AUGUST GOALS // PERSONAL & BLOGGING + JULY RECAP

Aug 1, 2017


July Goals Revisited 

Personal Goals 

ONE // Take a few riding lessons

I didn't get a chance to take any riding lessons yet, but I did buy new riding boots and I got all of my tack and helmet from my parent's house for my first lesson! My first lesson will most likely be the first week of September or maybe the end of August!

TWO // Cook dinner at least once for my hubby

I totally did this! I think I cooked two whole meals for him. It's a new record! ;)

THREE // Hang out with a friend at least one day a week

Thinking back, I'm pretty sure that I did this one, too! I know for a fact I did three of the four weeks. I just have a horrible memory, so I can't think back that far! lol!


Blogging Goals

ONE // 1,500 followers on Instagram

Woo!! You guys, @aclassyfashionista hit 1,500 finally! I am so excited that my Instagram is finally growing. Now onto my next goal: 2,000!

TWO // Continue to pitch to brands and score sponsored posts

Sure did! I have a few more posts scheduled coming in the next week that I can't wait to share with you! So many fun partnerships headed for the blog, and I am loving working with new brands.

THREE // Update my Pinterest profile

My Pinterest is coming along! It's not perfect by any means, but I am starting to gain a lot of blog traffic from my pins!


August Goals

Personal Goals 

One // Finish redecorating my office/spare room

We've almost finished every room after we got married except for the office/spare room. I just have a few finishing touches and it will be complete. I need my hubby to design one more print, update the bedding, and finish styling/rearranging some of the furniture. I'll be sure to share the finished look with you!

Two // Reorganize my closet & purge some more items

I just recently went through my closet again, but I want to really organize the clothing I have. I find that even after getting rid of 200+ items, I still have no idea what I have. I want to get rid of a few more pieces that I haven't worn at all this year, and continue to sell them on Poshmark.


Blogging Goals

One // Continue to organically grow my Instagram profile

Just like any blogger & influencer, I want to continue to grow my social media properties. Be sure to follow along with me on Instagram!

Two // Utilize Pinterest as a search engine to drive traffic for my blog

Pinterest has now become my favorite thing in the entire world. It has helped grow my blog so much in the past month. A few of my pins have been driving thousands of pageviews each week. One thing that I have learned that is super vital for Pinterest success is to treat it like a search engine. Making your pins easily searchable are a huge game changer.

Three // Update older blog posts 

Since a lot of my pins are getting me blog traffic on older posts, I want to make sure that all of my posts are up to date and are up to my current standards. There are some that have horrible iPhone pictures that can be easily updated.


What are your goals for August? Let me know in the comments. Wish me luck with mine!

Stay Classy. 
xx, 
Kristen

20 comments

  1. It makes me feel so much better that I am not the only one who is still trucking along with the smaller IG goals. It stinks, but we will get there!
    Happy August and happy goal-getting!

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    1. We're in this together--we will definitely get there! :)

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  2. I love that outfit! The sweater is perfect for fall. And congrats on hitting your milestone on Instagram. Mine has been growing very slowly too. :)

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    1. Thanks Lecy! I can't wait to wear this sweater with booties! And our IG will get there soon--just gotta keep working at it!

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  3. Congrats on that Insta win! I've been hovering around the same number for so long. Instagram is not my favourite ugh. My goals for this month are to stick to my running plan (I'm training for a half marathon), read at least 3 books and use less plastic.

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    1. Thanks Megan! And wait. A half marathon?! Holy cow girl! That's awesome!!

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  4. Congrats on so many followers! I have the hardest time with getting followers on Instagram. Do you have any tips?

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    1. Thanks Chelsea! And hmm.. biggest tip, just genuine engagement with people, posting quality content, and I find when I write meaningful captions, I get better engagement and more followers during that post is in it's prime time.

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  5. Good luck with your goals for this month, I know you can hit that 2,000 Insta goal you're chasing! I've been working on eating clean and working out even more simply to focus on balance since July and August are crazy months for me, so focusing on health keeps me balanced and grounded :)

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    1. Fingers crossed for 2k super soon! And clean eating and working out are such good goals! I def need to work on those things!

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  6. Pinterest is definitely my biggest traffic driver as well! Good luck with your August goals.

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    1. Thanks girly! I just love Pinterest now! It might just be my favorite platform!

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  7. My goals are to get more collabs with brands and to blog 3x every week and to start decorating the living room in our new house!

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    1. Those are such great goals! Hope you've already gotten more collabs!! I can't wait to see your living room--hope ya share it! :)

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  8. If you want to try an IG closet, I know a few of us fashion bloggers are going to be doing a huge loop type promo thing!

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    1. OH! Hey, that's such a good idea--I'm totally in for whenever you guys decide to do this!

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  9. Pinterest has done wonders for my blog! I'm focusing on it rather than Instagram these days!

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    1. Yes--same! I definitely need to devote more time to Pinterest now for sure.

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  10. I love reading goals posts! I have been working really hard on growing my Instagram, I guess what's worked most for me is just posting consistently and engaging! Also, I'm super excited to hear about how your riding lessons go-I have four horses and riding is my passion, I absolutely love it!

    xoxo, SS

    www.SouthernAndStyle.com

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    1. I can't wait to start riding! That's so awesome you have horses! I never knew that about you! :) I'll have to let ya know when I actually start riding!

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