My Apartment & Staying Organized (Pre-Spring Cleaning!)

I love my little bachelorette pad. Living in a newer construction building has lots of perks (floor to ceiling windows are everything)! But the sacrifice is definitely space in my studio-plus/ junior one bedroom apartment. Having all of my furniture sized proportionately to the space is key to keeping my main living area looking spacious.

For smaller areas like my entryway and bathroom I try not to take up any of the floor space with extra furniture. Instead I try to find storage that I can attach to wall like the mesh baskets in my bathroom. In my entryway some cubbies for shoes/accessories and a freestanding clothing rack make up for the lack of closet space.

 

Products: Sofa (Ikea, $399); Fleece throw blanket (Urban Outfitters, $49); Round throw pillow (Urban Outfitters, $39); Coffee table (Ikea, $44.99); Desk (Ikea, $49.99); Desk chair (Ikea, $40); Standing floor mirror (Target, $59.99); Glass jewelry display box (Urban Outfitters, $16); Bed blanket (Target, $49.99); Wall mounted wire baskets & mirror (from the ALGOT system by Ikea); Wall mounted shoe cubbie (Lowe’s, $43.98); Clothing rack (Ikea, $12.99); Doormat (Target, $10.99). All photos taken by me.

End of Summer Style, Skincare & Beauty Favorites + More!

I just love anything soft and feminine looking so I am loving seeing SHEER everywhere! Like this dress with mesh panels and cool netting overlay from Topshop (which I think is both adorable and wedding-guest appropriate) and this pastel sheer glitter tee has me nostalgic for the 90s and Limited Too (R.I.P.). My favorite though is definitely this embroidered mesh top a la For Love and Lemons– but not quite as pricey.

90s Glitter has made a comeback in makeup as well. I don’t usually wear shimmery makeup but I had to make an exception for this ridiculously glittery liquid eyeshadow by Stila. I like use my finger to pat it on my actual eyelid only (the part that moves when you blink) for eyes that look subtle but sparkle every time you blink.

One of my recent skincare discoveries is the kale, spinach + green tea face wash and moisturizer by brand Youth to the People. The gel cleanser is nice and refreshing and the moisturizer is very lightweight- perfect for summer!

All photos: Audrey Trent

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