Pink Trench Coat / Striped Shirtdress / Leopard Clutch / Nude Leather Pumps / Maybelline SuperStay Liquid Lipstick in ‘Lover’
Streets of NYC T-Shirt (only $39!) / Ripped Skinny Jeans / Leopard Flats / Rosegold Eyeglasses / Sony Camera / Sony 35mm f/1.8 Lens / Red Lipstick
Seven years ago today, I sheepishly shared my first ever, very cringe-worthy blog post. James and I were in California on spring break, I had just bought our first DSLR camera and I made him take photos of my outfit as I awkwardly stood in front of some tropical-looking greenery. With the click of the “publish” button, I made my debut to the world (please don’t judge how horrendous this blog post is!).
Since then, I’ve been blessed with some incredible opportunities, but also cursed with self-inflicted anxiety. This hobby-turned-side-hustle has changed my life in a lot of great ways, but it ain’t always easy. So in honor of the fact that I’ve been blogging now for nearly a quarter of my entire life (woah), I’m sharing all the glamorous, fun, stressful, and stupid things that I love and hate about blogging.
White Pom Pom Bag / Woven Tote / Striped Tote / Striped Handle Tote / Circle Tote / Round Handle Tote / Striped Clutch / White Trim Circle Bag / Cult Gaia Ark Bag / Straw Circle Bag / Pom Pom Tote / Macrame Tote
If you follow any fashion bloggers on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the Cult Gaia Ark Bag and this straw circle bag blowing up your news feed. I’ll admit I’m guilty on both accounts (here and here) – except my bamboo bag is actually an amazing $40 dupe. Straw bags were everywhere last year and they’re back in a big way for spring and summer. There are so many different options at all kinds of different price points. I personally have my eye on this macramé tote that’s under $100 and this pom pom bag which is a little bit pricier at $165. If you’re in the market for something a little more affordable, Amazon’s got a bunch of great options under $55 like this pom trim tote, this round handle bag and this darling shell shaped bag. Are you into the straw bag trend? Share some of your favorites in the comments below!