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January 2018 Favorites

Happy Monday! Sorry for being MIA last week here on the blog, I was traveling for work and it was just too busy to post. It was a fun trip and great to see a lot of co-workers I don't get to see in person very often, but by Thursday I was so ready to be home and see my babies!

Before February gets away from me, I wanted to share some of the favorite items and links from the blog and instagram last month. For those of you who are new here, I use affiliate links through out most of my posts through a company called Reward Style, which is the company that created the LIKEtoKNOW.it app. If you aren't following me on LIKEtoKNOW.it (follow me here: https://www.liketoknow.it/lovelylifestyling), it is super easy to download the app and shop straight from your phone! You can also shop my instagram without the app by clicking on the tab at the top of the blog titled 'shop my instagram'. Basically, I am able to track all clicks and purchases through this service so it makes it easy to know what my readers like to see and purchase! I was actually pleasantly surprised with a lot of the popular purchases from last month!


Here are the top 5 most clicked on items from January:

#1 most click on item were these booties! Go figure! They've been so popular and I'm sure they will sell out of sizes quickly! So glad I snagged a pair!

#2 most clicked on was this Monogram Marley Lilly quilted pullover. Probably because I talked about it so much on the blog and instagram after I got mine for Christmas! AND it's still on sale for less than $40! I was happy to see that a few of you purchased this as well! I hope you are getting as much wear out of it as I am!


#3 most clicked on item were these A New Day loafers. These were in my Target cart (online) but, I just checked and there's only one size left available in the nude color! If you are a size 12, snag these before they are sold out!

#4 most clicked on item was this J. Crew Factory puffer vest (which is still on major sale!). This is such a classic layering piece that I keep pulling out of my closet for fall and winter year after year!


#5 most clicked on item was this Raw Edge V-Neck tee. They are the best, softest tees for $17 and I am wanting all the new colors for spring!



Top selling items were as follows...

#1 top selling item was this Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo which I mentioned in one of my Friday Favorites posts from last month. I was so surprised by this statistic, but I guess I have a lot of blondies that read the blog! Hello fellow blondes! I am actually placing my order for this shampoo as we speak!

#2 top selling item was this $26 activity tracker from Amazon! I'm so happy some of you purchased this as well. I love mine and have been wearing it daily to track my steps and calories burned. It also tracks sleep, but I don't use it for that function. It syncs to a free app on my phone as well. Such a great inexpensive dupe for a fitbit if you're not ready to fork over that much money for an activity tracker.

#3 top selling item was this hand held vacuum. I am obsessed with mine that I got for Christmas and pretty much use it every day!

#4 top selling item was the J. Crew Factory puffer vest. I'm sure a lot of you snagged it when it was on major sale last month! It is still on sale for 50% off currently!

#5 top selling item was the $17 raw edge v-neck tee! Again, I love mine and these are such a great staple tee for any season!

What does this say about my readers? It tells me that you all are as practical as I am when it comes to making purchases online! You know what you want and you want the best bang for your buck! I will continue to keep my eye out for some great deals on everyday items, fashion, beauty, home decor and more! I love sharing my finds!

Looking forward to sharing February's favorites next month!

Shop the post:


Best of Lovely Life Styling 2017!

This is my instagram best nine from 2017?! I guess you guys DO like my outfit photos! Should I post more of these on IG? Let me know in the comments below!

Hey guys! Can you believe that it is going to be 2018 in just a few days? This year was definitely a whirlwind year for our family. It started out a little stressful with the move back to Ohio, but by the summer time we started settling into our new digs. And the end of this year was the best part, with house updates, halloween, holidays, birthdays and best of all, Christmas! As much as I am sad to see this year end, I am so looking forward to 2018. I have so many goals and aspirations for the upcoming year, but for now I will simply share what I am proud from the past year from this little blog of mine. 

First up, it's no secret that I use affiliate links on my blog in order to make a tiny little commission off of items that I've linked to in my posts that readers purchase. This is pretty common knowledge these days and has become a very popular way for bloggers to make some, if not all, their income in order to help support their blog. Keep in mind, I have a full time job and the money I make from this little blog of mine barely pays my phone bill monthly. My main focus is not to generate an income from my blog. It is truly my creative outlet and something I enjoy doing on the side. BUT, if I can make a few extra bucks on the side simply by sharing products and items that I like and possibly own myself... Why not?!

So, if you follow me on instagram, you've probably noticed that I post some #ootd photos with the Liketoknowit links. If you have no idea what I'm talking about or how it works, you can go here and scroll down to the 'see how it work' button for a quick tutorial! Below are the top 10 most clicked on liketoknowit links that I've published in 2017. 

Most popular liketoknowit links (most clicked on links, all of these links generated sales!):

1. AEO Tomgirl shorts
2. Sam Edelman 'Penny Boot'
3. BP. V-Neck Long Sleeve Sweater
4. 2" Monogram Necklace from Etsy
5. Chelsea28 Ruffle Sleeve Tee
6. Merona Women's Scoop Neck tee (Target, no longer available. Similar here)
7. Mossimo Chunky Cocoon Cardigan (Target)
8. Articles of Society White Distressed Denim (sold out, similar here)
9. Lush Ruffle One-Shoulder Dress
10. BP. Moto Leggings (currently on sale!)


Below are the most popular blog posts from 2017 by page views:

Most popular posts:

1. Bennett Caught the Big One! (June)

2. 8 Ways to Help Organize Your Life in 2017 (Jan)

3. Our Big Announcement (Feb)

4. Life Lately + Current Wishlist (Feb)

5. True #Momlife Confessions (Feb)

6. 8 Favorite Comfort Food Crockpot Meals (Jan)

7. Family Strolls (Feb)

8. January Favorites (Feb)

9. Life Lately, Random Momlife ramblings (Feb)

10. Weekend Highlights (Jan)


Looking forward to 2018, I am hoping to make a few changes on the blog front. Since I'm going to be working more hours for my daytime job, I may have less time to focus on the blog. But, I am hoping to keep a schedule of posting at least twice a week. I really want to be able to publish quality content on my blog, so I don't want to feel pressured to just post random/non-quality content. This seems to be the new norm when it comes to blogging, doesn't it? I actually don't know of very many bloggers that still post Monday-Friday!

So please, do not forget about me over here! Of course, I will be posting regularly on instagram and instastories! So, you can follow along with me there on the daily.

PS - Have you seen all the great post Christmas sales going on right now? I've been hooked on Nordstrom's half yearly sale! I added a tab at the top of the blog with all my Nordstrom sale picks listed. Check it out! SO many great pieces on major sale!

Happy New Year you!! And thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support, comments, likes, and readership of this little creative corner of mine! Cheers to 2018!