Happy Friday! Welcome to my morning routine series #3! I am absolutely THRILLED with the bloggers who have decided to jump on in and be a part of this series. I love chatting and community, it’s like two of my favorite things. And I also really like spreading the word about people who inspire me.
V&L readers, please welcome Danielle Gervino, the creator of Pineapple & Prosecco. Pineapple & Prosecco is a blog full of trend, beautiful photography, blogging tips, marketing, graphic design, and SO much more. I also love following Danielle on Instagram. Her stories are amazing! She is always doing try-on hauls and is so real when she chats about each piece. Her color theme and her edits and her pics flow seamlessly and I love her captions. I think her appreciation for her followers shines through and it is so evident that she loves what she gets to do every day.
I asked Danielle if she would share her morning routine all of you! Below are allll of the deets about how Danielle spends her morning and the products she uses! Enjoy <3
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7:30 am: Wake up and usually hit the snooze button on my phone once or twice. I’m not really a morning or a night person. My ideal wake-up would probably be around 8-8:30!
7:45 am: Always start my day with my favorite lactic acid treatment by Sunday Riley (smells like heaven) and a quick dry brush, which helps to wake me up and start my day on a positive note.
8:00 am: Morning makeup routine (which I’ll typically skip on weekends). My illuminizers are my best friends in the morning, because they give me that i’m-awake-even-though-i’m-not-so-awake look. I start with Mac’s Natural Radiance Primer, then mix Josie Maran’s Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer in with my foundation for a dewy glow, and finish with Becca’s Pressed Highlighter in Champagne Pop + The Multiple by NARS in shade Orgasm. My motto when it comes to morning make up is the brighter, the better!
8:30 am: Typical weekday breakfast, consisting of multi-grain cheerios with unsweetened vanilla almond milk with some fresh berries. Then, it’s off to work!
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So, so grateful to Danielle for sharing her morning routine – and all of those amazing products she uses! Y’all know if she’s sharing them, she truly loves them! Follow her on Instagram @PineappleandProsecco. She has an awesome #nsale review up now too, so check out her story!
I hope you all have a fantastic and fun weekend ahead! Let me know if you have anything super fun planned. As always, you can follow along with what I’m doing on Instagram @MadisonCrowley.
Good morning and welcome back to Vogue and a Latte! I hope everyone had a fabulous Fourth of July filled with loved ones and fireworks. <3
The V&L Good Morning series continues!!! I seriously love everything about this series… I can’t wait to dive into today’s blogger. Introducing Caitlin Patton! I am sure that so many of you already follow her, and if you do, I am sure that you love her! Caitlin is the gal behind the blog Sophisticaition. Her blog is filled with style and life tips that really lead to feeling GOOD about yourself. That is a blog that I can get behind. I think that it is so important to lift one another up each and every day. She is encouraging, uplifting, and so stylish!
Why I love following Caitlin: She is ALWAYS inspiring me to do something new with my blog or Instagram. She is immensely consistent with her blog and that to me deserves major props. Her style is always on point and I really appreciate the way that she genuinely engages with her followers. Here goes, let’s set the scene:
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My bedroom is a cozy little corner room of my apartment. It’s in the back, so I hear all the sounds of the city, and most importantly, thunder and rain from storms. My bed is on risers for extra storage, but it also makes it that much more of a retreat! It’s overflowing with throw pillows decked out in European shams and embroidery, and when I crawl in at night, I sink in, not wanting to be disturbed, and definitely not wanting to crawl out in the morning. (Madison here, I LOVE a good detail and this intro is everything I have ever wanted in life.)
7:30 – Wake up to my iPhone alarm. Promptly hit snooze.
7:36 – Actually get out of bed, open my blackout shades. Wash my face + brush my teeth. I use the Milky Jelly cleanser from Glossier and I swear by it! If my skin is dry, I’ll put on moisturizer (also from Glossier)
7:40 – Drudge over to my Keurig. Prepare coffee (chai tea latte on some mornings when I need an extra *oomph*). Mentally wake up.
7:45 – Drink coffee while reading + watching the news. I prefer BBC (completely unbiased compared to Fox & CNN) and then I just love Hoda, so I watch the Today Show.
8:00 – Glance at my to-do list for the day. I do it in a time block manner which really helps me visualize projects + events to see where I have free time. Figure out if anything needs to be moved around. Jot in a barre session wherever I have a couple of hours free.
8:30 – If my morning is free of calls or meetings, begin walking to Pure Barre. It takes me about 12 minutes on an average day.
9:00 – 9:50 – Get my a** kicked. Curse the day I ever hinted to my mom that I wanted to get back into barre, causing her to buy me a membership.
10:00 – Begin to walk home. Stop by the bakery down the street for a late breakfast sandwich. Text my mom, “Thanks again for the PB membership! I love it!!!” because, deep down, I do.
