Daily Dose of Design

Monday, July 17, 2017

My Followers Are Not Your Followers


My followers are not the same as your followers. With all of the summertime sales going on, and the hundreds of bloggers who publish posts every day, there's likely to be some overlapping. Although standing out and being unique is what makes all of us different, even if we're in the same niche(s). As over-saturated as this market may be, standing out is the most important thing you can do for your brand. Our followers aren't the same, and our readers expect different things from each of us.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Early Favorites + HOT Items to Grab Before they're Gone


Ready, set, shop! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today (early access - you can sign up for a Nordstrom card to shop here) and while I know it's no secret it's starting, I still wanted to share my favorites with you guys. The beauty of such a large scaled sale is that everyone has different favorites - it's so cool to see different perspectives style-wise!
I'll be sharing lots of favorites and things I deem as "must haves" from this sale as it progresses, but since it's day 1 (and bright and early - I need coffee, and maybe sleep! ;) these are all of the things that will likely sell out SUPER fast, and are can't-miss buys! I've been trying to decide what I think will sell the quickest for a few days now and we'll see if I'm right, LOL - but either way they're great buys!

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

35 Summer Bucket List Ideas


We're in the heat of the summer and it's the best time of the year! Making lists is in my nature and I know that applies for a lot of us, so why not make a summer bucket list?! It's a great way to hold yourself accountable to get out and DO things, and it's also a great feeling to cross things off the list. Here's some of the things on my bucket list this year; clearly I make lofty goals for myself! ;) Make this summer the best one yet, check out what you'd add to your list:

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals

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Monday, July 10, 2017

Online Shopping Tips and Tricks


Let's be honest with ourselves for a quick second... Is there ANYTHING better than online shopping? No one cares what you look like; you can sit on your couch or in your bed with a glass of wine, a bowl of ice cream (or mini m&ms, my weakness!) with your hair up and your favorite show on TV. Plus the added bonus of "online only" coupon codes, and no ones judging you from a few racks over! Plus, does anyone really appreciate the awful lighting in fitting rooms?
Although online shopping has grown exponentially over the past few years and SO many people prefer it over in-store shopping *raises hand* it can still be difficult to navigate the endless pages of products on an online shop. This girl is no newbie to online shopping, and it still can be sort of stressful but I've found a few things that have made it a breeze - and STILL makes it better than navigating through overflowing clothing racks and crowded stores!

Friday, July 7, 2017

After Beach Skin Care: How to Take Care of Your Skin After a Day at the Beach


Thank you to Tone for sponsoring today's post! As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support me!

Vitamin Sea is good for the soul and I'm a firm believer that we ALL need (and deserve!) some fun sun time and relaxing beach days. Beach days are the best days and for me, happiness comes in the form of waves! I know I can't be the only one, but I also know I can't be the only one who spends endless hours at the beach. As amazing as a day by the ocean can be for your physical, mental and even emotional health, it's extremely important to make sure that all of these good vibes don't take a toll on your skin. The power that the sun can have on your skin is no secret (as I sit here with sunburn on my forehead, eeesh!) so making sure that you take care of your skin to maintain its natural glow, healthiness and hydration is extremely important.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Currently Craving: June Gems for Summer


Summer is in full swing and it's time to add some bright pieces to your closet situation! June was filled with fun buys to kick the summer off to a great start - beauty buys for glowing summer skin, accessories, bold colors and more - I have my favorites rounded up at all different prices! You need to add these to your cart ASAP: