I feel like I just wrote my last month in review lol! This year is going by so fast and I can’t believe believe that we are now nearing the holidays. Before we official get into holiday mode, I thought I’d share my October 2020 Month in Review to recap what I did, where I went (because I actually DID go somewhere haha!), what I wore and more!
Navy Floral Skirt Outfit & October 2020 Month in Review
Outfit Details
BA&SH Top c/o (also seen in this post) | Alexandre de Paris Barrette c/o | Review Australia Skirt (old – similar here) | Kate Spade Handbag (old – similar here and here) | Zara Heels (old – similar here) | Dior Lipstick | Halo Hair Extension (use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10% off!)
OCTOBER 2020 MONTH IN REVIEW
What’s New?
- We traveled for the first time ALL YEAR!
- I announced a group trip for next year!!! AHH! The location was just chosen and I will be sharing very, very soon! Do you have any idea of where it could be? 😀
- I cleaned out my coat closet and held my fist Instagram story sale! *Phew*
Health Updates:
- My toes are fully healed and I’m now able to wear normal shoes!! We went easy with the hikes this time but I was still able to do it with no issues 🙂 YAY!
- Digestive issues have actually been okay! There was one instance where I got really, really sick after eating a few homemade meatballs but this just solidifies the exact foods I have reactions to and makes it so much easier to avoid them. The only thing that I’ve found difficult with this is when I’m not preparing the food myself. This is what happened with the meatball situation (not purposely, of course) and when we were in Tahoe, I had to adamantly make sure that there were no allergens prepared in my food or that could have contaminated it. I think that food allergies and sensitivities are difficult for some people to understand… or at least that’s been my experience. I’ve found that people are either VERY responsive and do everything they can to avoid it or they don’t really know what to do and in that case, I just stick with a safe choice like chicken.
What I Watched
TV/Streaming/Movies
I hardly ever watch TV but we’ve been watching shows/movies nearly every night since lockdown so there’s a lot haha! We’ve been watching a lot of comedies, classics and feel good movies <3 I’ve also got some on my list that a few of you recommended last time. Feel free to recommend more!
- The Office- This is what we watched when we run out of things to watch lol!
- Emily in Paris – Really cute, light show! I know it got a lot of criticism but I thought it was a nice little Parisian escape. It also inspired me to create my first lookbook!
- The Haunting of Bly Manor – I liked it but not as much as Hill House. They are very different! I think I was expecting a ghost story but it was more of a love story, which is great.. just not what I expected.
- Dolly Parton: Here I Am – I just love Dolly! Her story is so interesting and inspiring!
- Audrey Hepurn – Also love Audrey and loved this documentary! I can’t remember the title though.
- Confessions of a Shopaholic – One of my faves! I used to have the books as well!
- Not Another Teen Movie – I forgot how fun this was haha!
- Unsolved Mysteries- Season 2!! I think I liked the first season better but there were a lot of unique stories in this one! I think the second episode was my favorite!
- Upload – We already watched this but we re-watched with my mom and brother in Tahoe because they hadn’t seen it. They loved it!
- Haunting of Hill House – My brother requested to watched a couple of episodes!
- Steel Magnolias- First time watching! My husband recommended it!
- Confessions of a Shopaholic – Yes, I watched it again lol! My husband hadn’t seen it!
- Trick R Treat – We watched this for the first time on Halloween! Not really sure how I feel about it because there was a lot going on but it was a very interesting and entertaining watch! When it was done, I literally said .. “what in the world?” haha!!!
What I Listened To
Music
- Lots of indie music! For some reason, it just gives me a fall vibe! Plus, an excuse to find new bands haha.
Where I Went
- Lake Tahoe!!
What I Bought
- These sweaters from & Other Stories! First time shopping there and very happy with these picks <3
Products I Tried
- All of the products from my recent Friday Unboxing!
Favorite Outfits From October
- I absolutely love all of these stunning hat designs along with my very first designer interview!!
- Obsessed with these girly fall wardrobe staples!
- These Parisian chic outfits were so much fun to recreate!