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There ya have it guys! The way that Caitlin starts her morning. I think it is so important to take some time for yourself and get your heart racing as well. I loved all of the details she shared! Make sure you stop by her blog here and follow her on Instagram here.
Each week I will have new morning routines for y’all! So keep heading back to V&L.
In the meantime, stay up-to-date with my on my Instagram!
Hiiii babes! Thanks for jumping onto Vogue and a Latte. So glad you ended up here. 🙂
Today is the launch of a series. A series I am ECSTATIC about. I have a vision / goal / dream / whatever of community and collaboration. It’s my favorite. There are so many bloggers that I follow who inspire me and always encourage me to think bigger and reach for my dreams. I think that bloggers coming together to help each other is KEY. We all want to be badass babes together so let’s just do it, ya know?
I was trying to figure out how to incorporate my desire for a series that highlights my favorite boss babes and shows their personalities: who they are and what they love, and how to make it easy for them to share. I want to shout out babes that I love following on Instagram and reading about on their blogs. I am also obbbssseessedddd with morning routines. I have no idea why. I love reading how empowering people start their mornings and get motivated. I also love hearing about new products and new ways of doing things. Like a full glass of H2O to start the day or a piping hot cup of joe? What’s your preference? I want to know.
So each week I will be highlighting a different one of my fave blog babes and their morning routines! Stay tuned and keep your eyes peeled because there are some exciting names coming up. BUT to start off the series, I am going to share my own morning routine.
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Okay, let’s set the scene. This is my IDEAL morning. I am lucky enough to often have ideal days even on weekdays, not just weekends. Life is good, y’all.
I am normally suuuuper cozy in my bed with tons of pillows, blankets, and my pup. I love slow mornings. If that means I have to set my alarm extra early, that’s what I’ll do. I am all about being up early in the AM and heading to bed at a reasonable hour. On the weekends I love to grab drinks with friends and hang out, but if I am getting up for spin class, as I would on an ideal day, I will be in bed by 10!
6:40 – Alarm goes off and is immediately snoozed. The alarm goes off again in about 8 minutes and by then Boston is licking my face and begging me to get up and start the day. I grab my glasses and leave my phone on my nightstand to take him outside.
7:00 – Boston’s morning walk has been completed and I fix him his breakfast. While he eats, I pop a K-cup into the Keurig and drink a glass of water with a drop of lemon oil in it. I use his morning walk and breakfast time to just chill, clear my mind, and get ready for the day. I love peaceful mornings where I can be in the moment, enjoy my pup, and being without my phone or laptop for 30 minutes. After I have downed my large glass of water, I grab my coffee with dairy-free creamer in it and head upstairs to get ready.
7:30 – By now I am all decked out in workout gear and have grabbed my phone to begin engaging with and checking up on everything going on in my phone. Instagram DMs, Facebook message replies, posts, comments, all in a mornings work when your work is all from your fingertips! All of that being said, before I open up my social apps I always make sure to head on over to my Bible app, read and sit in the verse of the day, and chat with Jesus before I head into engagement.
8:00 – Time for morning products! I brush my teeth with toothpaste and a drop of orange oil for teeth whitening. I have been using the same face wash for years and I love it; it’s the Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser. It’s only $7 and it’s honestly a holy grail product for me. It gets all of my makeup off of my face in one wash. As I am learning more about the toxicity of skincare products, I am slowly switching all of my products out for non-toxic, clean products but this will be one that is hard to replace! After my morning face wash, I moisturize with my morning facial oil! I combine valor ( confidence, courage; a real boss babe oil ), frankincense, tea tree, and fractionated coconut oil. It’s light, refreshing, and makes me super glowy. I used to use a bazillion different products and now my morning facial routine is literally two steps – oils are magic.
8:30 – Spin class time! I go to Full Psycle and it is my FAVORITE. High energy, great instructors, and super convenient location. If you’re in OC or in TX, hit up a Full Psycle. I always spritz myself with my post-spin refresher that is peppermint oil mixed with water for a cooling effect and also so to help with the whole drenched in sweat situation.
9:20 – Grab a coffee or a smoothie from a shop near spin class. Grabbing breakfast / coffee after spin class is one of my favorite things. I’m not sure why… but I love it. Sometimes I will take it to go, other times I will bring my laptop and set up shop amongst the other creatives filling up the tables.
10:00 – By this time I am normally deep into my laptop and inbox. I am brainstorming blog ideas, checking out new oils that I need to add to my collection, creating content for my social media job, and outreaching to brands for Caitlyn! Often I am listening to a podcast while I work, multitasking at its finest. I would consider myself a workaholic but in the BEST way. I love what I do, every single second of it, and none of it feels like work. Truly living the dream over here.
