On the Road Again

Last night I headed out onto the highway to see my guy. I was originally planning on sleeping in a little this morning and then leaving later today at a reasonable hour but I just needed to get on the road. I ended up packing my car last night pretty late (well really late) for a considerably long drive of 5 hours. However, if you've ever been in a long distance relationship you would understand. There are truly no words to describe how much you can miss a person. After spending over a month apart I couldn't wait till Friday. I couldn't wait till the morning. When I'm going to see him driving at night doesn't really bother me. The anticipation of seeing PK is always enough motivation and excitement to keep me awake.

So now I'm here and I can't tell you how good that feels.

It might be a little crazy taking off two days of school with finals looming but I'm in desperate need of a break. Honestly it felt really good to just up and leave. I was getting overwhelmed with my workload and the amount that I was starting to miss PK was dragging me down even further. I will still be able to stay on track here even if it is a few hours away from school. When he's in class I'll be cranking out a paper and studying for a test next week. There's nothing like studying with him. It makes me feel like we're a normal couple!

If I could give anyone advice on a long distance relationship it would be: it's possible. There are so many negative assumptions of the feasibility of long distance relationships in college. If you're committed, there's no reason it can't work. It is hard. I can't put into words how hard it is to go through stressful days or even happy days without having your best friend there to share it but I can tell you it is worth it.

Here's to a weekend of pure bliss,
Emily

The Staple Skirt

This skirt has definitely come to be one of my favorite pieces in my closet. I love dressing in skirts more than anything and a simple versatile piece can go a long way. The J.Crew Linen mini shown here gets an A+ from me! They go with absolutely everything and I mean it, absolutely everything! I've definitely done it all. I've paired them with button downs, blouses, t-shirts {seen here}, sandals, heels, flats and sneakers!

As of now I have two of them, a pink and a navy. I like having the neutral tone because it can easily go with any ensemble but the pink is a great statement piece and certainly brightens up any day! Now that I already have a basic color I'd like to collect a few more bright punchy colors. (I'm totally eyeing that black and white striped skirt on the right!)

The Linen Mini is sold both in J.Crew and J.Crew factory stores! Each store features different colors of the same staple piece, however *cough, cough*, the J.Crew Factory skirts are half the price of the regular store! Each of mine are from the different stores and I honestly cannot tell any difference. I'll go for two skirts for the price of one any day!

These staple skirts are truly perfect for spring and can easily transition into summer and fall. As I said before there are literally a million ways to style this skirt whether you want it dressier or super casual and paired with some Chucks! I mixed and matched some outfits to really show you how versatile they are. I'm going to definitely be taking the plunge and investing in another one of these staple pieces soon, now I just have to decide on the color!

Do you have any staple pieces that you love to mix and match?!

Emily

How to Spruce up a T-Shirt!

I am not a girl who wears t-shirts to class. Of course I have tons of shirts but I only wear them to do my homework, run errands on the weekends or to lounge around my room. The current sorority trend is to buy oversized t-shirts which I am all for! They are comfortable and long enough to wear over leggings however I definitely do not think that this "comfy" look is appropriate for class. Girls do it, but I am not one of them. 

I am a girl that is all about the "look good, feel good" motto. At school I always try to look put together. A skirt, button down and flats are my go-to outfit. I think it shows respect to your professors but also keeps you awake and alert throughout the day! This past week I broke my rule and wore my first t-shirt ever to class...

Needless to say this was a special occasion however, and after wearing it I found that it is possible to dress up a t-shirt! They don't always need Nike shorts and Chacos to accompany them, they can definitely be incorporated into an outfit if you pair it with the right pieces. 

Above I put some combinations to inspire you all! With a normal sized t-shirt they can almost always be tucked into a skirt. The type of skirt you pick can definitely transform the outfit whether it is a flowy A-line or a fitted mini. The sorority shirt vs. the Beatles shirt shows the different levels of formality. Eva Mendes {here} showed how to rock a Beatles t-shirt in a work environment in the movie Hitch! Another obvious choice are some white or denim jeans. Loosely roll up the hem of the pant and pair them with a solid, or patterned flat for a more mature look!

