Spring Favorites

Okay, real talk, for whatever reason I spend way more money in the spring than I do in any other season. The warm weather makes me want to treat myself literally all. of. the. time. It's not so great for my wallet or my saving for NYC (read all about that crazy adventure here!) but it's perfect for the blog! In fact, yesterday I went back up to the register after checking out because I found a clutch that would "be perfect for photo shoots". So in lieu of all my recent purchases, I decided to bring you a few of my favorites for the springtime!

Peony Photo Credit

URBAN DECAY EDEN EYESHADOW PRIMER
I used to use the original UD eyeshadow primer religiously, but once I found the Eden, matte primer I haven't been able to go back. Fun fact, I have such veiny eye lids (super cute) and I need to pile on eyeshadow to make myself look less like a corpse. My base shadow is gone hella fast because of this and, as much as I love spending money, this girl can't afford to keep buying entire pallets for ONE BASE COLOR. Needless to say, Eden has come in clutch and I am forever in love.

OSEA ATMOSPHERE PROTECTION CREAM
Okay, ladies, the season of summer is right around the corner and our sun kissed skin won't appear without a little sweating. (yuum) If you're like me, foundation is hella light in the summer and forget about heavy moisturizers. Who needs all that when you're already sweating up a storm?? This protection cream gives your skin just the right amount of moisture without weighing you down. And it smells like heaven. No big deal.

PEONIES
I honestly haven't bought any of these for myself yet, but what better flower for the springtime?? I'm pretty surprised I haven't seen more of these beauties flooding my IG feed. If you've been anywhere near my Pinterest you know I'm obsessed. Bury me in peonies.


PARTING MY HAIR DOWN THE CENTER WITH BRAIDED PONY TAILS
(Whoa. What a title.) This has been such a game changer for me. I tweeted about this the other day, and one of my friends texted me saying the exact same thing! For the longest time I was terrified to part my hair down the center. #firstworldprobz It's a little risky, but it definitely pays off in the end. In fact, I went to work with my hair styled like this and I got so many compliments. Center part for the win.


BUCKET BAGS
These bags are so freakin' adorable! I haven't picked one up yet, but I'm seriously itching to. They're so different, yet simple and effortless. If you're in the market for a new purse, I would 100% check these out! Don't be surprised if you see me toting one around in upcoming photo shoots.

  

WHITE LACE DRESSES
Something about spring always makes me want to wear a white lace dress-- one that's modest but still flirty and fun. I found a few on Red Dress Boutique and I'm trying to hold out as long as I can before I break down and order one. They're seriously adorable and perfect for the spring season!

      

ANKLE STRAP HEELS
For whatever reason, I always thought this type of heal wasn't cute or it just wouldn't look cute on me. I have pretty wide feet and I like my heels to hide that fact-- not accentuate it. The other day, though, I saw an adorable pair of blush heels in this style and I knew I had to try them for the spring season. I am seriously obsessed! I don't know why I ever thought they were anything less than fabulous.

          

TANGELOS
Why did I just discover these yesterday?? For those of you as in the dark as I was, tangelos are a mix between tangerines and grapefruits. WHAT? Mindblow. And to answer your question, yes, they are delicious.


HOT YOGA @ AMAZING YOGA
When I was back home last month my little sister took me to hot yoga with her. I loved the class, but I had no idea where to find a studio here in Pittsburgh. Two weeks ago some of my friends from work introduced me to Amazing Yoga and I've been hooked ever since! The flow for class is constantly changing and the skill set varies from beginner to expert. I legitimately ask every person I'm slightly friends with to feel my newly formed muscles. My traps are pretty impressive.. If you need a relaxing, but hella effective workout you should try hot yoga. Fo sho.



Must Check Out Music:
STAY - ZEDD, ALESSIA CARA
LETS HURT TONIGHT - MICHAEL LYNCH
YOUNG BLOOD - NOAH KAHAN
SYMPHONY - CLEAN BANDIT
DON'T LEAVE - SNAKESHIPS & MØ
YOU DON'T KNOW - KATELYN TARVER




What are you obsessing over this spring??

xoxo,

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January Favorites

Hello, friends! I hope you are all enjoying the February Instagram Style Party. I'm already so pleased and amazed with the feedback. I love seeing all of your outfits and how you're taking on the prompts! Be sure to follow me on Instagram for inspiration & use the hashtag #stylepartyfebruary to share your own inspiration! As hopeful and as ready as I am for this month, there are still a lot of things I discovered in January that I am ready to share with you!

