This was the first full year of being part of LikeToKnowIt and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It's such an easy way to share items that I'm loving, and you all seem to like it as well. 

This was also the year that I revamped my newsletter and finally figured out what I wanted to do with it -- every Monday, I share the best sellers of the previous week, and soon, I think I'll do another newsletter on Wednesdays or Thursdays with all the little items I'm obsessed with that week. My obsessions change daily so it's a good way to list them all out.

All of that being said, I wanted to share a full look at the best sellers on my blog and social media from 2021. Some of these are no longer available but I will definitely include some alternatives! 

I have written a few of these Current Obsessions posts in the past but they were always focused on one category... however, over the past few months, I find myself really being drawn to a random assortment of things that just bring me a lot of joy. 

These are items that I can't stop using and can't stop talking about; they are all great in their own way and truly cannot get enough of them! 

Let's get into it... 

Glossier Cookie Butter Balm Dot Com

Balm Dot Com is my favorite lip balm of all time and when the band announced that they were launching a Cookie Butter scent for the holidays, I rushed to the website. I was so excited because I love anything Cookie Butter scented/flavored, and it was the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. I don't know what I was expecting when I smelled this but I was shocked. It smells exactly like Cookie Butter... like exactly! It smells so delicious, so perfect and it adds the slightest nude tint to your lips, while still having the same, great moisturizing formula of regular Balm Dot Com. Whenever I use this balm, I am transported to the North Pole and it puts the biggest smile on my face. 

Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte 

Hotel Lobby Candles

Stoney Clover Flat Pouches

I don't think I really have to explain this one. I am Stoney Clover's biggest fan and a huge fan of their discontinued, once in a while, vegan leather flat pouches. I have a handful of flat pouches and just purchased another one from their American Girl collection. I love using them as clutches but I've been using them as iPad cases for the past few weeks and I love it! With my new iPad, I like to have it case-free... I just like the way it looks and feels, but I don't want to have it out in the open all the time. The SCL flat pouch is perfect for that. 

The vegan leather pouches are only available at select times, in select collaborations now (a few from the American Girl collection are still available) but you can also use the clear flat pouches for this! 

Replica Fragrances

For the past year or so, I have been really into perfumes. I don't know what came over me but I am simply obsessed with buying all different types of fragrances; it's a little luxury that really makes me so happy. One of the brands I have come to really love is Maison Margiela Replica fragrances. Years ago, I fell in love with By the Fireplace and Under The Lemon Trees. This past spring, Bubble Bath was my go-to and then, I discovered the scent Autumn Vibes. I haven't touched any of my other perfumes in a good two months because these take the cake. Each one is so unique and light... the scent lasts a long time but they aren't overpowering. These are my new go-to! 

What have been your current obsessions lately?
xoxo
B

I haven't bought any new Stoney Clover in a little bit, since the Disney collection was released, and I feel like I'm due for some new items. I've also been selling some of the SCL items that I don't use or aren't sparking any joy so I'm definitely in the market for a few new things.

Whenever I'm bored I will log onto the website and play around with the customizer. I tend to get inspiration from other SCL lovers on Instagram and in our Facebook group so I like to save those ideas on the website and maybe one day, they will be mine.

Today, the new Seeing Stars collection launches, and I'm not really that into it so I will be skipping it, aside from the scrunchie and key charms. I figured today was a good day to talk about the items that are on my current wishlist to give you all some inspiration if you haven't been feeling the past few launches. Most of these items are 'core' collections aka they are not limited, and are always available (aside from if things are out of stock!) 

If you want to read more about Stoney Clover, below are some other inspiration posts and a brand buzz post that definitely needs some updating! 

• SCL Inspiration for Spring
• SCL Inspiration for Fall
• SCL Cozy Inspiration *this collection might be coming back in some form this winter so definitely keep an eye out
• My SCL Collection *from July 2020
• Brand Buzz: Stoney Clover Lane

Lilac Small Pouch with Sketched Letters and a little NYC

Vegan Leather Open Top with Disney Princess 'Crown' Patch

Lemon Mini Pouch with Taxi Cab and Metro Card Patches

Perwinkle Small Pouch with Pink Pearl Letters and Sketched Bow

Sky Small Pouch with Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather Fairy Patches

Blanc Mini Pouch with Rainbow Gingham Letters

August is OVER. Summer is OVER. Bring on fall!! I'm so happy to say hello to my favorite time of the year and feel like myself again. Yet, the summer was good for me. I had so much fun with my friends, relaxed, worked on my mental health, and feel like I'm in a great place.  

