Weekend Wishlist

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I don't know about you, but I am not looking forward to another Monday. I had a long boring weekend of studying for the LSAT, I am so ready to take this test and get it over with; December cannot come soon enough! It sucks dedicating so much time to a test, but I know it'll pay off in the long run! Here a few things I have had my eye on lately:

1) Steve Madden Troopa Boots: I got these in black last year for Christmas and I absolutely love them! The brown pair however look much more versatile, and could even pass as a short pair of riding boots! 

2) kate spade candle: I've been on this kick lately for decor in my room. I'm definitely a sucker for candles, so when you put that together with kate spade + polka dots, you can bet that I need it. 

3) Old Navy Pixie Pants: I've been on the hunt for a cute pair of polka dot jeans. So naturally when I saw that Old Navy had polka dot Pixie Pants for only $25, I was all over it. I will definitely be picking up a pair soon enough.

4) Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B: This bag has been on my wishlist for far too long now. Every time I plan on snatching it up, I always end up breaking down and buying something else before I can get around to it. It hurts my heart to say this and I can't believe I am, but I think I need to cool it on my purse splurging. Hopefully I'll finally get around to buying it with Christmas money!

5) Acrylic Monogrammed Necklace: I have a confession to make.... I don't own a monogrammed necklace. I was going to buy one with my birthday money last year, but I just couldn't justify $100. I recently saw on Personalized From Me To You that they make acrylic ones for just $30! I don't need an expensive sterling silver one, so this acrylic is perfect for me (and my bank account). 

6) J.Crew Camp Socks: These socks are just too perfect to pair with my L.L Bean Boots, they're cute plus they look super comfy and warm for those cold fall/winter days. For almost $20 for a single pair though, they're definitely going to have a splurge buy! 

What are some things on your wishlist?

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Fall Dresses: {Friday Favorite}

Over the years, Fall has definitely become my favorite season. Growing up, summer held a special place in my heart, it meant no school, staying out late with friends, no responsibilities. While this all still holds true, (not for long although, I'll be coming for you soon, real world!) as I've gotten older I've learned to appreciate the beauty of fall. Who doesn't love the changing of the leaves, pumpkin and apple flavored everything (PSL especially) and of course, fall fashion. I love my J.Crew Chino's I get to break out in the warm weather, but I really wish I could dress for fall year around.

Below are a few fall dresses that I absolutely adore. Pair them with tights and riding boots and you've definitely got yourself a fall staple! I linked them for you all to check out!

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four // five

What are some of your favorite fall trends?

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Esteè Lauder Doublewear vs Tarte Foundation {Review}

Hi everyone! Today's post is a bit different from my usual again! After two years of using the same foundation, I finally switched it up. I was never a believer in high-end makeup, until I noticed that Estee Lauder was doing a Lilly Pulitzer gift (and you all know I could NOT pass that up). I decided to try Estee's foundation to get my gift, considering that would probably be the only thing I would get my money's worth out of. 

I could not believe how well it worked, I was seriously amazed! I never believed that there was huge difference between your typical drug store makeup, and the high end. I just assumed you were paying for the name, and BOY was I WRONG! While I loved my Estee, I decided to give Tarte a try after getting color matched at my local Ulta. The lady who color matched me at Ulta proceeded to tell me that my Estee foundation was actually quite a few shades dark than my actual skin, I became so used to it and never seemed to notice. 

While it's only been a few days since I have switched, I can already see a huge difference in my skin. Tarte doesn't have any harsh chemicals in it like Estee does, which is great for your skin. Estee was also an absolute pain to get off, I had to literally scrub my face (harshly) for it to come off, Tarte has been the complete opposite. Tarte's coverage is just about the same as Estee, it lasts me through a long day of classes. It's taking me a while to get used to the shade difference, I really am growing to love Tarte. My skin already feels and looks so much healthier! If that is what you are looking for in a foundation, I would definitely recommend Tarte.

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What I've Been Watching

Happy first day of October everyone, I hope you're all having a great week! Today's post is a bit different than my usual. I thought it would be fun to round up a few of my favorite shows that I have been watching religiously lately. Sooo, without further adieu.... 

1. Gossip Girl: I'm kind of ashamed to say I never really got into the whole Gossip Girl hype when it was actually on. I finally caved and started watching it on Netflix during last winter break. I got through season 3 before school started again in full force, needless to say, I never got to finish it. I started it over again a few weeks ago and I am determined to finish it! 

