HalloweenFest

One of the really cool service events that Marymount puts on is Halloween Fest. Over 300 underpriviledged kids living in the area are invited to come trick-or-treating on our campus. The event involves the whole campus but it put on by the Campus Ministry office.

Now, for those of you who don't know, Marymount is a Catholic institution. Like most religious colleges, you don't have to be that religious denomination to attend. MU has a large population that is not Catholic actually. Personally, I am not Catholic either, however I enjoy attending the different CMA (Campus Ministry Association) events. Especially the service events, since Catholicism is really big into serving the community.

Last summer, when I was training for giving admissions tours, one of the seniors told me that she likes to tell families that "Marymount is as Catholic as you want to make it." Personally, I thought that was an awesome way to brand our Catholic Identity! I don't make my experiences here very religious, but other students do...and both ways are totally great! Marymount and all it's fabulousness is what you make of it, so I'm just trying to experience it all before my time here is up.

For Halloween Fest, everyone volunteering was wearing costumes! The theme was Disney, so the CMA staff were all Disney characters; including Elsa & Anna, Peter Pan & Captain Hook, and even Esmeralda & the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Other students dressed up as cowgirls, police officers, devils, cats, witches, and  A TON more.

I think you can guess who I was channeling this Halloween... and if not, the I was:

Campus Visit Day

Hello everyone!!

Sorry I have been slacking again on the posts, but college is pretty tough sometimes! I have promised myself to post at least once a week though.

This past Saturday was Campus Visit Day at Marymount. It was our first one of the semester, and the first time a lot of the new ambassadors had given any group tours. Pretty exciting day to be honest.

The students who come to CVD are high school juniors, high school seniors, even college transfer students who are interested in Marymount. The day has a resource fair with all the different majors and offices at MU, breakout sessions for different MU-related points, and of course... campus tours! That's where I come in! I've been an ambassador for a year, so I'm pretty used to giving large group tours (Have you ever walked 30 middle schoolers around a college campus and tried to explain why college dorms were a thing, and why everyone didn't just take the bus to their classes? Yeah, that was a true test of my communication skills.)

This CVD I only had a tour of two families. One was from Boston (YAY!) and one was from the NoVA area. Unfortunately neither student was interested in fashion :( but they complimented me on my styling of the polo! I told them that I hate dressing like everyone else, so just a polo and khakis is totally not going to fly with me.

Anyone who was a college ambassador knows that you have to stay on schedule! A watch and a little bit of marked time stamps on my hand will certainly do the trick.

Too bright for the name tag to be seen, but you guys know who I am anyways...

Also this vest has saved me so many times... the pockets hold key cards, room keys, cell phones, program schedules, I probably could have fit my water bottle to be honest :P

Vest: J. Crew sold out (similar, similar)
Polo: MU! (do you really want a polo?, another one?)
Chinos: H&M (similar, similar)
Shoes: H&M (similar, similar)

Linking up today with:

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

Shopping My Closet 

Let's talk about Homecoming!

Marymount's Homecoming was last weekend! It was a packed weekend of special events, soccer & lacrosse games, and even a street fair. Since I'm on the executive board for ACE (association for campus events) I was actively involved with most events set-ups, run-throughs, and take-downs. So, here's a little play-by-play of Eva's weekend:

Friday (after classes of course) was spent preparing for the event on Saturday and also prep for the Homecoming Dance began. The theme was Cirque De Soil, and I had the PERFECT dress for it if you ask me ;P (I actually made the dress my senior year of high school!) Here are some pictures of the dance....sorry about the blurry-ness :(.

                

Saturday we had Festival Alley for alumni and current students to join in on. There was popcorn, cotton candy, face painters (of whom I asked to make me into a cheetah), BBQ, cupcakes, corn hole, music, a bouncy house, a mechanical shark, and a ton of other fun things for everyone to enjoy. I didn't get too many because I was busy having fun!

