just try your best is what they tell you

It's a new time in my life, and I have recently found inspiration and motivation on this new journey in my life to begin blogging again. I am just beginning my crazy freshman year at the University of Texas with no sleep, sweet new friends, keeping up with social life, and attempting to stay in the know of today's pop culture [like Kim K's engagement. holy 15 karats. so casual.] and world news. I am so excited to see my dreams, hopes, aspirations, and goals come to life in the best city in Texas or maybe even on Earth, sweet 'ole hippy Austin. Here is a little welcome to my new life with some new great pals and new exciting journeys.

                                                  I am officially a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Throw up watcha know HOOK 'EM

                                                                      my funky fresh homie BANGZZ (with a z)

 I tried to find time in my schedule to keep up with fashion week, but with my chaotic school and social life it was sadly almost impossible. 

 If you come toAustin, TX at some point in your life, YOU MUST have a Hopdoddy's burger on South Congress.

                                         Who knew my suite mate would soon be one of my besites & my sister?!

Another foodie tip: check out the Bananarchy trailer for the best chocolate/toffee covered frozen banana.

Avery and I admiring the fantastic street art on our way home from studying at the dreadful library...

[find beauty in everything right?]

One of my favorite days was being able to go home and snuggle with my baby sis.

                                          Life in Austin would be tough without these girls.

                                                          Just throwing it back to 1969.

Coffee shops are probably my favorite part of Austin. Mozarts on the lake is one of my go to study spots.

                                               Just being all urban n stuff on the city Metro.

Getting away from the hustle and bustle of campus to sweet Lynden's beautiful home in Boerne, Texas. 

              My other suit mate, Grace, took us to dinner with her aunt at the cutest dessert lounge.

                                                               AND OU STILL SUCKS

                         Holycon is the hippest coffee shop downtown with indoor s'mores.

                              HATERS GONNA HATE (roomies loving roomie's birthdays)

I am so ecstatic about my membership with the University Fashion Group on campus.

[fingers crossed for NYFW in February.]

Continue to follow me for updates related to adventurous foodies, fabulous styles, and life in college in a new place with new people.

Bow Down Bitches

Oh hail Queen Diva Beyonce;

 (My current go to jam)

You Won't Catch Me in Camo

The army structured look has been seen on the runways at fashion week the past couple of seasons. We will see a lot of it this fall since multiple designers were influenced by the style. My favorite jacket is an army green cargo jacket that I purchased in the BP department at Nordstrom this August. I was first inspired by many bloggers who owned a similar jacket. The Man Repeller actually just featured hers on her blog. So no, I am not totally against army influences in fashion, but yes, I am not okay with the tacky camo print. Sadly, I have seen camo print attempt to make a comeback. But please stay away from the in-your-face print and leave it for special hunting occasions or tacky dress up parties.

How to take camo inspiration and make it work:

 Photos courtesy of www.pinterest.com

"I saw Cady Heron wear army pants and flip flops, so I bought army pants and flip flops." Mean Girls (never fails)

The Flower Child

I have blogged about my gifted and talented class before. Every year we are given a year long project free of choice. There are no guidelines besides ensuring it challenges us, and we turn in everything on the given due date. Like last year (my junior year ISP) I decided to stick with a project based around designing.

This year I did not just want to do a collection, but just one "out there" look. I was inspired by things I love. I was inspired by girls. I was inspired the sophistication of relaxing in my favorite chair with a cup of green tea and a book. I was inspired by the fascination girls have with dressing up in glitter and tulle. I found myself titling this piece "the things I love."

I wanted my piece to be made up of more than just basic fabrics. I wanted textures to bring my inspiration to life. I am very satisfied with my piece. I would obviously never wear this out in public, but I think many girls can relate to at least part of the girl found in this piece whether you are a girly girl, sophisticated, classy, enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy a good read, enjoy being surrounded by girlfriends, or simply enjoy the beauty found within you.

Who run the world [GIRLS]

Now my beautiful baby sis, Abby, modeled my piece. ---->

 

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Easter Sunday

I am obsessed with my family, and I cherish all the time I am given with them. I am blessed with two beautiful sisters and two parents who are absolutely in love with each other. Here in Texas, and the last day of March, the weather was superb. My dad cooked southwestern turkey burgers on the grill while my mom baked Martha Stewart inspired vinegar potatoes and sliced juicy watermelon. We ate our first meal in 2013 on the backyard porch. My sisters and I also baked strawberry cupcakes with strawberry shortbread icing. I am so blessed with a fabulous family, and I am more blessed with a loving Lord who died for MY sins, and then rose again, so I could live with Him eternally even though I still sin. 

I hope you all had a blessed Easter Sunday.

LBD (remix)

LBD as in the abnormal, long black dress. I have been searching for the perfect black maxi dress for months now. I want one that is casual, comfortable yet having the ability to be dressed up, fabulous. A black maxi is one of those stellar, classic pieces in your closet that can transform from season to season. It can be a skirt or a dress. It can be worn at the beach barefoot or out dinner wither killer heels. It's that article of clothing that is so simple, but it must be so perfect to keep from one trendy season to the next. Whether you are Rihanna or Rachel Zoe, style your black maxi dress your own way.

"To This Day"

In my gifted and talented english class, we watch a random video at the beginning of class to get our brains and creative juices flowing. The other day my teacher played this video by Shane Koyczan, and it really hit home with me.

After growing up in the same town all my life, I feel as if everyone in my high school sees me in a specific way. I am so ready to leave this "bubble" of a comfort zone and meet new people. I am ready to challenge myself and actually find out who I really am and what I really like.

I just feel for humans feeling close minded and almost like they have to pretend to be someone they aren't just to fit into this bubble of a world. But there is so much more to life than fitting a certain standard. Forget about the name you are called "to this day," and find the beauty in life. Find the beauty in you.