put together sunday.

 Chambray Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Tank: J Crew, Skirt: J Crew, Shoes: CR, Watch: Michael Kors

So this past weekend may have been one of my most productive weekends this semester.  I reworked my entire resume, did a truck load of homework, and made a huge dent in my massive to-do list.  Impressed?!  Me too.

Today the weather was absolutely gorgeous.  Sadly I was not able to be outside for very long, but I definitely took advantage of every second that I could!  I put together a very springy outfit, and had a hilarious photo shoot with the best friend.  Check it out.

Cool right?  I know, I am a photographic genius.  

bright sun, bright lips

 Top: Target, Belt: JCrew, Jeans: Express, Shoes: Coach, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: BCBG

Today was awesome you guys.  It was so beautiful out which puts seriously everyone in a good mood.  I even had some great classes today and I don't even have much homework.  Aaand there's only one day until the weekend!  Score.


So ya see this lipstick?  It's my new fave.  I love that it's so bright and fun.  Plus, I got a lot of compliments on it {which is never bad}.

Even better news?  The awesome day is not over yet.

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 Blazer: Urban Outfitters, Top: Urban Outfitters, Jeans: Express, Shoes: Simply Vera Wang

Headband: Anthropologie, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: BCBG

Sorry I'm so awkward.  It's been an awkward time since I last posted, I have real awkward pictures today, and it's Tuesday {which is also awkward}.

So here's story time for ya'll.

Today I wore my cute wedgie-heel-things which make me like normal people height since I'm normally a shorty at 5'2".  I passed a friend {who shall remain nameless.  Giant.} and here's how the convo went:

Me: "Hiya friend!"
Friend:  "Whoa! I never noticed how short you were!"
Me: Blank face. "Uhhhh yeah I guess I'm pretty short."
Friend:  "I'm like a whole foot taller than you."
Me: Awkward laugh.  "Welp, gotta run!"

Stellar.

i'm alive!

Blazer: Urban Outfitters, Top: H&M, Leggings: Express, Necklace: Forever21

Watch: Michael Kors, Shoes: Simply Vera Wang

Okay okay, I know I've been MIA for over a week.  I could dish out a bunch of excuses, but to sum it all up I've just been busy.  Can we still be friends?  Kay good.

This past weekend I was in St. Louis, Missouri for my college choir, and we had a free day Saturday during Mardi Gras {in case you weren't aware, St. Louis is the 2nd biggest Mardi Gras celebration next to New Orleans}.  It was seriously awesome.  I am now fully convinced that St. Louis is the city of dreams.  I will post pictures later this week, but rest assured that it was a bomb dot com time.

This week is midterms, which means I have a ton of homework and studying to do before the end of the week.  BUT then I have a whole week of freedom.  The countdown has officially begun...

P.S. - Everyone needs to check out Adele's new album 21.  It's seriously amazing!

awkward and awesome thursday.

 Blazer: Urban Outfitters, Scarf: Express, Belt: J Crew, Jeans: Express, Shoes: Simply Vera Wang

Hiya peeps!  Inspired by my favorite blogger Syndey, I will be doing Awkward and Awesome Thursday today!  Sweet right?!

Awkward
- The weather today.  Seriously, what's with the gloomy skies?  The weather here is bipolar lately, every other day is either beautiful or yucky.
- My foreign music professor spelling "ritardation" {as in the musical term for slowing down} as "retardation" up on the blackboard.  And then two people in my class whipping out their camera phones to take pictures.  Reeeeal mature.
- Crazy bangs {fondly referred to as "Dublin Bangs"}.  'Nuff said.
- My emotional investment in the show One Tree Hill.  You would think that these people were my dearest friends at the fact that I cry watching nearly every episode.  Best. Show. EVER.
- The word "Qi" in scrabble.  Seriously, what is that?!
- Being half-way sick for like two weeks.  Laaaaame.
- Cuddling with the best friend and her making me be the big spoon.  Normally this would be an awesome, but I am shorty.  My head was like in the middle of here back.  Not ideal spooning.
- Trying to type on my new iPhone {which is an awesome}.  This whole autocorrect thing?  Not my friend.

Awesome
- My new iPhone {as mentioned above}.  App store?  Rockin.
- The home cooked meal I get to eat tonight at the best friend's house!  Campus food is less than ideal.  And by less than ideal, I mean awful.  But tonight I get some real delicious food.  Yummmmm.
- Not one, but two new episodes of the Kardashians this week.  That is double the awesomeness.  My obsession is getting out of control...
- It's the WEEKEND!
- Acing my quiz this morning.  In one of my hardest classes.  BAM.
- The Glee episode this week.  So. Awesome.  Even more awesome - Principal Figgins referring to Ke$ha as "Kee Dollar-sign Ha".  Hilarious.
- How much I've said "chicka chicka yeah" this week.  Wait that's awkward?  Nahhh...