Saturday night we had our 3rd Dancing with the MU Stars event. It's basically the same as DWTS except the contestants are either MU alumni, faculty, staff, or students and they only have to perform one dance. Their partners are professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (so the real deal) and they choreograph the dances. (I've always been super jealous of the dancers because they get to wear all these super expensive, beautiful dresses... but hey, I had my face painted like a cheetah/ who's the real winner here?) Among the contestants was my super good friend Zack (the guy in the dance picture with me) and an awesome Admissions counselor/ MU alumn Eric! They both did super fabulous, but sadly didn't take home the mirror ball trophy. Overall, I think this event is one of the best Marymount puts on (I'm bias toward Portfolio in Motion of course) and can't wait for next years. 

   

WIWW

This morning I gave a campus tour to 30~ high school seniors from Baltimore who are looking into attending Marymount. Since it was through their high school, some of the kids weren't all that interested in MU at first... but I think after the tour they enjoyed themselves here. I was even lucky enough to have some students who were interested in the Fashion program!!

*AKA time for me to ramble on about how fabulous the department is, and the fashion shows we put on and go to, and how the fashion majors dress on campus, and how fashion club is the biggest club on campus.... see? Theres a lot to ramble on about!*

Since during tours the Ambassadors have to wear a Marymount polo, (of which I have like... 7) I obviously changed into something more fabulous. This is what I came up with :-)

As you guys have seen, I own a lot of jewelry... like a lot, A LOT. And I consider my accessories my babies... so sometimes when I don't wear something after a while I feel bad. I know I'm weird, but I'm definitely not the only one! Right, ladies? So since I hadn't worn this necklace in a minute, I styled the look around it.

This skirt was one of my Ann Taylor 70% finds ($13!) and this top was a thrift store find ($3!). My necklace was one of my Grandmothers and I always found it so Western and beautiful. Matching earrings and an Eva original bracelet... I'm ready to be fab for the rest of the day!

My friends Gabby (check out this post) and Katie helped out with pictures today... what do you think of the different locations around Marymount? Pretty beautiful, huh?

Shirt: Thrift Store (similar, similar)
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar, similar)

Shoes: H&M (similar, similar)
Bag: H&M (similar, similar)
Necklace: Grandma! (similar, similar)
Bracelet: Original piece (similar, similar)

Linking up today, of course!

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

 Transatlantic Blonde  // Style Elixir

Get Your Pretty On

Shopping My Closet // My Girlish Whims

First week of classes... DONE

Well, first week of classes is done. I have a feeling this will be my hardest semester yet >.<

I stupidly waited to do some of my harder Gen. Ed. classes until the sort of last minute... and am definitely going to feel the stress. However, even though they seem like a lot of work (and lets face it, BORING) I think I'll be able to manage with some extra focus.

Other than my classes, its definitely good to see all my friends who I've missed this summer. I love being able to walk across campus and wave to new and old friends (something I definitely missed while working on campus this summer). Seeing all the freshman from Orientation getting comfortable with college life is wonderful, and even though I was a Parent & Family Orientation Leader some of the students remember me!! Definitely makes being an OL worthwhile.

Now to this outfit!! One of my bosses texted me late Sunday night basically saying there was a 70% Ann Taylor sale and it ends at midnight and then she proceeded to text me screenshots of how they were basically giving clothes away. I could not resist!!

I perused the website and literally just kept adding more and more cute finds to my cart. Before I knew it I had well over $150 in my cart.... then I thought, 'What the heck Clare!!?? I thought it was supposed to be a huge sale!!'. But then I saw the promo code I had yet to add to my cart... which dropped the price to under $50!! I got a lot of very nice quality garments, one of which is this fabulous skirt!

I love gems, I love linen, I love skirts.... its basically perfect.

Blouse: Old (similar, similar)
Skirt: Ann Taylor (similar, similar)
Shoes: Payless (similar, similar)
Bag: H&M (similar, similar)
Necklaces: Old (similar, similar)
Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs (similar, similar)

Don't forget to LINK UP!

Happy Fashion Item Friday to you //  SewSarahR

Passion for Fashion 

Sabby Style

Halfway through college!!