1. A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
Wow, fam. Just wow. I read this book series religiously as a small child. I even started reading them to my little sister (when I was still a small child myself) because I wanted an excuse to read them again. (I was very dissapointed when she wasn't as excited about the series as I.) For those of you who aren't familiar with the series, it's about three orphans whose parents have recently perished in a fire. (Or at least that's what you're told) The series follows the orphans from guardian to guardian, and misfortune to misfortune. They're also followed by the evil Count Olaf, a local actor who uses disguises to insert himself into the children's lives at every step of their journey with the ultimate goal of stealing their fortune.

There was something about the children working against all odds and always coming out on top that I loved! (Even if they went straight into another unfortunate situation.) I absolutely loved the underground society aspect of the series. Such a mystery. The movie was definitely a let down, but the Netflix series is ON POINT. Neil Patrick Harris is phenomenal and his take on the series is seriously spot on.

At first I honestly wasn't about it. I didn't understand what they were trying to do and was thrown off by the caricature aspect of it, but after a few episodes I was absolutely about it ! I love how they created a world that was almost real and slightly cartoonish. And there are so many references hidden in each episode. I absolutely LOVED when Count Olaf (played by NPH) messed up a quintessential theatre tongue twister. It was so small and unimportant, but the theatre nerd in me was obsessed with that moment.

The series perfectly found a way to stay true to the original intent of the children books, while also appealing to the adult audience, now watching, who grew up reading the series. It is seriously the best & I can't wait for the next season! If you read these books as a small child, or just want to see an AMAZING Netflix series, you should 100% check this out.

Ironic, considered NPH is known for his long-term television roles! 

2. PINK STATIONARY
Or really just any stationary in general. I can't get enough of it. I don't know why, but I feel so motivated when I write in all of my pretty stationary. And I can definitely say I'm more organized with all of my agenda's and notebooks surrounding me with inspiration and tasks to complete. TJMaxx always has the best stationary & for hella cheap, too! I constantly find myself in their stationary section looking for new things that I definitely don't need. #oops

3. PARKS AND REC
When I was home for Christmas, I started watching Parks and Rec on a whim one night to introduce my family to a new tv show I thought they would like to watch. I had honestly never seen all of the series--only bits and pieces. After watching a few of the first episodes, I realized I was missing out on a lot. I watched this series all January long. I'm actually watching it right now. I have 5 episodes left and I'm actually really sad it's almost over. Leslie Knope is my spirit animal & Andy is absolutely hilarious!

In a short summary, P&R follows Leslie Knope, a loyal public servant who works in the Parks and Recreation department, throughout her daily life. She's fiercely passionate about everything she does, but this passion often gets her in trouble. If you liked the Office, and strong female characters, you'll love this show!

4. JUICY COUTURE - VIVA LA JUICY
This perfume is perfect for any time of the year! It's light enough for the summertime, but still sophisticated for the winter months. TJMaxx is almost always selling this, so no need to pay full price! It also has the cutest packaging. I'm such a bow girl, so I knew it was meant to be when I saw it. 10/10 would recommend!


5. ED SHEERAN
Ed Sheeran released two songs from his new album (dropping in March) - Castle on the Hill and Shape of You. I've been listening to him on Spotify on repeat lately. I forgot how amazing he is! I'm officially obsessed and need to see him in concert on this next tour. Just listen to these amazing songs and you'll understand why!

6. CHROMECAST
This invention is the best thing ever. That might be a slight exaggeration, but it's still 100% worth your investment of like $35 (what a steal!!). I love that I can play Spotify on my tv while I'm blogging. It's been such a game changer and helps to get me into the blogging mindset. It was very easy to set up and I can cast everything I want to watch or listen to from my phone! If you follow me on Snapchat (rgolden75) or have seen my Instastories, I'm constantly snapping songs while they play through my chromecast. & even better, now I can watch all of the Parks and Rec or Series of Unfortunate Events to my heart desires and I don't have to worry about splitting my computer screen or stopping work to do it!


7. ISSUES BY JULIA MICHAELS
This song is absolutely phenomenal. Julia's voice is so beautiful and the song is hella catchy! Just listen, you'll be hooked!

What are you obsessing over lately??

