First Impressions

Clockwise from top right:

 J.Crew, Topshop, The Beauty Department, Topshop, Tory Burch, Topshop, J.Crew, J.Crew, Stella and Dot

Clockwise from top right:

Zara, Nars, Madewell, Topshop, Topshop, Madewell, F21, Madewell, Stella and Dot, Madewell

Recently I've started thinking a lot about first impressions and what they really mean. The last few months have been filled with first impressions and in the next year I will be meeting many new people. 

While applying to college is a daunting task for many reasons one of the

scariest things is meetings with college admissions officers for interviews and other admission information. The stress of what to say is already enough and to top it off I never really know what to wear. Should I wear something casual or dressy? How nice should I look? There are always so many questions on my mind!

I will also be graduating high school this spring and (hopefully) be starting college next fall. With this change I'll be meeting a lot of new people and making new friends in a completely 

new place. I haven't gotten to this point yet, but I already know how

 uncomfortable and scary it will be for a while. 

All this being said first impressions are pretty important, and what you wear can be the biggest factor in making an impression. They can make or break a college interview and the more confident you feel in a room of strangers the more your likely you are to make friends. This article about what people wore to interviews with Anna Wintour and this EveryGirl article gave me some great inspiration for what to wear when meeting new people no matter the situation. 

~ Caroline

First Impressions

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Favorite Find

While I was wrapping gifts I was able to take a little break and stroll through Nordstrom. My stroll quickly became a full on shopping experience. As soon as I walked in I saw more than 10 things I wanted to buy. Unfortunately I was supposed to looking for christmas presents (for others not myself!)

 But I did end up getting myself one thing! This watch is gorgeous and was only $18! Can you believe it? I know I can't. Nordstrom had watches galore and all at great prices! I love this watch and this watch too,  I would definitely recommend checking out Nordstrom before christmas to add a few things to your list and maybe buy some presents for others. 

~ Caroline 

Favorite Find

Saturday, December 8, 2012

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Happy Weekend!

{Image from my tumblr}

This week was a pretty long week (even with a day off from school) but it has made this weekend look even better! 

Today I will be wrapping presents at my local mall to support JDRF and children with type 1 diabetes. It is a great foundation and I'm so happy to be able to help. If you see one of the JDRF wrapping stations at your mall please stop by and get a few of your presents wrapped! 

I'm happy to say my college applications are done for the time being so the rest of my weekend will be spent relaxing, seeing some friends, and maybe doing some homework (I'm starting to feel the senioritis coming on). I hope you all have a great weekend planned!

~ Caroline

p.s. I'm in love with the outfit above! From the scarf to the shoes it is gorgeous.

Happy Weekend!

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Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Has Everything

1:Grace A Memoir // 2:Steve Madden // 3:Rebecca Minkoff // 4:J.Crew // 5: Madewell // 6:Michael Kors // 7:Gap // 8:Nordstrom // 9: Quay Sunglasses // 10: The Sartorialist Closer // 11: J.Crew // 12:Topshop // 13: Hunter // 14:Cara Accessories  // 15: Anthropologie 

Every year the holiday season comes around and I feel completely unprepared. It would be a lot easier to just order gifts online but I find so much more joy in actually going shopping to look for presents! 

However, there are always those people (often many of those people) who seem to have everything. What are you supposed to get your friend that has an enviable closet and the cutest accessories. 

Well this is where the thinking comes in. Depending on who you are buying gifts for interesting coffee table(ish) books can be great presents. The Sartorialist Closer is filled with gorgeous pictures that any fashionista can find inspiration in. I have yet to read Grace A Memoir but I have heard great things and who doesn't love Grace Coddington. 

Even if you think your friend has everything they definitely don't. That is always what I have to tell myself. They may have ten scarves they rotate through, but do they have an adorable J.Crew plaid scarf? Maybe they love jewelry, but do they have a tortoise shell watch (I need one!)?

Looking for a classic bag can also be a great gift. You can also find bags in any price range, which is always a plus. I have always wanted the Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C Clutch but if you are looking for a more affordable option for a friend (or yourself) this Steve Madden clutch is great! 

The holiday season is always stressful and I'm sure I will still be at the mall Christmas Eve with all the working dads looking for presents for their wives (like my dad will be). Thinking of ideas ahead of time always helps me, though!

~ Caroline

Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Has Everything

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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You Know You Need Something When...

{Images from Lovely Pepa, Happily Grey, and Gal Meets Glam}

When you see it on multiple blogs you follow religiously. Seriously though. I don't think I've every seen one item so many times within a matter of two weeks on the blogs I follow. 

Gal Meets Glam, Lovely Pepa, and Happily Grey all posted gorgeous pictures wearing this scarf from Zara recently. These girls have completely different styles but this scarf looks amazing with each of their outfits. Plaid can be translated in so many ways and they have mastered all the ways (or at least most of them).

 I plan on making a trip to Zara on Newbury St pretty soon and this scarf will be on my list!

~ Caroline 

You Know You Need Something When...

Monday, December 3, 2012

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Miss Selfridge Must Haves

clockwise from center top:

skirt, patterned shirt, bag, flats, star sweater, ball bracelet, bangles, striped sweater, peplum shirt,

owl scarf, maroon scarf, dress

The worst thing about the internet is online shopping. Let's be honest, when you are supposed to be doing homework (like I should be right now) you are actually shopping. It is addicting, even if you aren't buying anything.  I got through cyber monday relatively unscathed, but after discovering Miss Selfridge this weekend my wallet has already begun to feel a lot lighter. 

Miss Selfridge has a great mix of trendy and classic pieces at a range of prices. The best feeling is finding something you really want and can completely afford. I found at least twenty things that I want to buy and above are my favorites. What do you think I should get?

~ Caroline

Miss Selfridge Must Haves

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