Fall Favorites: Jackets

Jackets are my favorite thing about fall.  No matter what you're wearing, legging, jeans, skirts, jeggings, a jacket can make the outfit exactly what you want it to be.  Pairing a nicely tailored jacket with leggings can instantly dress up your outfit while pairing jeans and riding boots with a more unstructured jacket can tone done your outfit, making it appear more casual.

The First Week at College

If you're not one of the 5% of college-bound students who get to go to their top choice school then you're like me; and if you're like me then you may feel how I felt approaching my first week of college:...

Balancing Academics and Friendships

It's the beginning of the first semester of school for 2014, and whether you're a high school or college student it's important to learn how you're going to balance your time effectively for the remainder of the year.  During your first week of school (or syllabus week) you can get a feel for how academically challenging your courses will be. The most important tool you can have is...

Happy 1 Year

I try not to write about my relationship with my boyfriend on here, but today is our anniversary so I want to share how me and Sam (my boyfriend) made it through high school and are working to stay together in college.  

Garlic Butter Shrimp || Recipe

Who ever said living in a dorm meant having to eat gross dining hall food? Well here at UMass I don't have to worry about the dining hall food being gross, but a nice home cooked meal every once in a while doesn't hurt. My roommate and I decided we wanted to cook dinner for us and some of our new friends and took the bus to target, duffle bags and all, to get the supplies. It cost about...

Surviving Your First Day of College... Classes

So you've moved in, unpacked, met friends, went out, explored and had a few days to just enjoy your new life in college; but then you realize tomorrow is your first day of class. Don't panic! Here are some tips on what to do before your first day of classes, and things you should and shouldn't bring with you to the first class: 

Who is Changing the World? - Marie Claire

Marie Claire is hosting a contest for readers to decide who of three girls is changing the world. In my opinion all three contestants are very worthy.  You may have seen my post about The Smart Girls Group a while ago (if not read it here), well the Founder, Emily Raleigh, is one of the contestants. She has built up this amazing collaboration of women and girls to empower them to reach their full potential and achieve anything they set their mind to.