the perfect accessory for every girl on-the-go

for a girl seemingly always on-the-go, 

keeping organized (and arriving on time) is of great importance to me! 

between blogging, working full-time, babysitting,

dedicating time to be with family and friends, and of course, 

simply taking 'me time' to relax, timeliness is essential.

i drink more coffee than i'd like to admit, and my room is pure chaos 

as of late, but i like to think i stay on top of things.

two goals of mine for the new year are 1. simplify - this includes

getting organized, paring down and getting rid of items i no longer need or use

(including clothing) and 2. strategize - set goals for myself. 

whether simply setting aside time to go to the gym or read and 

study for work, i want to focus on my future and be more goal-oriented.

and of course, part of keeping organized is sticking to a schedule.

i try to wake up at the same time each day, though that often goes 

out the window on weekends, and go to bed relatively early.

evenings are for blogging, errands, reading, the gym, and whatever else

i can squeeze in before bedtime.

dress & clutch: zara, sweater: nordstrom rack (similar here), 

clogs: born (similar here). ring: forever 21, watch: c/o jord (exact here) 

the best tool for scheduling (aside from the adorable planner my 

friend purchased for me, complete with my name on the front)? a watch!

thus, when jord wood watches reached out to me, i couldn't help 

but think, 'this is the perfect fashion accessory for me!'

i'm wearing this 'frankie series' wood watch in dark sandalwood 

and slate. i love the dark wood and masculine-feel of the watch.

it is custom-sized to fit my wrist which is wonderful (it won't slip or fall off),

 as i sometimes struggle to find bracelets and other accessories that fit. 

i kept the rest of my jewelry to a minimum as the watch is a 

statement piece on it's own! 

paired with a feminine, floral-print midi

dress, i felt put together for an afternoon spent thrifting 

and sipping coffee with girlfriend and fellow blogger jenn, 

from hello rigby.

jord wood watches is passionate about creating trendy, 

yet practical and classic timepieces. they value 

'sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living.'

source

valentine's day is just around the corner; need a 

creative, yet practical gift idea? whether

you're looking for a something for the man in your life, 

or a sweet gift for your girlfriend, mom or best friend, jord

has you covered! watches are available in bamboo, ebony,

maple, sandalwood and more.

and for 'diary of this girl' readers, you can enter here to win

a $100 e-gift code to use on jord wood watches!

additionally, all entrants will win a $25 e-gift code when the 

contest is complete (ending 2/19/17 at 11:59pm). be sure to enter now! 

photos by jenn from hello rigby

Watches Made From Wood

**this is a sponsored post. jord graciously

provided me with the watch pictured in this post.

as per usual, all opinions are my own!