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October Faves

Hello, lovelies! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I had a busy weekend full of work and friends. I went to a ramen bar for the first time and had the best broth ever! :P But, actually--it was so delicious. Although, there was a weird comb looking vegetable in my ramen that I'm still not able to identity. (Here's to trying new foods!) I then proceeded to spend the rest of the evening cuddled in bed reading. I'm almost finished with the book I've been working on for forever! Who knew actually sitting down and taking n hour or two to read would get the job done! :P Anywho, last week was such an odd week for me and motivation for anything was seriously lacking. I'm now ready to take on the work week and get some blogging accomplished! For today's post I'm letting you all in on some of my favorites for the month of October. I fell in love with so many new products this month and I can't wait to share them with you! So without further ado, my October Faves.

Lancome Sleeping Mask
I got this mask a few weeks ago as a gift from Sephora. (Perks of being addicted to makeup) I don't use this product every night, mainly because I don't want to run out of it too fast, but every time I try it, it seriously does wonders for my face! I have combination skin where patches of my skin will always always always get dried out and then other areas will be super oily. As a result, I've always struggled with finding the right moisturizer. I need a product that won't make my face too oily, but I want one that will get rid of my dry spots. And all of the sudden, in walks the Lancome Sleeping Mask and it was a match made it heaven! Every night I wear it, I wake up in the morning and my skin feels so supple and youthful. And the more I use it the better the results are--my skin continues to feel amazing even on the days I haven't worn the mask! I never used to be big on sleeping masks, but I will 100% keep this one at the ready from now on.

Better Than Sex Mascara
In that same trip to Sephora, I picked up this mascara. Now, I know most of you have probably at least heard of this mascara before if you don't already own it. This has been the most talked about high end mascara since it came out and there is no question why. I went into work the other day and a lady I almost never talk to noticed my eyelashes and would not stop telling me how great they look! This mascara makes even the weakest eyelashes full, long and beautiful! Granted, there is a steep price tag, but I'm sure Santa wouldn't mind picking it up for you. :)

Kat Von D Lock-it Foundation
When I first started using foundation, I went straight for drugstore products. BAD MOVE Within a few days of using whatever it was that I picked up, my face completely blew up in breakouts. I had never had acne this bad and had no idea what to do. Switching to the Kat Von D Lock-it foundation was such a gamechanger! The coverage is flawless and I don't feel like I have makeup caked on my face. It's very light and breathable. & the best part is it lasts soo long! You're not dropping $30 every 4 months. I picked it up for the first time summer of 2015 before I left for Italy and just got a new one in October! Now, granted I don't wear make up every single day-- very often, but definitely not 365 days a year. If you're looking to change up your foundation and want something that will last, Kat Von D Lock-It foundation is for you!

Maybelline, Touch of Spice Matte Lipstick
I know all of the products I've talked about thus far were high-end, but I am obsessed with Maybelline and have been for years now! I love the feel and wearability of their lipsticks. They're so satiny and make me feel like 100 bucks. I especially love how affordable they are! I have three--Touch of Spice, Darlingly Nude and Romantic Rose. I talked about Daringly Nude in a previous post, but Touch of Spice is by far my favorite color for the fall season! It's such a warm, plum red color--perfect to pair with your cozy fall outfits.

One Tree Hill
Recently I've been watching a lot of scary movies (#riphalloween ), but I am such a baby at being scared. To combat the inevitable nightmares, I've been watching One Tree Hill every night after I watch American Horror Story. I used to watch this show religiously with my family, but we stopped after like season 5. Rewatching the episodes is SUCH a throwback. I've honestly started watching this show more than AHS! such a classic <3

Aerie Bralette's
I know, I know, I am once again hella late to the game! People have been wearing bralette's for forever, but naturally I just picked up my first in October and I'm honestly dissapointed I didn't do so sooner! I wear them for almost every single outfit and have all but boycotted regular bras. I'm just dying to pick up as many styles and colors as I can!

Yankee Candle- Pumpkin Apple Butter
I. Love. Candles. Who doesn't?! My favorite candles are fall scented ones. I go crazy for them! I recently picked up this candle from TJMaxx and it smells like the candle I had my Junior year of college. Every time I smell it I feel like I'm newly 21 and back in my Bouquet apartment. It's crazy how scent could bring all of these memories rushing back.

