December 30, 2016
2016 Favorites Recap
I still remember how my 2016 started, no, not with the champagne popping and some romantic new years eve kiss- cut to me and my friends on the lawn outside the club we're trying to get into and that's how 2016 started. That in itself started the tone that would be 2016, jokes aside this year was a good one. I grew a lot over this year in the way I view this blog, in the way I view myself, and in the way I think and in my relationship with the Lord.
I decided I would round up in threes all of my favorite things of 2016 in different categorizes:
-Personal Top Three Blog Posts:
-Top Three Makeup Products I Tried Out:
-Favorite Days in 2016:
September 6, 2016: I hugged my Grandma for the last time that day
July 18, 2016: I learned first hand just what God's mercy meant for my life
September 23, 2016: I finally visited my best friend at her college town for the first time
-Top Blog Posts:
-Top Skincare Products:
-Top Places I Looked For Clothing:
TJ Maxx
-Favorite Memories of 2016:
Literally every single day this summer: I wouldn't have survived, found joy, or been able to pick up the pieces of myself without the amazing support of my friends. I've never felt more love, mentor-ship, or a truly safe zone quite like I did this summer with them. Thank you for being my rocks when I couldn't be that for myself and for helping me realize I knew exactly who Brooke was all along regardless. I also can't forget, every single talk with my Grandma. Thank you for wise council (that I sometimes shamelessly didn't want to take). for your endless prayer, and unconditional love that occasionally came in the form of tough love.
When I got my first email asking for blogging advice, it was a surreal moment that someone wanted my own thoughts and advice. I'm constantly encouraged and amazed by the blogging community and how we always welcome each other with such warm, open hearts!
When Megan. Cristen, and I went to Cracker Barrell and I still had lint in my hair and the biggest rats nest of a bun in my hair-- I looked like someones hangover nightmare but it's fine. I love this because it's a moment you can think to yourself wow I have the best friends in the world who would still love me despite my flaws and loud mouth. Thanks for the ongoing no judgment zone, the peptalks, and the three word sentence that will follow me til I die (I'm looking at you Cristen).
I honestly can't wait to see what is in store for 2017, I can only imagine the stories and ways I will prove I am forever a mess. A huge thanks for everybody who has supported me so far! I am constantly astounded by the page views, shares, and comments left on social media. I have some great stuff planned for the coming year and I can't wait to let you all in one by one!! Cheers to 2017, may this be the best year yet...
xoxo
December 5, 2016
Gift Guide For The Traveler
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| |1. Journal (currently sold out, this one is just as cute!) |2.The Magnolia Story (I personally love this book!) |3. Stainless Steel Water Bottle |4 .Polaroid Camera |5. Cities Coaster Set |6. Passport Holder |7. Weekender Bag |8. Makeup Bag |9. Eye Mask |10. Lifeproof Phone Case |11. Wall Calendar | |
I chose a variety of traveling staples (such as a polaroid camera, a good read, and an eye mask for the perfect rest) to things that satisfy the wanderlust in each of us (like the coaster set or cute wall calendar-- both from Rifle Paper Co). That way rather they're an active traveler or a traveler by heart- you can satisfy their needs.
Last week I traveled to North Carolina and saw She Loves Me in the theaters (one night only event where they showed the live taping of the broadway revival... think You've Got Mail's plot except they work in the same parfumerie and write actual letters--
Happy Shopping xoxo
November 29, 2016
November, I Liked You
|Tights (from Target)|Shoes: Old (Similar)|
When the weather started getting colder and it was finally time to whip out your favorite coat.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found myself happy dancing in my best friend's kitchen over Sunday plans.. November, that's when I liked you.
When my favorite movie came on TLC.. November, that's when I liked you.
When mornings are filled with coffee and donuts with sprinkles.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found the Steve Madden boots hidden in my closet that I swore I had lost.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I could binge watch more episode of Gilmore Girls.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found that next book I just can't put down.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I spontaneously start having dance parties with the littles I nanny.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the cold weather hit my face and for a split second it was a movie moment.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I ended up drinking mimosas one morning on a whim with my best friend.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I got to reunite with family and go to a state I haven't been to since I was in middle school.. November, that's when I liked you.
When you finished up your devotional and actually feel like a part of you is missing (SOO GOOD).. November, that's when I liked you.
When I get an hour to stop by my best friend's house before work and just talk.. November, that's when I liked you.
When The Lizzie McGuire Movie comes to Netflix and you obviously have no choice but to watch it with your favorite wine.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the holiday beverages came back to Starbucks (Peppermint mocha lovers rejoice!!).. November, that's when I liked you.
When me and my best friend geek out for an hour over life.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the little boy I nanny asks to hear Hamilton as we drive home from the park.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found the perfect fall nail polish.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I laugh so hard I cry.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the group chat gif use is on point to the point you're laughing hysterically in public places.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I became overwhelmingly thankful for my life.. November, that's when I liked you.
xoxo
When I found myself happy dancing in my best friend's kitchen over Sunday plans.. November, that's when I liked you.
When my favorite movie came on TLC.. November, that's when I liked you.
When mornings are filled with coffee and donuts with sprinkles.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found the Steve Madden boots hidden in my closet that I swore I had lost.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I could binge watch more episode of Gilmore Girls.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found that next book I just can't put down.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I spontaneously start having dance parties with the littles I nanny.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the cold weather hit my face and for a split second it was a movie moment.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I ended up drinking mimosas one morning on a whim with my best friend.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I got to reunite with family and go to a state I haven't been to since I was in middle school.. November, that's when I liked you.