Well, it is official. I am now a junior in college and halfway to graduation! Although I am excited about getting closer and closer to post-grad life, I'm sad to think that I have so little time left at Marymount. In the past two years I have done so much and met so many people at this school, I honestly cannot imagine what I will have succeeded in by the time May of 2016 rolls around.

But any who, being it the first day of school I wanted to look extra fabulous for the day. I went shopping yesterday because obviously there are A TON of back-to-school deals happening right now... and who could pass that up?? Not this girl!

The DC Metro just started up the Silver line and its probably the best thing for my wardrobe... and worst thing for my bank account. I'm loving the new Tyson's Corner metro station, they have a skywalk and everything! Getting to Tyson's will be a breeze from here on out. However, I went shopping with a budget (something I highly suggest college students do for themselves, before they splurge every weekend and end up with no money to eat at Chipotle with friends #beenthere).

When shopping I stopped in New York & Co. and got three dress pants and this fab skirt, they're deals were crazy! I walked past Old Navy and saw the mannequin wearing these shoes... and well since they had my size, the rest is history (on sale too!). I stopped at a few other stores as well, but you'll all see them very soon on the blog.

Let the school year begin!

Shirt: Land's End (similar, similar)

Skirt: New York & Co. (similar, similar)

Shoes: Old Navy (similar, similar)

Necklace: Charlotte Russe (similar, similar)

Earrings: Old (similar, similar)

Bag: Just Fab (similar, similar)

Sunnies: Marc Jacobs (similar, similar)

WIWW: What I Wore Wednesday

        

Today it actually felt like August and was super hot outside, but that's perfect for this J. Crew skirt I got earlier last month! I love that it is white with navy blue patterns on the bottom... mostly because those are Marymount's colors #checkoutmyschoolspirit. But the skirt also matches easily with a lot of my blouses and tops; like this gray T-shirt I got from H&M.  

      

I figured I'd throw on this STATEMENT necklace too, which the way I wore it today was actually the back of the necklace. The other side is teal with a black snake-skin pattern on it... which is cute, just not with this outfit. So, my first style tip: For necklaces that are flat like this one, try turning it around, it could add a whole new flare to your outfit or the necklace itself. But for this particular necklace... turns out it's super reflective... and it was super sunny outside... so basically I was blind for a little bit. Nonetheless, I paired the necklace with some of my silver midi-rings and stud earrings.  

Now this bag, I am in LOVE!! I got it Monday from Target (so it's totally affordable) and wasn't sure if I wanted it... but I am so glad I bought it. It has a middle zipper section that fits my laptop perfectly, the other two sections have a zipper pocket, and a cell-phone pocket. I just have a thing for tote bags, especially now in college... totes are so much more stylish than backpacks! 

    

     

Top: H&M (similar, similar)

Skirt: J. Crew (similar, similar)

Necklace: Flea Market (similar, similar)

Rings: H&M (similar, similar)

Shoes (black): JustFab (similar, similar)

Shoes (gray): H&M (similar, similar)

Tote: Target (similar, similar)

Belt: Shoelace... don't judge!

Pretty in pink...pink polka dot pants!

Since during the summer I work as a student ambassador on campus, I have to be comfortable enough to tour around prospective students and also professional enough to work in an office. However, since yesterday was weird and totally chilly (where is the summer?!) I stupidly thought today would be the same.... Whoops. It was hot out today! But none-the-less I love my new pants so I'm not even mad.

These pants are awesome because HELLOO... They have pink spots all over them! The only bad part is that they have no pockets :(. I surprisingly like having the zipper on the hip though, especially with the stretch in the fabric. 

(There's me wishing there was pockets...) 

Since I wanted the pants to obviously be the statement today, I went simple with the rest of my outfit and accessories. White linen is an awesome match to most colored pants, as are gold accessories. 

Shirt: Old Navy (similar, similar)

Pants: H&M (similar, similar)

Shoes: Forever 21(similar, similar)

Necklace: Old (similar, similar)

Bag: H&M (similar, similar)

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs (similar, similar)