Fun Mugs
If you aren't already obsessed with TJMaxx I'm going to give you another reason to be: fun mugs. Yes, mugs. I love going to TJMaxx to shop for literally anything. But I especially love perusing their mug section. They have SUCH adorable mugs and they're all hella cheap! I got my latest one from TJMaxx for $3 and I use it almost every day. If you haven't already, be sure to check out their mug section-- you seriously wont regret it!




What are some of your favorites from last month??

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RoseWholesale Crochet Detailed Dress

Hey, all and welcome back to my lovely blog! If you saw my last IG post, you know that I've been crazy busy this past weekend. I feel like I barely had time to sleep! Thankfully, though, I was able to take some time to capture this adorable outfit!

It's no secret that I'm hella excited for fall! I may have ran yesterday in 86-degree heat, but I'm in such a fall state of mind. I can't stop pinning everything from pumpkins to flannels to secluded country lanes with gorgeous changing leaves. Just writing this makes me want to run and jump into a pile of leaves! I love this particular spot because you can just see the beginnings of fall--a slight changing of the top leaves. This was the perfect backdrop for my RoseWholesale dress.

*Disclaimer: This dress was gifted to me by RoseWholesale in return for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

This outfit perfectly mimics the season right now. Not quite fall, but starting to get there. This adorable white dress screams summer on its own, but when paired with the burgundy flannel, suddenly there's a sense of fall. Can we talk about the detailing for a second here?? The crochet neckline and running details are so unique! This dress will definitely be a staple of mine this fall. 

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My Trip to the Strip District

Hey, everyone! Can I be the first to say that I have no idea where August went or this entire summer for that matter! I feel like there are so many things I want to get accomplished and no time to get them done. On the bright side, though, I have a lot of exciting collaborations coming up. I've been playing around with a bunch of different outfits and styles and I can't wait to bring them to you! 

The last time we spoke I was telling you all about this adorable outfit. Off the shoulder crop tops and pom shorts-- is there anything cuter?? I mean, probably, to be honest. But as far as outfits go, this is the tops! What I didn't tell you during that post, though, was the amazing night I had in between photo shoots.  

The Strip District in Pittsburgh is such an interesting place. There are so many unique shops, markets, and eateries. This trip was only the second time I had been there and I can't believe it took me so long to get back there! One of my favorite things lately is trying out new, off the beaten path coffee shops. Don't get me wrong, I love Starbucks. 100%! But as much as I love a good Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato, I love the vibes of a non chain coffee shop. Each one has a unique spin on the typical coffee shop experience. Each one an adventure in itself. I could sit in a coffee shop for hours, blogging away and be perfectly content! 

Besides the overwhelming feeling of future adventures, there were two stops on the trip that stood out to me as places I want to highlight.. 

Grandpa Joe's Candy

The first is called Grandpa Joe's Candy. Imagine all of the candy your grandparents used to bring whenever they came over your house or the candy they always had stocked on hand when you came to visit. Now multiply that by 50 and that's Grandpa Joe's Candy store! I walked in and wanted to put up a tent in the corner. Now, granted, I would have gone into sugar shock in a half hour, but the amount of colorful candies was so enticing! Everywhere I looked there were walls and walls filled with vintage and modern candy. Anything you can think of this shop has! 100% worth the trip.

Bar Marco

If you're looking for a killer happy hour, this is the place to go. This Italian restaurant features a small list of happy hour drinks to choose from, but don't be disappointed. If you don't find something on the list to your liking, the bartender has got your back. Simply tell him a list of flavors and a type of alcohol that you like and he creates a drink based on that description. They're extremely accommodating. And their food looks stunning! I haven't gotten the chance to try it yet, but I was so excited to see focaccia on the menu! When I studied abroad in Italy that was definitely a favorite of mine. This restaurant is a chic slice of Italy in little old Pittsburgh. Oh, did I mention there are wine bottles decorating the walls? **swoon

On top of all the excitement that has been the last few weeks, recently my guest post on Remington Ready was published. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your work up on someone's page. I can write whatever my little heart desires on my page, but for someone else to believe in me was just so inspiring and humbling. Definitely a step in the right direction!! Check in out here. :) 

Also, before I forget (because God knows I'm good at forgetting), shout out to Morgan K, the winner of my CaseApp giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated. Until next time...

xoxo,

Off the Shoulder Crop Top + Pom Shorts From Sammy Dress

Hello, all! Welcome back to my blog. This week I had the pleasure of making my way down to the strip district for a lovely night out with the girls. We strolled along the streets, looking in all of the cute markets and writing to do lists for future trips. I now have a long list of coffee shops, markets and restaurants I'm dying to try out. 

