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dress (no longer being sold by Camille La Vie). shoes (I don't remember I'm sorry!). eyeshadow palette. lip crayon. perfume.

Happy Monday! It’s a brand new week, which means a week full of new opportunities! I know I keep saying it, but I’m seriously so happy it’s summer. Life is so much more fun when the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and everyone has a bit less on their plates.

A couple weeks ago, my sorority had their Spring Formal! I love Formal because everyone gets extra gorgeous and it honestly makes me cry. This year’s theme was Old Hollywood, so everyone was looking so classically beautiful.

As soon as I got word of the theme, I thought of this dress. I saw it in the Prom issue of Seventeen a couple years back and fell in love. I bought it immediately, even though the only one left was two sizes too big and unable to be altered or returned! I ended up wearing it to my Junior Prom, even though it was a little big, and wore it again for my cousin’s wedding a couple years ago. Now that I’ve gained some weight and height, the dress fits me perfectly! I’m so happy I got to wear it again. I genuinely feel like a princess in this dress.

My shoes are also another blast from the past! I wore these to two Proms with a different dress. I loved them as soon as I saw them because they’re beautiful, classy, and dressy, but they’re not heels! I have knee problems, and heels really irritate them, so I try to go for classier flats. These are super comfy, and I don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort.

I kept my hair simple, just straightening it (it looked better before Formal, I took this pic after I got home!), and my makeup relatively simple, but glamorous. I contoured a lot more than usual, took extra time on my sparkly eye shadow, and bought a new lip crayon that I’ll post about soon! Spoiler alert: I’m obsessed.

Overall, the night was amazing! I had such a great time from beginning to end. This was the first year I was able to bring my boyfriend instead of just a date! He’s amazing and made the night twenty times better. Have you been to any ~fancy~ events recently? Let me know in the comments!

friday friday friday

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bag (no longer being sold by H&M).

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top (similar). leggings. kimono. sneakers. perfume. 

Happy Friday! Finals are over, the sun is shining, and there’s more time to spend with the people we love. I wore this outfit to a surprise birthday dinner for one of my sorority sisters! She was so surprised, and everyone had a really great time. Gabrielle Martin is an amazing human being.

To be honest, I don’t really know how I put this outfit together! I was wearing this look earlier in the day, so I really just swapped outerwear. I normally would’ve thrown on a flannel, but since we were going out, I put on a kimono instead. I love this outfit because it’s cute and put together, but not too fancy. It’s really just the perfect thing to wear to a girls’ hang!

My hair was still in a ponytail from the night before, surprise! I put so much product in it to get it to stay perfect, so I always want to get as much out of it as I can. I did re-do my makeup though! I kept it relatively simple, with a little bit of glitter.

My favorite part of this look is probably my bag! I bought it five years ago on Black Friday at H&M. It was crazy cheap, I think it was $5! I love this color red because it adds a pop to any look, especially a black and white one like this. The bag is really roomy, too! I'd love to find a bag like this in a more neutral color, so if you find one let me know!

There’s not much to say about this look other than that it’s cute and I love it! I think it’s a good example that it doesn’t take a ton of work to take a look from night, to day, to night, to day… 

Have a great weekend!

foot petals' technogel tip toes!

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A couple weeks ago, Influenster sent me a bunch of cool stuff for me to review, so today I’m sharing Foot Petals’ Technogel Tip Toes with you all :’) I was so excited they decided to send me these because the balls of my feet always hurt, especially when I wear heels. I decided to test these out when I was going to a frat party in 5-inch heels. I was so surprised at how good they felt immediately!

The sweet spot for these guys, which provide a ton of support for the balls of your feet, is the little space between your toes and the top of your foot. As I walked, I felt like I was getting a mini massage! When my feet slid forwards in my shoes, the balls of my feet hit into the squishiness of these gel inserts. My feet barely hurt the next morning!

My only complaint about these is that my pinky toes really hurt. I felt like all of my toes were being supported except them, which kinda sucked since they were already rubbing against the sides of my shoes. Thankfully, Foot Petals makes Pressure Pointz spot inserts that look like exactly what I need. I definitely trust them after trying these out. 

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loves of my life! click here for similar booties

The webpage also says that these can be transferred from shoe to shoe, but when I tried taking them out of my heels, they felt really sticky. I was afraid I’d rip them. I was also afraid that I wouldn’t be able to find the exact spots I liked in those shoes again.

Overall though, I’d definitely recommend these to anyone. They made a significant difference in my night out. If you have any heels or shoes that really irritate you, try these out before ditching them!

hogwarts party

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top & skirt (no longer being sold by Mystique Boutique NYC). sandals (no longer being sold by Payless). perfume. 

Happy Monday! It’s finally summer for me, and I’m having a blast taking a breath before life starts to settle in again. For now, I’m enjoying sleeping in and not worrying about assignments I need to turn in.

A couple weeks ago, my roommates and I threw a Hogwarts Yule Ball themed party, so everyone dressed up! This is one of my favorite fancy outfits, and I wear is as often as I can. I bought it to wear to Celebrity Night my senior year of high school :’) The skirt is so flouncy and flirty, and it goes perfectly with this top. It’s super bright, but that’s what makes it so unique. I love the slit in the chest. I posted the gold version of these sandals a couple days ago! I love them because they’re fancy, but the heels aren’t too high, so my feet don’t hurt.

And now for my favorite part, my ponytail! I love working my hair into a high, tight, slicked-back ponytail. This outfit definitely calls for one. I don’t think I’ve ever worn this outfit with my hair not in a ponytail. Maybe I’ll make a blog post about how to make the perfect pony soon ;) I also had a lot of fun with my makeup! I contoured and highlighted more than usual and got fancy with lots of gold eyeshadow.

This is one of my all-time favorite outfits! It makes me feel great. The party was amazing, and I got tons of compliments on my outfit and the Hogwarts House-themed cupcakes i made. I’m a Hufflepuff! Let me know what house you are in the comments!

may the 4th be with you

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top (similar). pants. kimono. sandals (no longer being sold at Payless). perfume. 

May the 4th be with you all! I know I’m a day late, but I was busy celebrating this glorious holiday. I went to a Star Wars themed party last night that no one dressed up for but me! Lucky thing I didn’t go in my full Rey costume!

I settled on my fave sports bra/crop top, but I didn’t know what bottoms to wear since my fleece leggings would be too hot. My roommate lent me these dark green pants, and I fell in love. They were so comfortable, I have to get myself twelve pairs. I felt weird at first because I’m used to wearing high-waisted pants, but showing more belly looked a little Jakku-ish too, so I went with it. They had pockets too! They were a bit shallow, but pockets nonetheless.

I topped off the look with my kimono and gold sandals that I’ve literally had since the sixth grade. I’m amazed my feet haven’t grown. They’re so beat up and old now, but I love this gladiator look, especially with these pants! I braided my hair to match the Star Wars vibe, and finished everything off with some light, gold makeup that I did in under ten minutes. I’m proud of myself!

Are you a Star Wars fan? Let me know your favorite character in the comments!