Packing for Summer Vacation and Traveling Tips

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Hey guys!

It's summertime and everyone is going on vacation to visit family and friends. Wherever you're going, it's important to know what to pack for your trip. Since it's still summer, I'll stick with what you might need to bring on a vacation for warmer weather. 

1. How Much to Pack

When packing, consider the amount of suitcase space you have and whether or not you will need a checked bag. Check for suitcase and carry on dimensions on your airline's website before you start packing. Obviously if you're going on a road trip, dimensions of a suitcase don't necessarily matter. Pack absolute essentials first. Personally, I bring a large carry on (as large as the airlines allow) and squish my purse into it when needed. I typically pack the fragile things in there so I know they aren't being thrown around with everyone else's luggage. 

2. Carry On

In my carry on, I typically keep my laptop, cameras, chargers, purse, large makeup bag and brushes, and a travel roll up bag (this is the one I have). In my travel roll up bag is where I hold my feminine and personal hygiene products such as toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, etc. I also keep my jewelry and facial and hair products in some of the pockets. Make sure no containers hold more than 3 oz. of product. I'd hate to throw away something I totally splurged on! 

*It may also be a good idea to pack an extra change of clothes in your carry on just in case your suitcase gets lost. 

3. Basic Pieces

When it comes to your suitcase, pack basic pieces, but don't be scared to throw in a few pops of color. You want to have basic pieces that can easily be paired with other basics. For example, black, nude, or leopard flats/sandals can be paired with any outfit. If you want to wear prints, stick with a classic print such as stripes or polka dots. These prints can go with any piece you pair it with. Not feeling prints? Solid colors are the easiest thing to pair with other basic pieces. You can actually venture out a little in the color department when it comes to solids, too. Since it's summertime, why not choose a bright neon top or bottom and pair it with a simple print? 

*See the picture above? Both tops could be paired with both bottoms. Denim shorts will work with anything! Black and white stripes look adorable when paired with a bright color. Try it! 

4. Jewelry

If you want to stick with the bare minimum and the simplest of basic pieces, try spicing your outfit up with different jewelry. Accessories are a great way to take a "meh" outfit into an "oh, that's cute" outfit. I would pack a couple statement necklaces, a few arm candy pieces, and earrings. To save on space, try picking jewelry that is within the same family, like all gold, silver, or rose gold. I personally don't like to mix metals because I think it can get messy looking BUT to each his own. :) I just find that it's easier to pair jewelry when they at least have the same metals. 

5. Don't Forget

When you think you've finished, reexamine what you've packed. Make sure you consider all the places you will be visiting on vacation and haven't forgotten the appropriate attire for those places. Bathing suits, formal dress, tennis shoes/sports bra?

Last but not least, don't stress. Have fun. That's what vacations are all about! :)

Where are you going on vacation? 

P.S.- Thanks for the idea and request, Hannah!

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Work Style Inspiration

Hey guys!

As some of you may know, I graduated college in May with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education Early Childhood - 6th grade).  I will start my first year of teaching in the Fall and am super excited! I have already starting coming up with ideas of how I want to decorate my classroom and also how I want my work wardrobe. Think KATE SPADE. I am really into Kate Spade lately and would like to carry that sense of style over into my classroom and into my wardrobe. I love the feminine, timeless prints with pops of colors. I have been especially loving polkas dots, gingham, leopard, pink, gold, and black and white. These prints and colors lift my mood and make me feel good (it's funny how prints and colors can do that). That's exactly why I want to surround myself with things I think are pretty. I always want to be in a good mood and be the best I can be when it comes to my future students.

So lately, I've took to Pinterest, as one does for inspiration, and have found quite a few outfits I think would be perfect for work while still incorporating the Kate Spade look I'm going for. I have picked out some of my favorite looks and just wanted to share them with you. I hope you find a little inspiration yourself while looking through these beautiful and fun pictures. Remember, work clothes don't have to be boring. Make your outfit YOU. When you look good, you feel good.

All the images are linked back to Pinterest. Feel free to follow me while you're there- thousands of others are ;P

What outfits were your favorite? What inspires you?

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Persun Mall Haul

Hey everyone!

Recently I placed an order with persunmall.com and I wanted to share the items I got with you ;) I picked up a couple tops and some jewelry. After I got the package in the mail, I realized I mainly ordered turquoise and gold items. I guess that's what I was attracted to lol. 

This flowy white top can be paired with anything. I love the small, round, gold buttons. 

This top is exactly the same as the white, but in a turquoise color. This has quickly become one of my favorite tops to wear for the Spring. 

Gold and Black Belt Buckle Bracelet

Jeweled Chain Link Bracelet. It looks exactly like the one from J.Crew, but this one's a lot cheaper. I LOVE IT!

At first I wasn't sure about this Cleopatra necklace, but now I really like it.  I ordered it because it's different than anything else I have in my collection. 

This is a simple turquoise necklace and to be honest, I'm not crazy about it.  I guess I just don't like it as much as I thought I would.

I had the hardest time taking this picture because the color and saturation kept going out of whack, but this has become one of my favorites. I think it's a cute pop of color to add to almost any outfit, especially for summer. I also really like the geometric shapes. 

I think these pieces are really cute, and for the most part, affordable. 

What pieces have you been loving for Spring?

*Disclaimer- these items were sent to me, but all opinions are my own. 

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OOTD: Orange You Going to Work Today?

Hellooooooo,

Yesterday I didn't have an idea as to what I was going to wear and somehow I pulled this out of the air! I thought it was super cute, especially since I chose it randomly from my closet. I think it's perfect for the classroom because the jacket is fairly light and it's actually really comfy. Plus, it's modern and  completely fashion forward (esp. for teacher wear). I hope you like it as much as I do.  

Dress pants- Kohl's, Nude flats- Target

Orange top- Ross, Necklace- Target

Gold Tweed Jacket- Loft

Winged liner, and Revlon lipstick in Coralberry

On a side note, I have been loving student teaching and I already feel myself growing an attachment to the students in my Kindergarten class. I feel like I have learned way more in the past few weeks than I ever had sitting in a classroom talking about teaching. I'm so grateful for this learning experience. :) I love to learn and being creative. Anyways, I hope you all have a good rest of the week and try not to FREEZE! (We've had a couple delay starts and cancelled school days because of the weather) Be safe!

So, "How's the weather?"

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