I don't know which fact is more terrifying: I have two weeks left until midterms, or tomorrow is December 1. Each of those realities is pretty frightening--but that's life, right?
November seemed to fly by, particularly because the first few weeks were absolute chaos (in many ways), and I put more energy than I'd care to admit into wishing Thanksgiving break to the present. The break was lovely, but now it's back to reality for us all. At least November was a good sport and ended on a better note than it started with. Now, on to some of my favorite things from the past few weeks:
1. Cozy Sweaters: Nothing screams winter fashion like a good sweater. I've probably written about the assets of sweaters at least five times this month, if that fact proves my previous point. If you're in the market for a good sweater, I recommend popping into J. Crew (check out this chic turtleneck) and Old Navy (I know I'm excited to wear this stitched number).
BEING A PREP FOR A WEEK: 11/20/16 -- 11/26/16
November 26, 2016
Happy belated Thanksgiving, everyone! I sincerely hope your day was filled with loved ones' visits, lots of laughter, and entirely too much food.
Now that that particular holiday is behind us, you all know what's coming: the most wonderful time of the year! Although I believe that some of our society goes a bit overboard with Christmas preparations and marketing, I can't deny that it's also my favorite holiday. Let's just say that the Christmas music station may be blasting in my house for the next several weeks...
Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
Somehow Abercrombie has mastered the art of creating lovely ugly Christmas sweaters: I love the vintage vibes on this one and the classic fairisle pattern on this one...
In the midst of preparing yesterday's post, I stumbled upon The Literary Gift Company, which has quickly become one of my favorite retailers--I mean, they sell literary-themed wrapping paper...
Now that that particular holiday is behind us, you all know what's coming: the most wonderful time of the year! Although I believe that some of our society goes a bit overboard with Christmas preparations and marketing, I can't deny that it's also my favorite holiday. Let's just say that the Christmas music station may be blasting in my house for the next several weeks...
Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
Somehow Abercrombie has mastered the art of creating lovely ugly Christmas sweaters: I love the vintage vibes on this one and the classic fairisle pattern on this one...
In the midst of preparing yesterday's post, I stumbled upon The Literary Gift Company, which has quickly become one of my favorite retailers--I mean, they sell literary-themed wrapping paper...
GIFT GUIDE: THE BOOK LOVER
November 25, 2016
I have been eagerly anticipating the day that I could finally start posting gift guides on the blog--and that day has arrived, my friends. Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit quite like organizing these specialized gifting guides.
To start this series off, I wanted to compile a guide for a very unique bunch of people in the world: the literary lovers. We all know at least one of them, and many of us (myself included) categorize ourselves as part of the book lovers club. While the obvious present for this group will always be a good book, it can be difficult to discover more creative gift options. Never fear; that's why I'm here (and on Black Friday, of all days)!
To start this series off, I wanted to compile a guide for a very unique bunch of people in the world: the literary lovers. We all know at least one of them, and many of us (myself included) categorize ourselves as part of the book lovers club. While the obvious present for this group will always be a good book, it can be difficult to discover more creative gift options. Never fear; that's why I'm here (and on Black Friday, of all days)!
-- Ankle Socks -- Pen
SWEATER WEATHER
November 16, 2016
Miracle of all miracles, the temperatures here in the South have actually dropped into the "cool" range. Even more miraculous, it has ceased being 80 degrees outside at 8 AM: a staunch improvement!
Sweaters have always been one of my favorite pieces of winter clothing because of their versatility. It's very easy to make a sweater just as casual or as formal as you'd like depending on what you pair it with, and there really is no limit as to how many ways you can style one. To celebrate this onset of winter weather, I've rounded up a few of my favorite sweaters to share with you. Feel free to wrap up in a large blanket and drink a steaming mug of hot chocolate while browsing.
Cable Knit Sweater -- Navy Fair Isle Sweater -- Striped Funnel Neck Sweater
-- Charcoal Mock Neck Sweater -- V-Neck Sweater -- Bow Tie Neck Sweater
Sweaters have always been one of my favorite pieces of winter clothing because of their versatility. It's very easy to make a sweater just as casual or as formal as you'd like depending on what you pair it with, and there really is no limit as to how many ways you can style one. To celebrate this onset of winter weather, I've rounded up a few of my favorite sweaters to share with you. Feel free to wrap up in a large blanket and drink a steaming mug of hot chocolate while browsing.
Cable Knit Sweater -- Navy Fair Isle Sweater -- Striped Funnel Neck Sweater
-- Charcoal Mock Neck Sweater -- V-Neck Sweater -- Bow Tie Neck Sweater
BEING A PREP FOR A WEEK: 11/6/16 -- 11/12/16
November 12, 2016
What a week. Especially if you reside in America, you can agree with me on that one.
On a smaller scale, my part of the world was extremely busy. On Monday I had a nerve wracking audition for Alabama's Allstate SATB choir (something I've been involved with for the past four years) which, surprisingly, went very well. Tuesday and Wednesday were filled with miscellaneous quizzes and makeup work, and Thursday was the mother load: a qualifying round for a state competition and an AP Statistics test that I continue to have nightmares about.
However, all of that hustling and hectic-ness has really paid off; this is the first weekend in a long assortment of weekends that I haven't felt completely overwhelmed by homework or ongoing projects. Plus, dare I say it: it's beginning to feel a lot like the holiday season! No time is better for new beginnings.
However, all of that hustling and hectic-ness has really paid off; this is the first weekend in a long assortment of weekends that I haven't felt completely overwhelmed by homework or ongoing projects. Plus, dare I say it: it's beginning to feel a lot like the holiday season! No time is better for new beginnings.
Now, on to some of my favorite links from the past week:
Rosie has once again convinced me to take up traveling; Boston has never looked so appealing...
Can we talk about how cute the J. Crew kids' holiday line is?