Monday Musings

Monday, November 30, 2015


Thanksgiving Recess // This break couldn't have come at a better time. The semester is winding down, and with that has come group projects, essays, and last minute exams. With all of this has come some stress, and so getting off campus for a few days was such a treat. Now that I'm relaxed a bit, I'm feeling ready to hit the ground running again in preparation for finals. 

Finals // These are sneaking up on me. There's less than 20 days left of my semester, and that means less than 20 days until finals. If you need me, I'll probably be in the library...

Black Friday // This Black Friday I was confined to my bed since I was way too sick to go out shopping, and I'm quite jealous of all the deals my friends scored. While I don't condone this whole "black Thursday" business, I love me some Black Friday. There's always next year though, right? 

Christmas albums // Thanksgiving is over so now it's appropriate for me to be in full time Christmas mode. I've been wearing my santa toe socks and blasting Christmas albums all weekend. If you have any favorite Christmas albums, float them my way, I would love to add some variety to my Spotify playlist! 

Semi // Semi is this Friday and I'm literally so stoked. Besides the fact that I literally just locked down a dress and have no idea how I'm doing my hair, I am really looking forward to a fun night with my sisters. Semis are honestly so fun, and I can't wait to just have genuine fun with my chapter. 

Hallmark movies // I don't know what it is, but Hallmark movies are so addicting. I sat down this weekend with my mom to watch one, and before I knew it, it was 2 AM and I was four movies in to their holiday marathon. They're a holiday staple in my house, for sure. 

Happy Monday to all! 

Finals Playlist

Sunday, November 29, 2015


This might seem to be a premature post, but is it ever too early to begin preparations for final exams? While you might be procrastinating on your last papers and quizzes, you can be sure to have your finals playlist ready to go for when it comes time to buckle down and hit the books. 

Are there any songs that are a must-have on your study playlists?

Monday Musings

Monday, November 23, 2015

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Life is hitting me hard, so this Monday Musings is going to be a short one... And I'm mixing it up a little bit today since I'm feeling a little bit lazy. 

Basically, life is really catching up to me. Between last minute exams and papers, keeping up has been a challenge. Luckily, the holiday season is almost here and that means the break is on the horizon. 

Thanksgiving break is in a whole 48-ish hours and I cannot wait to be home and away from textbooks for a few days. I'm extremely looking forward to our mixer with one of the fraternities on campus that we have tomorrow. It's our Thanksgiving with them, and to be honest, it's kind of the social of the season. 

Also, (this one is for you, Auj), I'm #blessed to be apart of such an amazing sisterhood. Their support has been unwavering in the last 24 hours and I am so thankful to have them by my side. I don't know where I would be without them sometimes. 

One last thing- the Purpose album is bangin' and I'm stoked to go see my boy JB in April with my girl Han. Alright, that's it.  

That's about all for my Monday. Let's all hold out until break, shall we?

Brunch So Hard

Wednesday, November 18, 2015




I wore this outfit to brunch this past Sunday with my friend Kate and it was perfect for the breezy afternoon. I love this sweater because it's got a subtle ruffle detailing at the bottom. While I kind of looked / felt like a watermelon, I loved the simplicity of this outfit. 



Shoutout to Annmarie for letting me borrow this sweater 2+ weeks ago for a date and not getting mad at me for not giving it back yet. I promise I'll get it back to you soon. 

Also shoutout to Kate for taking my pics for me and understanding that its a necessity. 

Monday Musings

Monday, November 16, 2015

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Monday is about over, but in trying to keep with some type of normality, I wanted to make sure this post goes live. I like to thing of this blog as a diary of sorts, and I think that all memories, good or bad, are important to document. So while today may not be a good day by any standard, it doesn't make it any less important. 

Take the time to be grateful for what is going right in your life. Let your friends know you appreciate them, tell your mom you love her, and remind yourself of your accomplishments. We are not defined by our current situation. Take comfort in the fact that each day is a fresh start and look for the beauty that is out there in the world around you. I promise it's there. 

