Good Hair Day

Vest: Marshall's | Tee: Target | Necklace: LOFT | Jeans: LOFT | Purse: Nine West | Shoes: Converse | Lipstick: Laura Geller in "Lexington Ave. Coral"

Do you ever have a really good hair day and just have to photograph it? Well, I don't. To be quite honest, the only time I feel my hair is photograph-worthy is when I get it done. Which leads to the title of this post and the impetus for taking these pictures. Aside from the fact I love this outfit. 

I don't know what it is, but I just can't seem to get into doing my hair regularly. Hence why you'll see it up in a bun or straightened on here. Because for me, that's easy. I feel like I worry enough about what I'm wearing and doing my eyeliner just right, and I really don't want to add my hair into that mixture. For this appointment though, I asked my stylist to walk me through doing my hair like this, and guess what? It doesn't seem as difficult or worrisome as I imagined. So you just might see more of this 'do on TPC. Hopefully. If I can figure out how to work my curling iron.

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Challenge

As a recent college grad, the transition from little-to-no income to a salary has been an adjustment. While a fantastic adjustment, it means I've had to learn to budget myself differently. The sudden income of money has more often than not resulted in (several) shopping sprees. While this is fun and rewarding for my hard work, I've noticed a shift in my shopping from "needs," to "wants" or "compulsions." My desire to keep adding increases, and my well-earned income decreases.

Since I'm getting married in about a year (eeek!!), I really need to start concentrating on saving as much money as I can and practicing good spending habits when it comes to my wardrobe. As such, I've decided to set up a challenge for myself: not to shop for 30 days. I want to use this time to focus on wearing what I own and not worrying/obsessing about what I want to own.

I think this challenge will teach me to focus more on what I have in my closet, and to mix and match those pieces, instead of constantly buying new ones. Not to mention, I will have more money to put towards saving for our wedding/honeymoon/house! Have you ever done a no-shopping challenge? Do you think it helped you in the long run?

Hat: Forever 21 | Sunnies: LOFT | Necklace: Kendra Scott | Top & Shorts: LOFT | Purse: J.Crew (thrifted) | Sandals: Topshop

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Capital C

This outfit is actually from a couple weeks ago when I went to Philly to visit C.  I had every intention of posting my outfit from work yesterday, but the pizza at lunch decided to viciously attack my skirt.  Therefore, it's going in the wash and no post because I didn't get the opportunity to take pictures before the incident. 

I've been planning out my upcoming schedules (I'm now working two jobs) and I cannot believe how quickly back to school snuck up on me!  I realized that I have this weekend, next week, and the following week and then it's back to school.  So needless to say, the next couple of weeks are going to be cra-zy with a capital C.  I still have to finish required reading for my internship, pack ALL of my clothes, get some more things for the apartment, and do work for my summer course.  It's going to be a hectic and stressful two weeks. 

How are your summers winding down?  Going anywhere fun and exciting?  I'd love to hear about it!! :)

Headband: Charlotte Russe | Top: American Eagle | Skirt: LOFT | Watch: Macy's | 

Sandals: Target

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Blind

I want to share something that's been weighing on my heart lately. I'm sorry if I get cheesy, or you don't follow TPC for insights on life. If that's the case, by all means scroll to the outfit pictures, you won't hurt my feelings! 

I know a lot of other women can relate, but body image is and always has been  an issue for me. I have a hard time seeing myself (My 5'0' frame of curves and not-very-toned muscles) in a positive light. I find myself wishing I had some other girl's skinny thighs, large chest, and perfectly curved waist...because the media defines that as 'beautiful' or 'sexy.' Because, God forbid a girl has some bumps and her hips require her to wear a size 6, 8, 10, or larger rather than the 00s and 2s that society deems 'fit.' (Not to say women who wear 00s or 2s aren't beautiful by any means!)

What I'm trying to say is...I have a hard time stomaching the fact that young women's minds are so perforated with adds picturing models who are photoshopped to perfection. To the point where many women use this false advertising as the standard for beauty. We have become so blind to the most important aspects of life in the pursuit of lost inches, toned butts, and a smaller jean size. 

My intention in this post was not to go on a rant, but merely express the exasperation and pain I experience when I struggle with body image and see other women do the same. I want to look more positively at myself and help other women do so as well. (Here comes the cheesy part) It's an obvious (but not always recognized) truth: every woman is beautiful in her own way, it's just a matter of seeing it. 

Hat: Street vendor | Top: Marshall's | Shorts: LC by Lauren Conrad | Purse: Marshall's | Watch: Michael Kors (My Birthday Present!) | Bracelets: Sabika & Aldo | Wedges: Payless

And in other news, I think it's time to trim my bangs again!

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Monochromatic...Not

I went back to work this week. If you've followed TPC for a while, you know I work part-time at a cosmetics store. Now, I love my job, but it seems like I'll be perfectly nice to people and all I get are complaints in return. It's one of the unfortunate downsides to retail. That and coupons. I hate coupons. 

When people are nice, I enjoy going to work and learning about new products. One of my biggest qualms with my job is I have to wear black and white. Since I work mostly in the summer, this is a big damper on my style! (I admit the monochromatic colors do look professional) Hence, the birth of this slightly more vibrant outfit. 

Can I tell you how much I love these shorts?! So much. I might have gone a bit crazy at TJ Maxx and that's how these suckers ended up in my drawer faster than you can say $16.99. Also, the sandals I'm wearing are Italian leather. For less than $20. That deal was so good I had to feature two pictures of them! See what a monochromatic work wardrobe does to me?

Ps. I haven't figured out how I'm going to take outfit pictures now that I'm home because my family does not know about TPC. So pardon the poor pictures for the time being, I'm hoping they'll get better! If you have any suggestions, feel free to share!

 

Sweater: NY&Co.

Tank: H&M

Watch: Macy's

Bracelet: Betsey Johnson

Shorts: TJ Maxx

Sandals: TJ Maxx   

Loud

I'm not going to lie to you, I was a little nervous to wear this outfit today. I haven't worn printed pants before and on top of it (literally) I decided to pair them with a striped top. Whoa. Talk about adventurous. I felt pretty loud walking around campus today with my pattern mixing. 

Regardless of my qualms about printed pants and pairing them with stripes, I really like this outfit a lot! I just may do some more pattern mixing in the future. Keep an eye out! 
This Thursday, I'm super excited to be co-hosting the Bloglovin' Collective over on Peacoats and Plaid.  I hope you stop by and check it out! :)
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Blazer: H&M (Similar)

Top: Target (Similar)

Necklace: Forever 21

Purse: Marshall's (Similar)

Jeans: Kohl's (Roomie's)

Flats: Target (Similar)

Obsessed

You know that mint color that's been blowing up in stores all over? Mint is everywhere! Well, color me obsessed (pun intended). I went shopping over Spring Break and half of the clothes I bought were mint colored. No joke. I can't seem to get enough of the light greenish hue. 
I saw these capris and I instantly fell in love. Funny thing is, when I tried them on, they turned out more like cut offs than capris. Such is the life of a short gal. How was everyone's Easter? Mine was very low-key being away from home. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll see I made fried chicken for the first time and I was really pleased how it turned out! Have a Happy Monday!

Top: J.Crew (thrifted)
Necklace: Charlotte Russe
Capris: Dress Barn
Flats: H&M