College Essentials: Cold Weather

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I got an email the other day from someone requesting a post on what to wear when the weather gets cold in college.  She told me she is a freshman, and at her school (much like mine!), most girls wear shorts and a t-shirt to class when it's warm outside.  But, now that it's getting colder, it's important to stay warm while still looking cute for class.  College fashion, at least where I go to school, is about all being casual during the day.  I've put together some items that are most commonly worn on my campus by girls in the winter.  Keep in mind that you should ALWAYS wear whatever makes you the most comfortable--this is just how I stay comfortable and cute while going to class!

I'll start off with the most important part of any college girl's wardrobe--leggings.  Where I go to school, they're a denim replacement during the day.  Leggings are SO much more comfortable for when you have to sit through a long day of classes, and if you wear a big t-shirt (which I always do), it's completely appropriate.  

Now, people all over my campus wear NorthFace or Patagonia jackets and vests.  I have plenty of jackets, but I'm DYING for a vest.  (It's on my Christmas list this year ;) )  Either the jackets and vests or a big chunky sweater can keep you cozy all winter.  Just throw on a big knit scarf and you'll be in heaven--trust me!

Finally, riding boots.  These are my savior for days when I don't want to wear tennis shoes.  You can get them expensive or inexpensive, and they have them most places that carry shoes this time of year.  

I hope you all enjoyed this, and I hope it helped some of you!

What's your favorite thing to wear when it gets cold?

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xo Sarah

Halloween DIY: $10 Tutu

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I know in my last post I said I'd be posting more frequently, which I will, but it's kind of hard to get back into the swing of things!  Today's post is for all you last minute planners that are still looking for a Halloween costume, but don't want to break the bank making it!  I bought all of this last night, and the whole thing took about an hour and a half to make, which wasn't too bad.  For Halloween, my roommates and I decided we were going to be girls from "Toddlers and Tiaras," so I had to go buy materials to make a tutu.  There are tons of different costumes you can use a tutu for though, whether you want to be a ballerina, fairy, or anything else!  

Now, another big thing for me was that I didn't want to spend too much money on this costume.  I went to Hobby Lobby last night and got everything for under $10 to make the tutu.  Here's what you'll need:

1. An Elastic Band

I bought one that is 1 yard long and cut it to fit my waist.  They are $1-2 at Hobby Lobby, and come in all different sizes.

2. Tulle

I bought three different colored spools (pictured below) from Hobby Lobby.  They are 25 yards long (which is way more than you'll need), and are originally $3.99 each, but right now they're on sale for 50% off!

3. Scissors

4. Velcro, Safety Pin, Button, etc.

Anything to hold your tutu together at the back!

Here's how you do it!

First, start off your spools of tulle.  I used white, yellow and blue, but you can use as few or as many colors as you want.  Cut strips of each color.  Now I didn't use exact measurements for this, but I cut them about 2 feet long.  Depending on how tall you are, you can adjust this accordingly.  You're going to be folding each strip in half, so keep this in mind when cutting them.

Just to keep things more organized, I put each color strip into a pile.  The cutting takes the longest, so if you can pre cut some of your strips (I did about 10 of each color at a time), it saves a lot of time.

Now, you're going to take the strip you want to start with and fold it in half.

You can either tie it in a knot around your elastic band or loop it, I found it's easier to loop it around.  So, you're going to put the loop under the backside of the elastic, pull the long sides through the loop, and pull it tight.

Continue on with whatever color pattern you're using, and eventually you'll have this:

Now, either stitch on your velcro or button, or safety pin it in the back and you're done!  You're ready for Halloween!  

Remember--you can use ANY colors you want!  All I need now is a sash, crown and maybe a ni-ni to pull off the perfect Toddlers and Tiaras look for Halloween!

What are you being for Halloween?

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xo Sarah

Style Ideas: The Fourth of July

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I know I always start off my recent blog posts apologizing for not posting enough, and this one is no different!  Last week was super crazy, but I actually have a few days off of work this week so I'm going to try to work on my blog as much as possible!  

Now that my apology is out of the way, I'm so excited about this post because it's all about two of my favorite things--cute clothing and the Fourth of July!  I'm not quite sure yet of my plans for the 4th, but I know I want to be looking cute whatever I do!  The great thing about all of these outfits is that you can wear them on any summer day--not just on the Fourth of July!
Here are some of my favorite outfits for the holiday!

