Hello! Welcome to the first post of the year, and the first WIRL in a hot minute [you can read the last installment here]! I read 28 books in 2023 [down from 41 in 2022!], but I am off to a great start this year and wanted to share what I’ve gotten my hands recently. The Neighbor Favor Synopsis: Lily Greene has always felt inadequate compared to the rest of her accomplished family, who strive for Black excellence. She dreams of becoming a children’s books editor, but she’s been frustratingly stuck in the nonfiction division for years without a promotion in sight. Lily finds escapism in her co ..read more

Hello and welcome to the last empties post of the year! I truly cannot believe Christmas is in 10 days! I’ve recently used up a ton of new [to me] products, which includes a lot of skin, body, and hair care, so let’s dive in! Ponds Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream: This is your standard moisturizer though it definitely does that have that scent that will remind you of your m other or grandmother’s vanity. I don’t think I used it long enough to really notice the anti-wrinkle part, but it was a no frills moisturizer. It’s not very thick but it did feel hyrdating. If you have combo to oily skin, thi ..read more

I’ve shared lots of “how to” posts in the past that have given my take on tackling some of the seasons biggest trends in an approachable way. Lately, I have been on a MAJOR sequins kick and it has inspired me to allow my wardrobe be fun, colorful, and playful! I recently picked up this skirt and this skirt [which keeps selling out!] and I have had a blast thinking of new and different ways to get my mileage out of these pieces. Sequins can be a showstopper, so it can be a bit daunting to think of new ways to wear these since they can be so memorable. But, I think I did a good job here of incor ..read more

Hello and happy [almost] December! It’s been a minute since I did one of these so it’s time to catch up on what I’ve read lately. It was a really good lot so let’s dive in. HANG THE MOON Synposis: Brendon Lowell loves love. It’s why he created a dating app to help people find their one true pairing and why he’s convinced “the one” is out there, even if he hasn’t met them yet. When his sister’s best friend turns up in Seattle unexpectedly, Brendon jumps at the chance to hang out with her. He’s crushed on Annie since they were kids, and the stars have finally aligned, putting them in the same c ..read more

If you haven’t heard, Amazon is sharing thousands of deals today so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things that are on sale. You can see the whole lot here, but here are a few honorable mentions! BEAUTY Turn on your JavaScript to view content HOME Turn on your JavaScript to view content KIDS Turn on your JavaScript to view content FASHION Turn on your JavaScript to view content FITNESS Turn on your JavaScript to view content WHAT I BOUGHT Turn on your JavaScript to view content Did you snag anything? Let me know if there’s something great I missed ..read more

Happy September! I wanted to share some of my recent empties because there were a TON of old favorites plus a few new items that I wanted to chat about. As I get older, I feel my beauty routine[s] simplifying, and I honestly love that I have an arsenal of tried and true favorites to go back to, while still experimenting in a few different areas. Here’s what I used up recently: EverPure Simply Clean Conditioner: This was great. I’ve used the Ever line before and they are a sulfate-free option that’s affordable. This did a nice job of stripping my hair clean without making it coarse or dry. La R ..read more

Hi guys! Who else can NOT believe that August is almost over?! We had a crazy busy summer but I managed to read a few books that I wanted to share, as it was a good lot this go! Murder at Black Oaks Synopsis: Defense Attorney Robin Lockwood is summoned by retired District Attorney Francis Melville to meet with him at Black Oaks, the manor he owns up in the Oregon mountains. The manor has an interesting history – originally built in 1628 in England, there’s a murderous legend and curse attached to the mansion. Melville, however, wants Lockwood’s help in a legal matter – righting a wrongful con ..read more

Y’all know I am team summer forever, but, alas, the cooler temps will be here before we know it, so I wanted to share some outfits in anticipation. I’ve shared posts like this of roundups from outfits before, so here’s another spin on that. B + W striped button down [size S] satin button down [size s] bodysuit [size XS; need a S] // Faux Leather Skirt [size S] // Flared Jeans [size 6] Window Pane Coat [size S] // Oversized Blazer [size S] // Shacket [size S; SO SOFT] Sweater [size S; very soft] // Cardigan [size S] Dress [size 6; runs generous] // Dress [size S] | shop the post | Turn on ..read more

It’s been a minute since I shared an empties round-up, and I’ve gone through a LOT of products lately, so I figured it was time. There’s a lot of new skincare here, as well as some old favorites, so let’s dive in! Trader Joe’s Dry Shampoo: This is an everlasting gobstopper, you guys! It’s $5 and lasted me MONTHS! It smelled amazing and really did soak up oils. This is a super random find that turned into a great one. I’m working through a couple other cans right now, but I would definitely repurchase this. Cutex Strength-Shield Nail Polish Remover: I’m a full acetone girly when it comes to rem ..read more

I’ve been trying to prioritize reading more, but summer is hard! That said, I’ve read a handful of books over the last few months that I wanted to cover off on. This was a pretty decent lot, with some better than others. Let’s dive in. The Wish Synposis: 1996 was the year that changed everything for Maggie Dawes. Sent away at 16 to live with an aunt she barely knew in Ocracoke, a remote village on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, she could think only of the friends and family she left behind . . . until she met Bryce Trickett, one of the few teenagers on the island. Handsome, genuine, and newly ..read more