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I'm starting to feel like I only ever post on Mondays, and I am in great need to change that up... Hopefully this will be a week in which I can actually do that, and I'm going to use this musings to start my week out optimistically.

Composite | The composite is finally over! Well, at least the photo shoot aspect. The rest of the composite will actually be kind of fun since I'll be working on the proofs for it. I have to admit, the shoot itself went extremely smooth and I am so grateful for all of the help I had received on that day. I cannot wait to see how the photos all turned out!

Scheduling | My scheduling for next year's classes is coming up next year and I am happy to say that I have finished finalizing my list. Now I am just waiting for Thursday to come so that I can get registered for all of my classes. At this point I am just hoping that all of my classes will still be open so I can enroll in them! What classes are you taking next year?

On fleek | I wish I had taken pictures of my outfit today because it was seriously on fleek (as the youngsters like to say these days). I am actually really impressed since I had picked it out about 2 minutes before I had to leave for my class. Naturally it consisted of a vest, so maybe it's okay that I don't have yet another vest outfit to show you all.

Documentaries | I am guilty to admit that I just spent the last 4 hours watching documentaries with my friends in our lounge. Netflix seriously has some of the most riveting exposes and it was really fun to discuss them with everyone and see other view points (even if we got super heated about these other view points).

Home stretch | Ironically as the school year comes to an end, I am feeling oddly at ease with everything. Maybe the last two weeks just had to be very stressful for me to get to this point, but that is okay if I'm going to be more serene while I am in the home stretch. How does the nearing of the school year have you feeling?

Keyboard covers | I am starting to hate mine. I love the personalization it gives to my compute, but it actually has been hurting to use. It seems that I have to press down so much harder, and I can literally feel the arthritis starting. Honestly, my entire generation is probably going to get arthritis as a result of all the technology we use. Opposable thumbs can only do so much, right?

What's been running through your mind this Monday? 

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LMJ

My Picks for: Lilly x Target

If you've been anything like me this week, you have been drooling over the look book that Target released for their upcoming Lilly line. This entire collection is everything you would expect from Lilly: bright, fun, and full of floral! If you haven't seen the look book yet, you need to check it out here!

Though all of the pieces in the line are absolutely adorable, these are a few of the items I am hoping to score the most.

I absolutely love the Fan Dance shift dress and how it is so classic Lilly. Everything from the shape to the floral print screams Palm Beach and I would love to add this to my closet. I also love the Nosie Posey satin dress. It looks so carefree and easy to through together. It is the perfect casual summer outfit boiled down to one dress.

My next favorites start with the Giraffeeey palazzo pant. I think they would be perfect for breezy days spent at the beach or running errands. Paired with the crochet crop top, a messy bun, and the wedge espadrilles, it is such a carefree look that would be perfect for those days when it's a tad too chilly to not wear pants. Also, think of how great these pants would be during finals week? Perfect- I know!

The challis pompom shorts in Upstream are actually too cute not to consider buying. Since I definitely tend to favor blues, these shorts immediately caught my eye. I already knew I wanted them, but then seeing the pompoms just made me want them more! I think they would be so perfect paired with crochet tank top. The tank or the crop would be perfect with either the palazzo pants or the shirts, and having one or the other would make outfits so versatile!

My last favorite is a little bit unusual, but I would be lying if I said that the turban headband (in the middle!) wasn't on my checklist. My Fans is such a fun print and I think it would be so fun to style throughout the summer!

What were some of your favorites from the look book?

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LMJ

Monday Musings

About how much coffee I need to consume to get all of my assignments done tonight...

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Hi all! I hope you all have had a relaxing weekend! I went to bed last night feeling so ready to take on the day but then unfortunately woke up with a bit of a sore throat/nose combo. Let's all make a pact to get through this week together, though, huh?

Onto the musings now! 

The Circus | I have mixed feelings about the Circus since I love animals and want to see them be free... but how many times in my life will I be able to see an elephant up close? Probably not unless I go to Thailand and see them in the wild (thought that is on my bucket list...). Anyways, I went to the circus this past weekend with my mom and sister and it was so much fun! Also, did anyone else know that you can now drink cotton candy? That's right! Faygo made a cotton candy pop that I'm drying to try.

Projects | Last week was the week of projects for me. It was so stressful and I felt very overwhelmed. Ask my roommate, she was there the whole time as I cried about my life. With that being said, this week is all about...

Exams | Yup. I've gone from project week to exam week. Finals aren't for a good month and this week I have two finals and a quiz. I should probably be focusing all of my efforts on hitting the books rather than writing up this post, but when in college, am I right?

Sick | This morning I woke up with a sore throat and that will probably be a metaphor to sum up my entire week. I'm sick, I have to study, and I'm overall just cranky. Do you ever feel like you're in a constant cycle of "just make it through this week" too, or is it only me?

Documentaries | We watched a very interesting documentary in film today (Searching for Sugar Man), and now my interest in documentaries has peeked so much. If you have any documentary suggestions, leave them in the comments because I really would love to know!

Roomie | This week is room assignments and watching my roommate sign up with someone else is making me so sad... I loved getting to be her roommate for the last year, and while I'm honored to work for housing next year, I am going to miss my Mellie so much!