Race Point Red and White Striped Dress

Stripes are always a good choice for the Fourth of July!  They're so easy to pair with a plain top and still look super festive.

Hyannis Skirt

Promenade Blouse

This red blouse would be so cute to pair with either some denim shorts or a cute pair of white shorts and blue flats.

Overboard Shirt Dress

This plaid blue shirt dress is probably my favorite of all of them--it's so cute and flowy yet still looks super comfortable.  The red accessories just add to the festiveness of the outfit, but I would definitely wear this any time--not just the Fourth of July.

Sailor Blouse

This blouse is another one that is super cute any day of the year, not just a holiday.  For the 4th, you could pair it with any red skinny jeans (I got a pair from Target for $15!), or some cute dark denim shorts, with a pop of red in accessories.

Now, of course, I can't forget about one of the best parts of the Fourth of July--cute swim suits!  This time of year, you can find festive suits almost everywhere, but my favorites are from Target and Shabby Apple!  

Reversible Bandeau Top

Reversible Triangle Top

Crab Island Bikini

I hope you all enjoyed this little fashion post!

What are you doing for the Fourth of July?

More importantly--what are you wearing? ;)

Comment and let me know!

xo Sarah

All pictures from Target and Shabby Apple

*This is not "sponsored" by Shabby Apple.  I just really love their website lately and think they have some adorable stuff.  They're also having 20% off all orders for a summer sale with the code "SUMMER20" and free shipping over $100, so it's a perfect time to order from them <3

Outfit Inspiration: Memorial Day Casual

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As most of you all probably know, this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend!  Which for most people means cooking out, swimming and hanging out with friends and family--and if you're from the South, a big bonfire!  If you're me, you're working, but at least I'm a lifeguard so I'll be having fun!  Regardless of your plans, Memorial Day is a day to be comfortable and enjoy yourself!  Here's some ideas of what I would wear for a Memorial Day cookout/bonfire!

Of course, maxi-dresses are totally in style right now, and those would be an awesome option for the weekend as well.  I usually end up running around like a little kid though, so it's safer for me to have shorts on ;)

I hope you all enjoyed!

Have an amazing Memorial Day weekend!

What are your plans?

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Get The Look: Emmanuelle Chriqui

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I've gotten tons of positive responses on my "Get the Look" posts, so here's another! This one is of Emmanuelle Chiriqui.  I think she's absolutely gorgeous, especially in this look.  It's perfect for the spring/summertime, almost reminds me of a Greek goddess on her!  I hope you all enjoy!

Here's what I came up with:

Now, I love the look of turquoise with gold, but I added a little more gold than Emmanuelle had at first.  I love this look! It's super easy, a maxi dress with gold accessories! Find everything I picked out here:)

Enjoy!

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Trend Alert: Tangerines and Oranges

Hey everyone!  

I hope you're all having an amazing day today!  Today's post is all about a new trend for spring and summer this year--orange and tangerine colors!  Now, while orange is my favorite color (and has been since I was little), I'll be the first to admit that when I started seeing this on the runway and red carpets, I was terrified.  

Orange is NOT my color by any means (I have very fair skin, even when I'm tan I can't wear orange).  I love the way orange dresses look on people with darker skin tones, but on me they look horrible.  When I started seeing them on other people with fair skin, though, it changed my view.  I'm not sure if I'm bold enough to wear an entire orange outfit, I'll have to start with some accessories ;)

What do you think of the new color trend?

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xo Sarah

Photo Credit: Glamour Magazine

Get the Look: Rachel Bilson

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I've gotten quite a few tweets and comments asking for more "Get the Look" posts lately, so here's another one!  I've loved Rachel Bilson since her days on The OC, one of my old favorites <3  Her style is casual, edgy but still classic.  This is one of my favorite everyday looks, it's super causal and I love the neutral colors she's rocking!  I'm all about being comfortable during the day, so this is perfect when you're having a super casual day and just want to dress it up a little!

This is a super easy look to recreate, and you can do it very inexpensively also!  Here's the breakdown of the outfit:

Just start out with two basics--a white tank top/tee ($4.80 from Forever21) and some dark wash bermuda length shorts.  Then, throw a neutral beige colored cardigan over it.  She's wearing almost camel colored shoes (which was a HUGE fall trend this year!), then throw on some long, layered gold necklaces.  To find exactly what's in the picture, you can find that here, but almost everything can be found at inexpensive stores like Forever21, Target and Old Navy!