Most Popular Blog Posts from October
- Emily in Paris Outfits
- September Month in Review
- Feminine White Monochrome Outfit for Fall
- Mastering French Girl Style
Video Content from October
- Extreme Closet Clean Out | All of My Winter Coats
- Girly Girl Clothing Try On Haul
- Emily in Paris Outfits
- I Stayed in a Haunted AirBNB
- Lake Tahoe Travel Vlog
Seasonal Bucket List Check In
Here are the items I checked off from my Fall Bucket List this past month:
- Go on a Trip Somewhere – We went to Lake Tahoe! <3
- Explore the Changing Leaves with a Hike Outdoors – We went on a few hikes in Tahoe 😀
- Clean Out my Coat Closet – I cleaned out alllll of my coats!
- Do Some Gardening – I finally received my new pink pot so I replanted some of my baby succulents. So far they are thriving in their new home!
- Add in a Few Classic Wardrobe Staples – It’s been a few years since I bought sweaters so I added a few new ones into my closet.
Annual Goals Check In
You can find all of my 2020 goals here!
- Stay Organized – I’m naturally a very organized person but lately it’s been difficult for me to stay organized. Many times, I’m juggling 100 tasks and I get completely overwhelmed… and then things just get crazy lol! I’m trying to be better at not allowing things to build up and doing things one step at a time. I’ll be working on this more this month and will try to get into a better rhythm that doesn’t overwhelm me.
- Stop Procrastinating and Make Decisions – This was also on my list for last month but I’m still working on it. I’ve been actively and consciously forcing myself to make decisions without doing a million hours of research or thinking lol! I’ve been practicing moreso on smaller tasks and that seems to be helping!
What I’m Looking Forward to in November
- Decorating for the holidays!! <3
- Layering! This is probably my favorite fashion season!
- Taking more time for myself and my health 🙂
Hope you loved my October 2020 month in review!
What did you do in October?
xo
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Last week’s most clicked on post was….
Absolutely loved all of her halloween costume ideas and she pulled all of them off flawlessly!
So glad you are feeling better and had a good month in the process. I love Lake Tahoe! Thanks so much for the link up!
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I like that pretty floral skirt! It’s great you have been able to travel too! We are still staying close to home but it’s nice to see the borders between states opening up more 🙂
Thanks for the link up!
Hope that you are having a lovely day 🙂
Away From Blue
Ooh, lots of fun stuff from October, Lizzie! Now I need to watch that Audrey Hepburn documentary! I have been an Audrey fan since high school at least, maybe even longer!
Shelbee
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Thanks so much Shelbee! I think it was called The Magic of Audrey but I can’t remember which platform I watched it on lol! I did see that it’s in YouTube for free! There is another Audrey Documentary coming to Netflix next month too!
I had no idea there was an Audrey Hepburn documentary! I know what I’ll be watching this weekend! Is it on Netflix? Sorry about getting sick with the meatballs. Was there gluten in them?
Jennifer
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I think it was called The Magic of Audrey but I can’t remember which platform I watched it on lol! I did see that it’s in YouTube for free! There is another Audrey documentary coming to Netflix next month too! No gluten but parmesan cheese – yikes!
Emily in Pais got a lot of criticism? Really? Why? I absolutely LOVED it! Everyone that I know watched it and loved it. It is such a sweet show and I love the main character. I swear, everything I love the critics hate and everything the critics hate I love.
Yes! People were criticizing it for the French stereotypes. I really liked it too! HAHA! That is so true!
I love Dolly Parton and Audrey Hepburn and need to watch those documentaries. I’ve always wanted to go to Lake Tahoe! I’m glad you had a fun trip!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Yes you do! Oh my goodness, you would love it. It’s unreal!
Confessions of a shopoholic is one of my favourite films! I love when Rebecca is talking to the mannikin and it is convincing her to buy the green scarf. Plus, I love the music and fashion in the movie. I am glad your feeling better. I know about watch what you eat thing. I have to do that as well. I stay away from spicy food and a lot of meats. But I’m fine with turkey or fish. Basically plainer eating which is fine anyway. I saw a great film called Love Guaranteed I would highly recommend because it was so funny 😂 and I hadn’t seen it before. I hope you have a great weekend 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2020/08/5-reasons-why-i-prefer-smaller-bags_15.html?m=1
Yes! I love that scene!! It’s so much fun to watch! I just love all of her bright and colorful outfits! I’ve noticed that spicy food has been bothering me lately and I’ve never had issues before. It’s so crazy! It’s wild how some of us have reactions to meat also! Fish is on my allergen list but I can have anything else. I usually stick to chicken or turkey. Oh! I haven’t heard of that! We’re running out of things to watch so I’ll definitely give that a go. Thanks for the recommendation!! <3
Happy you had a lovely month, Lizzie xx
Thanks so much Lucy! I hope you did as well <3
Looks like October was a good month!! Happy for you!
