Shades of Blue

Don't you just love a good graphic print skirt? And finding it brand new, in your size, and at a thrift store... #swoon.

I went to a super huge thrift store by Marymount last weekend with a couple friends and totally made it out with 8 articles of clothing for $40! Among my finds, was this FAB skirt.

I figured I'd throw it on with my lovely Ann Taylor blouse, black tights, and Just Fab boots.... and off I went to a day of work and classes.

Blouse: Ann Taylor Sold Out (similar, similar)
Skirt: Thrift (similar, similar)
Tights: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Boots: Just Fab (similar, similar)
Earrings: Old (similar, similar)

Linking Up today with:

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

Shopping My Closet // My Girlish Whims

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 

My weekend home!

Since it was Fall Break... and the air plane tickets were wicked cheap... I got to go home this weekend! The weekend was composed of seeing my two very best friends, Brenna and Meagan, and most of my family (Grace was at school and John was at work).

With Brenna and Meagan, I went to see the movie Annabelle at the Drive-in (yes those things exist in Massachusetts) and I definitely screamed more than I probably should have. The three of us had seen The Conjuring together last summer at the Drive-in, so seeing Annabelle was obviously a must. Minus the fact that we were talking through half the movie and the other half I was screaming, I'd say it was worth it. 

The next day Meagan surprised us (and by surprised, I mean she forgot to tell us and thus we were not prepared at all) and told us that her and her family were going hiking on Mt. Wachusett Sunday. Me being me, I had only brought home one pair of shoes that matched all my outfits... all except my "hiking" outfit. Luckily enough, I am the same size shoe as her mom, and Brenna and Meagan are the same size. So, off we went on a lovely hiking trip... Here are some photos!

Brenna told Meagan to make it look like she was running from something... lol

The rest of my break was spent at home between going over Gramma Jeannie's, showering without using shower shoes, dinner with Mom & Tommy, pumpkin picking in the yard, hanging out with the cats, teaching myself how to crochet, going to the 4-H clubhouse, and of course taking outfit photos with the doggie!

Here are some photos of various places around our yard that I thought were pretty darn cool... what parts your favorite??

               

And of course I can't forget about my outfit! I only brought one carry-on so I literally had 3 outfits to choose from... but this one is pretty darn comfy & FAB! 

Welker was not so amused by me though :P

I LOVE the pleather shoulder details! And I accented them with the pleather tank top for layering (its cold in Massachusetts!) and also with my textured black clutch.

Couldn't resist a #FromWhereIStand moment...

This scarf is EVERYTHING I tell you... legit its so comfortable and its soooo big and oversized I can wrap it around like three times. Must-Have for this winter. 

And one last shot of Welker... who thought playing tug-o-war was more fun than taking photos :P

Sweater: H&M (similar, similar)

Shirt: Thrift (similar, similar)

Jeans: Target (similar, similar)

Scarf: H&M (similar, similar)

Booties: Just Fab (similar, similar)

Happy Link-Up Wednesday!

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

Shopping My Closet // My Girlish Whims

& Happy Link-Up Thursday!

Mix & Match Fashion  //   Simply Just Lovely  // I’m Perfectly Human  //  Living in Color Style  //   Sequins & Style  // Happiness At Mid-Life  //     The Red Closet Diary  //   Perfectly Coutured  //  Sincerely Jenna Marie  

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

WIWW: Featuring Gabby

I'm happy to announce a new blog feature I am starting... NOW! It will be called 

People of Marymount 

and simply composed of me asking other MU students, staff, or faculty if I can take their picture while they look exceptionally fabulous. I believe Marymount to be very fashionable and want to show everyone our personal styles!

So, here as the first person on People of Marymount, I'd like to introduce you all to my good friend Gabby! She's also a junior at MU and a fashion design major... so we spend a lot of class time together. Gabby is super fabulous because she is the Fashion Club Vice President, and always represents the club positively and fashionably!

Myself and Gabby have fairly different personal styles... today's outfits can obviously show that difference. In my words, Gabby is very free and flowey. She loves oversized tops and statement necklaces, her Texas cowgirl boots are a frequently worn staple in her wardrobe. 

For me today, I coincidentally worn nearly the opposite of Gabby.... (but we are definitely both FAB!) I had to be moving around a lot today so jeans and linen are easily a way to look chic but also be practical. Throw on sandals (some fake Birkenstocks I might add.... I'm in college, $120+ for shoes is impractical right now) and a statement necklace and matching earrings... I'm good to go!

Top: Old Navy (similar, similar)

Jeans: Salvation Army (similar, similar)

Sandals: Target (similar, similar)

Bag: JustFab  (similar, similar)

Necklace: Old (similar, similar)

Linking up today with:

The Pleated Poppy // Because Shanna Said So

 Transatlantic Blonde  // Style Elixir

Shopping My Closet

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!