I'm ready to welcome the fall with open arms and feel better than ever.

That being said, in August, I loved a lot of things as I always do. I tried to keep shopping to a minimum and it worked well for the most part but somewhere along the way, I forgot I was trying to do that. September though, that might be where it's at. No, Spend September... we shall see. 

For now, let's dive into my favorites of the month! 

Stoney Clover x Disney Collection

I cannot get over this collection! It might be my favorite SCL collection aside from cozy. I love Disney so much and over the month, this collection has instilled more of a love than ever before. Stoney Clover Lane partnered with Disney to release seven princess prints, and one all princess print, in various sizes and styles. I had a hard time picking what I wanted but I knew I definitely needed something Aurora and Belle because they're my favorites.

I ended up with a large Aurora and small Cinderella pouch, along with some Cinderella patches and a Belle scrunchie. A few days later I decided I needed a Belle notebook for my fiction writing because Belle=books and someone were able to purchase for me in-store. 

We haven't gotten word of a to restock date yet but the full collection will be restocking. For that, I'll probably pick up a Tiana small pouch and a Snow White large. The prints are so beautiful and really stand out; they all have the princesses and then some additional side characters and other things related to the movies. It's so sweet and perfect for carrying some Disney magic with you every day.

iPad Mini

I feel like every few months I discover that I have an iPad and become obsessed with it again. It's very odd but I think a lot of people do it. I've been using it alongside my laptop during work hours and it's just so handy. I like to multi-task so having another screen is great. I also subscribed to Apple News+ because I've been wanting to just brush up on my reading of world news and my lifestyle websites. I feel so at peace and myself when I'm reading the news, it's so nice. I just love my iPad so much and it's so great to get used to it.

I'm really wanting to buy myself a bigger one, not sure why, but I really want one LOL 

Habit Tracker App

I am going to do a huge post on this app but I have to mention it here. For the past few months, I've felt the urge to establish better routines. I knew I wanted to improve my mental and physical health but I felt there were so many options or things I wanted to implement into my life... I just didn't know how to start or keep track. Enter this app called 'Habit' that allows you to input different habits you want to keep track of and check them off on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. It's completely customizable so you can set the frequency of the habit, the name, icon, etc. It's really like one big to-do list and because I feel like I get 'rewarded' *aka a burst of confetti at the end of the day*, I stay motivated to continue the habits. It has helped me so much in terms of a better wellness routine and just staying positive and on track throughout the day. It has completely changed my life. 

Truthfully, I don't have a lot of other favorites - these three things have been at the forefront of my mind since August 1st! 

What did you love this month?
xoxo
B

As I mentioned in the past two Manicure Monday posts, I'm working my way through trying some Olive & June polishes for the first time and that includes the newish Stoney Clover Lane collaboration with the nail polish brand.

This year, I tried the shade "KAG" named after one of the Stoney Clover founders, Kendall. "KAG" is a peachy pink shade with very neutral undertones. It's really beautiful yet simple in the bottle but once applied, it really comes to life.

Once again, I used the full Olive & June system, from start to finish and I noticed even more of a difference than with the other Olive & June polish from last week.

I started out with the nail strengthener, followed by the polish, and then finished it up with the Glossy Top Coat. I definitely think it made a difference in the longevity of the polish. I painted it on Sunday and it lasted, chip-free until at least Thursday but then I started to pick them. Even then, this polish didn't come off as easily as others.

Now, for the color... KAG is stunning! It's picture-perfect pink. It's what you think of when you hear the word 'pink'. It's creamy, rich, opaque, and just beautiful. I loved how it looked on my nails and it's a color I know will be a classic in my collection.. it's the color you wear to weddings and formal events or when you just don't know what to put on your nails.

It's a happy color, it made me happy to have it on my nails. I know that it's described as peachy pink but I think it's more baby pink, at least on my nails. 

As I said before, the polish is very opaque, goes on perfectly with no patches or skips, and looks beautiful on the nails. It didn't bleed onto my cuticles and stayed in place, while drying pretty glossy and great.