2. Real Housewives of NJ: I've been hooked to this series since season 1. I'm quite partial to the entire Real Housewives series, but NJ definitely takes the cake for my favorite. While I miss the original ladies (AKA Caroline and Jacqueline), this season has still definitely been an interesting one. On the plus side, Manzo'd With Children will be starting this Sunday so you can bet I'm looking forward to that! 

3. Dance Moms: Okay, this one is a guilty pleasure. The drama is nauseating and 99.9% fake, but the has-been dancer in me says "do not turn off" and always wins. Maybe I'll get sick of it soon enough (probably not), but for now, it's definitely one of my favorites.

4. Don't Be Tardy: Kim was my favorite Atlanta housewife, I was absolutely devastated when she abruptly left the show. So when she got her own spin-off a few years ago, of course I was ecstatic! I hate that it only comes on once a year, and is only a half hour long (take a hint Bravo: MAKE IT AN HOUR). This past season was also disappointingly short, so I am definitely looking forward to more episode, even if so a year away. 

What are some of your favorite shows? 

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September Favorites

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great start to the week! I feel like I say this every month, but really, I have no idea where September went. October is one of my favorite months, I absolutely love seeing the leaves change colors and Halloween and scary movie marathons are my favorite. AND, my boyfriend will be on fall break at the end of October and I will be spending a much needed few days with him and I could not be more excited! October should be a fabulous month for me! Below are a few things I was loving this month...

• Patagonia Snap Tool Fleece: I cannot get over how soft & comfortable this fleece is! Everyone raves about these, so I had to see what all of the hype was about. And boy, did it live up to it's expectations. Whenever I wear it, I have a hard time taking it off because of how comfortable it is! They're also super warm! This is definitely going to be not only a fall favorite, but a winter one as well.
  
  
• Rebecca Minkoff Five Zip: It's pretty unheard of for me to use the same purse for a long period of time. I have a serious handbag obsession, so I typically like to switch it up. I've been using this since I bought it back in August and I absolutely love it! I have the regular sized one, not the mini, and it fits way more than you'd expect. And I'm constantly getting compliments on it! It's become one of my favorites.
  
  
• Captain America The Winter Solider: My boyfriend is a HUGE Marvel geek. After months and months of him trying to get me to watch some of the movies, I finally gave into him. To my surprise, the movies are actually really good (I know he's in his glory). Seriously, if any of you have seen the first Captain America, you MUST check out the second one!! I was amazed at how good it was, it was definitely the best movie I've seen this month.
  
  
• Michael Kors Watch: I've had this obsession lately with chain watches and I was on the hunt for the perfect one. If you remember from my Haul post (when I also bought the RM bag), I found this gorgeous rose gold watch from Michael Kors.
  
  
• J.Crew Merino Wool Sweater: J.Crew sweaters are seriously my absolute new favorite. J.Crew has such a consistent fit and they are SO comfy! About a month ago, I found a wool sweater on sale with an extra 40% off, I got it for $20! While I hate that it's dry clean only, it is so comfortable!
  
  
• Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade: Surprisingly enough, my last few visits to Starbucks haven't included a PSL. While it's one of my favorites, summer has been lingering around and a hot coffee just doesn't sound too pleasing just yet. I love Starbucks Black Iced Tea Lemonades, but it was just recently that I finally tried Passion Tea. It's the perfect kick of flavor when you're wanting more than a plain old Black Tea Lemonade!
  

What have you been loving this month?

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Constitution Day {Recap}

Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a fabulous week! I figured I'd take some time to explain to you all why I have been so MIA lately. I've mentioned in previous posts that I am on my university's Moot Court team (if you've never heard of it & are curious, you can read about exactly what it is here). 

My school has an excellent Moot Court team, we've consistently been ranked one of the top in the nation. So every year for Constitution Day, we put on an open practice for the university/public to attend! It was a pretty big deal this year, we had some pretty important people as judges, a full house, and of course news crews were there! We had a Supreme Court Justice and one of the top ranked attorney's in the state AND country come judge! It was a lot of pressure and a lot of work was put into making sure the day went smooth, but it was all worth it at the end! The judges were incredibly impressed. It was such an awesome opportunity that we got to meet a real Supreme Court Justice, and even better that she now knows all of our names. You never know when that may come in handy! ;)

Now that that is done and over with, hopefully I will have a lot more time to dedicate to blogging! So keep an eye out for lots of new posts! 

Fall Favorites

Can you believe that fall has arrived (well, it has in the north anyway)?! It feels like summer just started yesterday. Fall has become my favorite season, not only is it beautiful, but fall fashion is the best. Who doesn't love oversized sweaters and riding boots? I've been waiting far too loong to break out all of my fall beauties again! 

What are some of your fall favorites?

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