When you finished up your devotional and actually feel like a part of you is missing (SOO GOOD).. November, that's when I liked you.
When I get an hour to stop by my best friend's house before work and just talk.. November, that's when I liked you.
When The Lizzie McGuire Movie comes to Netflix and you obviously have no choice but to watch it with your favorite wine.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the holiday beverages came back to Starbucks (Peppermint mocha lovers rejoice!!).. November, that's when I liked you.
When me and my best friend geek out for an hour over life.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the little boy I nanny asks to hear Hamilton as we drive home from the park.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I found the perfect fall nail polish.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I laugh so hard I cry.. November, that's when I liked you.
When the group chat gif use is on point to the point you're laughing hysterically in public places.. November, that's when I liked you.
When I became overwhelmingly thankful for my life.. November, that's when I liked you.
xoxo
November 18, 2016
Why Me and Tequila Aren't Friends
This is for every girl who has ever accidentally sent a thumbs up while re-reading through old facebook messages, who sent a voice memo to a guy while talking about him, or who has ever jumped to conclusions because you saw a photo on facebook. Girl, I have been there countless times... I am practically the mayor of Creep Town.
On today’s edition of How Can Brooke Possibly Make a Fool of Herself More, we have the case of the facebook stalk and the two+ cups of jungle juice. Let me set the scene for you: frat party where I oh so don’t belong, four shots and a bahama momma deep (lol my love for Malibu runs strong yall), and nobody warned me or my bestie about the jungle juice.
It all started out fine, I even had warned my friend not to leave me alone with this guy. You see it took months but I was over him like 100% you could magically place him and a girl making out in front of my path and I wouldn’t even flinch.Well low and behold Brooke and her jungle juiced up self found herself alone with said guy and decided it was time to make like usher and lay out my confessions. This is where it gets real embarrassing real quick. I proceed to admit to hard core facebook stalking this specific girl in his life. I then proceed to accuse him (with no actual grounds to even have a problem with it) of sleeping with said girl. Oh don’t you worry: I didn’t just end it there no I then proceeded to give a detailed account of said things I stalked.
Drunk me described in perfect detail the photo that started the obsession, “no you clearly were in a photo with her where you were shirtless with a towel around your neck. I saw it!” IN PERFECT DETAIL, I’m not proud of this but I could probably describe her eyeshadow and the color of her shirt… v embarrassing. This is truly going to be me admitted how crazy and good I am at facebook creeping but did I mention that he was not tagged in the photo... nope. I found this photo all on my own resources and just admitted it, nothing says "hey it's been a while!" quite like hey I've stalked you and your fb friends religiously for months.
Don’t worry it spirals still- this boy proceeds to go and get this girl to prove they in fact did not do the nasty. A little background I did more than hard core creep that one photo. That's right girl, I stalked her entire social media life... twitter (I knew it), facebook (I saw every photo), and instagram (well that's how I knew he took her to formal...) I didn't admit to everything but let's be real here if you admit to creeping just a little you've already admitted to creeping a lot. I admit thanks to all the jungle juice my memory is a little hazy, but the next thing I know there she is in front of me telling me that nothing ever happened. Great I have now admitted to two people that I hard core stalk like I belong to the FBI and one of them had no clue I exist. What an introduction... I am sure I turned as red as the new Starbucks cups, covered my face, and apologized profusely because honestly what do you do when you're faced with that sort of situation??
So friends I write this tale so that you know to stalk wisely and things are often not as they seem. Clearly, sometimes creeping leads you down a deep dark hole where you were sure you had the whole entire story but you were wrong. It's like when I messaged a guy who was flirting with me if he had a girlfriend because those photos seemed like the perfect evidence... basically we can't even trust our own eyes anymore,
Happy Stalking xoxo
November 4, 2016
Pumpkin Patch
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| ^LOL, I couldn't resist posting this one even though what is my face *insert monkey emoji*^ |
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| ^All these fabulous photos were shot by one of my oldest best friends Cristen, you can find her over at lookbook (!!!)^ |
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| ^LOL, this is me doing the whole blogging thing correct right? ;)^ |
Is it seriously already almost November!? How is this even possible, I feel like yesterday I was sitting on the beach and now I can't walk in Target without seeing Christmas decor and wrapping paper (which I'm basically geeking out over tbh).
I decided to start a Youtube channel (!!!) which I am actually going to film my first video (a beauty haul) today so be sure to click the link and subscribe for all the LookBrooke goodness. . I finally went to a pumpkin patch (as evidenced by this post lol) me and Cristen decided to paint ours instead of carve them (a little too much wine and carving tools seemed like a hazard lol). So I still have yet to carve a pumpkin, maybe next year :P
I am falling in love with these pac sun jeans, I've been on the look out for the perfect white jeans and finally found this pair when they have a BOGO sale. I know you're not supposed to wear white after Labor Day but let's be real here, if you aren't breaking a few rules you aren't living ;)
They've been on repeat since the day I took them home. Lately, I've been loving the cold shoulder look too (like this top) I think it adds a little femininity to any outfit and helps when the weather can't decide if it's actually fall or spring.
|Shirt (different pattern) (solid option)|Skinny Jeans (Similar- low waisted version)|Heels (similar option)|
xoxo
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