Spring | Across the world spring has sprung... except here in Michigan! The temperatures have dipped once again and thought I thought I was going to be putting away my big puffy coat that does not seem to be the case just yet. Has it felt like spring where you live let?

That's about it for my Monday. Sorry it was kind of bleak today- I guess my musings just matched the grey weather outside. Here's to hoping that the week will brighten up! 

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LMJ 

Vested

hoodie / vest 

Sorry about all of the poses being basically the same in this post and in the last one! This is an outfit that I've become partial to the last two weeks as spring has finally begun to break through the long winter! I find myself being comfortable walking around on campus most days in a vest, long sleeve/hoodie, jeans, and boots. On this day, the snow was just beginning to melt so there were quite a few puddles and my rain boots were a dire necessity. I can't wait until it is just a tad bit warmer so that I can start shoot warm-weather looks for all of you!

What's been your most recent go-to outfit?

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LMJ

Monday Musings

Hello again everybody! I hope you have all had a relaxing weekend and were able to hit this Monday hard! If you were like me and just felt like you were trudging through the day, no worries! We've all be there before. How about we hit it hard for this musings though, huh?

Shin splints | If you're my roommate, sorority sister, friend, or cafeteria worker, I'm sorry you have to  hear about this again! After having gotten my runs down to 3 miles in 30 minutes, I have pretty much taken myself off the track/treadmill with shin splints. The weather has gotten beautiful and I just want to run outside but can't. I don't know when I'll get over this (or when I'll stop talking about this, for that matter).

Kate Spade | A Kate Spade outlet just opened near my school and it is so dangerous! After having brunch (check out my post about it here!), my friend Kate and I headed over to the new store. Long story short, I dropped more money than I should have but I am so in love with my new wallet! It'll be featured soon- don't you worry.

Film | Today this class was excruciatingly boring. How about we just add Killer of Sheep to the list of movie titles that I never want to see again?

Scheduling | Scheduling my classes for next year is coming up soon. If you think high school classes are hard to schedule, college is soooo much harder. I've been so stressed out that I have yet to finish my fall semester list. I've still got some time though. Suggestions on electives? I've got tons of space for some!

Weather | This weather has been absolutely beautiful today and I've been basking in it as much as possible. Unfortunately, it's supposed to be getting colder soon and that does not fly very well with me. Hopefully we're over with winter though!

Norovirus | This has been going around my campus like wildfire! It's been a 50/50 toss up as to what's been causing it. Some say it's our food provider and some say it's just kind of going around campus. I've been avoiding the dining hall to be on the safe side, but hopefully this whole ordeal is over with soon.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt / I'm sure you've all heard of it by now, but Tina Fey and Netflix have released a new original show. I've watched a few episodes of it now, and I can't tell whether I love it or not. What are your thoughts on it if you've seen the show?

Hope everyone's Monday has been going smoothly!

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LMJ

Brunch

This Saturday, a good friend of mine took me out to brunch with her. I took it in celebration of making it through the week-because let's face it: college was getting the best of me. While we were out and about downtown, we stopped to snap some quick pics of my outfit!

I love this dress, and it's been hanging in my closet since the fall just waiting for a perfect outing. What I love about this look is how laid back it is while still looking like I tried that day. The twist on a shift dress by adding tiers is so fun, and it was quirky enough to wear around town.

Good Monster, a digital marketing agency, helps other businesses (especially local businesses!) create great experiences for their costumers. After learning about their mission, I got to thinking about my favorite local businesses and what I love about them. For me, brunch is best from local business because you can honestly tell they care about what kind of food they're serving. Whether I'm in Rochester, Royal Oak, or Birmingham, I've found that brunch is best served local. Not to mention you become a regular and before you know it your coffee is being served right when you're seated (I'm guilty of this...).

I also love what local business stands for. It's the American Dream, after all. People are putting their passion into something they value and the product is always amazing. The attention to detail and the care they put in cannot be surpassed by global chains.  I also love local markets, my favorite being the Eastern Market in Detroit. The atmosphere of the tents, the fresh produce, and the amazing food trucks keep me coming back all through the spring, summer, and fall.

Some of my favorite local places are: Bean and Leaf Cafe, Dessert Oasis, Red Knapps, Michigan Artisans, K Thai, and Shop. Play. Love.

(Although honestly, my list could go one for much longer!)

What's your favorite local business?

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LMJ

*Quick thank you to Kate for getting insta/blog-perfect pictures for me! I am so appreciative!*

Knit Together

shirt / leggings / scarf (made by my aunt)

This is a pretty typical outfit that I wear on class days. I would normally wear something like this on Tuesdays or Thursdays as my classes start later and I have more time to get ready. Leggings, a denim shirt, and a chunky knit scarf are really easy for me to pair together as these items make up about 40% of my closet right now. 

I've also been obsessing over this braided hairstyle and it's been getting a lot of compliments! 

Also - huge thank you to Lil J for snapping this pictures for me! Thank you for never thinking it's too weird of me to pose in front of a bunch of people attending a conference or for making sure to crop out campus security! 

What do you normally wear to class?

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LMJ