The Little Victories

Today has been filled with highs and lows, but I've decided to focus on the little victories to keep me going. Here is what has kept the pep in my step today:

Folgers French Vanilla+skim milk+2 packets of Splenda= perfection

Finding out I aced my 20th Century Fashion midterm. I guess it helps when you are genuinely interested in the material!

Being greeted after a long day at work by this waiting
for me with the mail

Admiring my gorgeous flower pin that arrived from my aunt and cousins. They are some of my most dedicated blog readers, and I love them for it! Plus, they know me so well...absolutely love this pin!

All in all, it looks like today was pretty darn good. I've fallen a little behind on the 30 for 30, but no worries, there will be an outfit post tomorrow!

Blessed With a Brother

November 1994

16 years ago today, I became a big sister! My family is super blessed to have my brother Brad. I love you buddy; happy 16th birthday!

Day 3- Midterm Madness

Goodness gracious, I can't remember the last time I was this stressed. Midterm season is upon us, and it is definitely getting to me. I spent my morning at the library working on a group project (which half the group didn't show up for... the reason I HATE group projects), and the rest of my day has been spent buried in my accounting textbook, getting ready for my exam tomorrow. SO ready for the weekend!

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 hoodie, Old Navy long sleeved tee, Gap Always Skinny jeans, Ciao Bella boots via DSW, Forever 21 flower pin

This outfit was perfect for a morning at the library: cute but comfortable. It was tempting to just throw on yoga pants and a sloppy sweatshirt, but I decided to put in a little more effort. Also, I really wanted to find a way to wear this flower pin that I picked up a few weeks ago at F21. It was the perfect addition to an otherwise "blah" sweatshirt. Okay, well back to the books I go. Have a good weekend everyone!

These Are My Confessions

So guys, I have a confession to make. And please, please don't hate me, buuuuuut....I already cheated on the 30 for 30 challenge. I'm actually kinda mad about it; here is what happened: I'm in a fashion organization on campus and every quarter we put on a fashion show at a local bar. I was just informed Monday that our theme for this quarter's show is "Putting on the Glitz", and all of the girls working it are supposed to wear sparkly, glitzy dresses. This presents a few problems. Problem #1: I had already included an outfit for this night in my 30 items, which clearly isn't going to work now. Problem #2: Definitely did not include any sparkly dresses in my 30 items. Problem #3: I don't even OWN a sparkly dress, therefore I had to shop. So basically by the time I'm finished, I will have cheated TWICE, by shopping and wearing something outside my 30 items. Not cool. Phewwww, I feel better now that I've come clean. Do you at least want to see the dress that has turned me into a big ol' cheater? I kind of love it (I ordered it online...fingers crossed it fits!)

You like?

Day 2-Just What I Needed

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 top, Gap blazer, Thrifted belt via Valley Thrift, Gap Always Skinny jeans, Nine West boots, Earrings via NYC street vendor

I was excited to wear this top today. It was one of my last minute purchases right before the challenge started (come on, you know you did that too), and it just seems so perfectly Autumn to me. Its been unseasonably warm here the past few days, so I took advantage and wore just my blazer over top. It was really nice not having to bundle up for the walk to class; I'm dreading the day when I have to start wearing bulky coats over my outfits. The belt was a last minute addition as I was running out the door, but I think it was just what I needed to pull everything together. You know what else I needed? This 30 for 30 challenge. It has me excited to get dressed every morning and see what kind of combinations I can come up with. I'll probably feel differently come Day 15, but for now, I'm loving it.

Day 1: Balancing Act

Lately, I've been having the hardest time striking a balance between work and fun. This quarter has been a killer, and I can't seem to be able to get everything done while still having fun and enjoying myself. These pictures were taken yesterday at the mall (I didn't buy anything, promise!) while helping the boyfriend pick out some new jeans while avoiding homework. And then because I procrastinated all day yesterday, I'm buried under a pile of homework today. Oh, the life of a college student. So so so ready for break to be here! 33 days!

What I'm wearing: Gap striped tee, Loft knit cardigan, Forever 21 scarf, J.Crew outlet jeans, J.Crew flats, Pink Box earrings, Forever 21 ring, Kate Spade outlet tote

Graeters Icecream- If you aren't from Ohio, you are seriously missing out! So delicious!

Day 1 of my 30 for 30 is complete! I know this outfit isn't the most exciting thing ever, but I wanted something comfy and warm for shopping, since part of the mall was outside. Do you like my nail polish? Its the shade Jade from Forever 21, and its holding up surprisingly well for costing $2.80. I had to include the close-up to prove to my mom that this polish is cute after all, since she gave me quite the incredulous look when I picked it up on Friday. See Mom? I knew what I was talking about.

30 for 30, Round 2: My Picks

The time has come: it's time to start a new 30 for 30 challenge! On Monday, I will be beginning my second 30 for 30 challenge, hosted by the lovely Kendi of KendiEveryday. The rules: I have to pick 30 items from my closet (including shoes, but not accessories or coats) and wear only those items for 30 days. This doesn't include pajamas, workout clothes, my work uniform, etc. Another big rule: NO SHOPPING for the 30 days. I'm making an exception for Black Friday and Christmas shopping, but besides that- absolutely zero shopping allowed. I completed my first 30 for 30 challenge back in August/September, and I'm excited to be participating again. At first, I was very nervous about trying it with Fall/Winter clothes, but now that I have narrowed down my 30 items, I'm really excited to get started! Here is what I chose:

Let the remixing begin!

*Note: My "Forgotten Five" challenge will resume in the new year. I did not, indeed, forget about it.