Time Flies

What I'm wearing: J.Crew cardigan, J.Crew outlet v-neck, Old Navy skinny jeans, J.Crew flats, H&M scarf, Tiffany's bracelet (gifted)

Just popping in to say hello and post some outfit pictures from last Thursday. I'm keeping it brief today because I have a TON of studying to do before my two exams tomorrow. School can be such a drag sometimes, but I know I'm going to miss it when it's over. One more month until I'm a college senior...where has the time gone?!

College Days: From Then to Now

I'm currently taking a 20th century fashion history course, and one of our recent projects involved analyzing old family pictures and comparing them to the trends of that time period. It was kind of a hassle finding old pictures, but once I did, I really enjoyed the project. It was really interesting looking at old pictures of my grandparents and realizing how much things have changed since they were my age. I wanted to share with you this picture of my grandma (my dad's mom) with what I assume are her college girlfriends.

My grandma is the one sitting down in the front right. It's funny to think she is probably around my age in this picture; I think they all look so much more mature than being in their early 20s. This picture makes me want to know more about these women and what their college experience was like. Unfortunately, I never really got to know my grandma because she was diagnosed with Alzheimers right around the time I was born. I'm fortunate to have access to these pictures because even though I never got to sit down and talk with her, these pictures allow me to get a little glimpse of what my grandma's life was like.

This is a picture of me and some of my college friends (and roommates). 70 years makes quite a difference, doesn't it?

Comfy and College-y

What I'm wearing: J.Crew wrap sweatshirt, Victoria's Secret PINK tee, J.Crew "hipslung" jeans (Outlets, 2008), Sperrys boat shoes, Thrifted scarf (worn as headband, item #3 of forgotten five), Vintage clock necklace, Steinmart bag

Am I in love with today's outfit? No. But hey, that happens sometimes. I had an interview this morning where I had to dress like a grown-up, and when it was over, I really just wanted to put on some comfy, college-esque clothing. I've had these jeans for awhile, so they are the kind of jeans that are nicely broken-in and faded. Perfect for a day like today. I also realize that Sperrys aren't the most fashionable things in the world, but they are perfectly suited for long walks to class. On a completely separate note, I'm proud to share I took some of these pictures in front of other people today using a self-timer and didn't get totally embarrassed. I'm making progress!

Football or Fashion?

Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flat

Yesterday was pretty much the equivalent of a national holiday on my college campus: the day football tickets were released. There are people here who would literally give their right arm for the ridiculously overpriced and sought-after season ticket package. This "holiday" put me in quite the predicament. Being a girl who isn't really interested in the games for anything more than socializing and who is about to spend two months in one of the most expensive cities in the country as an unpaid intern, I was torn whether these tickets were really worth the whopping $200 price tag. In my mind it went like this: $200 could buy me a pair of Tory Burch flats or it could buy me football tickets. Yes, I actually think of money in terms of fashion (and yes, I know this is somewhat ridiculous). After a recent trip to the city where it literally seemed like every girl had Burch-clad feet, I have been seriously coveting the Reva ballet flat. After going back and forth about the pros (my old black flats are so worn out!) and cons (expensive!), I decided to go with the football tickets. The flats will always be there if I want them, but my last two years of college won't. So for the first time in my life, football beat fashion.