Hi hi, welcome to a new & improved version of bits & baubles. I've revamped this so many times you probably don't even remember what it started out as. I barely even remember. Anyway, you've seen most of these photos on my insta, but I thought I'd collect them all here. 

THIS IS TWENTY FOUR.

While looking at my previous birthday posts for a bit of ~inspiration~, I came across the one dated June 26th, 2014. My twentieth birthday. 

WHY MILLENNIALS ARE SO OBSESSED WITH NOSTALGIA

It was a hot June afternoon, the sun blazing through the windows of my Jeep and the notes of an old Dashboard Confessional song humming via spotify. A moment worth snapping a mental photo of- complete stillness, bliss, nostalgia. It seems to happen frequently- possibly because I have an entire playlist dedicated to what I’ve dubbed ‘throwback songs’ & often find myself thinking about days past, a sense of longing to follow. 

LUST LIST: SWIMWEAR

EMPATHY

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I wasn't going to post at all today, because life happened and I'm sure y'all didn't wanna hear about 'stepping back' and the usual crap us bloggers say when feel the guilt from skipping a day (the guilt is a thing, people) but I've got something important.

SASSY SUMMER TOP

Impromptu instagram photoshoots sometimes lead to blog posts & I think that's beautiful. 

WHAT I'VE LEARNED FROM GOING MAKEUP FREE

A few months ago, I made a commitment to give my face a break & go makeup free at least once a week. Of course, this is not including the brows, because the brows must always be done.

I digress. 

A LOOK INTO THE COMPLEXITY OF SWIMWEAR SHOPPING

“Do you think a woman has ever gone swimsuit shopping without wanting to cry?” My friend’s words floated through our group chat and landed with a solid ‘amen.’ If there was ever an activity that evoked such strong emotion, it’s shopping for swimwear. 

THE PLAYLIST YOU'LL BE LISTENING TO ALL SUMMER

Does this even need an introduction?

THERE IS AN AFTER.

The events of this Tuesday have led me to reading many stories of women acquiring their very first Kate Spade. How something so simple rocked their little world, making them feel empowered, feminine, grown up. 

THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF SELF TAN

Ah, the self tan. It’s a love/ hate relationship, most of my high school years watching everyone around me tan ~naturally~ so easily, while I was out getting burnt to a good crisp after approximately two hours of sun. So unfair, I’d think, and so I’d turn to my new BFF, the ‘fake n bake’ as it was affectionately called. But you see, the relationship didn’t really work it. It was messy, streaky, and a certain shade of orange I had previously only seen on Ross Geller when he counted in Mississippi’s during a spray tan. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF

If you’re a fellow introvert, I’m sure you’re well acquainted with alone time. It’s how we recharge, getting the best version of ourselves ready for the world. 

BITS AND BAUBLES | MAY EDITION

WHEN did it become June? In any case it’s here & I’m not mad- - summertime & my birthday are fast approaching. Is anyone else struggling with the the fact of not really caring about your birthday anymore? BUT I still love a good month-long celebration so...