We all have t-shirts, ones that commemorate our favorite sports teams, concerts or brands. By learning how to give these pieces a more mature spin you can rock these shirts more often and in a more stylized way!

Actually currently wearing a t-shirt,

Emily

My Rites Weekend Recap

This weekend was such a blast. Such. A. Blast. 

I think we all needed a break. Stressful test weeks and hectic schedules were really getting to all of us. The past few days were definitely revitalizing. The weekend centered around concerts and socializing.  We spent the first few hours of the day just sitting in our dorm rooms talking. Catching up with all the girls was definitely needed. I never realize how much studying stands in the way of keeping of up with friends until we get chances to enjoy each others company for a few hours without distractions. Being able to spend time just laughing was one of my favorite parts about the weekend. Later on in the day we headed over the the fraternity porches and mingled with everyone. Knowing so many people is such a positive perk to going to a small school. Socializing with our close-knit community is such a valuable aspect and one of the reasons I chose to come here. With the weather finally warming up, everyone was in high spirits and just genuinely happy to see each other! 

The first day I wore this striped shift ASOS dress. I've totally fallen in love with the store. Until recently I didn't know that they had a US shop but once I scoped it out I've been hooked ever since! I've gotten a few of the swing dresses from the website. They're just so versatile. For one, they're the most comfortable thing you'll ever wear but also you can put a sweater over it, belt it or change up statement necklaces and make it look different every time! Easy dresses that you can just throw on in the morning are a must-have. I like having a few dresses in my closet that are my go-to's when I can't figure out separates options in the morning!

The second day I was a shameless outfit repeater. Hey, Kate Middleton does it, I'm just jumping on that bandwagon too! I wore the same dress that I wore over the summer to a sweltering outdoors concert. I mentioned it in my earlier post {here} The breezy look was definitely what I was going for and the dress keeps me in such a springy upbeat mood! I'm not typically one to splurge on full-priced clothes (especially the ever expensive Free People!) but I think this dress was a great purchase. 

Also, how cool are these glasses! These were my mom's Ray Bans from college! I never had the guts to dust them off and wear them but I decided to try and rock them this weekend. I totally fell in love. I usually only wear Wayfarers because the classic style seems to fit my taste the best but I'm loving the more eccentric frames. I felt like a hippie all day and… I really liked it!

I got to spend some much needed quality time with my sorority sisters over the weekend. Those girls are truly my second family. Although it may sound super cheesy, joining a sorority was one of my best decisions since coming to college. I spent both days with my little (above) and I've got to tell you, she's really the best. It's great to be surrounded by such strong and confident women that share the same values as me. Plus, we have such a great time when we're all together!

Anyways to recap it all, this weekend was great. I'm so lucky to go to a school that can put on an event like Rites of Spring and I'm lucky to go to a school that is so absolutely gorgeous. But most importantly, I'm lucky to have such great friends. This past weekend was one I know I'll always remember even twenty years from now. I honestly didn't have time to be out and about all weekend as far as work is concerned but I think it all goes back to the Tom Petty quote:

"I've learned one thing, and that's to quit worrying about stupid things. You have four years to be irresponsible here, relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time, but you'll remember the time you wasted hanging out with your friends. So stay out late. Go out with your friends on a Tuesday when you have a paper due on Wednesday. Spend money you don't have. Drink 'til sunrise. The work never ends, but college does.” 

So truly happy,

Emily

Sundays are for Sleeping In

Hi guys! I've decided that I'm going to start taking a break on Sundays for blogging. I'm going to get some rest, rejuvenate for Monday and really prepare good content for the rest of the week. Hope everyone has a great day and I'll see you tomorrow!

Sleepin' in,

Emily