Happy Wednesday! I've actually been wanting to write this post for a while now but am just now getting around to actually doing it. About 2-and-a-half months ago I bought my planner that I am currently using and I love it. I had my eyes on it for a little while so I was so happy when I actually got it. If you are looking for a good planner to use or if you just want to see what mine looks like then keep reading.

Hello y'all! How are you? I hope you are good. Anyway, today is going to be something a little different but also exciting. I am reviewing a beauty product-the VII Code Oxygen Eye Mask.

When VII Code reached out to me about trying their product out I was certainly excited to see what it was all about. After doing some research, I accepted to the request, tried the product out, and now here I am telling you my thoughts about it.

So first a little background, the VII Code O2M Oxygen Eye Mask is an 8-hour overnight gel eye mask that helps to refresh the skin, minimize signs of aging, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and moisturize and soothe. What makes them special is the ingredients that goes into the gel. They use natural antioxidants such as sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, vitamin E, allantoin, and aloe barbadensis. To be honest, I'm not too sure about what each of those ingredients do either, but you can read more about them here under "Key Ingredients".

At first, I was a little wary about having to wear them overnight due to the thought of them being uncomfortable but after using them, they are not that bad. Once you fall asleep you don't notice them until you wake up again. They also have a 'cooling sensation' that I had to get used to at first but, just like me thinking they would be uncomfortable to wear, I quickly got used to it.

One box comes with 6 treatments that is recommend for use 2-3 times a week. VII Code recommends a full course of treatment which is 3 boxes to get the best results, though.

Ignore the tear in the box-I was too anxious to get it open:/

Overall, I think that the masks were good. They seemed to do the job and did make me look more refreshed the morning after wearing them. I didn't see a significant change in my dark circles but I am pretty sure it did lessen them a little. I didn't do a full treatment though so I'm sure that had an impact on the results. My eyes did feel more refreshed and moisturized as well. Regarding the aging, I didn't see many results considering my eyes didn't have many signs of aging beforehand, but I wouldn't be surprised if the masks did lessen them.

The only downside to these masks are the price. They are a little pricier than what I would spend myself but they do seem to be good for those occasional 'pampering sessions'.

If you want to learn more about these eye masks then click this link to go to VII Code's website.

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by VII Code. All opinions are my own.

Welcome back! I'm going to be sharing my second fall-related blog post of the year. If you want to catch up on my first one then you can here. Today, I am going to be talking about getting in to the "Autumn mood".

Coming from the south, it doesn't quite feel like fall yet and probably won't for a little while longer which got me thinking about other ways to get in to the "Autumn mood". If it doesn't feel like fall where you are or if you just want to find some more ways to celebrate the season then keep reading.


Candles
Who doesn't love candles? Especially fall scented ones! Cinnamon, pumpkin, apple- so many amazing smells! I actually just picked up a cinnamon apple cider candle and I am so excited to begin burning it. It will certainly put me in the mood for the season.

Decorate With Fall Decor
So this is a big one if you want to get in to the "Autumn mood". I already began picking up a few things before fall began and now I am in love with how my room feels. I am surrounded by leaves and pumpkins and I couldn't be happier. My mom and I also began decorating our front porch and foyer and I love it. We got some pumpkins, a wreath, some hay, and garland. If you decorate with fall decor you will have no other choice besides being constantly reminded that it is, in fact, fall.

Create An Autumn Playlist
I have seen a few different playlists for the season and thought that it was a great idea. If you do a simple search on Google or Spotify (which I personally use and recommend) I'm sure you will find a playlist that fits you. You could also always just create your own.

Watch Fall Movies
So, let's be honest, I spent 4 hours yesterday watching Hallmark fall movies. I mean I had to catch up on them. I love Hallmark movies and was so excited to hear that this year they are doing a series with 6 new fall movies called 'Fall Harvest'. Every Saturday they are releasing a new movie and you know that I have either recorded them or I plan on watching them. You could watch 'Fall Harvest', some of Hallmark's past fall movies, or watch another kind of fall related movie.

Go Do Autumn Activities
Cliche, I know, but a pumpkin patch, picnic, walks, apple-picking, corn maze, fall festival, hayride etc. would be so fun to do and is a great idea to get in to the "Autumn mood".

Cook Some Autumn Dishes
There are so many amazing foods during this time of the year and cooking them will not only put you  in to the "Autumn mood", it will also make your house smell amazing.

Do A Craft/DIY
Do you knit or sew? Or did you see a cute DIY project on Pinterest? You could take an afternoon to make a few crafts.

Fall Fashion
Even if it isn't cool outside that shouldn't stop you from getting to wear your favorite fall fashion pieces. You could just change the outfits to a cooler version like instead of wearing a long-sleeve you could wear a short-sleeve, instead of wearing knee-high boots you could wear ankle-high boots, etc.

If all else fails, you could just turn up the air conditioner and throw leaves around the house but I don't necessarily recommend that haha. If you found this post helpful or just enjoyed reading it then leave a comment down below and I would be happy to respond. Also, if you have anymore ideas on how to get in to the "Autumn mood" then feel free to share them in the comments as well! ♥

Hey y'all! Today's post is bitter-sweet because it is the last episode of the Meet The Blogger series. But, don't get upset just yet as we still have one more blogger to meet!

I am proud to announce that we will be meeting Guilianna from Guilianna Marie today! She was actually one of the first bloggers that I found when I started blogging and I am really glad that I did! Definitely make sure to check out her blog and social media links down below!

Now let's get on into what she had to say...


• Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your blog?

• How did you first get into blogging? Who/what inspired you to do so?

• How would you describe your blogging style?

• How long have you been blogging? What was the most challenging moment in your blogging journey so far?

• How do you continue to motivate yourself to blog even through the rough times (Loss of creativity, writer's block, etc)?

• What do you think is the best strategy that worked well for you to get more traffic to your blog? What is your advice to other bloggers who are not seeing the statistics that they want?

• Post on social media. (Snapchat!)
• Join Facebook communities.
• Interact with bloggers.

• How do you manage time between your life and blogging life?
I definitely find it challenging to balance time between blogging and my personal life. To help me out, I keep a planner. I try to blog in the morning. And then in the evening, I spend time with friends and family.

• What has been the biggest difference in your life post-blogging?
Because of blogging, I’ve learned who my real friends are. Some of my friends thought it was dumb, while others said it was a waste of time. My real friends are the ones who encouraged me to do what I love.  

• When you are not blogging, what would you most likely be doing?

• Overall, are you happy with your decision to begin blogging? Where do you see yourself in the years to come? 
Check out Guilianna's links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guiliannamarie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guilianna13/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/guilianna13
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/guilianna13/

I hope you enjoyed this blog series! I know I certainly did! If you missed a past episode feel free to go back and read it and if there is anything specific that you would want to see in the future than leave a comment down below. Last but definitely not least, I want to say thank you to everyone who participated. I greatly appreciate all of you taking the time to answer the questions and for getting your responses back to me in a timely manner-it definitely made the process a lot smoother. Until next time! ♥

Y'all it's finally here. It's officially fall! I am so happy about it! I've already been talking about it to friends and family and on social media. Sorry about that by the way, if you follow me and are tired of hearing about my excitement for the seasons and holidays hehe. But anyway, ahhhh! Please tell me someone is just as excited about it as I am??

As I have been putting up my fall decor (future post?;) seeing it everywhere, and the fact that it has been in the forefront of my mind lately, it got me thinking. What exactly gets me excited for the season and why do I love it so much?

So, for today's post, I wanted to address that question. But, I wanted to do something different from what I did last year in my "25 Reasons Why I'm Excited For Fall" post which you can check out here.  I wanted to take a deeper look into 'fall feelings' that are associated with the season and share them with all of you. So, without further ado, here are some fall feelings that I associate with the season.

Memories

With the holiday season beginning just around the corner, I have some great memories from the past that certainly has an influence on my love for this time of the year. I remember always going to family members houses and them always being so cozy, decorated beautifully, and smelling amazing with all of the seasons scents. I specifically remember my grandparents house that was in the woods (talk about the perfect fall setting). I continually have some amazing memories with my family during the seasons.

