Bah! One of the hardest parts about blogging in 2015 is figuring out what goes where. Is a photo pretty enough for Instagram? Is my phone dead and I can’t live-Snapchat something (add me: CollegePrepster)? Did I neglect Twitter for the day? Do I have enough content for an entire blog post?
I really do try my best to post the various snaps and whatnot everywhere, but sometimes things don’t quite make it onto social media. So I’m just going to take a stroll back to the pre-Instagram blogging days and share a few things that have been going on:
I’m so honored to be in the August issue of Teen Vogue. This is my second year on the Teen Vogue “InstaList.” I always have so much fun working with Teen Vogue and it’s definitely definitely a pinch me moment.
I’ve been reading up a storm lately. I typically read one book at a time, but for some reason I’ve been reading a handful at once. A little bit of everything. Here’s what I’ve recently read slash reading currently:
It’s been so hot here in NYC. Even though I grew up in Florida, the heat in NYC is different and intense. Instead of hopping from air conditioned house to air conditioned car to air conditioned building and back again, we’re outside schlepping between hot apartments to sweltering subway platforms. Slurpees are especially irresistible on hot days. It’s a bad habit, but I can’t stop!
I’ve been having great luck with Drybar lately! Instead of doing curls, I’ve been asking for a straight blowout with volume and I swear it lasts twice as long and looks a lot better throughout the day. Then I can do my own curls on day 2! See below for a selfie I sent my mom hehe!
I got my hair done on Saturday morning because I was speaking on a panel for Her Campus’s summer conference. I had such a great time and loved getting to meet a ton of readers. Panels can be hit or miss and this one was definitely a hit! It’s especially nice to have an overflowing room with super engaged, motivated, and passionate young women. I left on a little bit of a Cloud Nine high from everyone’s enthusastic energy!
I have an outfit post coming up, but here’s a sneak peek of what I wore:
The other night, Gar and I were craving ice cream. Off to Emack and Bolio’s we went. I love the way their cones look, but on a super hot night, a banana boat (aka a three scoop banana split) is the only way to go!
I just had the best facial from Heyday… It’s like Drybar for facials. I think this is going to be a very, very dangerous habit. Super easy to make an appointment and at 30 minutes, it’s the perfect length for a quick (and necessary) facial. I felt relaxed and moisturized as I walked out!
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Carly! I looooved Everybody Rise (finished it over the weekend) and am going to Heyday on Weds! Sounds like we are on the same page. What is this about a move?
I'm coming down there in a couple of weeks… Have you ever gone to the midtown east drybar? The reviews aren't great… trying to figure out if I should just go to the UES even though it's farther from my hotel.
It will be good after we would actually been able to sort out certain issues we still faces in order to get completed to your personal statements. supporting statement for university
Getting ready for the day and need help picking out which shoe to wear! My whole outfit is head to toe @amazon! Are we feeling the sneakers or the kitten heel mules?
Comment AMAZON below to receive a DM with the link to shop my whole outfit on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/53x8G
Tonight we achieved the impossible! @wishbonekitchen’s swamp soup received a “no notes” stamp of approval from Mike 🙌🏻 it’s filling, healing, and so fresh! Highly recommend!!! 💚🌿🪀♻️🦖
If your goals for 2025 include reading more and having better habits, @audible audiobooks are about to be your best friend! I love listening to audiobooks, especially when they help me become a better person, wife, friend, mom, etc. January is the perfect time to dive into one and cross two of your goals off at once. I’m listening to Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory and it’s blowing my mind– “let them” is such a simple phrase and yet the impact is POWERFUL. Right now, eligible new subscribers can sign up to get your first 3 months of #Audible for $0.99/month! #AudiblePartner #amazoninfluencer @amazoninfluencerprogram
Can we bring this kind of outfit of the day video over to this app 👀 tell me if you like it or hate it- in light of everything, trying to experiment! If you want links to what I’m wearing, leave a comment with “OUTFIT” and I’ll send it over!
Sorry for the jump scare… but go ahead and add “great at multitasking” to my resume 😆 is it habit stacking or just survival mode? Every morning, I’ve been doing a red light session with my @omniluxled face mask, while listening to an audiobook, and I spend the 10 minutes tidying up. I make the beds, put laundry away, straighten up the boys’ toys… I always feel on top of the world and like I can do anything 😆
I’ve been hesitant to add new skincare products to my daily routine because I don’t want to disrupt my healthy skin… I tested @oakessentials skincare line though and it’s now a staple in my weekly routine. I’m using these three 2-3x a week (the night before hair wash days!) and my skin is SO moisturized and hydrated!!
You did a post called Life Updates and didn't include anything about your mysterious move?!
Carly! I looooved Everybody Rise (finished it over the weekend) and am going to Heyday on Weds! Sounds like we are on the same page. What is this about a move?
Tell us about the move!!
Love this life update!
xoxo,
Katie
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You seem so happy! You know your man's a keeper when he buys you the right shoes 😉 Also your hair looks great.
Phyllis | http://www.prettypleese.com
I am also wishing that you would tell us about the big move!!
How did you like Ice Twins? That's on my list to read this year! It seems slightly terrifying.
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Your hair for the Her Campus conference looked amazing! I love the straight look on you.
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
Love your insta & your hair looks fabulous-you can pull off that gray streak like nobody's business 🙂
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
I'm coming down there in a couple of weeks… Have you ever gone to the midtown east drybar? The reviews aren't great… trying to figure out if I should just go to the UES even though it's farther from my hotel.
It will be good after we would actually been able to sort out certain issues we still faces in order to get completed to your personal statements. supporting statement for university