS in ONLY TWO MONTHS....
How to Take Quality Instagram Photos Using Just An iPhone and a Tripod
Hello lovelies! I mentioned on my IG story last week that I was going to tell you how I take all of my Instagram and blog photos using only my iPhone and my tripod! I find I like this method better because I can take pics where I want and when I want. To start, I got my tripod from my best friend Amber London (her IG) (her blog) as a going away gift for NYC this past summer (she's legit the sweetest). This tripod has been a LIFE SAVER guys. I haven't had my normal photographer (my bf lol) all ...
22 Things I Learned By 22
I figured for my birthday I would mix it up today! I decided I would round up 22 Things I Learned By 22 (but really that I've learned since turning 21). These are the most pivotal things that have happened in my last year and they've helped shape who I am and have set my future up for success! I hope you guys enjoy this read and get inspired yourselves! The lovely Katherine Amason took my bday photos so be sure to check her out on IG (here)! 1. March for Women's Rights even if you live in ...
Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers Under $20
During the Christmas season, stockings are the perfect way to give little gifts to the ones you love while showing you still really know them! Every year my mom usually gives us fuzzy socks, a gift card, and other cute little trinkets! Stockings are my favorite part of opening gifts and we always do them first! This gave me the inspiration to make a Holiday Gift Guide - Stocking Stuffers Under $20 post! I rounded up some of my favorite little gifts under $20 that women of all shapes and sizes ...
80+ Instagram Hashtags For All Blogger Niches
Hey y'all! This post is one that I feel is super important for me to write. Using hashtags has proven to help Instagram accounts be more successful! I have personally found a lot of success using them, but only once I tailored them more to my specific content. That's what prompted me to create this post of 80+ Instagram Hashtags for All Blogger Niches. You have to keep in mind that the majority of Instagram users use them to try and gain recognition from brands as well as from other users by ...
How to Successfully Grow Your Following On Instagram
"How did you grow your following?" is probably my MOST ASKED question to date. I touched on this in previous blog posts, but I guess it wasn't easy enough to find. Today I finally decided to just write a whole post about it! So Happy Saturday y'all and I hope this helps teach you How to Successfully Grow Your Following on Instagram! Now this isn't going to be that lie about how "if you have good content then the followers will come" because how will they see your content unless you show up ...
15 Dorm/Apartment Items You Need to Invest In (Under $20)
I was that person Freshman year who got all the sweater cubbies and every shelving item you could think of. That was DUMB and a waste of all my money! You 100% will not have room for it and I even had apartment style dorms. I'm here to tell you about the items you will 100% use and that really helped me my Freshman year in a dorm and that I still use now in an apartment! All of these items will be linked in this post for you to shop! I'll make sure that they're good for people on a budget ...
6 Room Hacks Perfect For Small Spaces
Hello lovelies! My post today is for anyone who's having space issues in their house/dorm/apartment. Having a small space is basically what you're guaranteed in college or if you're living in a big city like New York City. I personally have experienced both of these living situations and have a few items that I swear by when it comes to furnishing and storing items in a small space! These are all amazing space saving items that are also all under $25! This is perfect for any student who is on a ...
DIY Fashion Clutch Tutorial
Today I decided I would write a DIY blog post! I was browsing around TJMaxx the other day and happened to see this placemat on clearance for JUST $2.00. This gave me just the inspo I needed to create this post! I love making things so this was really fun to put together for you guys. I decided I would try to make a clutch out of a placemat because WHY NOT! I've seen semi-similar clutch DIY's around the internet, but I feel like mine is super simple and has very few steps. This is a DIY post ...
3 of the Best Styling Products for Curly or Mixed Hair
So just to let you know, I'm mixed. My dad is African American and my mom is Caucasian. I've had multi-textured, curly hair my whole life. It has taken me all 21 years of my life to find hair products that work for me! I have struggled to find products that don't damage my hair, keep it soft, and to keep the frizz away! Some days I do struggle (obviously humidity is against curly girls) but these products have helped so much! This post is about 3 Of The Best Styling Products For Curly or Mixed ...