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Well, I hope you loved diving into my morning! Every person has a different morning routine which makes me so intrigued. I love learning how people start their day because how you start your day really sets the tone and your mindset for the rest of your awake time!
Keep your eyes peeled for next weeks blogger morning routine! STOKED to share with yall. Make sure you follow along on socials to keep up with my daily life! –> @MadisonCrowley
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Now, let’s do this.
A month ago I jumped into the oil world. I was SO hesitant because I did not believe that oils actually had power and I kinda just thought that everyone who used them was crazy or had fallen victim to annoying MLM marketing. I truly had no idea the impact that this world would have on me. My skin, my emotions, my sleep, my health, my community, and my finances… but here I am to tell you that it is not just a fad and that oils actually have power, whether I like it or not! ( Who am I kidding, I love it. )
REMINDER: I am all about transparency and honesty here on V&L – I like to keep things real. If I am bringing a topic or product to you guys, it is because I believe in it and I use it.
So, what exactly are essential oils, you ask? If you care to know the scientific info behind it, here is a blurb about what essential oils are: Read More
Hi! So excited you decided to stop by V&L today. How ya doin? Hope you’re well and your day includes something you love.
I am sitting here with a tallll glass of ice water with a drop of lemon essential oil in it, and I am here to chat about blowouts. We all love ’em, we all need ’em, and sometimes we can’t afford ’em, which totally sucks. Honestly a picturesque morning for me starts with blowouts at Drybar and iced lattes from Nordstrom followed by wandering through the displays gathering ideas and inspo. Sounds ideal. Blowouts make me feel like a boss babe and I wanted to get all of the details on how to get the perfect blowout at home during those weeks we can’t make it to the salon.
I sat down with hairstylist Emma Weber for a trim and a blowout and asked her allll the juicy details about blowouts and what the perfect recipe for an at-home blowout is, all while sipping a venti iced caramel macchiato ( with soy of course ) and documenting the process with pics.
Thanks for stopping by Vogue and a Latte! And welcome to your inside scoop to Coachella. I decided to break the Coachella posts into 2 posts – things you need to know before going and things you need to pack before going. This post is going to highlight everything I wish that I had known before going to Coachella. That being said, even though I didn’t know these things prior to my fest experience, it was still an experience of a lifetime and I cannot WAIT to head for round 2 next year.
Seriously, if you can go, go.
PRO TIP: Tickets go on sale before the lineup is even announced. They go on sale in June/July the year before ( aka Coachella 2019 will go on sale in about 1 or 2 months ), so join the mailing list and keep an eye out for the pre-sale date! It’s the way to go. You can choose a payment plan or pay for it all at once, whatever your bank account allows. Also, you can buy two tickets at once, so to ensure that you and your friends can all go before they sell out, I would purchase two at a time and utilize Venmo for those payments. I also suggest will-call. Since I have been moving around so much, I had them shipped to one address and then I moved and they weren’t delivered and they do not reship bands. Those bands are like gold and if you lose them you are basically SOL. So will-call ensures that you don’t lose them along the way or in the mail and the process is super easy. Also, GET THE SHUTTLE PASS WITH YOUR TICKET. I cannot stress this enough. Unless you plan on camping, the shuttle pass will be priceless. Uber is a nightmare around the fest – it’s expensive and there is zero service.
Alright, I’m gonna break it down from start to finish Coachella: A need to know basis.
Today I am bringing you my weekend morning routine thanks to Wantable, the easiest clothing delivery service for unique and trendy pieces.
I love weekends. I get to sleep in, go to workout classes, drink iced lattes, and spend quality time with my friends, exploring Atlanta and trying new places. You know what goes perfect with these plans? Versatile fitness outfits! (from Wantable, of course.) My mornings during the weekend are one of my favorite parts because slow mornings are my jam. During the week I get up extra early just so I don’t have to rush all around in order to get to the office at a decent hour.
I normally start my mornings checking up on Instagram and making sure I didn’t miss any activity on my feed since staying engaged and up-to-date is kinda my job. I try to make sure that before I open up my phone I take Boston out and read the Bible verse of the day so that my mind is in the right place before heading over to my social feeds.
After I check up on socials and respond to any texts that I have gotten from friends over the night (west coast bff probs), I head to the kitchen to make my morning cup of coffee that often motivates me to get my butt out of bed. I love dark roast with a little bit of dairy free creamer when I am making coffee for myself. After sipping my coffee and enjoying my nice slow morning, I normally open up my computer and do a little social engaging or content planning for the week! During the weekends I try to photograph outfits for my week since I am so busy during the weekdays. I also write up blog posts or edit photos that I haven’t looked at yet.
