A Sequin Cure

Sometimes, when you feel stressed and horrible about yourself, you just have to put on a sequin skirt, heels and go out to eat. Such was the case the other Friday night. I felt nasty. I felt tired and restless with a side of whelmed. Somehow all of those feelings slipped away when I slipped on that J. Crew sequin skirt. Magical powers I tell you. 

Skirt: J. Crew Collection/Top: Fortuity/Shoes: TJ Maxx

I'm not positive that I can get a researcher to undertake the study of women's attitudes while wearing sequin skirts. I mean, KU is a research school so surely someone out there is curious about this phenomenon? 

Until that study comes out, I am going to say that the cure of feeling bad, gross, insecure, tired, stressed, cranky and all general issues women have, they can be cured by putting on a sequin skirt. 

Cures all.

Trust me.

I just make stuff up.

Really fun stuff. 

Short Skirt+Wind Troubles

I always, always forget that this skirt puts me in a good mood. I don't know what it is, the print, the color or whatever, I love it. What I do NOT love is the fact that every.single.time I have worn it, the weather randomly has huge gusts of wind. I know I made some guys on campus day by the flashing of my derriere. You're welcome. I can assure you I did not mean to make your day. At all. 

One time I was getting out of my car and a gust of wind came up. Not only did I flash, the skirt literally flew up into my face and well, I had no bottom coverage. *ahem* I was so embarrassed that I quickly dropped back into my car, drove off and went to another store to avoid running to anyone who saw me.

 

Gingham Top: TJ Maxx/ Skirt: Banana Republic/ Shoes: Target/ Belt: Urban Outfitters/ Bag: Target (thrifted from Goodwill)

So that's a day in my life. Just running around campus with the wind making me flash random people.I live a charmed life for sure. 

Coordination Challenged

You know that chick that kind of looks like she is having a seizure when they are trying to dance? That's me. No lie.

I once was dancing and doing my best booty shake and one of my friends thought that I was legit having a seizure. I thought about trying to explain that no, that is really how I dance. Then I realized I should probably go with the whole seizure thing and just let it go. Sorry friend, I totally lied to you about not knowing what I was doing. I was dancing. Or some form of it. 

One time I thought it would be fun to learn Beyonce's Single Ladies Dance. Hey guess what? I pulled my inner thigh muscle trying to learn the dip part. Yep. I pulled a muscle trying to learn how to dance off a YouTube channel. Such is my never boring life. 

I've had to learn that coordination is not my strength. It's kind of shocking that I took eight years of piano under a strict teacher (hi sister!) and cannot manage to hit a ball with a tennis racket. I managed to punch myself in the eye while shooting a basketball goal (that is for another day, a extremely painful day) I once walked into a wall texting (that may have been just another whole issue) 

You want to know what I did right before these photos? Hit managed to walk into a stack of hangers on the floor, trip and fall flat on my face. How were those hangers on the floor? The heck if I know! I need to take out a lot of insurance on myself. Anyone else coordination challenged? 

Spring Lovin

You all may have read my tweets about the weather last week. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the weather was beyond gorgeous. Completely shorts and t-shirt weather. Then we had snow, ice and then a high of 32 for the rest of the week. I am so happy I got to take advantage of the good weather earlier in the week and break out my wedges and new fedora.

Top: Forever 21 Essentials (here)/ Jeans: Gap Boyfriend Cut/ Shoes: Target (this season)

Fedora: World Market (here)/ Necklace: Forever 21 (Similar)

The weather (when nice and not snowing) reminds me that school is almost over. 2 weeks left then I have a month off before summer school. I cannot wait. I have loved this semester so much and I cannot wait to share with you guys the lessons I have learned. Yes, I have had my bad days and shown them here but that is why I blog. I want to be able to look back and remember these days, the good and the bad. 

As much as I hate to think about the horrible days I have had in college, I realize that they are shaping me into who I am. My reactions to them are a glimpse of my character and I have to realize that one doesn't grow into who they want to become without any pain or grimacing. In fact, it's more about how you handle those rough or trying circumstances that tell you who you are. You have to go through winter to get to spring. You have to go through pain to become who you are. 

Here's to it being spring. Here's to becoming who you are and proud of it. 

Have a great Monday! 

The Weekend Uniform

Chambray: Fortuity/Pants: Aerie/Necklace: TJ Maxx/Shoes: Target

I did everything in this outfit over the weekend. I cleaned the bathroom, baked and cooked, took a nap in it. Basically, like I said, everything, which explains the wrinkles I have on my chambray. I didn't think about ironing my outfit before we took photos. Sorry! 

Actually no, I didn't think about ironing my outfit because I refuse to own one. Why? I never get it done correctly, there are always wrinkles and its frustrating to me. My solution? Throw everything into the dryer and then spray with Downy Wrinkle-Release spray and you are good to go. Or send it to the dry cleaners. Either way gets you out of dealing with ironing. That is one domestic thing I don't care to master. That and figuring out how to get a sparkling bathtub. I think the only way that happens is if you just buy a new one. 

Top Three Link Up!

Just Being Happy

It's a Great Day to be Alive

   The Time a Bird Pooped On My Head

I cannot believe it is the end of the month already! April has completely blown by me. I am headed, well, am in, the busiest and most crazy weeks of the semester. I decided to link up with Amy one of my blogging friends to choose my top 3 outfits of the month. 
                                

April was a really weird month for me. It was really stressful as it has led me into finals week but also I have had some really great experiences. I cannot wait for this semester to be over so I have time to meet more bloggers in real life and actually get to work on blogging projects! 

What I Would Wear if I Could Stay in Nature for 5 Minutes

I hate camping. I hate being outside for longer than 30 minutes. The last time I spent more than 30 minutes outside a BIRD POOPED ON ME. (See this post) This is mostly because I get sunburned within like 10 minutes so it's just a miserable experience. I hate being without air conditioning and as many electrical outlets as I could want. If that makes me a diva, I proudly own that. If I DID go camping though, meaning, if I was forced within an inch of my life to do this, I would wear this outfit. It's comfortable, easy and did I mention comfortable? 

Top: J. Crew/ Shorts: Gap Outlet/ Belt: Anthropologie/ Shoes: Target/ Watch: Fossil/ Bracelets: Thrifted, Gift, American Eagle

Glitter sandals and 10 bracelets would of course have to accompany this outfit on my said forced camping trip. I shudder thinking about camping. *shudder* Even "glamping" I can't do. Thankfully the boyfriend feels the same way. OK I'M DONE TALKING ABOUT CAMPING.