Go check out Sydney's blog!

chicka chicka yeah

 Sweater: YesStyle, Belt: Urban Outfitters, Leggings: Express, Boots: Colin Stuart

So guess what?!  I'm done with all of my tests!  YAAAY!  I'm so ready for the weekend to finally be here so I can spend time with my friends and have a break from classes.  Plus, a break from homework.  Can't beat that!

So you know the show Toddlers and Tiaras?  I am slightly obsessed.  Seriously guys, it's hilarious.  These kids are out of control.  They wear fake teeth!  FAKE TEETH.  Awesome.

Welp, gotta go do some homework.  Wish me luck guys, who knows how long I'll be able to focus for.  Especially with this show on...

awkward.

 Blazer: YesStyle, Jeans: Express, Boots: AE, Watch: Michael Kors

Wanna know what's awkward?  When you wave at someone you know across campus and they just look at you like you're a crazy.  Wanna know something extra awkward?  That happened to me twice today.  Seriously people?  I know you!

Another awkward thing - how often the best friend and I eat Jimmy Johns.  Their pickles?  Seriously amazing.  Except for the freezing cold walk back to our room today and the flurries expected for tonight.  Mother Nature was not my friend today.  Not. My. Friend.

Since I've been a bomb dot com student today and done a ton of studying, I have nothing to do tonight but watch the Bachelor and the new Kardashian episode.  And that, my friends, is awesome!

so much to do, so little time.

 Blazer: Urban Outfitters, Jeans: Express, Shoes: Simply Vera Wang,

Watch: Michael Kors, Earrings: Express

Busy, busy, busy.  Lots of things to do today: homework, work, and cleaning.  Ick.  But enough complaining.  The weather out is beautiful!  Seriously guys, it's going to be sixty on Thursday!  {In Iowa that is practically bikini weather!}  Only downside is that since the snow is melting, everything is soggy and muddy.  At least it's not icy though, right?!

So kids, I gotta admit - my life is kinda boring right now.  Oh wait!  I forgot to tell you that I broke my toe on Friday.  Aaaaand my bangs have been doing this weirdy part thing lately.  Exciting stuff?  No?  Shooters...

Well I suppose it's time for me to go get some stuff done.  Hopefully the procrastination will not kick in until after I get everything done.  Wish me luck!

P.S. - Follow me on BlogLovin, you know you want to!

mushy mush

{Notice the heart hands.  I warned you, mushy.}

Today was a great Valentine's Day.  Not because I got a hundred roses from a secret admirer, but because I was able to spend it with my incredibly amazing friends who I love and adore.  How could it get any better?

Despite my great day, I have oodles of studying to get done because I have three tests next week.  YIKES.  But don't worry friends, I'm way on top of it.

So everyone needs to listen to this song.  {I must admit, I'm a GLEEK.}

Sorry for the short posts recently, it's been kinda crazy lately!  I promise I will make up for it soon!

it's here, it's here!

 Shirt: Express, Scarf: Express, Belt: J Crew, Jeans: Express, Boots: Colin Stuart, Watch: Michael Kors

Yes friends, the weekend is finally here.  I must admit, today has been AWESOME.  Today was the first day in a long time that I have literally nothing to do.  Awesome, right?

Right now I'm doing my favorite things:
1.  Hanging out with my two best friends Abby and Madeline.
2.  The Kardashians are on.
3.  I'm doing makeup.  Love.
4.  Drinking wine out of my tiki glass.
5.  Blogging, obvs. {In case you were wondering, that is short for obviously.}
6.  Listening to my favorite songs and having dance parties.  No judgement.

Hope everyone has a stellar weekend!  Mine will be full of sushi, mexican, margaritas, birthday celebrations, and lots and lots of love!

P.S. if you couldn't tell, today was the funnest photo shoot yet.  Climbing on top of a huge snow mound was hilarious.

i whip my hair

 Sweater: Gap, Jeans: Express, Boots: Colin Stuart, Watch: Michael Kors

You know that song?  That was my inspiration while taking pictures today.  Just whip it.


So this is going to be a short post, because I'm busy watching GLEE with my brother!  It is a bomb dot com episode.  I also have a ton of homework I need to start.  Yuck.


How much longer until the weekend?

today it was one degree outside.

 Sweater: J Crew, Belt: J Crew, Jeans: Express, Shoes: Simply Vera Wang, Watch: Michael Kors

No joke.  ONE DEGREE.  It was horrifying.

On the bright side, I had two classes cancelled today.  TWO!  Which means I got to sleep in, get some homework done, and watch Sex and the City on E!  How awesome is that?!  I'm also going out to dinner with the best friend, and the other best friend {who is also my sorority little sis!}  This means two nights in a row of off campus food!  YUMMMM!

Tonight my parents are leaving for Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, which means I get to "watch" my brother {a.k.a. hang out with him} for a whole week.  In case you were wondering, my brother is the coolest person on the face of the planet!  Be jealous.

I'm also looking to get a nice camera, so if anyone has any good recommendations please let me know!  I am not very knowledgeable about cameras and I can use all the help I can get!

check it.

