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Special thanks to my ever-constant, ever-willing photographer… My mother. ❤
My spring semester started last week! As much as I dread the loss of freedom to homework schedules and assigned reading, I am very excited for this new semester. It is shaping up to be one of my busiest, fullest semesters yet, but also one of my most rewarding! The courses I am in are challenging, engaging, and peak my interest daily. Emerging from this semester will remind me that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to, while also having fun! An important college lesson: you can be successful and have a little fun now-and-then. Balance is key!
Most of my courses are online, which presents its own sets of challenges. My only in-person courses are chemistry and chemistry lab, whose challenges go without saying. With so many courses online, I spend most of my days in pajamas and yoga pants unless otherwise required to wear something else. I have a strict “if I don’t have to be out of the house, I am going to be comfy” personal motto – and nothing is more comfortable than comfy fleece pajamas. If they made yoga-pant dress pants, I would probably never wear another pair of jeans or khakis. Spending most of my life in comfy-clothes means that every “outing day” becomes a special treat. Dress up time!
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| Sometimes I think the only reason I keep doing fashion posts is so that I can pose with my munchkins. |
For the second class of the semester, I wore this casual but classy
combination. As I said in my last, brief post I joined a sorority at my
college this past semester, Alpha XiDelta. I couldn’t be happier about that decision! (There will be more on
that later.) Since joining, I have bought many a few Alpha Xi Delta-themed
items, including this Ladies Micro Fleece Vest by Gone Greek. I love it.
The color is phenomenal. The fit is perfection. The quality is 100%. Beyond that, the company
was great and easy to work with, they answered any and all questions I had in a
timely manner, and the vest exceeded every expectation – I highly recommend
them!
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Annaliese from Southern Belle In Training, who also happens to be an IRL
friend of mine, has recently gotten me hooked on Lilly Pulitzer. She has loved Lilly Pulitzer for a long time, but
I have been a resistant convert. I have
to be honest: I am not normally a patterns person. AT ALL. Color, I love, but
patterns I avoid passionately in my wardrobe. I never understood the Lilly P love! However, seeing Annaliese wearing Lilly P patterns or
displaying them in accessories won me over. I adore Lilly P’s Alpha Xi Delta pattern, as
well as a few other select ones I have seen. Finally, I understand the
obsession!
The first week of January Annaliese helped me in draining the rest of my Christmas money on Lilly P products by telling me about the major sale from Jan 5-6th. I snatched up an Alpha Xi Delta’s wristlet and tote bag, as well as the Alpha Xi Delta bangle and the Libra horoscope scarf, both of which are shown here. Not normally a spender, I cringed at the expense initially. And then I rejoiced! (A $300+ value for FAR less than that. I didn’t pay more than $86 for everything! You cannot beat a deal like that.) Having received them in the mail I can safely say – I regret nothing. They will get more than their fair share of use. And I will be happy to do it. I love everything thing I bought.
The first week of January Annaliese helped me in draining the rest of my Christmas money on Lilly P products by telling me about the major sale from Jan 5-6th. I snatched up an Alpha Xi Delta’s wristlet and tote bag, as well as the Alpha Xi Delta bangle and the Libra horoscope scarf, both of which are shown here. Not normally a spender, I cringed at the expense initially. And then I rejoiced! (A $300+ value for FAR less than that. I didn’t pay more than $86 for everything! You cannot beat a deal like that.) Having received them in the mail I can safely say – I regret nothing. They will get more than their fair share of use. And I will be happy to do it. I love everything thing I bought.
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| My little cuddlebug, Peaches, helping me to fashion my Lilly Pulitzer scarf and bangle. |
This scarf might be my new favorite accessory! It is light weight, the color is
bright but soft, it is as soft as a baby’s blanket, and the pattern is perfect
for spring and summer – or warming up a cold winter day.
Basically the take away here is: massive love for Gone Greek and Lilly P. Go check them out if you haven't already! (Edit: Lilly P is coming to Target stores across the U.S., Canada, and online at Target.com on 4/19.)
So, what about you? What did you wear on your first day back to school? What’s your favorite bargain buy? What’s your favorite accessory?
Basically the take away here is: massive love for Gone Greek and Lilly P. Go check them out if you haven't already! (Edit: Lilly P is coming to Target stores across the U.S., Canada, and online at Target.com on 4/19.)
So, what about you? What did you wear on your first day back to school? What’s your favorite bargain buy? What’s your favorite accessory?
