Nautical Nonsense

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Forever 21 Anchor Sweater $20/J.Crew Anchor Ring $38/ Betsey Johnson Sailboat Stud Earrings $25/ Dogeared Anchor Charm Necklace $48/ Sperry Top Sider $80/ Gap Anchor Sweatshirt $40/ Asos Anchor Sweater Dress $67

Although it is snowing outside, I can't help but yearn for warmer days. Who isn't right now?
Here are a few of the nautical-themed items I am loving right now that I just may have to add to my summer wardrobe.

Happy Tuesday!

Bi-Polar

Top: Tommy Hilfiger Coat: Banana Republic (old, similar) Pants: J.Crew (old, similar) Shoes: Sole Society Bag: Kate Spade Watch: Skagen

The weather here has been so nuts the past couple of days.
 First we had freezing rain, which made walking to class turn into ice-skating to class (don't believe me, watch this for a good laugh), then fog, and now so much snow! I hope you are staying warm wherever you are! I am counting down the days until spring!

This weekend I did go out and see Silver Linings Playbook and I loved it! It's really slow but it's funny and I am convinced Jennifer Lawrence can play any role she wants. Have you seen anything good lately?

Happy Monday!

Stripes and Sequins

Tee: Loft (no longer available) Sweater: Halogen (old, similar) Jeans: J.Crew Boots: Enzo Angiolini (On Sale!) Bag: Marc By Marc Jacobs Watch: Skagen

Even though the weather is dreary and the air is barely breatheable, the pop of green and little sparkle instantly lifts my spirits. I hope you are having a wonderful week so far! It's only the third week of school and I already have two tests, such a buzzkill!

Happy Wednesday!
  

Lately

Top: H&M (no longer available, similar) Coat: Juicy Couture (old) Jeans: T.J. Maxx Boots: Joules Clothing (ON SALE) Bag: Kate Spade (no longer available, similar) Necklace: Forever 21 (no longer available, similar) Watch: Skagen 

Keeping warm has been a challenge here the last few weeks. Our weather has steadily been in the teens and it is miserable. I can't wait for spring! However, the colder weather has let me watch the entire first season of Revenge (Yes, I am considering this an accomplishment ha.)
I am completely hooked! Have you seen it?

Hope you have a great Tuesday!

Valentines Attire

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Topshop Heart Flippy Dress $80/ ban.do Heart Shoe Clips $25/ Forever 21 Love Sweater $22.80/Kate Spade Estate Garden Studs $58/ Sole Society 'Callie' Flat $50/ Dogeared Heart Pendant $62/ Essie Nail Polish (from Left to Right)1/ 2/ 3

Maybe this post is a little premature but you can never start planning too early, right? I feel like Valentines day is the one day of the year you can dress in all pink and red and look like a little girl again and no one can say anything about it (besides Halloween, I guess). It's also my little sisters' birthday!
All of these picks are under $100 and add some extra glam to your wardrobe just in time for Valentines day!

Hope you have a great Tuesday!
Thanks for reading!

 

A Little Snow

Top: J.Crew Factory (old) Sweater: Halogen (old, similar) Jeans: Aeropostale  (old) Shoes: Target Scarf: Tai Pan (old)  

Bag: Steven By Steve Madden Watch: Skagen 

I hope you had a great weekend! 

Here in Salt Lake we got a huge snowstorm on Thursday night and I was absolutely loving it (with the help of all-wheel drive). The next couple weeks are full of exciting things here in Utah. The Sundance Film Festival starts this weekend and I'm hoping to head up there and soak up some of the madness while it lasts. 

I hope you have a fabulous Monday.

Thanks for reading!

Snow Day

 

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Gap Sweater/ Target Jeans/Enzo Angiolini Boots/J.Crew Earrings/ Kate Spade Bag/Skagen Watch/Gap Hat    

 

Happy Friday! Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I have been working a lot and unfortunately when I get off it's dark outside. Today it is snowing like CRAZY and all I want to do is cuddle up on the couch with a grilled cheese and tomato soup. If I was going anywhere though, this is what I would want to be wearing.

 

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Thanks for reading!





 

Quick Fit Tips

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I don't know about you, but I have been struggling to get back into a regular fitness routine. When I was in high school I had no problem going to the gym everyday for an hour, but now it is just really hard for me to be motivated.

