June Favorites (NEW YouTube Video)

Oh my gosh, seriously how are we already halfway through the year?! June seemed to pass a bit slower than most months, thankfully. With school ending halfway through the month and summer starting up the days seem to be drifting by rather than flying like they do most times during the school year. I suppose maybe it is because I am no longer praying for Friday to come faster so I can sit back and take a breather for a couple of days. I am, however, very excited for July. It brings blogging in full force, a bit of traveling, and lots of sunshine. Anyway, enough about what’s to come… it’s time to recap June!

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Honestly, I don’t get dressed into clothes too often in the summer. I usually wake up around nine and put on some workout clothes for an hour and then switch into a bathing suit so I can catch a few rays while working outside, so many of the outfits this month that I enjoyed best were ones that were featured in blog posts. I simply adored florals and stripes all month-long as you can tell. My grandmother’s dress that I featured in my 70s Lookbook was by far my favorite piece. I also really loved styling all my new shoes this month. All three pairs in the pictures above (tan wrap block heels, black mules, and New Balance sneakers) were worn on repeat and put on display in my room to admire their ‘newness’ all month long. Lastly, I loved my new Oliver Bilou bag and have even worn my sisters from time to time.

Makeup too was pretty dry this month. I have been giving my skin a break as much as possible, however, it seems to be more problematic when I’m not wearing face makeup. Crazy, I know! If I do wear makeup I’ve been sticking to a bit of concealer, blush, and some penciled in brows. Nothing too fancy but enough to freshen up a bit.

This month I have been reading an array of things in my Bible. I started Genesis a year ago and never got around to finishing it so I did so this month. I’ve also read a bit of Exodus, 1 Samuel, and 1 Thessalonians. This month I’ve been feeling a bit lost in faith and am praying for a change of heart next month + am hoping that in choosing to read one specific book each night will help me obtain the stability in my nightly routine that I have been missing recently.

It wouldn’t be right if I posted a favorites without updating you on my Netflix watching. Last month I was finishing up Season 7 of Gilmore Girls so inevitably this month I watched and fell in love with Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life that was posted as a Netflix Original. I am so so mad that they ended it the way they did and hope they consider doing another season, agh!! I also watched 13 Reasons Why so I could see what all the controversy was about and I really enjoyed the insight that the show provided, despite the fact that the overall vibe of the show kind of gave me the creeps. I then watched Girl Boss which was another Netflix Original and absolutely adored it. I am waiting to read the book that the show was based on because after watching the show I instantly felt motivated to get my life together. I then watched Riverdale and OMG it is so addicting, I cannot wait for the second season to come out; I loved this show! And now I am watching The Secret Life Of An American Teenager. Lol, clearly I had a lot of extra time on my hands this month… oops!

I am very happy to announce that I did reach my Instagram goal that I set for myself last month but I definitely did not reach my blog following goal. Things have been very slow in that aspect of growth but that is okay because I was able to revamp my site and up my posting game a bit wich I am really happy (and proud) of. Next month I am hoping to reach 1,800 blog followers and 2,400 Instagram followers. I am already feeling confident in July. It will be a busy month but I am ready and prepared to work my booty off to achieve my goals.

Alright, I think I’ve rambled on enough for now. What were you up to this month?! Be sure to let me know in the comments below along with any other questions, comments, or requests you may have for me. Wishing you all a very happy, successful, and sunny month ahead! With love, McKenz.

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