hey there, gorgeous

I know the question you’re ALL asking yourself, “what even is this place.. and who is Olivia Marie Baroody?” (I mean duh, right) to keep it really simple for ya, I am Olivia Marie Baroody, and this is my blog!

for starters, I was born in the great state of California in a tiny town called Coronado, and I think it’s safe to say that my soul belongs at the beach. however, I am currently Arizona livin’ (ugh).. which is kind of lame, because ideally living within walking distance from the beach would be a dream come true for me. I’ve made it a goal for myself to end up living there again at some point later down the line but that’s a whole different story..

when I was 5yrs old, my family made the big move out to the middle of the desert.. Arizona- the hottest and dryest place on earth, very opposite of the beach lol. I have lived in Scottsdale for basically as long as I can remember. it’s home to me and in some ways I love where I live, although I am a bit sick of it and ready for something new.

I am the oldest of 5 kids in my family. being as big as we are and sometimes loud, messy and just a bit all over the place has made me into a rather patient human being. I recently graduated high school in May of this past year. in August, I started my freshman year of college as an ASU sun devil (gross).. quickly realized the lifestyle and the university wasn’t for me. thus, leading to my current situation: a lonely online school kid.. YAY

I am kidding! weeeell sorta, I am not really that lonely, only sometimes and I actually don’t mind being an online school student. it allows me to productively earn some credit hours, while maintaining a flexible schedule. it’s nice to pick and choose when I actually feel up to being studious and participating in class by completing my assignments rather than a specific, time consuming schedule that occupies the majority of time for a typical college kid. eventually I will wind up at a university, but for now I am saving up to hopefully transfer into an out of state school.

I am extremely independent and I love that my schedule allows me to fit in time to do the things I WANT to be doing (blogging, working, etc.), which is why I wouldn’t have it any other way! I have overcome alot in the past few years. most of which, were internal struggles involving my state of mind and in the past held me back from amazing opportunities and all that life has to offer.

I am at a point in my life where I currently feel the happiest and most content I have felt in a VERY long time, and this didn’t happen overnight. I can tell you that healing is not easy. overcoming what feels like the impossible is incredible. thus, I feel motivated to help other people feel happy too. the purpose of this blog is to express my creativity, document moments of my life and most important make other people feel happy! I am an open book and I wanna get personal on here. not TMI.. but just REAL.

don’t get me wrong, I care about my aesthetic and making my life seem fun and interesting as much as anybody else. I am sure we can all agree, life is not easy sharing the honest moments that aren’t necessarily aesthetically pleasing per say, is important. staying genuine and being true to myself is something that I stand for.

I appreciate anyone who made it to this point, and hopefully you have a greater understanding of who I am and what my blog is all about! also, be sure to check out my FAQ over to the right if you wanna get really in depth lol.. welcome to my world!

more about me:

Q: “how old are you?”

A: I am 18

& my birthday is June 21st.

Q: “what’s this blog all about?”

A: well, I am going to say that most blog posts could be categorized as lifestyle, but I always love to incorporate other random ideas that pop into my brain. I’ve got a burnin’ passion for fashion, health + fitness and many other things as well!

Q: “advice for someone who wants to persue blogging?”

A: my advice is simple, DO IT! whether you are considering sharing candid moments in your life or more perfect aspects of life, you totally just gotta go for it! for me, it is my passion to share my style and my story with the world. don’t overthink it, swallow your fear and just follow your heart!

Q: “which social media platform is your fav & which is your least fav?”

A: favorite- without a doubt pinterest, it inspires me! least favorite- instagram.. stresses me TF out! I do love to post on there, but I feel unfulfilled when I am scrolling through photos comparing my life to other users I follow, so I don’t spend much time on there!

Q: “astrological sign?”

A: (June 21st) I was born on the cusp, which in short means I am considered gemini & cancer.. however, it changes frequently depending on my mood. days I feel like an independent lady boss: Gemini.. without a doubt. other days I feel like being overly kind, generous and even a little psychic: Cancer.

