The Ultimate Guide to ShopStyle Collective

Anytime that someone asks me what my favorite monetization tool is when it comes to blogging, my answer is always ShopStyle Collective. Not only have I had a ton of success with Shopstyle, but it's also really fun to use and with features constantly being added, they really never fail to disappoint. I see a lot of people asking in Facebook groups, etc. how to use it, what it is and how to be successful with it, and considering I've had a ton of time to learn it and find out what works best, I thought a detailed guide to using Shopstyle was completely necessary! 

There are tons of affiliate networks to use - but first it's important to know what exactly an affiliate network is and how it differs from other blogging networks:

Summer Outfit Inspo from J.Crew

When it comes to clothes, I'm usually pretty opened to shopping places and looking for pieces I love regardless of the store. I have my favorite stores; but I've learned to be opened about finding fun things I love too! That being said, there's a handful of stores that never disappoint and constantly sell timeless pieces and things on trend. J.Crew is one of those stores for me; I could shop there all day every day and never get bored or tired of what they sell! It's also nice knowing that everything you get from J. Crew is a quality piece that will last such a long time. I have a few button downs and vests that have been in my wardrobe for a good 4-5 years now and still are perfect; condition wise and style wise.
This summer, there's so many new trends to try and repeat trends that are becoming timeless. Things like white denim and bright colored shoes will always be in style in my opinion - and J.Crew gives you the best of both worlds! No matter what you're shopping for, it's likely J.Crew has it. Here's some of my favorite summer looks with everything you can get from J.Crew:

How to Hydrate and Replenish Your Summer Skin

It's no secret that summer is always hard on our skin - from chlorine pool waters to sun bathing and tanned/burned skin, it's so important (now more than ever!) to give our skin the hydration and care it needs. There are so many great skincare products out there to help you pre-sun and post-sun and to keep your skin feeling fresh; but are you remembering to notice what you're actually cleaning your skin with? You know - to get rid of the chlorine, the salt water, outdoor dirt and more? In-shower products are just as important for your summer skin as out-of-shower products - so don't skimp out my friends!
Remember your shower caddy products and you'll be good to go this summer, especially if you have these awesome Suave Essentials body washes at hand!

7 Underrated Destinations to Travel to this Summer

If you're still looking for trips to plan for this summer and looking for the perfect getaway, I've been researching the perfect trip nonstop for months! I'm in mucho need of a vacay so doing my research has been my way of getting me through the months to (almost) this very moment. There's the typical trips you can think of taking which are still the best - cruises, coastal destinations and islands; but sometimes the best trips are the ones you wouldn't think of being the best, or even to places you never knew existed or would think of going to. We live in a huge world my friends - go out of your comfort zone and give some of these underrated destinations a shot - I guarantee they won't disappoint!

9 Fun Things To Do in June

There are so many fun things to do in the summer and even though it's still unofficially summer, the hot and humid weather and fun summer activities are in full swing - including June! With so many things to do and see and so many Instagram pictures of fun activities to post, there's a handful of things that you can do in June as the first "official" month of summer!
Whether you have an ongoing bucket list started for summer or need some ideas, here are my top 9 things to do this month:

Every Fashionista's Bucket List

A bucket list is a list someone will put together, either written or in their minds. They will be of achievements and experiences they want to do at some stage in their lives. They can be anything and everything; it is a personal choice. Which is what makes them so special. People can sometimes just have the one list, or sometimes you could have mini lists that you work on throughout your life. Perhaps things you want to achieve before you are 30 or places you want to go before you start a family.
What I thought would be a good idea is exploring bucket list ideas for fellow fashionistas. The ones we may all want to do at some point in our lives or that are little more on our level. Maybe this will inspire you to add a few new things to your list!

Father's Day Gift Guide (PLUS win $50 to Snapfish!)

Finding memorable gifts for my dad is so important and honestly, sort of hard for the dad who has everything! My dad's a very sentimental person and since I just graduated college a few weeks ago, my older siblings have children and my younger sister is a junior in high school, giving him fun keepsake items is something he'll treasure for a long time. I've partnered with Snapfish this Father's Day season to share some of the most sentimental gifts for all of the dads out there!
Today, dads give a new perspective on fatherhood; all dads alike deserve to have personal, inspirational gifts along with the other fun things you can find. Here's some of my favorites: