Dorm Desk Decor

Long time, no post...but what can I say, I'm a busy gal (and a lazy one). I've been feeling really inspired to get back into blogging lately, but let's see if I can actually commit to it this time. With the sun going down earlier and interning 3 days a week, there's only so much sunlight for me to work with, but I'm hoping to share some new content soon.

I've been dying to share my desk decor because it's the one part of my room I truly love. But truth behold, I never sit down to do homework at my desk, or really anything for that matter. I've shared glimpses of my desk over on my Instagram, but I finally put the finishing touches together. TBH I thought it was ready to be shared months ago, but then I stepped into Anthropologie recently and let's just say I bought more stuff that I didn't need. I think it's safe to call me the knickknack queen. I mean seriously, how many jewelry trays and candles does one person really need?! I'll post shoppable widgets throughout with the items that I have and other items on my wishlist!

OOTD: Botanical Bliss

I'm SO excited for today's blog post & it's going to be a long one because there's too many photos to narrow down! If you're from Western Mass like I am, then you know there is little to do in the area. However, my friends and I finally got around to visiting the Smith College Botanic Garden in North Hampton, Massachusetts. I highly suggest visiting, not only are the gardens beautiful, but Smith College has a beautiful campus. We spent the morning wandering around the gardens and campus taking photos. After leaving the campus, we headed to downtown North Hampton to grab a bite to eat and do a little shopping.

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

I'm so thankful for all those who have risked their lives in order to protect our freedom, "home of the free because of the brave." I hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend spent with loved ones and friends! 

Memorial Day Weekend is usually my official kick off to summer, despite what the calendar may say. As a kid, I always attended the Memorial Day Parade in my town and then went in my pool for the first time for the summer. As I've gotten older, I tend to work on Memorial Day and the past few years the weather hasn't exactly cooperated. Memorial Day this year felt more like one of the first days of spring and was raining on and off throughout the day so swimming wasn't on my itinerary for the day.

Denim & Chambray Lookbook: Halter Jumpsuit

I'm so excited to share the second look in my denim & chambray lookbook featuring this halter jumpsuit! If you missed the first outfit of the lookbook, you can see it here! This outfit was actually shot last summer, but I never got around to posting it. But hey, better to post it late rather than never! Since the post is from last summer, I somehow lost a lot of the photos but I figured it was worth posting anyways!

Summer Reading List & Recommendations

One of my favorite parts of summer is actually having time to read! It always amazes me when people say they don't enjoy reading because I find it a great way to relax and unwind. I love being able to escape reality with a good book. I tend to read young adult romance(ish) novels and recently I've been buying books that take place in Europe. To be completely honest, I'm trying to relive my moments abroad vicariously through books, but hey who can really blame me. Although I do love reading on my phone usually, it's not exactly ideal for reading outside in the sun, so I've been picking up some books from Barnes & Noble and Amazon. I'm hoping to have some free time this summer to sit back and relax by the pool or on the beach and enjoy reading a good book! 

OOTD: Spring Blooms

Happy spring everyone! I'm happy April showers finally brought May flowers! I had walked by this tree countless times on campus on the way to the dining hall and I finally dragged my roommate to take photos of me in front of it! 

OOTD: Spring in Boston

Happy spring everyone! There is no where I love spring more than Boston. From the tulips blooming in the Public Garden to the trees budding in Boston neighborhoods, there is nothing not to love. A few weekends back I finally had the chance to get into the city and the weather was a perfect 80 degrees! Now as I'm writing this post it feels more like fall than spring, but hey that's New England weather for ya!

With the perfect spring weather and a trip into the city, I couldn't resist wearing my new Lilly romper I bought recently for only $35 (!!!!) at T.J. Maxx. I also figured it was time to fully break in my new Jacks, but I made sure to pack an extra pair of sandals just in case my feet started to hurt, which evidently happened. I knew Jack Rogers were going to be painful to break in, but I didn't realize how painful they'd actually be! Luckily after wearing them around the city for hours, I think they're finally ready to be worn all summer long!

Denim & Chambray Lookbook: Off the Shoulder Dress

If you've ever shopped with me, you know how much I love denim & chambray. Whether it's a shirt, dress, jumpsuit, skirt, etc. I want it all! I've acquired quite the collection of denim and chambray over the past few years and I'm so excited to show you all my favorite denim and chambray outfits.

I'm so excited to share my first outfit of my denim & chambray lookbook, which just so happens to be from Easter! This was the first Easter with my family's new puppy, Callie, so I figured it was the perfect opportunity to have a photo shoot with her. Let me tell you, trying to get a 5 month old puppy to cooperate and pose for a photo isn't easy. It was the perfect weather for Easter in New England, over 80 degrees and sunny, which gave me the perfect excuse to wear a new dress.

Strolling Florence in Soludos

While studying abroad in Florence, Italy, I took one of my favorite classes thus far - introduction to fashion photography class. For our final project we had to do an ad campaign for a brand with 10-15 photos with multiple locations, drawing inspiration from past ad campaigns from the brand. I decided there was no brand better for this project than Soludos, since the brand is so focused on travel. Although it would have been better if I took my photos in the cliff side towns of the Italian Coast, I took my photos throughout Florence using the Renaissance architecture and the Italian city as my background. Here are some of my favorite photos from the shoot: 

 

Junior Year Dorm Decor

Welcome to my junior year dorm! I spent the first semester of my junior year in Italy, so I recently moved into this room. I was so excited to decorate this year after living in such a basic and boring room in Italy.

If I had to describe my room in 3 words it would be cheerful, playful, and colorful. I wouldn't say there is any theme to my room specifically; I more so just buy what I like and hope it looks good together. I love living in a bright room with things all around me that inspire me and remind me of home. This year I incorporated a lot of things from my travels last semester, which you'll see throughout the photos.