Since I am studying Exercise and Sport Science, I know how important it is to exercise for so many different reasons, so here are some of my tips on keeping to your New Years Resolution.

 (Disclaimer: These are just my personal opinions/views) 

- If you honestly cannot get to the gym one day, find some exercises you can do at home, even in front of your TV ;). Lauren Conrad has some great quick exercises you can do at home. (her entire fitness section is actually really great). I always do crunches and little exercises in front of the TV instead of just mindlessly sitting there.

-Write down you exercise plan for the week so you will be more inclined to stick to it. I write all the classes I am going to go to and what I am going to do each day. This way, I can modify it if something comes up one day.

-Don't feel guilty. If you do not exercise one day, there is always tomorrow. Don't use it as a way to procrastinate and not exercise at all but you are not doing yourself any favors stressing about missing one workout.

-Try something new. Never been to Bikram yoga, Zumba, Cycling? Try it, you may find something you enjoy and didn't even know it!

- Always carry water with you to stay hydrated and curve cravings. I am always carrying around my Camelbak water bottle. I drink so much more water when I have it with me.

-Keep healthy snacks with you. When that 3PM craving hits, I will eat almost anything. It is so important to keep healthy snacks nearby so you are always keeping on track!

- Cook more at home. This is another one of my goals this year. There are so many hidden calories when you eat out. Plus, cooking is fun!

This is a little different than my usual posts, but I am really trying hard to get back into shape and I am sure some of my readers are too. These are some things that helped me and I hope they may help you too!

Thanks for reading!



Back

Top: Downeast Basics Blazer: J.Crew (old) Jeans: Aeropostale (old) Boots: Enzo Angiolini (old, similar) Bag: Kate Spade (similar) Watch: Skagen Necklace: Tiffany & Co. (gifted) 

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! 

Unfortunately, today is the day spring semester starts. As much as I would like to continue just relaxing, I guess you have to get back to real life at some point!

 

Have a great Monday!

 

P.S. Don't forget to enter the giveaway on Amy's Blog!

Work It Out

Top/HR Monitor/Bra/Bottoms/Mat/

 Hair Ties/Shoes/ Water Bottle

 

The cliche New Years Resolution is getting back into shape/losing weight or however you want to say it. In my opinion, when you like what you are wearing you are much more likely to reach those goals.
If you are trying to lose weight or just get more fit, I highly recommend getting a heart rate monitor. When I am using mine I always feel like I am actually doing something and getting results instead of just obliviously walking on the treadmill or whatever it is you are doing. I have not used the one pictured above but it connects to an app on your smartphone so you do not need the watch, which I think is pretty cool. If anyone has tried it, I would love to hear your review!

 

Happy Friday and thanks for reading!

 

 

NYE Attire + A Giveaway on Blank Pages

Top:H&M Leggings: Downeast Coat: J.Crew (old, similar) Shoes: Target Bag: Steven by Steve Madden Watch: Skagen Necklace: J.Crew Factory (old) 

Hello there! Sorry this is a few days late, but this is what I wore on NYE. Sometimes I feel like I have to live up to some big stereotype on New Years. Party til the sun comes up? Not really my style. More like party until the clock strikes 12 and hit the sack. I loved these sequin leggings though, first time I have ever worn sequins. Weird, right? Maybe next time they will be even more sparkly than this pair.

 I hope you are all having a fabulous week so far. Hopefully you are not back at work yet. I start school again on Monday and I am really going to miss sleeping in. To make it a little less painful I am giving away a $30 Starbucks Giftcard on Amy's blog today. She has a bunch of amazing giveaways going on today, and her and her blog are pretty awesome as well, so you should totally check it out!

Thanks for reading!

Poppin'

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Well I guess I already failed one of my new years goals, to post 5 days a week. Off to a great start...not. We all get one day to recover from the New Years celebrations though, right? That is my excuse anyways, so I am thinking today is the start of my new year.

Although spring is far from near, I love looking at all of the new spring and resort collections. Since it is only 20 degrees outside, I am hoping for a little bit of warmer weather. I am in love with every single piece pictured above and hopefully will be able to add one or two to my spring/summer wardrobe (especially that bag, and the shoes).

I hope you had an amazing new years and have a great day getting back to real life!

Thanks for reading