Do you love the look?

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*Also, let me know if you want more "get the look" posts!

xo Sarah

Photo Credit: Rachel Bilson picture

OOTD: Easter Brunch

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Happy Friday to everyone! And a happy Good Friday to all of you that celebrate Easter!  I'm at home with my family for the weekend, and my sister is on her way home as we speak--we're so excited to decorate Easter eggs tonight! (yes we're in college...yes we still decorate Easter eggs :) )  I know I say this in almost every blog post but I honestly can't believe how close summer is! I have less than one month left of school then I'm home for the summer...and more classes over the summer haha!  

Anyway, here's a dressy outfit inspiration for Easter Sunday.  You can wear it to church, brunch or Easter dinner (or wherever else you want...), I think it's adorable! I especially am in love with the earrings!

This outfit is SO springy--with lots of pastels, florals and even a bright pop of green (if you're feeling adventurous).  The accessories are my favorite part of the outfit--but I love the dress as well!  You can find everything I used here.  I hope you all have an amazing weekend--whether you're with your family or by yourself, and whether you're celebrating Easter or not.  

What's your Easter outfit this year?

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xo Sarah

Color for Summer: Mint Green

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As summer gets closer and closer, the colors are getting lighter and brighter!  A huge trend this season is mint green clothing and accessories.  It's been seen on celebrities all season, and personally I'm obsessed with it!  Any skin color can rock this trend, which makes it that much more awesome. It's not too crazy of a color to pull off for a casual day look, but you can glam it up for a night out as well.  Personally, I'm on the prowl for a pair of mint green jeans!(If you know where I can find some, please let me know!)  I'm thinking about something like these, just skinny jeans not flared! :)

Kayley Cuoco                                    Nikki Reed

Odette Yustman          Lindsay Lohan

Do you love the mint green look?

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xo Sarah

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I'm 3 months old!!

Well...not really! But it is my blog's birthday--it's 3 months old today :)  These past 3 months have been so much fun for me, and it's all because I get the opportunity to talk to all of you everyday.  My blog has grown so much so quickly, I have over 260 followers, in just 3 months.  That is incredible!! Thank you all SO much, its hard to believe that many people care about what I have to say on here.  

So as a "blog birthday" present, I want you all to do me a favor.  Leave a comment telling me what you want to see more of--reviews, get the looks, fashion trends, organization, anything!  I want to do posts that you all want to read! :)

I hope you all have a happy Monday and an amazing week! 

Don't forget to leave a comment!

xo Sarah

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Sarah's Spring Style

Hey everyone!

Now that it's FINALLY spring, I'm so excited that I wanted to do a post about my spring style.  These are my favorite spring looks, some are casual and some are more dressy, but they are all so springy :)  I love the light and bright colors for spring--as well as the super casual wavy hair with braids!

What's your spring style?

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Get the Look: Lauren Conrad

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Here's another Get the Look post, this one is a super casual, everyday look that I personally am in love with! Enjoy! :)

Here's what I came up with:

Like I said, it's a super easy look to achieve.  I just did a white T-shirt and dark denim skinnies.  Then I added a medium sized suede bag and matching belt, and a pair of Rainbow Sandals.  Then, throw your hair in a ponytail and you're ready to go!  I hope you enjoyed! You can find exactly what I used here. :)

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Best Dressed: 2012 Academy Awards

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So, as you all probably know, the Oscars were last night!  I'm going to be honest, I'm not crazy about award shows about a bunch of movies I've never seen, but I LOVE watching the red carpets! :) Here's some of my favorites from the 2012 Academy Awards Red Carpet :)

And my FAVORITE of the night: Angelina Jolie! <3

Who wore your favorite look?

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xo Sarah

Fashion Week Favorite: Betsey Johnson

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So, since New York Fashion Week just ended about a week ago, I'm super excited to share my favorites with you all!  One of my favorites this season is Betsey Johnson.  We're used to seeing crazy, wild colors from Betsey Johnson on the runway.  This season, however, while the clothes are wild in their design (in the most fabulous way possible, of course), the colors were surprisingly tame.  Nonetheless, I still love Betsey Johnson's style and her line!  (All pictures from here, I don't own them!)

Do you love the line? 

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xo Sarah