* The Monday Motivator is a series meant to motivate, encourage, inspire and provide advice on real life stuff.*

"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together." -Elizabeth Taylor

This is one of my favorite quotes. Mostly because it's a beautiful reminder that we can overcome anything, but bright lipstick and a margarita can help.

Today's Monday Motivator is about dusting yourself off. I felt inspired to write this one after something that happened to me on New Year's Day, actually. As I stood in the mirror with tear-filled eyes, I whispered "you're fine, you're fine, you're fine." I pulled myself back together, and although I laid low for the rest of the day, I got over it.

Farewell, 2018

It's here, it's here! It's officially 2019!

Although I don't have many complaints for 2018, it just feels like a new year is coming at the perfect time. I'm ready for a clean slate and a fresh start! How about you?

As always, I am doing my annual new year reflection on the blog; checking in on 2018's resolutions and writing new resolutions for 2019! Let's do it.

The Monday Motivator | On New Year's Resolutions

* The Monday Motivator is a series meant to motivate, encourage, inspire and provide advice on real life stuff.*

It's New Year's Eve, which means you've probably already heard that pesky question numerous times: "What are your resolutions?"

Some people find the idea of New Year's resolutions annoying. I would know; I used to be one of those people. Making resolutions is a lot of pressure. It can feel very intimidating, which is probably why you feel like you've buried your resolutions come February. So you think, "why make any resolutions if I know I won't abide by them?"

Like I mentioned, I get it. I felt the same way until two years ago when I began recording my resolutions on the blog. Not only did I start recording my resolutions, but I also started getting more practical with them. I've found that both of these things helped my New Year's resolutions become more successful.

Winter Stylebook | Glam vs. Casual Holiday Looks

Merry Christmas Eve! If you're in need of some last minute holiday outfit inspiration before tomorrow, you've come to the right place!

I put together two looks- one glam and one casual- that can both be worn with denim for a festive and chic, all-day outfit.

Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers

SHOP THE COLLAGE: 

A. BAREMINERALS CELESTIAL MAGIC MINI LIPSTICK COLLECTION | B. VERA BRADLEY ICONIC JEN ZIP ID | C.  OLD NAVY PRINTED COZY SOCKS | D. OLD NAVY VELVET FAUX-FUR POM-POM SLIPPERS | E. TARGET BEAUTY SLEEPING MASK POD | F. MAYBELLINE COUNTDOWN MINI MASCARA KIT | G. VERA BRADLEY MALLORY PASSPORT WALLET | H. OLD NAVY PATTERNED THERMAL-KNIT SLEEP LEGGINGS | I. BAREMINERALS STELLAR GLOW HIGHLIGHTER PALETTE | J. ALEX AND ANI MOON AND STAR ADJUSTABLE RING | K. SCUNCI EVERYDAY AND ACTIVE TWISTER SCRUNCHIES

The countdown is on, people- four days until Christmas!

The last piece of the holiday shopping puzzle is always stocking stuffers. Although it tends to get overlooked, sometimes it can be the easiest and most fun.

The key to stuffing stockings is to find small items in an affordable price range, with a few unexpected surprises mixed in. For the ladies, it can be things like makeup, jewelry, hair accessories and other fun goodies. I put together my final gift guide of the season with pretty products that are perfect for that sock hanging on the mantle.