Weekly Wrap Up #1 2022

I spent a long, long time contemplating whether or not I was going to continue Weekly Wrap Ups into the new year. I created these six years ago—at the time I had just finished up the 100 Happy Days challenge where you take a photo + share a small moment of happiness throughout each day. I wanted to continue the challenge on a larger scale while documenting what I was wearing each day. Thus, Weekly Wrap Ups were born. 

Somehow here I sit six years later with a Sunday habit as mindless as washing your hands after using the restroom. These posts don’t get many views. They do not help my search engine or increase my engagement. Nor will they ever see the day of going viral; but as I sat pondering my thoughts as to whether or not I should keep them going I found myself shedding many tears.

My 2022 will come with many new adventures—hard goodbyes and many new beginnings, unexpected twists and turns, and arguably some of the most defining moments of my life. I’m not sure if I’ll have a great big mirror to share an outfit photo consistently in each day, or if my travels will “get in the way”. Who knows if I’ll have time to write or if Sundays will slip away, the way they often seem to these days. However, I do know that my heart aches at the thought of not having these tiny snippets of my day to look back on. I do know that no matter how intense this career gets for me, no matter how far my hobby turns into a business, these posts will always remind me of why I started. The intimate, online diary that I write to each day, forgetting that everyone and their mother can read if they so choose.

And because you’d never go to the bathroom without washing your hands after.

Starting 2022 off in Oahu, Hawaii one of my dream destinations, writing from a comped hotel room wondering how on earth this silly little challenge turned into this. Living the dream and feeling so damn lucky. Cheers to an unpredictable, sometimes messy, hell of an adventure kind of year.

With love, McKenz

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

Setting My 2022 Goals // A Floridian Winter Outfit Guide

THIS WEEK’S VLOG

Filmed a solo vlog on Sunday to share what I’m bringing to Hawaii + the beginning of our travel day saga. My first Hawaii vlog will be up next week—stay tuned + subscribe so you don’t miss out on new vlogs every Sunday.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 2

Got my bags packed for my trip to Hawaii and picked up Sam to start our wildest adventure yet. We’re flying her to LAX tomorrow for her big move to California and then leaving for Hawaii the very next day. Should be an interesting couple of days!

Outfit Details— sweater: SheIn, leggings: Aerie, socks: Romwe, boots: Franco Sarto, purse: Polene

Monday, January 3

After three canceled flights, six inches of snow in Maryland, one missed connecting flight, and a delay later we finally made it! Well, to the first leg of the trip… we flew from Baltimore to Los Angeles, connecting in Phoenix. It was quite the day but we were finally able to get Sam all settled! 

Outfit Details— sweatshirt: Princess Polly, pants: Aerie, sneakers: Steve Madden, necklaces: Gorjana, rings: Gorjana

Tuesday, January 4

An early morning ride to the airport complete with a six-hour flight and we finally landed in Hawaii! I met a subscriber at baggage claim which made the hectic travel days all worth it. Checked into our Airbnb and spent the evening getting our bearings + watching an incredible sunset.

Outfit Details— set: Princess Polly, sneakers: Steve Madden, crossbody: Lululemon, necklaces: Gorjana, rings: Gorjana, bracelets: Gorjana

Wednesday, January 5

Our first full day in Hawaii we came up with a solid plan for the rest of the week using our Go City passes. We then ventured out for breakfast and walked to the beach for the day. We shot some content and then grabbed shrimp tacos for dinner—they were fantastic! 

Outfit Details— set: Princess Polly, suit: SheIn, shoes: Rainbow, necklaces: Gorjana, rings: Gorjana, bracelets: Gorjana

Thursday, January 6

Started our morning off with a rainforest hike in the Manoa falls! We got to see one of the largest waterfalls and it was so cool + the best start to our morning. We headed to the beach for a bit, grabbed cheeseburgers for dinner, and spent hours watching the most amazing sunset. It was truly the coolest day!

Outfit Details— sports bra: Spanx, skirt: Spanx, sneakers: New Balance, necklaces: Gorjana, rings: Gorjana, bracelets: Gorjana, crossbody: Lululemon

Friday, January 7

We used our Go City passes today to get to Kualo Ranch—there were tons of activities to do here horseback riding, zip-lining, ATVs, and more. We did the secret island beach day and got to see turtles, shoot some content, and enjoy all of the water equipment! It was truly the coolest experience complete with the most amazing views. 

Outfit Details— suit: SheIn

Saturday, January 8

After morning yoga under the palms and breakfast with the most amazing view, we ventured over to Lanikai beach per the local’s recommendations. It was a much calmer beach and the scenery was incredible. We ordered takeout + watched the sunset before heading home for the night. 

Outfit Details— suit: SheIn, pants: SheIn, shoes: Rainbow, purse: Banana Republic, sunglasses: Princess Polly

STYLED BY THROUGH THE YEARS 

• Check out what I was up to this time in 2016: Happy 2016, 52 Weeks of Happiness, Weekly Wrap Up #1
• Check out what I was up to this time in 2017:  StyledbyMcKenz Turns One, What I Got For Christmas 2016, Best Of 2016- Makeup, Clothing, Moments, and More, Bootie Collection 2017, Makeup Of The Week- experimenting with new goodies, Weekly Wrap Up #1
• Check out what I was up to this time in 2018: StyledbyMcKenz Turns Two!!!, I’ve Got Big Plans + Goals for 2018, New York Haul (New YouTube Video)
• Check out what I was up to this time in 2019: Best of 2018, StyledbyMcKenz Turns Three, What I Got For Christmas 2018, I’m On A Jacket Kick, Trying Out New Makeup From Sephora, Weekly Wrap Up #1 2019
• Check out what I was up to this time in 2020: December 2019 Favorites + Happenings, Best of 2019, StyledbyMcKenz Turns Four, Travelon Launches Essentials Collections 
• Check out what I was up to this time in 2021: Top 20 Outfits of 2020, New Years Eve Outfit Ideas, Best of 2020, Styled by McKenz Turns Five