Loving the J.Crew New Arrivals!

Oh my goodness J.Crew has done it again. Their fall New Arrivals are absolutely killing it. I love all the new spins on some classic staples. They have some perfect pieces for your back-to-school wardrobe and I'm already compiling my lust list! Here are some of the items that made the cut!

Graphic Tees //  All about it. I'm really loving the graphic tee & midi skirt look that's going around right now. Super easy to throw together and it's the perfect mixture of casual and chic!

Ruffled Blouses // This is a contrast between some of their more structured pieces this fall but I love the fluttery ruffle sleeves! Throw on a school boy cardigan and you're good for a presentation or just pair it with some white jeans for a night out!

Gingham Button Downs // Staple. What more is there to say?! Grab one in every color!

Mixed Media Sweaters // These sweaters are on the top of my list. I love the simple grey but the mixed fabric gives this old classic a twist. Loving it.

Casual Pants // I am definitely a self-proclaimed skirt addict however their pants are on point this season. I love these Chambray pleated pants and the bright red turner pants. Tuck them into some structured ankle boots or pair it with a chunky heel and one of their graphic tees! I love this laid back look. It just oozes cool!

Classic Crepe Skirts // I love the longer length and easy breeze of this navy skirt. This is a wardrobe investment and you'll be wearing it throughout multiple seasons and trends. This skirt is flattering, classic and an all around good buy!

Excursion Vest // It's about time that I take the plunge to finally get one of these. I lusted over them all last fall and they match any outfit. I think I'll stick to classic navy!

Fancy Footwear // I'm loving the big statements that J.Crew is making with their shoes this spring. They've got simple flats and oxfords in bright patterns and classic, structured flat boots. I've never regretted a J.Crew shoe purchase and this season will be no different!

Accessories // I'm all about hats right now. I love floppy fedoras and J.Crew has a cool selection to choose from. Their muted necklaces make quite the statement and that tote is absolutely to die for.

What are you loving from their newest collection?

Emily

                                   
                                  
                                   
                                 

Dying over Desks!

Here we go again! It's a new year, a new room, and a new desk! Freshman year the one thing I was so excited to decorate was my bed! Picking out the perfect bedding took all summer! Now that I'm rolling into this new school year, the one thing I'm obsessing over is… my desk! Maybe that says a little something about my focus now that it's my Junior year! Nevertheless, now I definitely know what I need in terms of work space and I'm really excited to get crackin'!

My ideal workspace is:
Organized and clear.
Simple and focused.
Inspirational but not cluttered.

I like having a large open desk to work at with all of my binders and textbooks organized neatly. A bright light is definitely a necessity as well as easy access to supplies like pens and pencils! With a different room this year I really want to stray away from the clutter that I kept on the shelves of my dorm desk the past few years. I want everything around me to be solely work. I'm on the lookout for a few prints to have against the wall that spark a little creativity but still keep the space focused and productive.

Here are some of the desks that I've been eyeing over at on Pinterest as my inspiration for this year!

What words would you use to describe your ideal desk?

Emily

An Elle Woods Packing Problem!

My goodness… every year I pull an "Elle Woods". I'm serious! I feel like I just have so much stuff here at school! After a summer of packing and unpacking I am Grade A burned out. Most of my dorm room is now neatly in place and, yes the majority is unpacked, but I am needing some serious motivation to finish these last few boxes. Here's to hoping my room is completely unpacked and organized by the end of the weekend!

Hey, a girl can dream.
Emily

#FridayFinds: Remembering Robin Williams

To be honest, I waited a bit to post anything about Robin Williams just because it did shake me up a little bit. I think it's just because he was the first iconic movie star in my lifetime to die. I grew up with Flubber and Hook and I swear I've seen Mrs. Doubtfire so many times I could recite the entire movie line by line. It's just shocking and unfathomable and tragic but the things that this man left us with will keep us laughing forever. He was truly incredible and after listening to so many interviews during this week, I never fully understood his genius until after his death. 

I saw {this article from TIME} floating around my newsfeed over the past couple of days and each of the facts were new to me! The more things I learn about Robin, the more spectacular he gets. Did you know that he performed as a mime outside of the MOMA when he was just starting out?!

Also, check out this video below for some of his best performances!

Robin, you will forever be missed.

Searching for the Perfect Wristlet!

So you're leaving the house, you get to the door and you go through the checklist:

1. keys
2. phone
3. ID
4. credit card
5. cash

Got it all? Sometimes it's a struggle after a hectic morning when you're running 10 minutes late but if you forget one of them, it's fatal. My solution? A wristlet. Talk about a go-to. It's definitely on my recommendations for back-to-school purchases, especially for college girls! A wristlet really keeps it all together whether you're throwing it in your backpack for a day of classes or grabbing it to head to the gym! All the necessities, right there, no hassle. Now that's what I'm talking about!

Here are some of the perfect wristlets on my radar for this school year!

Which one of these wristlets are you loving?!

Emily