I cannot recommend the Stoney Clover shades in the Olive & June collection enough! I also highly recommend the entire mani system because it just can't be beat! 

xoxo
B

If you know me IRL or follow me on social media, my love of Stoney Clover Lane knows no bounds. It's a bit of an obsession, sometimes unhealthy but I've always had that kind of personality. I love the things I love, and I love them hard. I cannot help it! 

When I found out that Stoney Clover was doing a collaboration with one of my other favorite brands, and this time in beauty, I was over the moon. Olive & June has great nail polishes, many of which I've used and I've been getting back into over the past few months thanks to purchasing some new shades. I also love the branding and the community that Olive & June built, and that is how both brands are similar. 

The basis of this collaboration was that SCL created three exclusive shades for Olive & June and two different patches of Olive & June nail polish bottles. 

On top of that, you could buy the entire Olive & June mani system & all three polish shades bundled in a Stoney Clover Lane travel pouch with an exclusive "Nail Stuff" patch sewn onto the front.

I have enough SCL pouches and didn't want the entire mani system so I ordered all three individual shades from Olive & June's website. They arrived last week and I waited a few days (my nails have been in bad shape since a gel manicure removal) to use them.

Spring is in the air and that means seasonal Stoney Clover is ready to be worn! It feels like the brand has been in spring mode for a while since their past three collections has felt very spring-like. There was the Puffy Collection, the Denim Collection and most recently the Pastel Picnic Collection. 

I purchased items from all three collections and I'm not sure which one has been my favorite. Everyone was really hyped up for the Pastel Picnic but once I saw the entire collection I was overwhelmed and didn't think I wanted much; I ended up buying two pieces (one that hasn't arrived as I'm writing this). 

As for the other two collections, I have two pieces each and I love them. As much as I love SCL, I 'm trying to limit the amount of items I buy and trying not to buy things because of the hype or because I'm scared of the collection selling out. There's also a lot of core items I want for the summer/any travel I plan on doing so limiting myself is best. 

All three collections are still in stock and put me in a different spring mood so I figured I'd give you some inspiration! 

Pastel Picnic Collection

Lavender Small Pouch with Pastel Picnic Letters

Mint Chip Heart Tote with assorted sketch patches: Lemon Sunflower Rainbow Butterfly Daisy Cherry Bow Rose

Denim Collection

Puffy Collection

This is the latest I've ever done a monthly favorite in years but better late than never! I might've skipped it completely but I had a lot of favorites this month and wanted to share! 

November felt very long for me. Election Day feels like it was 500 days ago and the month dragged on; as cases of Covid rose across the country and then all the politics of the month pulled everything down. It was a hard month but it was a good month at the same time.

I shopped a ton this month and as we enter winter, there are so many items that I've been loving! 

My Favorite Items I Used in November

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Light

Stoney Clover Lane Small Mini Tote in Hazelnut Cozy

S'well Traveler 16 Ounce Bottle

 So, yes, this another Stoney Clover Lane inspiration post. They launched their cozy collection today and I have been waiting for this day like it's Christmas. SCL released a cozy collection last year that I purchased a few items from and was kicking myself that I didn't pick up more.

Lucky me, Stoney Clover decided to release a cozy 2.0 and I didn't miss out this time. The cozy collection consists of three colors: moss, hazelnut and rose. It also has two materials: sherpa & fur... so you can be cozy all fall and winter long.

SCL released multiple items (and a few new patches) for this collection, including a new shape... the heart pouch which is a too cute for words. I figured before it all sells out (the mini duffle bag already sold out), I'd do an inspiration post so you can get in on the cozy collection. 

However, first up, let's look at what I bought.

My Cozy Collection Picks

Plain Rose Heart Pouch

Plain Hazelnut Mini Tote

Small Hazelnut Pouch with pearl letters

Purchase Inspiration

Moss Small Pouch with Buttercream Letters

Hazelnut Heart Pouch with Pearl Airplane & Heart

Hazelnut Mini with Pearl Letter

Moss Fanny Pack with Snowflake Patches

Rose Fanny Pack with Pearl Letters

Large Hazelnut with Buttercream, Pistachio, Sparkling Cider and  Pumpkin Spice hearts

Moss Heart with Cozy Rainbow

Hazelnut Mini Backpack with Pearl Letters

Rose Small Pouch with Pearl Airplane

Rose Mini Tote with Pearl Heart and Cozy Rainbow