But this is not what we were meant to do. We should feel good about ourselves not because we got more likes on a picture than usual, but because the life we live outside of social media is a life not wasted. If used correctly, social media should be used to inspire others, connect passions and create something great.

All photo credit goes to Aurora Grace Photography! 


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Hey lovebugs, it's been a while! Is school kicking your butt too? 

A few weeks ago, there were some mad requests going on to get this outfit on the blog, so here it is!

This is my mom.

One of the perks of blogging the last 15 months has been seeing growth, not only in what I am writing about and in number of followers, but in my style as well. 

The main influence on my wardrobe as of lately has been my internship. As I get older and am presented with more opportunities, the business attire section of my closet continues to grow, but finding pieces for a professional dress code can sometimes be difficult. 

If, like me, you are on the lookout for timeless pieces that are fashion forward but meet the modest office requirements, then look no further than this Ann Taylor dress. The length of the dress is appropriate, the shape is flattering for all body shapes and LBD's will always be staple pieces. 

What professional looks are you loving right now? Let me know in the comments section below.

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A big thank you to Andrew Dean Productions for shooting this outfit. You can see his previous work here, here, and here. 

When it comes to my wardrobe, there are staple pieces (shirts, jeans, little black dresses, comfortable shoes and a reliable bag) and then there are pieces that you have that are fun, but that you could survive without (swimsuits, heels, accessories, etc). 

If you would have asked me a few weeks ago, I would have told you that a jumpsuit belonged in the fun, extra, frivolous section. 

***Note: If you came here for unicorns, you'll be disappointed. Nothing else rhymes with uniform, but I think we can move past this misunderstanding***

 You know that one item in your closet that you've had forever and you don't know how to style it? You think "one day I'll find a way to wear this" but here you are years later, still holding onto that item of clothing? In reality, the only reason you have kept this item is because it has sentimental value in your life and memories, not because you'll actually wear it again. 
Well mine is my uniform skirt from high school. 

I had been wearing a uniform for 6 years and the idea of not wearing a uniform to school was odd to me. Instead of getting rid of mine, which I assume every other female Trinity graduate did two years ago when we graduated, I put mine in the back of my closet and every time I would go through it, I would pretend it wasn't there.
For me, it's truly not because I want to go back to high school (I mean high school was cool and all but we all have to move forward) but when you have it in your closet for multiple years you're like "well where else would it be?"
So for this shoot I brought this sucker out, brushed it off and wanted to take it from an old uniform skirt to something that can actually be worn on a day-to-day basis. I then ventured over to good ol' Trin and frolicked in the rain on the soccer field like i did every day of middle and high school. 

It's not very often that I get to dress up and do something crazy with my look. Luckily, I have friends who humor me and a city with an abundance of fun and unusual places to go. 

Glam Doll Donuts, in Uptown Minneapolis (right down the street from The Bad Waitress, seen here), is a retro lovers dream! On a perfect day like April 25th, which is "not too hot and not too cold," a day where "all you need is a light jacket," it only made sense to break out our best spring outfits.
To go along with the vintage theme of Glam Doll, I wore a 1950's jacket/skirt combo that once belonged to my grandmother, I love that old glamour is coming back into style!

For that reason, I chose an outfit that can include all layers in order to stay warm and have removable layers to stay cool. The floral top and jeans are casual while the tan blazer and nude heels dress up the outfit. I usually opt for a tight fitting pair (skinny jeans are a personal favorite of mine), but these boyfriend jeans from Old Navy allow movement while still keeping a straight up and down shape that elongates the legs. 





I hope your week is going well and I hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

Is it just me or does 20 degrees feel like -100 degrees? Maybe it’s because of the Mexico trip, but this winter feels extremely long and unusually cold! The awesome thing about doing a shoot inside is that the outside world can’t control what you wear. For this shoot, I focused on a simple timeless outfit. I wanted to incorporate these gray shoes I got at target ($3 clearance!) and this dusty blush colored cardigan (a trending color for spring!)

heck yes it has elbow patches!

Outfit details:

Sweater - H & M

Skirt - Forever 21

Tights - Kohl's

Shoes - Target

Hey lovebugs!

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you have something special planned, congrats! If Chipotle is your valentine, that’s okay because Jesus loves you and I’m right there with ya. Angi and I got in the Valentine’s Day spirit and did an inside shoot this time (it’s too chilly outside)!

For this first outfit, My shirt and jeans are from Target

Angi’s dress is from Francesca’s, the glasses are from the Dollar Store (Holla for my dolla)

For my second outfit, my leggings and top are from Forever 21

Have a wonderful day!