For the past few months without fail, once the clock hits 11:30 pm and I’m in the state before sleep where all existential crisis come to a head (you know the state where you question every choice you’ve ever made that’s led you to this moment), I think about college. More specifically, I think about … Continue reading Thinking of the Future: College Applications and Questioning Myself
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6 Ways to Style a Babydoll Dress for Spring
Babydoll dresses are seemingly timeless, as I haven’t seen a year where they haven’t been a popular spring/summer staple. I recently purchased a beautiful yellow one and found myself brainstorming every way I could style it because—-if I could— I would wear the dress every day. After I spent too much time of a Sunday … Continue reading 6 Ways to Style a Babydoll Dress for Spring
the #1 way to connect with your instagram followers in 2019
A lot of what we see on Instagram is all about the numbers. Who has more followers? More likes? More comments? However, lately I've been seeing a shift in the way people go about running their page. There's a new, widespread intimacy to Instagram that wasn't there even a year ago. Engagement is still key, … Continue reading the #1 way to connect with your instagram followers in 2019
life update // getting back on track
RETROGRADE Before I address anything else that's been going on in my life, I want to talk about the most exciting thing that's happened to me recently... I'M PUBLISHED!! IN A MAGAZINE!! If you follow my Instagram (@absolutelyolivia) you may have seen me posting frantic stories in January about my fear of failure in reference … Continue reading life update // getting back on track
New Year’s Eve 2019 Lookbook
Christmas is over and done with, but the celebrating isn’t quite finished... 2019 is around the corner and like every new year, it’s starting off with the bang of New Year’s Eve. This is one of my favorite holidays as everyone is filled with new hope, excitement, and a few nerves when the clock strikes … Continue reading New Year’s Eve 2019 Lookbook
How to Write ENGAGING Instagram Captions pt.1
Something I'm most proud of when it comes to Absolutely Olivia and all its platforms, are my Instagram captions. Some days they are the bane of my existence, but most days I get super excited to type out something meaningful to go along with my insta photo for that day. I strongly believe that captions … Continue reading How to Write ENGAGING Instagram Captions pt.1
What It Was Like to March for My Life
WHY I MARCHED As most of you know, gun violence has been plaguing the United States for the many years, but especially for the past couple years. After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida this past Valentine's Day where 17 kids were killed, the call for gun reforms reached its peak thanks … Continue reading What It Was Like to March for My Life
Love at First Listen: My Winter Playlist
In my opinion, music is the window to someone's soul, and today I want to give you all a little peek into my soul. It's been a while since I've done a Love at First Listen, but hey, better late than never! Over the past few months, I have placed many new songs onto my … Continue reading Love at First Listen: My Winter Playlist
Day in the Life: School, Tennis, Younglife, and MORE!
Today on Absolutely Olivia I'm bringing you another more personal, chatty post. A Day in the Life was SUPER requested when I asked you guys what you wanted to see on the blog this year. I set up a poll on my Instagram (@absolutelyolivia) to see whether you all wanted a regular or eventful Day … Continue reading Day in the Life: School, Tennis, Younglife, and MORE!
2017 Year in Review: Absolutely Olivia, My Life, What I’ve Learned, and MORE!
Just like that we've made it to the end of another year. In less than 2 sleeps, it'll be a new year (2018, I'm coming for ya!), and with that comes new opportunities and great times to be had. But before I switch gears and bring this blog's focus to the new year, I want … Continue reading 2017 Year in Review: Absolutely Olivia, My Life, What I’ve Learned, and MORE!