Hey Hawaii.

Hoodie: c/o Billabong
Swimsuit: c/o Lime Ricki
Sunglasses: c/o FREYRS
Sandals: Flip Flop Shop [similar]
Necklace: similar

Hey there strangerrrrr!

I'm back from my MONTH LONG vacation in Hawaii and Japan! Did you miss me?

Adjusting to life back home has been rough. And not because I'm missing the warm beaches of Hawaii and gorgeous views of Japan. The TIME DIFFERENCE is 17 hours between here and Japan so falling back into a normal sleeping pattern has not been pretty. The first week back--I kid you not--I was going to sleep at 10am and waking up at 6pm. It was pretty miserable and I got close to nothing done all week. But with the help of some Sleep Aid and forcing myself to stay awake during daylight, I'm finally snoozing like a normal human being again. IN FACT, my sleep schedule has actually improved! I used to be a crazy night owl before my trip (I couldn't fall asleep before midnight and I'd wake up at 9/10 every day), but now, I'm getting sleepy at 8pm and waking up at 7am! It's actually really weird... but I'll take it. :)

Anyway, so now that I'm back and ready to start blogging again, here is my first Hawaii outfit post! The weather was actually a pain while we were visiting my hometown (it rained a lot a lot a lot) but if you take a 45 minute drive to the other side of the island, you can almost always find sun there. :) That's pretty much what we did the whole time we were there whenever we wanted to go to the beach! It sucked a bit, but at least we were able to escape the rain!

I loved soaking up the sun in my Lime Ricki swimmies! The combination of this solid bralette and striped high-waist bottom is so fun and bold. Also, this cover-up hoodie from Billabong is perfect for just throwing on over your swimsuit on your way to and from the beach! The french terrycloth fabric feels so nice on your skin and it breathes nicely so you won't get too hot in the humidity! If you're heading somewhere tropical this cold winter season, make sure you check out Lime Ricki and Billabong! They'll have all your vacation-style needs!

PS. I VLOGGED my entire Hawaii vacation (and Japan trip) and posted the videos on my YouTube channel! Check out all my Hawaii Vlogs HERE and as a bonus, here's my vlog from the day I wore this outfit:

Cheers.

Something Magical

Sweater: c/o Aeropostale [ON SALE FOR $10]

Plaid Shirt: c/o Aeropostale

Jeans: c/o LuLu*s [similar]

Shoes: c/o LuLu*s [exact]

Beanie: c/o Aeropostale

Necklace: Sage Boutique [similar]

Photos by Brittany Ting

Mondayz. Ya feel?

Why do the weekends go by so fast? In fact, how are the days in general going by so fast?? I swear Fall was only beginning like yesterday and now there's already snow on the mountains! It even snowed in Provo the other day (didn't stick)!

I have such mixed emotions about snow/winter. And I apologize if I've already talked about this on my blog before because I feel like a broken record over here. There is just something so magical about snowfall, especially the first snowfall of the season! I can't help but quote one of the most classic movies ever, Snow Day: "Anything can happen on a snow day..." hahahaha. It's just the days that come after snow that make me feel bleah. No more fresh fallen snow--just dirty piles of ice shoved onto the side of streets and sidewalks. Icy, dangerous roads, the frigid cold air, etc. etc. So basically, winter is like a houseguest that overstays their welcome. Really fun and exciting to have around at first, but ready to slap in the face and kick out a few weeks later. YA FEEEEEL?

Anyyyyyway, tomorrow I'm flying to Washington with Samson so until then I'm trying to check off everything on my super long, super stressful To-Do list. Trips/vacations are so much fun once you're on them but the days leading up to them can be soooo draining. The prep of making sure everything is taken care of while you're away make my head crazy sometimes. I'll be vlogging the whole trip though so I have that to look forward to and of course, the trip itself! Yay!

Speaking of vlogs.....

If you haven't yet, check out my latest vlog on my YouTube channel!

In this vlog I'm sharing our road trip to Arizona where I attend a Regional Emmy award show, meet David Koechner (aka Todd Packer from The Office), and make friends with a cactus. Also, Connor dresses up like a cowboy. It's all good stuff so watch along and I hope you enjoy!

I post videos every Wednesday (and sometimes Mondays and Fridays) so make sure you SUBSCRIBE to stay updated!

ps. If you haven't yet, watch my October Favorites video HERE and my previous Vlog HERE!

Cheers.

Outfit on repeat... + MY FIRST VLOG!

 

Dress: c/o Billabong
Chambray Shirt: Madison & Sixth
Sandals: Entourage [similar]
Hat: c/o LuLu*s
Necklace: Sage Boutique [similar]
Watch: c/o Daniel Wellington

Just like a song, when an outfit is good, you put it on repeat.

I wore an outfit very similar to this one last month on my blog and you better believe I've worn different variations of it multiples times without feeling shame. I mean c'mon, you really can't go wrong with a striped dress + bold fedora combo! This body-hugging midi dress from Billabong is so versatile--it's conservative enough for work during the day and sexy enough to wear out on the town! I'm stocking up on striped dresses (and other striped clothing) this fall and I'm not sorry about it.

ps. If you're digging my watch, get your own from Daniel Wellington for 15% off using the code: DWauteurariel

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Yesterday I posted my first VLOG everrrrr on my YouTube channel!

Two videos in two days. I know. It’s crayyy. I hope you guys are as excited as I am about it! WOOHOO!

In this vlog, follow me, Connor, and my mom as we explore the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah! I’m been LOVING having my mom here visiting us—it gives us perfect excuses to go do more exciting stuff like this, haha. Also, if you live in Utah and are looking for some fun things to do, check out the Hogle Zoo! Our favorites were the wolves, cheetah, and bat-eared fox (cus it reminded us of Samson). Say hey to the T-Rex for us.

I post videos every week so make sure you SUBSCRIBE to stay updated!

If you haven't yet, be sure to watch my latest DIY Halloween Decorations video HERE!

Also, fun little announcement: Tomorrow we are taking a quick road trip to Arizona for the weekend to attend an award show! I don't want to say much about it quite yet, but I'm for sure vlogging the entire trip so you'll get every little detail about it early next week! I'm planning on posting the vlog on Monday so keep a lookout for it!

I'm so stoked!

Have a great weekend, friends!

Cheers.