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Thanks so much Mireille! I hope you had a great month too!
I’m so jealous you got to travel! What a strange year it has been. Sounds like October was a good month for you!
xoxo,
Kim
It’s been a long time coming, for sure lol! Other than that, I’ve been indoors so it was a welcome change 😀 I hope it was for you as well!
Good stuff!! I’m so glad you got away, Lizzie and this sounds like a good month as we are catapulted towards the end of the year (thank God!!)
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Me too! It was the break I needed! Oh I know, right? Haha!
glad to hear your health is doing better xx
Thanks so much Tianna! Me too! It’s definitely been a journey 🙂
I feel the same way with staying organized! It can be hard when you are juggling so many things at once! I loved Emily in Paris too. It was just the lighthearted show I needed!
Ooh, I had no idea there was an Audrey Hepburn documentary—adding that to my watchlist now!
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I think it was called The Magic of Audrey but I can’t remember which platform I watched it on lol! I did see that it’s in YouTube for free! There is another Audrey documentary coming to Netflix next month too!
And Other Stories has such great pieces – these sweaters you picked are all lovely!
I hope you are having a great week!
Amber
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I’m heading to Lake Tahoe this weekend! I’m excited to go and have fun giveaway.
YAY! You’re going to have so much fun!
I’m glad you were able to identify your allergens. The sweaters from Other Stories look so wonderful.
xoxo
Lovely
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Me too 🙂 The longer I have them, the more obvious they are so it’s getting easier to stay away from certain foods. They are so cute!!
I’m forever organizing and reorganizing so I understand the satisfaction from a completed project! xoxo, Sarah
Yesssss! Someone that understands haha!
Sounds like an awesome month all in all! I need to clean out and organize my coat closet as well!
Thanks so much Kileen! No complaints 🙂 Hope you had a good one too!
i totally agree time is FLYING by! October sounds like a great month for you and i loved all the content you shared this month. looking forward to seeing your holiday posts 🙂
Aw Thanks so much Rebecca! You’re the sweetest <3 Likewise!
The sweaters from Other Stories are lovely! I haven’t seen any episodes of Emily in Paris yet – it’s probably one to watch when my husband’s at work as I don’t think he’d enjoy it! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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LOL Maybe not! But you should check it out for sure!
Wow you had such a busy month! love the sweaters you bought!
Thanks so much Lee! November is turning out to be even more busy haha
That’s so exciting you traveled for the first time this year! Ugh I miss traveling so much. Hopefully next year we can!
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Thanks so much Rach! Me too! I needed it so bad lol!
sounds like you had a great month! I didn’t really care for the Haunting of Bly Manor either!
YAY for healed toes! And for the realization of your allergies so you can minimize reactions. I’m glad you’ve begun to enjoy traveling again too! I’m sure that’s been really nice for you. Also loving that you watched Confessions of a Shopaholic twice haha. That’s such a cute film!
So glad your toe is doing better! I’m sure Tahoe was amazing, it’s so gorgeous up there! Can’t wait to see where you’re planning your big trip to.
Me too! It’s like new again :-DD It was perfect!! We really lucked out with the weather because it was supposed to snow haha! We’re going to Italy! I can’t wait!
This seems like a great month! I have always wanted to go to Lake Tahoe, I hear it’s beautiful. My mom used to go yearly to go skiing and I’ve always thought it would be so fun to visit! Xx.
Lake Tahoe is my absolute favorite! We go 1-2x a year and it never gets old 🙂 I’ve never been in the winter though!!
Love your monthly reviews, it sounds like October was a good month for you!
Aw Thanks so much Sarah! It was 🙂 Hope it was for you too!
I just love these month in review posts! If I missed something, this makes it so easy to pop in, and it’s so fun to keep up with what’s going on in your life. I hope you keep feeling better with the digestive issues you’ve mentioned, I have experienced similar things when I realized I had a lot of food allergies and intolerances, so I can totally sympathize!
Aw Thanks so much Annie!! That makes me so happy! these are my favorite to write 🙂 Agreed – it’s all in once place hah! I didn’t realize how many other people were going through the same thing. It definitely helps because going through the process can feel lonely and isolating at times.