 Blazer: Urban Outfitters, Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Jeans: Express,

Shoes: Simply Vera Wang, Watch: Michael Kors

Oh my God!  I forgot to tell you.  I got bangs!  My hair is so now.

Anyone catch the Legally Blonde quote?  If so, you win.  YAAAY!  {Okay, so you don't really win anything, but I'm definitely impressed!}  Aaand Cecilia dyed my hair.  And by Cecilia, I mean my best friend Madeline.  Confusing, right?  When she was little instead of telling people at school that her mom cut her hair, she would tell them that Cecilia cut her hair.  How stinking cute is that?

Today was freezing and busy, but tonight I ordered Chinese food and I'm watching the bachelor.  Doesn't get much better than that, people!  Sadly, homework is calling my name {again with the procrastination thing...} and I've gotta study study study.  Guess it's time to hit the books.  Lame.

I will leave you with these fun facts I discovered today:
1.  My birthday {April 18} is also International Juggler's Day.
2.  "Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo" is a grammatically correct sentence in the English language.
3.  Reindeer like to eat bananas.  No joke.

P.S. See that cute little button over there?  That's new!  And you should use it to share the love! :)

some happy things

Last minute post, but extra happy. :)

Today I got to go on a sisters dinner with the best friend {meet her in this post or at her blog}.  This may seem confusing because my only sibling is my awesome brother.  Luckily, I have an amazing best friend with an amazing family who have greeted me with open arms.  Tonight I got to go to dinner with best friend and two of her sisters.  Guys, it was like I had real sisters!  We went to Olive Garden and ate our body weight in the unlimited salad and breadsticks.  Yummmm.

Also, check this video out.  Watch it and then just try to tell me it doesn't make you smile.

You can't do it right?  I know.  Because it's so darn cute.

wednesday shmednesday.

 Blazer: Express, Shirt: Forever21, Jeggings: Express, Boots: Colin Stuart,

Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets: J Crew

So bad news: no snow day.  Good news: all classes before 10am were cancelled.  Bad news: I didn't have any classes before 10am.  Really?
BUT it's okay, because I happen to really like Wednesdays.  {I know, I'm a weirdy.}  Wednesdays are my lightest class load, I'm done by 4pm, and it's only one day away from Thursdays which means the weekend!  But let's not get too ahead of ourselves people...

Since I'm officially done with classes for the day, I'm going to watch the Kardashians {shocker, right?}, clean my room, do a little homework, and spend some time with my bestest friends.  Aaaand I'm wearin new socks.  Jealous much?

One thing you should know about me - I'm a procrastinator.  And I'm not talking about "oh, I always wait to do my homework until the night before" or lame things like that.  I procrastinate everything.  Without fail.  Remember that room cleaning I was talking about earlier?  Yeah.  I'm procrastinating that right now.  Guess I should go work on that one.

...Oh wait.  The Kardashians just came back on.

snowpocalypse.

 Hat: North Face, Sweater: Express, Belt: H&M, Jeggings: Express, Boots: Colin Stuart

In case you couldn't tell by the pictures, it's snowing.  No, not just snowing.  It's a blizzard.  And you know what that means?  It's freeeeeeezing.  Walking to classes becomes a treacherous adventure across a frozen tundra.  Sounds intimidating right?  'Cause it is.

But you know what's just grand when the weather outside is frightful?  Snuggling up and watching TV and popping popcorn.  {Especially One Tree Hill.  Amazing.}

Okay, so I have a favor for you all.  Pretty much my entire campus has only one thing on their mind right now.  Snow day.  So here's where you come in:  I need everyone to cross their fingers and toes and wish for no classes tomorrow.  Think you can do that?  I thought so.  So thanks, and watch out for frost bite!

tonight i went on a date.

Hi everyone!  Today was Monday.  And I am sick.  Yuck.  Needless to say, it definitely wasn't the greatest.  Because of this, I thought I would make a list of five things I am extremely thankful for.  You know, to add a positive spin on a not so stellar day. {Which hopefully was better for all of you!}

1.  See that beautiful girl up there?  That is my best friend.  And I am VERY thankful for her.  Tonight she took me on a date.  And since we're roommates, I get to wake up to that face every morning.  How did I get so lucky?
2.  My mom.  She is nothing short of amazing.  This morning I was having a rough start to my day since I was still sick, and she made me feel so much better.  When I grow up, I want to be my mom.
3.  My bed.  This weekend I went to Minneapolis for a training for my job, and the long drive and hotel room made me very thankful to sleep in my own bed when I returned.  Which brings me to the next thing:
4.  My job.  It is not very often that you find a college student who has a part time job that is as rewarding and as fun as mine is.  I can't even begin to explain how great my job is, and this weekend just enforced how lucky I am to be getting paid to do something I love.
5.  Ice cream.  'Nuff said.

What are you guys thankful for today?  And don't worry, you can say ice cream too.