As we were strolling about, we happened upon this wall and I knew it would be the perfect place for a photo shoot. This particular mural is titled, City Lung by Ian Thomas. These blues work so well together and were the perfect backdrop for my outfit of the day! 

 Outfit Details: Shorts / Shirt 

*Disclaimer: This outfit was gifted to me by Sammy Dress for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Today I'm teaming up with Sammy Dress to bring you this outfit of the day. If you've been following me on Twitter and Snapchat you know that I am so excited for fall! I can't wait for the crunch of the leaves and the crisp morning air. But while it's still summer I plan on soaking up as much of it as I can. This outfit is the perfect "last kick of summer" outfit.  I've been all about off the shoulder pieces this summer. I just can't get enough of them! These comfy, cute pom shorts were the perfect pair for this adorable off the shoulder crop top. I love how simple yet adorable this outfit is. Not too loud, but still bold! My kind of outfit. And can we just look at those sleeves?! 

I'm such a sucker for bell sleeves! 

I can definitely see myself wearing this outfit as much as I can before the cool weather sets in! Can you blame me?? Sammy Dress is the perfect place for on trend fashion. They have such a wide range of styles and all at affordable prices! 

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Shout out to my girl, Kayleigh for being the wonderful photographer she is and Madrid for putting up with my shenanigans. You da best <3 

I had so much fun shooting in this adorable outfit and can't wait to bring you next week's outfit of the day courtesy of Sammy Dress! Be sure to be on the lookout for that. It will be filled with another adorable off the shoulder shirt. :) Until then follow me on my social medias and stay up to date on all things Rachel Lynn!

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Friday Favorites .04 + GIVEAWAY

Hey, everyone! So I'm going to keep today's post short and sweet because I have unfortunately misplaced my keys and have to tear my life apart to find them. How's your Friday going? Anywho, today I'm going to spend some time talking about all of the things I'm loving this week. Enjoy!

*Disclaimer: CaseApp gifted me the phone case and laptop skin in return for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Starbuck's Mocha Macchiato 
If you haven't tried this drink at Starbucks yet, you really should take a trip there! I love macchiatos and the mocha twist is the perfect touch. It's the perfect transition drink from summer to fall. It's iced, and not too heavy, but definitely rich enough to go along with the changing seasons.

CaseApp
CaseApp is new to me, but I've been loving all their cases and skins. Everyone seems to be on a marble kick lately, and it's safe to say I'm right there with them. They have such a huge selection of marble cases and a ton of other cute designs. You can even custom create your own!  That's right, they have custom iPhone cases and custom laptop skins. How clutch! Okay, this is going to sound weird, but I can't stop touching my phone case--it's so soft! I have no idea what material they use to make it, but it's unlike any other I've had. And just look at this laptop skin? How cute is that! Be sure to use code RACHELLYNN20 to receive 20% off your order.

Short Hair
For those of you who follow me on Snapchat (rgolden75) you already know that yesterday I chopped my hair! This is easily the best haircut I've had in a while. I'm still able to curl it, but it's short and fun and has a bounce to it.

Jewelry courtesy of Rocksbox

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Everything Fall
I know it's still August, and usually I would dread the changing of seasons, wishing it could stay summer for forever, but lately I've been so excited for fall! I can't wait to wear jeans and a scarf, go apple and pumpkin picking and wake up to the crisp feeling in the air. There will definitely be a plethora of fall posts in my future!

Booties
Another reason I'm so excited for fall! I'm all about this style and can't wait to pick up a few pairs for myself. They work so well with every outfit-- so classic and practical.

Maybelline Daringly Nude Matte
Sometime last week was National Lipstick Day and I completely missed out. Naturally, your girl can always go for some new lipstick, so I decided to treat myself. On the recommendation of a friend, I decided to pick up this shade and haven't stopped wearing it! If you're in the market for a nude, I would highly recommend this shade.

Delicate Jewelry
I used to be known for all of my statement necklaces. I wouldn't go anywhere unless I was wearing one. Lately, though, I've really been vibing small, delicate necklaces. I'm able to layer different pieces together, without any one piece dominating the others.

