Lilly Pulitzer Agenda Review

If you have been on the internet at all in the past few years, chances are that you have stumbled upon a picture of one of the Lilly Pulitzer agendas. Y'all, I seriously love these things. I got my first agenda last August and put that baby to good use throughout the year. I got the jumbo size last year and I opted for the slightly smaller large size this year because it isn't quite so bulky. So since I just got my agenda in on Friday, I thought I would share the entire thing with you guys and tell you what I think about this year's addition. 

This is the jumbo size from last year. I can't remember the name of this print, so if anyone knows, can you please let me know! 

This is my agenda this year in the large size "Scuba to Cuba" print.

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the two sizes to give you idea of the difference.

Right when you open up the cover, Lilly takes you to a resort and defines it for you on the left. The right side has a pocket great for storing loose papers. 

The next page also has a pocket. The right side has some super adorable stickers, but they aren't quite as cute as last years (sorry Lilly). I think I am going to take the stickers out of my last agenda and use them in this years! 

The next page is just a vibrantly colored introduction to paradise a.k.a Palm Beach, Florida.

Then, to keep the resort theme going, a map of Palm Beach is included.

The next page is a 2016-2017 overview which is good for seeing what days of the week dates fall on. Other than that, I can't really see what this is good for.

This page is the beginning of the tabs for the months, dates to celebrate, addresses (yes they included an address book this year!), and notes.

The first tab is just an collection of every month in the calendar so you don't have to flip through the weeks to find on easily.

After the months, comes Dates to Celebrate where you can write in birthdays, holidays, and other special events. 

Next is such a cool idea for a agenda-- a section to plan out traveling and vacations. I will for sure be planning out my Spring Break adventure with one of these 4 pages.

Okay, this next section was probably requested a lot because it is such a nice feature to have for important contact information. Since I will have my agenda with me almost 24/7, I am going to include emergency contacts just in case my phone is ever lost, stolen, or dead.

I'm so glad they relocated the note this year. Last year they were the very last pages of the agenda which made it kind of inconvenient to use them. I'm planning on using these 10 pages of notes for brainstorming and jotting down information quickly.

Now onto the months!

This is basically what every weekly overview looks like.

I'm just now realizing I skipped December... oops.

And then were done with all of the agenda goodness.

For the organization nerds like me, y'all are probably bugging out for this beautiful planner this year! I totally recommend it. Some of the major changes this year (which I love) are the addition of an address book and the travel section. One part that was taken out which I am totally okay with is the horoscope section; to me, this was unnecessary last year and I won't miss is one bit! 

Overall, I think this agenda is organized better this year and will be totally worth the money once I get into the full swing of college. Once I get a system worked out in my agenda I will post about how I use mine! 

Are you getting a Lilly Pulitzer agenda this year? If so, what print and size are you getting?

Current Wishlist

I wish I was independently wealthy (don't we all?) because it would make my wish list non-existent. But not all of us are lucky enough to want something and just go out and get it. So instead of spending every cent to my name, I make wish lists instead which sometimes curve my online shopping habit even if just for a little bit. Ladies, I present my current wish list.

• I am a Lilly Pulitzer lover and am always wanting to further my small collection. After seeing this post on A Lonestar State of Southern, I have been swooning over the Marbella Crop Top & Skirt Set. This style of this set alone is freaking adorable, but Lilly had to take it one step further and make it in a gorgeous print. I'm sold... well not literally because I'm broke.

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• I am about to break down and buy this shirt from Victoria's Secret. The gold detailing is so so cute and it's Florida State, so I must have it! 

  

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• For some reason, Kendra Scott has been popping up all over the internet recently. I'm thinking it's a sign that I need to go ahead and purchase these earrings! I'll take a pair in every color please. 

  

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• I have always been a fan of peplum tops, so when I saw that J.Crew released a t-shirt peplum-ish top, I have been in love. This shirt is the perfect mix between comfy and stylish. 

  

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• Steve Madden is probably one of my favorite shoe designers ever. Whatever store I am in, I am immediately drawn to his designs without even knowing they are his. These shoes were no exception. The woven detailing and classic leather come together to make the most adorable flats. 

  

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• The zig zag pattern on these shorts are so versatile and will be perfect for fall with a cozy sweater and tights. I love Tommy Hilfiger because their designs never disappoint! 

