Officially dubbing January 2019 as “The Month of Migraine”. Only partially joking. In reality, this is the first migraine free week I’ve had in almost three weeks. Kind of crazy! But it feels good to be back to a new normal. I’ve had to drastically cut down on nighttime screen time and limit my caffeine intake. As someone who’s suffered with migraines for literally half her life, I should have guessed my love for coffee and working long hours would do me in eventually.😝
But, it’s a new month! I’m keeping up with the weekly Instagram roundups this month since I had such a positive response from you all when I started them last month. This month you can also expect to see Spring Break wear (t-minus 3 weeks until we fly south and escape this arctic mess), a round up of many ways to wear the Spanx leggings, and Spring transition outfits. I promise Spring is coming… eventually.
Over on Instagram, I’ve started a weekly beauty series that’ll run through most of March. I’m sharing a beauty tutorial every week, starting with my top knot tutorial this week. Everything will be saved to my highlights so you can view it in the future! I’ll also be sharing tutorials on how I straighten/dry shampoo my hair (a hot topic in DMs this week), my foundation/concealer process, bronzing/contouring, everyday shadow, easy beauty hacks & more! I’ve also rounded up/updated my beauty routines under the “beauty routines” tab on my blog’s top bar. You can now see my updated skincare/haircare routines and soon, my makeup routine!
Also on the ‘gram this week, I shared try ons for Valentine’s day as well as a huge Amazon haul. Both of these try on videos are saved to my highlights and every outfit is also uploaded on this page.
I’m sharing a roundup of this week’s outfits below! Before we begin, here were a few top sellers! This sweater that was part of my Amazon haul. And this Loft sweater that was a 2018 follower fave and now is on major sale!! And for another week, this pair of denim (currently on sale) were another top seller. If you haven’t picked these up, drop what you’re doing and check out now! They are SO flattering & come in regular, short & long. They are cropped so if you’re petite and want them full length, order regular!
All of this week’s outfits are rounded up below with links and sizing details below the photos!
Sweater (M-L; size up) (c/o) | Leggings (wearing S, sized up one!) | Boots (TTS) | Bag | Starbucks Cup (c/o)
Sweater (OS; fits like a oversized S-M) (c/o) | Denim (0reg; TTS) | Bag | Boots (follow size guide) — use code XOXOLOMEYER for 40% off my boots & sweater!
Sweater (XS/S) | Bralette (S) | Denim (26reg; size up one)
Sweater (OS; fits like a S-M) (c/o)| Leggings (wearing S, sized up one!)| Boots (follow size guide) | Bag | Starbucks Cup (c/o) | Sunnies — use code XOXOLOMEYER for 40% off my boots & sweater!
Cardigan (S; sized up one) | Tee (XS; TTS) | Denim (26reg; size up one) | Starbucks Cup (c/o)
Top (SP; TTS)
Poncho (sold out, may restock!) | Long Sleeve Tee (XS; TTS) | Boots (TTS)
Sweater (OS; fits like a S-M) | Bralette (S) | Denim (0reg; TTS) | Boots (follow size guide) — use code XOXOLOMEYER for 40% off my boots & sweater!
Tunic (S; could do XS or S) | Jacket (old, similar) | Leggings (wearing S, sized up one!) | Shoes (size down .5) | Sunnies
WEEKEND SALES
AMERICAN EAGLE //20-60% off jeans & joggers + Tees start at $15
EXPRESS // 30% off women’s dresses! Perfect timing for Valentine’s (my faves are on this page!)
LOFT // dresses & skirts start at $49.50 (my top picks are on this page!)
OLD NAVY // 20% off your order with code SWEET + use SUPERCASH by the 10th! (my faves are on this page!)
TARGET // up to 25% off home & 20% off jewelry, watches & handbags!
All January I kept meaning to do a 2018 year in review post, and now it’s 2/8. lol! January was just not my month! But it happens. I’m ready to jump into the rest of my content for you this year so let’s just do a quick little recap because, honestly, 2018 was one of the best years! My business grew in a way I literally only dreamed of. Long nights and early mornings were all worth it to watch something take off that I’ve built from the ground up.
I’m incredibly grateful for the friendships I’ve made this year in the Minneapolis blogging community. They’ve helped me grow immensely. I’m also grateful for an understanding husband and family. It’s not easy telling your loved ones you’re leaving a corporate gig with benefits to go into the world of blogging full time. lol! I’m surprised Kevin didn’t just die from pure anxiety at some points early last year. But, my family’s support as well as Kevin’s has truly been unmatched. Which I think was evident by the amount of support I got for spending the majority of the Thanksgiving holiday with my nose in my phone finding Cyber Week deals and Kevin’s freezing his fingers off to get those winter blog shots!
And, I want to of course, thank all of you! I quite literally would not be where I am today without all of you. Please know that your reading this blog, your instagram likes/comments, your repinning my content on Pinterest, telling your girlfriends, grandmothers, aunts, daughters and sisters about me is what keeps this blog running. Without all of you, I wouldn’t be able to keep doing what I do!
And, if there’s anything I learned, it’s that working 24/7 isn’t always the best thing for my followers, my creativity, my health or my sanity. Sure, that sounds logical. But when you’re a one-woman show and you love what you do, it’s easy to over-work and not even realize it. After this past month of migraines, I’ve learned some important parameters to be the best functioning blogger I can be 100% of the time while still maintaining a healthy balance.
I have so many exciting things coming up in 2019 including LOTS of travel and cannot wait to take you all along with me! Thank you for making 2018 one of the best years yet!
xoxo
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