Thank you for being apart of the journey, my friends. You are so greatly appreciated. 


Post written while listening to Georgia by Vance Joy.

Fire Instagrams to Follow

Friday, November 13, 2015


I've been following along since Gretchen was previously "Michigan Prepster," and as time has gone on, I've just grown more and more in love with her instagram. Her bright and cheery posts make even the dullest Michigan days better, and her feed is gorgeous. 




If you want to follow someone as cute as a button who also just so happens to have the most positive outlook on life, then Antonia needs to be on your following list. She is a peach, and I'm so happy to have come across her blog in this past year. Her perspective is refreshing and that's seen through all her social media platforms.



There are so many things I could say about Allegra's instagram. Her pictures add a little bit of boho to my feed and honestly, the composition of her personal instagram is immaculate. Despite giving off a breezy, laid-back feel, her account is very well put together. 




Sydney's account is fire for me simply because it makes the sorority girl inside of me happy. I love watching her adventures play out on instagram, no matter how creepy that sounds. Her tumblr is also fire, and 10/10 would recommend checking it out. 




Bess is just goals. Blog goals. Twitter goals. Fashion goals. Instagram goals. Life goals. I'm not obsessed or anything...

Do you know any fire instagrammers I forgot to mention?

Statement Dress

Wednesday, November 11, 2015



I have literally had these pictures on my camera for a month, but there's no time like the present to post them, am I right? This is the dress I wore on preference night while I was a Rho Gamma for sorority formal recruitment. I absolutely love this dress, and it has been my go-to for meetings and family events. It's hues are perfect for fall, and I am so happy I took a risk buying this dress, since it's a bit out there for my usual style! 

Do you have a favorite statement dress in your wardrobe?

Monday Musings

Monday, November 9, 2015

This desk is aesthetically pleasing and I wish that mine looked more like this.
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Exams // This Monday was the Monday of exams for me. Going back to back has left me fried and lacking any and all motivation to be productive today. The need to just get cuddled up and watch a movie is so real right now. 

Auj // I need to throw a shoutout to my home girl Auj for keeping me sane during Panhel and for helping me get my life together. And for taking my blog pictures. And for being a good sport about the snapchats I take of her. #blessed. 

Weather // Let's just take a minute to talk about how it's November 9th and I'm walking around campus in a hoodie and a vest. I'm not complaining though, I'll keep the warmth for as long as it'll last.

Circus // Ask me how stoked I am to go to the circus this weekend with my APMs. Go ahead, I dare you. 
(clue: I'm really freaking stoked.)

Sisterhood // Feeling extremely blessed by the sisters I have gotten close to this last semester. Also feeling blessed by the sisters who have remained close to me while I'm just doing life. Sorry for the sap of this post, fam. 

Peppermint mocha // They're back and all is right with the world. That's all I have to say on the matter. 

Here's to hoping your Monday is the beginning to a great week! 

Fall-la-la-la-la.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Do you have a fall outfit you like to keep on replay?

Lessons to Learn // Monday Musings

Monday, November 2, 2015

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Hello, internet! After a long week of being MIA, I am back from my hiatus. While I wasn't plannong on taking an entire week off of blogging, I feel like it was a decent thing for me to do. I sometimes get so into this pattern of blogging on Monday and trying to keep up with my content that I forget the purpose of why I am actually doing this. The last week was a reflective one for me, but now I'm back and ready to hit the blogging world hard. I figured since I've been gone for so long, I thought a lessons to learn post in combination with my musings was only appropriate.

Lessons to learn:

You don't need the approval of others for everything you do. 

The only person you should be worried about disappointing is yourself. 

Listen to your gut. 

Don't be afraid to go after things that scare you. 

Learn to be your own person. If you don't know what that means for you, take the time to find out.

It's nice to have things planned out, but let yourself go with the flow.

Don't think too much or take yourself so seriously. 

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