After I have taken care of business, I get ready for a workout class! As you guys know, I am obsessed with spin class and go 4-5 times a week. On the weekends, if I can, I try to scope out a new workout spot and try it out in order to build on my series that I am releasing very shortly!! It is going to sum up all of the cool new workout spots in ATL that everyone has been dying to try. This past weekend I tried Fit 9 and I am obsessssed. Such a hard work out but so worth it.
I wash my face every morning and take my vitamins for the day before I hit the road for my workout class. Also, an interesting part of my day as a blogger is sharing my outfit. Whether it is in a post, on a story, or even a post about an outfit that I wore that weekend/earlier that week. I looooove my mirror from from Ikea for just this reason! I placed it near my window so that I can have the natural light for my pics. If you look at my Instagram (@MadisonCrowley), you will see mirror pics peppered into my feed because I truly l love this mirror.
After I get back from my workout class, I hop into a less sweaty workout outfit and plan the rest of my day! Wantable makes it SO easy to have lots of different fitness clothes that I can workout in, or just wear around for the weekend. The Wantable process is amazing and SO simple. The first step is taking the Fitness Edit quiz, which took a unique stab at figuring out what my favorite ways to workout were and what pieces I was interested in receiving in my box. I was able to specify that I really like high-waisted leggings and that the sports bras that they were going to send me needed to be extra supportive! They also have a Style Edit that allows you to take a fun quiz and give them a feel for what your style is, and they will send you 7 pieces that they think you will love.
Once you receive your box, you can try on all of the items and decide which items you want to keep! You can sign up for Wantable with 50% off of your styling fee by clicking here!
Items I got in my Wantable box:
– 2 pairs of high-waisted leggings, black and multi-color ( kept the multicolor)
– 2 super supportive sports bras, white and grey (I kept both)
– A white tank top
– A black workout top
– Good Hyouman sweatshirt
Once you’re done and ready to send the other clothes back, you pack it up in the pre-paid envelope they send you in the box and drop it off at your nearest post office! It is that easy. One. Stop. Shop.!!!
Well there yea have it guys, my weekend morning routine including the ease of not having to search through my clothes for the perfect, comfy outfit. I didn’t include the hair/face products that I use in the morning as I figure I can make another post (or even a video!) about this, when I get the chance. Thanks for reading guys!! I would love to hear your feedback on Wantable, if you try it or if you have previously tried it! As always, follow on social media for day-to-day happenings!
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I am currently sipping coffee while staring at a white sand beach with my bf. Does life get any better? The exciting thing about blogging ( and making money from blogging ) is that it doesn’t even feel like work most of the time. Writing this post while on a vacay, without distractions, is SO fun. I thought I would share with you guys some of my tips and tricks for prepping for your upcoming beach trip! Whether that be spring break, a weekend getaway, or just summer approaching.
I’m sitting in my bed with a candle from Anthro burning on my night stand (probably this one) and sipping on some wine after a workout and dinner with my bf. Life is goooood, y’all.
I’ve got a cute vday outfit for you gals. Chic, slightly colorful ( I know, outside of my vocabulary ) and comfy. It doesn’t fall in line with the cutesy red dresses that everyone is posting right now, not that I have anything against the flirty, fun, red minidresses. This is just my twist on how to be chic and cute for loves favorite holiday.
I have another look coming next week that is more edgy/sexy for Valentine’s Day, but I wanted to share this one first!
SHOP STATEMENT BOOTIES
This look has all of the components that I love about an outfit. A statement shoe, comfy jeans, a neutral sweater, and a bold accessory piece ( scarf in this case ). It’s all about balancing your colors/textures/neutrals. If you wanted to go a different direction with this look, you could do a statement necklace with a bold bag on your side.
There are a few pieces of this outfit that I want to highlight includingthis sweater. It has bell sleeves and is sooooo comfy and soft. It’s also the perfect gray sweater to dress up or down. I’ve worn it a million times since I got it!! I’m linking it here for all of your purchasing enjoyment.
These earringspictures below are also my absolute GO – TO gold hoop earrings. I wear them almost every day. They make me feel chic and put together and they add a finishing touch to my look. I feel like I love pieces that are the “finishing touch”… probably because I mostly just wear black all day, every day! Click here to add these babies to your every day arsenal.
I shot with a photographer in ATL named Taylor who totally rocks! If you guys have any photog needs, hit her up. I’ll link her website here.
What are y’alls plans for Valentine’s Day?? Galentine’s Day?? I personally think you should make the person that you love feel special on every day of the year, but Valentine’s Day is a fun excuse to get dressed up and give some extra special love and attention to your special someone. And eat lots of yummy chocolate!!
I have some new partnerships and collaborations coming up and I am SO excited to share them with you all! I also have an exciting giveaway happening soon with one of my new fave ATL bloggers. I am thrillllled for everything that is coming up in these next few weeks.
My socials are always exciting and happening so follow along with me @MadisonCrowley.