Make Me... by Britney Spears, G-Easy
Wow. What an amazing song. I couldn't for the life of me think of the name of this song or the words in it. The only thing I knew was the "you make me ooo" part. Naturally when I tried to google it the only thing that came up was J.Biebs. lololz I was so relieved to find the name and have been listening to it on repeat ever since. Seriously, this is such a good song!





As promised it's time for a GIVEAWAY! Today I've teamed up with CaseApp to give one of my lucky followers a free product of their choice! All you have to do to be entered is subscribe to my blog and follow me on Instagram! Easy enough. :) For extra entries follow my social media accounts listed below. Once you're done, be sure to leave a comment below with your email confirming you've completed the entry! The giveaway will run until 8/19/16 11:59pm and a winner will be randomly selected within 48 hours.

1. Twitter
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3. Snapchat: rgolden75
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It's as easy as that! Well, I'm off to search for my keys. Hopefully the day will end better than it started! Happy Friday :)

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Step by Step Guide: How I Edit My Instagram Pictures

Hey guys! Lately I've gotten a few questions from people asking how I edit my Instagram pictures. As a complete disclaimer, I'm relatively new to the whole 'theme' idea, but I'm certifiably obsessed with Instagram, so naturally I ran with the idea. When I first started, though, I looked to a thousand different sources to figure out what I was doing. The amount of YouTube videos on the matter is slightly embarrassing. I have compiled all of the knowledge I've learned on the matter and bring to you today the step by step process of how I edit my Instagram pictures.

SETTING
Without a doubt, where you take your pictures and the backgrounds you choose are crucial. I love white space in pictures. I think it gives a clean cut, more professional look to the pictures I take. For me, I gravitate to anything white--rugs, chairs, walls, ice cream, bedspread. Really anything. Once I have that clean base, I build from that. Color pops so much more when put up to a white surface. So whatever your theme and whatever you color scheme, find a setting/background that works with that. 




CAMERA+
Once the perfect picture is taken, then the real magic begins. Camera+ does cost money ($2.99 to be exact), but I've been using this app for the past year and no matter what my theme or style I've been trying to portray, this app has never failed.

           IN THE APP:
          1. 'The Lab'
          2. 'Clarity PRO'
          3. 'Intensity'-- I only bring the intensity up between 10 and 20. This is enough to make the edges pop, but isn't too overbearing.
          4. 'Brightness & Contrast'-- This can be found in 'The Lab', if you scroll to the right.
          5. 'Brightness' -- I bring the brightness up to varying degrees depending on the picture, but I love bright, light pictures, so I usually use a lot of brightness.




FACETUNE
After the picture is accurately intensified and brightened, I make my way over to Facetune. This is another purchased app. It runs at $3.99, but, again, this is such a lifesaver for me. Before the only way I could brighten pictures was through the 'brightness' button. While this worked in some cases, there were times I only wanted to brighten a section of the photo. I use this app to make my whites, whiter. I don't really use it to photoshop my face, although they do have really great features for that, also! For every day pictures the only feature I use is the 'Whiten' feature.





VSCO
This is every blogger/Youtuber's favorite editing app, and for good reason, too!

        IN THE APP:
      1.'HB1' -- My go-to filter, followed closely by 'HB2'. I always edit the strength depending on the picture.
      At this point, depending on the picture I may bring up the 'temperature', to give it a warmer look or bring down the 'saturation' if the picture has too much going on.






UNUM
I used to use VSCO to plan my pictures and how I wanted my page to flow, but after their recent update I had to look elsewhere. I found this beautiful app, that had the answer to all of my prayers! This free app links up the most recent pictures from you Instagram to help you get started. From there, you had add as many picture as you want in whatever order you want. Once added, you can hold down on the picture and rearrange things to see how the flow of your page would change. This app has been such a game changer for me. I always have at least four pictures ready to be posted to my IG and am able to switch the order around whenever I take a new picture. I am also able to see if the picture I just edited fits my theme, or if I need to tweak a few things before going live. This app is my planning savior! 100% recommend. 10/10

There you have it, my Step by Step Guide: How I Edit My Instagram Pictures! If this post has taught you anything, it's that I'm obsessed with IG and will go to great lengths to perfect a picture. Apart from my blog, though, IG is my only other creative outlet, so I love to keep things fun and dedicate time to it. If you have any apps or techniques that have been full proof for you I would love to hear about them in the comments below!  Thanks for reading and happy editing!

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