Changing Leaves

Warmth/Coldness

Need I go on? I mean, this is a no-brainer! Cozying up when it's cool outside is a great feeling! Which also explains why I love the warm clothing, foods, scents, and sights!

Activities & Adventures

Atmosphere

Hello lovelies! Today is another Meet The Blogger episode. Are you pumped? Cause you should be! Today we will be meeting Madison from The Classic Madison.

This is the 5th episode of the Meet The Blogger series and that means that we are almost to the end! There should be at least one more episode so be on the lookout for it!

Are y'all ready to meet Madison? Let's get into it! By the way, can we just take a moment to acknowledge how cute her photos are?! Also, at the bottom of the post will be her links to her blog and social medias so be sure to check them out!

Happy Wednesday! We're back with another Meet The Blogger episode. For today's episode we will be meeting Elizabeth from Call Me Liz.

Don't forget to check out her links at the bottom of the post and feel free to leave any questions or comments down below as we will be happy to read them!

Now for the interview but first some pictures...





• Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your blog?
I’m Elizabeth AKA Liz hence the blog name www.callmeliz.co.uk. I work full time as a digital content editor and part time as a fashion and travel blogger sharing my bargain finds, fashion trends and holidays.

Welcome back! Today for episode #3 of the Meet The Blogger series we will be meeting Sydney from Anchored In The South.

Thank you Sydney for agreeing to participate! I am really happy that I got to interview you! As always, don't forget to check out her social medias and blog listed below the post (seriously, check it out;).

Now let's get into it...



• Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your blog?
My name is Syd and I am currently studying Public Relations at Mississippi State University, and I'm originally from Chicago. I am the blogger behind Anchored in the South, a fashion and lifestyle blog.

• How did you first get into blogging? Who/what inspired you to do so?
I first started as a book blogger because I loved reading and was a total book worm. If I ever want a good laugh I'll go back to it, it's still on the inter-webs! But I decided that wasn't the niche I was fully interested in.

• How would you describe your blogging style?
I'm assuming you mean content, but either way, this has changed a lot over the years. I try to post things that not only do I enjoy writing about but what I think I would want to read. With that being said I publish content about fashion, college, traveling, faith, and my life!

 • How long have you been blogging? What was the most challenging moment in your blogging journey so far?
I first started blogging in August 2014, which is beyond crazy to think about! During this three year journey, I have learned to not be ashamed of my blog. It took me a whole year before I told my mom about it, and now whenever I talk to her she says she was bragging about it to her co-workers! Not everyone will understand it, but those who do will love it! It might not have multitudes of views but it's my blog and brand that I created from scratch, and I love it!

• How do you continue to motivate yourself even through the rough times?
I take a step back from it all, and try not to force it! I'll go for a run, read a book, listen to music...there's no right formula but it happens to everyone!

• What do you think is the best strategy that worked well for you to get more traffic to your blog? What is your advice to other bloggers who are not seeing the statistics that they want?
This is one the most frustrating parts of blogging! There are lots of posts entitled 'How to Get Thousands of Views in Your First Week of Blogging', but it's rare that this happens. It takes time to build up a dedicated following, that can only be garnered through genuine posts and content. 

• How do you manage time between your life and blogging life?
My college schedule doesn't leave much room for blogging, and goodness knows I haven't been the best at balancing it all in the past. However, I find that if blogging is something you enjoy and want to continue, you will then make the time for it. 

• What has been the biggest difference in your life post-blogging?
If I had never started blogging, I most likely wouldn't have decided to go into Public Relations. And I would have missed out on some amazing partnerships and friendships!

• When you are not blogging, what would you most likely be doing?
I am a big fan of football & baseball so I'm usually always keeping up with all the stats and different players.

• Overall, are you happy with your decision to begin blogging? Where do you see yourself in the years to come?
Check out Sydney's links:
Blog: http://anchoredinthesouth.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/anchoreditsouth
Twitter: http://twitter.com/anchoreditsouth
Instagram: http://instagram.com/anchoreditsouth

Today for our Meet The Blogger series we will be meeting Emma from Only The Jaded. I was really happy that she agreed to participate and I found her responses very interesting. Thank you Emma! Also, check out her blog and social medias listed down below! Now let's get into what she had to say...