Things-I'm-Loving-Thursday

Welp, Hump Day has come and gone which means that more than half of the week has passed which means it's almost the weekend.
I live for Fridays.

Seeing as the weekend is almost here, I decided to take a look at the things I'm loving this week.

I've been thinking about buying a Moleskine notebook for a few weeks now.  I figured it'd be good thing to carry around with me in my purse so I can jot down every day thoughts, quotes, goals, and lists (side note: pros and cons lists are my ish). But when I went to J.Crew, I stumbled upon this cute little notebook on sale and figured I'd use it as a test run to see if I really stick to my plan. It's been working out great so far! I've been using it every day since I bought it.

Skater skirts are a way of life. They're my absolute favorite, especially with tights. The one that I've been wearing most is from Cotton On. I love how thick the material is and so I bought another one on Monday. They're definitely my favorite staple piece right now. Skater skirts go especially well with crop tops, like this velveteen one I picked up recently. It caught my eye as I was leaving the store and I just couldn't say no.

I went to J.Crew at the beginning of the week with the intention of finding a new phone case since mine was getting disgustingly dirty. I browsed around and couldn't find one that I loved but then I found out they made phone cases for crewcuts.  Yes, you read that right. iPhone cases for your 5 year old are now available at J.Crews everywhere!!! But thank goodness for it, because it turns out they make the cutest cases!! I'm obsessed with my new glittery case and have no problem admitting that it's from crewcuts. 

Biddie nights are always the best. I'm so lucky that one of my friends/sorority sisters lives in the same apartment complex as me, not to mention she even lives on the same floor as me! Tonight when I got home from work, I quickly changed to leggings and a sweatshirt and walked on over to her unit to unwind. Knowing that I had a rough weekend, she surprised me with arts & crafts and pumpkin cheesecake. We vegged out, watched Harry Potter and the end of A Cinderella Story while of course talking about everything and anything for hours. Biddie nights are always necessary.

 (13 year old me is still covering my mouth in shock because of how good that line is.)

P.S. Lizzie McGuire on Netflix needs to happen ASAP.

Worth the Hype

There are many things that are hyped up but aren't worth it. In my opinion, these are perfect examples of things that are not worth the 'hype'.

- Sneaker wedges.

- Crocs.

- Magnetic nail polish. 

- Justin Bieber.

- Chacos.

- Guys in jorts. (Oh no.)

But do you know what is? Monthly beauty subscriptions.

I had heard about different beauty subscriptions such as Birchbox, Julep, Glossybox, etc but I didn't bite the bullet until the 'Glam Bag' was created. The Glam Bag is by Ipsy, formerly known as MyGlam. It was created by Michelle Phan aka the most famous Youtube guru...ever. I am absolutely obsessed with makeup gurus on Youtube, and have been watching Michelle Phan since I was in high school. When she announced that she was creating a monthly beauty subscription service with other Youtubers, I just had to join. I pay $10/month and get personalized beauty products ranging from makeup to hair and skincare products. On top of that, they send great offers and coupon codes that can be redeemed online. 

I've been subscribed since the very first Glam Bag, and let me tell you - I don't regret it one bit. The products are always worth so much more than $10.

This is last month's bag. I received Sexy Hair's Spray Clay, Coastal Scents BR-C-B02 eyeshadow brush, Bella Terra Mineral Shimmer, Nourish Organic Coconut & Argan Body Lotion, and a Zoya nail polish in 'Neve'. I've tried them all and they're all great products! Also note: this subscription helps me find brands I now use daily that I wouldn't know about otherwise. Of course, Ipsy's Glam Bag is only one of many different monthly beauty subscriptions. If I wasn't on a #biddiebudget, I would definitely subscribe to a ton of them! Becoming a Julep Maven is next on my list.

Earlier today, I got the e-mail notifying me that this month's Glam Bag is on its way and I can't wait.

Biddie Behind the Blog

Between figuring out how to live independently in my first apartment, learning how to manage my money and not spend the entirety of my paycheck on shopping, starting grad school, ending things with a guy I had a 'thing' with for the past four years, and basically questioning every aspect of my life - I decided to start a blog.

I'm 22 and yes, I do find Taylor Swift's song to be completely accurate. I live in DC and wouldn't have it any other way. Things I love include fashion, beauty, alliteration, bourbon, Apple products, and anything floral. My ears perk at the word 'sale' and I believe that J.Crew, Urban Outfitters, and Tory Burch really prove that heaven does exist on Earth.

So what is a 'biddie'? Well, one of my friends best defined it as: "A cross between a style of dress and a philosophy of life." If that still doesn't make sense, then I  encourage you to keep reading because being a biddie is what I'm all about.

Welcome to the biddie life.