Hamburglar Chic

What I'm wearing: H&M sweater dress, H&M striped blazer, Target tights, Ciao Bella boots via DSW, Forever 21 earrings, Thrifted necklace ($2!), Forever 21 belt

It's official...I made it through my last week of winter quarter classes! This is what I wore for our end of the quarter banquet for my honors fraternity. It was "business-casual" which for us basically means anything but jeans. I hadn't worn this blazer in forever so I made sure to work it into my outfit. My roommate Alex told me it was very "hamburglar chic" haha. I really like how it turned out with the dress and gold accents. I can't wait until it gets just a little warmer so I can start doing outdoor pictures again; these indoor ones are so grainy and crappy quality. Okay, well I'm off to spend a relaxing evening with the boyfriend and then the rest of my weekend buried under a stack of schoolbooks. I'll be back again on Wednesday once all of my finals are over!

Spring and Summer Inspiration

Confession: bad blogger here. The past few days I've been so focused on the end of the quarter that I haven't taken time to document my outfits (although they were actually picture-worthy! aka not sweats). So instead I thought I'd show you my finished spring inspiration board and some of the colorful dresses I've got my eye on!

1. Sunny Day dress
2. Stitched Polka Dot dress
3. Geometric Bow Waist dress

Ever since I found out about my internship, I've had a running list of "needs" and "wants" for my summer wardrobe. After re-reading some of my posts from last summer, I remember how important dresses and skirts were for beating the ridiculous heat in NYC. All of these dresses would be great additions to my summer wardrobe. The best part? All three are under $30!

Polka Dots and Animal Print

What I'm wearing: Old Navy polka dot blouse, Gap cardigan, Banana Republic outlet belt, J.Crew outlet bootcut jeans, J.Crew flats.

I'm in a great mood today. Here's why:

-The sun is out! And it was even warm enough to wear flats to class without freezing my toes off. A true sign that Spring is on its way.
-One week from today, my finals will be over and I'll be heading home to Cincinnati to spend a week and half with family.
-It's polka dot day at Everybody, Everywear! So excited to see what everyone else has come up with.
-I'm loving the print-mixing I have going on here. It's subtle, but I like the polka dot/zebra print contrast.
-The Target Go International dress launch is this weekend! I've been itching to shop ever since I found out I got my internship, so this is the perfect excuse to pick up a few new pieces I can wear this summer.
-It's my roommate Alex's birthday today! Happy birthday Alex!

Short on Words

What I'm wearing: Anthropologie top, Forever 21 leather jacket, Gap Always Skinny jeans, Target ankle booties

The birthday boy and I

This is what happens when Alex gets behind the camera and tells me to "whip my hair back and forth"

I'm a little short on words today. Last night I celebrated two friends' birthdays, and it was a lot of fun but boy am I tired now. Tomorrow starts week 10 of winter quarter which means finals are looming in the near future. It's time to hit the books!

Weekly Gratitude: Part 2

*Another "Weekly Gratitude" post inspired by
Love, Life, Lace

This week I'm thankful for:
-Amazing parents that were willing to drop everything they were doing to drive me to NYC for my interview. They kept me company and offered moral support, and I couldn't have asked for more.
-All of the congratulations and kind words I've received. I feel lucky and very loved.
-Being given such an amazing opportunity. I still can't believe it :)
-Crumbs cupcakes! They make a visit to NYC that much sweeter.
-Veronica Mars. Best TV show ever...it kept me company on the long drive home.
-A weekend filled with TWO birthday celebrations for friends. I'm ready to have some fun!
-Online shopping. My Dolce Vita for Target wedges arrived, and I'm in LOVE!
-Lunch dates with the boyfriend at the on-campus diner. It's our "just got back from traveling" tradition.
-Getting to spend another summer in New York City. Who's coming to visit?! Blogger meet-up, anyone?

Big City, Big News

What I'm wearing: H&M blazer, Loft Top, J.Crew Minnie pants, Tahari heels (2007), J.Crew bracelet, Vintage ring

In case you hadn't guessed from my previous post, my little roadtrip took me New York City. It was the quickest trip ever, but it ended exactly how I had hoped: I was offered an internship! I found out Friday that I was being considered for a position at a fashion magazine, and it's been absolutely killing me to keep this a secret from you guys (I didn't want to jinx myself before the interview!). I'm feeling a huge range of emotions right now: excited, relieved, grateful, a little nervous...but mostly excited! I feel so fortunate that somehow my resume and cover letter made it into the hands of the right people and that they were impressed. Little old me, just a girl from Ohio, is going to be interning at a fashion magazine! It feels surreal. When I found out about the interview, one of the first things I thought was "What am I going to wear?!" So clearly a little shopping was in order. After hearing Linda rave about the J.Crew Minnie pants awhile back, I had to give them a try. And I really like them! I topped them off with a top from Loft and a loose blazer from H&M. I completed the look with my favorite heels (I've had them for years and I'm still in love) and my J.Crew cuff bracelet. I felt really good, and I think that came across in my interview. After finding out I received the internship (I got an email about 10 minutes after leaving the office), I went to Crumbs with my mom and dad to celebrate.

No trip to NYC is complete without a trip to Crumbs! Now I'm headed back to Columbus, and I can't wait to share my good news! Bye, bye New York...see you again in June!
*Also, if anyone has NYC housing suggestions, I'm all ears!

Hitting the Road

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 striped sweatshirt, Gap tee, Gifted scarf, J.Crew boyfriend jeans, Sperrys, Urban Outfitters sunglasses and earrings, Vera Bradley duffel

This is my "I'm going on a roadtrip and want to be comfy" outfit. Normally I would just wear sweats, but I decided to step up my game a little. Plus, I was overdue for some outfit pictures; I've been a bad, busy blogger lately. I'm currently blogging from the car in the middle of a 10 hour car drive. A lot of good things have been happening these past few days. So here I am, on my way to one of my favorite cities for a brief visit. My fingers are crossed that I will be able to share more details soon. Well, my netflix instant queue, a stack of magazines, and a nap are calling my name, so look for another outfit post tomorrow. It's going to be a good one, I promise!

{The view. Lots of dead trees, but at least the sky is nice and blue!}