Q: “how tall are ya?”

A: I am 5’9.25”

..& yes, every .25 inches counts so ha!

Q: “current major of choice?”

A: well considering I have changed my major 3x already, it’s likely to change again.. I am currently studying: Communications (Health)

I chose this specific major because, I believe in the importance of living a well balanced and overall healthy lifestyle. from my own experience finding a balance and being consistent is crucial, to feel confident, happy and content with who I am.

Q: “why did you make your username @uhhhhhhlivia on social media?”

A: there’s not much to it really, like 3 years ago I had used the typical first name last name username. I wanted something sorta unique, a little out there and I thought it was funny! most people pronounce my name this way (uh-livia) so it made sense, added a few extra h’s for emphasizm and bam! it stuck.

& yes, I still think it’s funny and I am aware it’s a pain to type out lol

Q: “what is your current relationship status?”

A: I am a single pringle ready to mingle with any boy..

particularly one with a good sense of humor (ehhem sarcasm), a whole lotta confidence (in a good way of course), intelligent & easy to talk to (I run from small talk lol)

..I also wouldn’t be mad if he had nice eyes, a cute smile & good hair I am just throwin’ that out there ;)

Q: “which bloggers/social media influencers inspire you?”

A: it’s funny because as social media has become oversaturated with “bloggers” and other creators, I have gotten much more selective with who I follow and the type of things that interest me.

recently been loving: -@jacimariesmith: her photography is top notch and I always think a pastel color scheme is easy on the eyes. also she is from a small town in AZ and is now currently thriving in sunny CA. her style is bomb and I love her a lot.

-@meredithfoster: the first “creator” I ever discovered on social media. I respect the heck out of her for being honest and always open with the imperfect aspects of life many of us can relate to with mental health and other things.

-@themayfairgroup: I freaking love this account! it’s just cute and creative. much of my graphic design creativity and style is inspired by things they post and I think it’s super rad.

Q: “how would you best label your style?”

A: my style is deffffinitely a representation of exactly who I am and the type of mood I’m in. that being said, it is everchanging haha, but it’s safe to say that my wardrobe consists of bohemian while also chic and fashionable pieces for sure.

Q: “what’s your mantra or go-to positive affirmations?”

A: there’s a few I always love.. - “your self worth is determined by you. you don’t hae to depend on someone to tell you who you are, what you are capable of and your purpose.”
- “don’t be afraid of solitude that comes with raising your standards.” - “I trust the wisdom of my heart.”

Q: “do you blog as your full time career?”

A: absolutely, heck-to-the-NO! just like most teenagers I know, I babysit weekly and I am a stylist over at Free People (my favorite place on earth), so I work part time over there! I absolutely love both jobs I currently have, although I would love for blogging to become my full time job. I am hardworking and my jobs keep me busy. for now blogging is my hobby and something I am extremely passionate about.

Q: “what stores do you typically shop at for clothes?”

A: the shopaholic that I am gets extremely bored of stores quickly.

currently, my favorite places to shop are:

-Free People: for literally my exact style they’ve always got something unique, fun and comfortable.. not tryna be bias or anything but I work there so that makes me love this brand even more

-Set Active: I workout frequently, like almost every day if I can and I have come to the conclusion that the level of comfort from what I wear during my workout affects me TONS. they have some bomb workout clothes that just squeeze right and couldn’t be any cuter. also, major plus for me is the fact that it’s a “set” you have a whole outfit that’s comfortable and trendy to get yo fit on!

-Revice: denim is something that never fits quite right on my body therefore it’s always been a tricky process finding what jeans fit just right.. I discovered this amazing brand and recently been loving wearing jeans

-Planet Blue: amazing for warmer climates with fun summer pieces, it can get a little pricy but the clothes are amazing quality

you’ve got something to ask me? great! email: uhhhhhhlivia@oliviambaroody.com + in the subject box mention “FAQ” so I can get back to ya asap!