Fashion Forward

Everyday Monochromatic Looks

Wearing one color does not have to be boring! Monochromatic fashion is finding its way into everyone’s closets this year, and we are loving it. Styling an outfit with the same color hue by using different textures or shades, provides an overall chic, tonal look that will have everyone talking. I’m here to show you how to create that monochrome look in your everyday wardrobe along with a few ideas of what colors best suit the monochrome trend!

Creating the Perfect Instagram Post

Calling all influencers, photographers, and all social-media enthusiasts! We're sharing the best tips to get that stellar Instagram post! Today we'll cover some tricks that you can try TODAY- no money or fancy equipment needed.

What Your Enneagram Type Says About Your Style

Fashion gives us a glimpse into your personality without saying anything, so you have the perfect opportunity to express your true self! I’m here to give you a little help on your personal style by providing specific styles, pieces, or colors that would work best with your personality type, specifically enneagram type.

Vacation Wear Capsule & Packing Tips

Overpackers unite! Vacation season is among us, and we are sharing some of our favorite packing hacks with you. Most notably: the 5,4,3,2,1 packing method. Because you shouldn't have to compromise style to avoid a overweight bag fee at the airport! We'll also share some tips you can utilize for a more organized suitcase.

Ultimate Summer Playlist

Listening to music is a great summer activity we all know and love! Whether you’re jamming in the car, hanging out with friends, or going to a concert (hoping for live concerts soon🤞), finding and rocking to the latest hits is a fun and never-ending pastime. Our goal for summer 2021 is to find those ultimate summer hits you and your friends will be loving all season. Here is a list of some of our favorites, so you can create your go-to summer playlist!  

How to Host an Insta-Worthy Picnic 🍉

Just about a year ago, it was a challenge to enjoy the company of our friends and family indoors due to social distancing. Personally, my friends an adopted a fresh tradition that changed the way we socialized- Picnics! This tradition involved every party bringing forth a favorite recipe to enjoy under the Spring sun, while we found refuge in our community parks. 

How to Style a Corset

With the rise of 19th century-based pop culture such as Bridgeton and Little Women, the corset has officially made it's debut as a top fashion trend. Used even before the Middle Ages, corsets have been utilized as a shapewear solution to thin the waistline for centuries. These garments have a notorious reputation of lacing up a woman and leaving her out of breath. Today, to the relief of all of us girls, they are used as a statement piece in an outfit opposed to a constricting underclothing.

The Battle of the Generations: Skinny Jeans vs Mom Jeans

Are you a side part and skinny jeans kind of girl or a middle part and mom jeans kind of girl??

The year-old debate has been a force in the fashion world with new styles of denim popping up. Skinny jeans are a classic piece in every woman’s closet but we also can’t resist the mom jeans revival. So, have you been asking yourself, “Which style of denim is best for me?” and “Am I still ‘allowed’ to wear my beloved skinnies?”

Spring 2021 Makeup Trends

If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that we had to adapt our beauty routines to fit the moment! Today, we are going to be sharing our favorite Spring 2021 makeup trends that are both fresh and practical during the pandemic.

Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas

For this year's Valentine's Day (or Galentine's Day/Palentine's Day/whatever you want to call it) we're looking for new ideas on how we can have a great time at home. Whether you're planning to spend the day by yourself or with a special someone, we are hoping that you'll like some of the activities that we put together for this blog. From our team to you, we hope that you'll have a wonderful February 14th!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket

Looking for a fun and practical DIY project to get you through the new year? This adorable chunky knit blanket is the perfect piece to make your home and life even more comfortable. This has been a trendy do-it-yourself project for the past couple months (thank you, Tik Tok), but, in reality it’s a classic project for all crafty connoisseurs. It allows you to ignite some creative energy and not break the bank (some knit throws can cost up to $100). The good thing about this fun DIY blanket is there is no prior experience or fancy tools needed to complete it. Any age or level can master this craft by following a few simple steps!

What Winter Activity You Should Do Based on Your Zodiac Sign

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! Trying to figure out what to do during the winter time can be a fun yet challenging decision. Especially in the year 2020, we want to still make the most out of this cheerful season, and celebrate the year behind us and ahead of us. We’ve made it easy for you and gave some suggestions of fun winter activities (COVID-19 friendly) based on your zodiac sign, or birth date. A trendy and sometimes skeptic topic, zodiac signs give an insight into who you are and what you may like to do. Accurate or not, you can try all of these activities with the other fire, water, earth, or air signs in your life!

Fall Recipe: 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

Who else wishes pumpkin spice season was every season? 🙋‍♀️ Well, you’re in luck, because you can recreate all the pumpkin vibes any time of the year with these 3 ingredient pumpkin cookies. Super easy and delicious as well as making your home smell amazing, you need this easy, fall recipe in your life. We always love trying new recipes and treats, especially ones that allow us to bring the kiddos into the fun. Whether you’re a fall fanatic or just love dessert, these pumpkin cookies should be on your radar.

Shows We're Streaming Right Now

Hello everyone! We hope that most of you have settled into your new routine of social distancing and finding new norms. And hopefully some of you have headed back to the office and getting ready to head back to school, too. So, like most of you, after we were done Marie-Kondo-ing our closet, completing DIY projects, and whipping up new recipes, we have spent a lot of time scrounging around each of our streaming sites to discover what we have yet to watch! 

Glik's Summer Travel Guide

If you're like us, your original summer plans were probably scrapped, and now you're back to the drawing board! Due to health safety concerns, a lot of people have cancelled their previously planned summer getaways and are opting for a vacation much closer to home. Because of this travel trend, we wanted to provide a summer travel guide full of our favorite places that are close to our hearts and to our communities that we've been planted in across the Midwest. So, from our travel plans to yours, here are some of our favorite local getaways: 

Keepin' it Cute on Zoom: A Quick Tutorial

Whether you’re using Zoom for work, for class, to keep up with your fam and friends or stay connected with your church, a LOT more people are getting comfortable with this platform lately. We wanted to share a few tips and tricks for how to have a little fun with this video communication platform! Want to touch up your appearance? DONE. Want to pretend that you are video-chatting from space? DONE.  Keep reading to find out how…

How to Repurpose Candles

A lot of us are stuck at home these days with so much extra time on our hands that we're not used to! In order to pass the time, I've been looking for activities that are fun, don't involve screens, and don't cost any money. If you've been craving something like that as well, and if you also have a bunch of old, burnt-out candles at home, this DIY blog is perfect for you! We're going to show you how to take those useless candle jars and turn them into something new in just a few easy steps.