  

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• Can we all agree that this is the cutest skirt ever? I am so head over heels in love with this skirt. I can see pairing it with a button down, flowy top, or a casual tank top knotted on the side. 

  

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What's on your wish list right now? Let me know in a comment!

Blog Name Change Update

Some may have noticed, and some may not. Makeup and Monograms is no longer the name of this blog. I changed the title to Mascara and Monograms so I am able to link all of my social medias together with similar names. Also, there is an etsy shop with the name that has been around a little bit longer, so I didn't want to compete with her on name claim. 

Anyways, that is all the news I have for y'all right now. I hope everyone has a wonderful night :)

Making Goals

A few days ago I was given my quarterly evaluation at work and the only part that I got caught up on (like every other evaluation) is telling my manager about my goals. I know I have goals, but I'm just not always able to put them into words. I know my coworkers feel the same way, which is what inspired this post. 

It is so important to have goals. They are what carve the path for your future. For instance, I have a goal to have a great career, so my path is college. We all have goals, even if we don't know it consciously. Let's face it: you know what you want-- that is a goal. I think that physically or verbally setting goals is essential to making them happen. If you write it down on paper or tell someone, you are probably more likely to achieve those goals. 

Today I thought that I would physically put my goals out for the world to see. This is so I can always refer back to them and I also have made them public so I have people to hold me accountable for making these things happen.

I am planning on posting updates on my goals as I complete them. 

Let me know if you have made a set of goals. I would love to hear about what y'all are striving for and we could also be accountability buddies!

P.S. I'm trying out some new graphics in this and my last post. What do y'all think about them? Should I keep making them, or stick with plain blog posts? Let me know what you think by commenting, tweeting, or shooting me an email! Your input really would mean a lot to me :)

Summer Skincare Staples

Hello internet people! I was watching some skincare routine videos on Youtube and noticed that there was a lack of drugstore products for the poor college students like me. I know that drugstore beauty products can and do clean your face effectively because I am a oily, extremely sensitive skin ("normal" products have literally burned the skin on my face before), acne sufferer for quite a few years now. Other than my monthly flare ups courtesy of mother nature, my skin is pretty clear for the most part and I attribute this to my skincare routine. I thought it might be fun to share my skincare routine to show that it is possible to clear your skin without breaking the bank.

Morning Routine

I am a morning shower kind of person so I typically do most of my skincare in the shower. First, I let the steam from the shower open my pores for a minute or two before any products touch my face. Then, I go in with the super foamy Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser. The next step is to cleanse my face again, but this time with the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil Free Acne Cleanser and my Clarisonic with the Acne Cleansing Brush Head on it. Now my shower skincare is complete, so onto the next steps...

After I pat (DO NOT RUB) my face dry with a towel, I wipe my face down with the Clearasil Daily Clear Hydra-Blast Pads. After letting my face air dry after using the pads, I moisturize with my Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Sensitive Skin Ultra-Gentle Facial Moisturizer (try saying that one three times fast!)

Night Routine

My night routine can be completed without water. I know this probably sounds ridiculous, but it works for me. This routine is perfect for night owls who like to clean their face quickly and hop into bed. First, I remove all of my makeup with the only cleansing wipes I will ever use: Simple Cleansing Wipes. Then I clean my face with the Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Everyday Cleanser Senstive Formula on a cotton pad (or two). This product is so unique that I think it deserves it own review which is probably coming soon! Finally, I moisturize again with my Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Sensitive Skin Ultra-Gentle Facial Moisturizer because I haven't been able to find a good nighttime moisturizer. If you have any suggestions for one, I would appreciate the recommendations! 

And that wraps up my everyday skincare, but I also have a few favorite weekly skincare routine products!

Once A Week Skincare

I absolutely love the effects of facial masks but because my skin is so sensitive, I can only do them at most once a week. My favorite for when I feel any acne is about to pop up is the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Dead Sea Minerals Facial Anti-Stress Mask. I do feel like I should warn y'all, this product does NOT clear the breakout. It actually pulls all of the crap to the surface, getting rid of the breakout a few days quicker than just letting it surface on its own. For when my skin is feeling a little dried out, I love the Elizabeth Arden Hydrating Mask which I get from T.J.Maxx for about $7. And my final weekly product is Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips. 

If y'all are on the hunt for any new skincare products, I highly suggest every single item on this list! I have been using most of these products for 3 months or more and I could not be happier with them. 

Do you have any skincare products you cannot live without? Let me know in the comments below!