WHAT TO BUY AT THE SPRING SEPHORA SALE

I actually took it easy this year lol. Stocking up on sunscreen, branching into more clean beauty, dipping my toes in boujee perfume, and upping my skincare game. You can shop the sale through 4/19 and use code OMGSPRING for either 20%, 15%, or 10% off! Happy spending ✿✿✿ 

✮ HUGE LIFE UPDATE ✮

Wow, hi. I cannot even believe I am writing this post or any post for that matter! Life has been so - strange? stagnant? uneventful? these past six or so months. Graduating college during a pandemic is not ideal nor easy whatsoever. However, I have overcome the hardships, the job hunting struggles, and the fear of the unknown. 

HOLIDAY GIFT-GUIDE FOR THE 20-SOMETHING GIRL

The holidays came in HOT this year, and I am here for it. Am I the only one in dyer need of the holidays for my own mental sanity? They have been the only thing to look forward to in 2020, tbh. This gift-guide is a littleeee late, but if you know me, I'm a late gal! Every year, I do a College Girl Gift Guide, but since I am not in college anymore - Gift Guide for the 20-Something Girl seemed more appropriate. Whether you need gift ideas for yourself or are looking for someone in your life, hopefully this is helpful! Even if some are too late for Christmas, I know some of you have got to be having a birthday come up lol. 

Some of this I own and LOVE, and some are on my own personal wishlist! What was your number one item for the holidays this year? If you need any other gift ideas, DM me on Insta :) 

xx,

Jojo

OCTOBER ROUNDUP

It feels so good to be blogging again! I really hope to continue throughout the rest of 2020. Especially with the holidays right around the corner, you can definitely expect my annual gift guides to make their appearance soon.  

You know, I really thought when quarantine started I wouldn't still be having weekly shopping sprees, yet here I am... Here are my most-loved purchases from October: 

Aritzia - Zip Up Cropped Hoodie, Cozy Sweat Shorts, sized up to a L for both

• Have been LIVING in both of these pieces, extremely difficult for me to take off lol

Zara - Cozy-knit top, Iconic Leather Trousers, Cream Ruched Sweater, Basic Tee, tops: M pants: 6 (run large, sized down from 8)

• THE trousers of the season - comfy, soft, go with everything, and I love all these staple tops

Vyvacious Fashion - Essential Tank in Chocolate

• Somehow this one size fits all tank sucks you in, is comfortable, and so flattering

Anthropologie - Silk Mask, Pumpkin Candle 

• Finally caved and got a silk mask to help with the acne on my chin

The Mayfair Group - Vintage Brown Crewneck

• I reach for this every single day, it is that good, plus brown is SO in for fall and I am here for it (this was actually a present from my bf so that's fun right)

Shop Brunch Club - Zebra Sweater Dress, size M

• Seriously could not help myself with this dress, thankfully I'm v smol so it works great as a dress on me 

October was a jam-packed month in terms of consuming content; let's get into my favorite Youtubers to watch and Netflix shows I binged: 

Youtube

• Brooke Miccio - she will always be one of my favorites, her vlogs are so relatable and great to have on while starting your day or winding down
• Kenzie Elizabeth - another vlogger who posts videos like every day so you will always have something to watch, hers are my favorite when I need to get ish done
• Tatiana Soash - my absolute favorite designer, I watch her videos to learn more about being a freelancer full-time
• Natalie Barbu - recently she has posted so many honest and helpful videos about money + finances
• Tasha Franken - my favorite workout videos, I LOVE how she has 5-7 minute workouts + ones like a lazy day workout

Netflix

• Schitt's Creek - I am LATE to the bandwagon, but wow, funniest show and David is my everything 
• Emily in Paris - loved it, everyone was shitting on it and it was so relaxing and fun to watch, it's a SHOW you don't need to dive into every detail saying its wrong lol
• Great British Baking Show - quite possibly my favorite show on Netflix of all time, the 8th season has been coming out each week and it is the highlight of my weeks let me tell ya 
• The Queen's Gambit - another show that takes a little to get into, but it is addicting + so interesting! cannot get enough of it

I am constantly trying new recipes out and forcing my family to eat them, it's fun!! These were our favorite recipes from October:

• Ginger Sesame Noodles
• Pumpkin Chai Cupcakes
• White-Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Orzo
• Pistachio and Orange Loaf
• Apple Cider Margarita

Head over to my Instagram to see what I've styled this month! I tried out the subscription service Nuuly, and was not really a fan to be honest, let me know if you'd like to know more about my experience and I can do a whole post. Gift guides are coming so soon - be on the lookout for them on my Instagram stories, here on the blog, or on my Facebook page!

Thanks so much for reading, xx

Jojo