Beachin'

Anyone else heading to the beach this summer?

We headed to Amelia Island like we do every year. It is my absolute favorite place to be!

This year I kept it easy and simple.

The cover up I am using this year is actually a night gown from Target, but you can't

even tell it's a night gown. Plus I've worn it as a dress.

It's super cute, comfortable, and very flattering for all body types!

You can find it here for only $16.99!

The shoes (that I am obsessed with) are from Versona. 

I bought them because they look just like Birkenstock Sandals 

only I got mine for $10 instead of $100.

If you want the actual Birkenstocks you can find them here. 

They also have many different styles, which I love them all!

(Mine are no longer on the Versona website, but they have some look alike at Target.)

(Target also has some with a little bling, which you can find here.)

(One of my best friends has the ones with the bling and they are really cute and go with everything)

The bag I found at T.J.Maxx while here in Amelia Island.

I mean even on vacation you must shop!

I thought it was the cutest bag because 

I love pineapples, it's big enough for anything, and it was only $16!!

I found the same bag at Kohl's for the same price

They also have it in a different color.

The bathing suite is one of my best savvy finds I think!

I'm proud of this find because it looks identical to the Triangle Swimwear.

I have always wanted one, but there is no way I can afford them.

I found mine at Target. I can't seem to find it on their website but they also have one that looks similar and I still think its cute as well. You can find that one here.

I hope everyone heading to the beach this summer has a safe and fun trip!

I'm sad my trip is almost over, but it was so much fun to be back here for a week!

   Happy Beachin'         

-A          

Germany!

Traveling this summer?

I got the opportunity to travel to Germany this May.

I took advantage of the maymester programs at my school.

They offer a number of trips to pick from and anyone can go on them. 

You get not only a trip to places like Germany but you also get 6 credit hours.

On this maymester we got credit for a German class and a mass com class. 

We learned about the history of German film.

Now all I have to do is write a 10 page paper to get the credit..

Maybe I should start that..

Anyways, of course while I was over there I was paying attention to the way the Europeans dressed.

I noticed the women wore mostly skinny jeans or leggings and they all wore tennis shoes with everything. That's probably because they walk or ride their bikes everywhere.

The weather was perfect while we were over there.
It was in the 60s and 70s so it was perfect for jeans and a light jacket.

While we were in Münster we went to the farmers market that they have once a week.
You can get basically everything there. From flowers to fish!

My friend Lauren found these awesome pants!

I'm not sure what you'd call these pants but all I know is they are extremely comfortably!

After she bought them she literally wore them everyday.

They are great lounging pants.

You can also dress them up with a nice top!

Which is what she did on the plane ride home. She wore a black Piko top with them.

That was probably the most comfortable way to travel.

Being on a plane for 8 hours you want to be as comfortable as possible.

These pants were definitely money well spent!

 

In both these picture me and Lauren are wearing tops that we bought at Street One

She got a grey one and I got a tan one.

They are super comfortable and very light.

In the left picture I have on a t-shirt from Entourage, leggings, and high tops.

I found my high tops at Platos Closet for $12.

That was a lucky find and they were great for this trip.

But, to be honest I'm still team Vans all the way!

In the right picture Lauren is wearing a short sleeved v-neck Piko in olive green.

Pikos are great for traveling because they can be fancy or casual.

Plus you can get them in any color and all different styles!

She paired her Piko with a cute sleeveless cardigan!

More Pikos!

Lauren has on a red long sleeved Piko with an infinity scarf!

I have on a light sweater that I found at American Eagle 

(I talked about this sweater in my Fab Finds post)

This is a section of the Berlin Wall!

That was really neat to see and there was a ton of graffiti on it!

Jessie on the left is rocking pink skinny jeans and a denim button down.

Which is always something easy to throw on over any top!

That morning she said she looked like a teacher but I think she looked super hot!

Lauren on the right has on black skinny jeans which go with everything!

She also has on a cute sheer top and is rocking those TOMs!

Shocker.. I have on a Piko top!

I'm telling you Pikos are the best top you'll ever buy

and they are cheaper if you order them off their website.

I have to say this trip to Germany was one to remember!

I wouldn't change a single thing about it and this awesome group made it even better!

I'm so glad we got to know each other so well and I couldn't of asked for a better group!

If you're traveling this summer be sure to pack what you need 

and things you can wear a few times.

Don't over think the packing and always keep it simple.

Remember you're going to enjoy yourself and have fun. 

The last thing you want to worry about is your clothes!

 Happy Travels!        

-A          

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Graduation Time

       May is the time for graduation. Whether it's High School or College.

I got to be lucky enough to see my brother and cousin graduate from college!

Man does time fly! 

I can't believe they have both graduated from college!

My brother, Anthony, graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

He has come a long way and has accomplished so much and I am nothing but proud of him!

I had to stick to the GT colors! 

I mean it was only necessary!

I am wearing:

 A navy blue Lauren Conrad dress. Found at Kohl's for only $10.

They do not have this dress on the website anymore, but here is one similar.

My shoes, which you can't see are Steve Madden found at OFF BROADWAY. 

They are super comfortable. I love wedges and Steve Madden.

My bracelet is from Versona and the necklace is from Dress Up. 

I have also worn this necklace in my ladies in red and red white and blue outfits. 

It's a good piece to have!

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This is my beautiful cousin, Shannon, who just graduated from The University of Virgina!

I am also so proud of her and can not wait to see what the future has in store for her!

She will be attending The University of Florida to finish off her studies!

For this graduation I picked a maxi dress from Entourage.

This dress was found at the Entourage warehouse sale for only $12 and it's originally $36!

Also I am wearing my Giving Key plus some sunglasses I picked up in Germany for 9 Euros!

(Germany post soon to come!)

The graduation was outside so it was pretty hot. I was even hot in this, but it was all worth it!

Again I am extremely proud of my brother and cousin for all that they have accomplished!

Congratulations to all who are graduating!

-A          

Outfit #5

On this rainy Monday its got me thinking about summer and sun!

Georgia weather definitely likes to tease us..

It's nice and sunny one day and then the next few days its raining..

All I can say is I'm ready for summer!

In my last post I shared with you guys a romper from Cheeky Peach 

Yes, I ended up ordering it and using the 30% off discount they had that night!

This is my first romper but I must say a love it!!

To me this doesn't even look like a romper! 

Hey that could be a good thing some rompers aren't cute at all!

This romper is great to just throw on and go!

You can dress it up or keep it simple and comfy! 

I paired it with a bralette from Entourage which you can find here. 

They have more colors in stores than online.

I also found some at American Eagle

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These awesome pictures where done by one of my friends and you guys should go check him out!

He takes pretty awesome pictures!

Mine our a perfect example because I hate being in pictures. 

So I'm sure I wasn't easy to take pictures of

but he got some good ones for me to use for my blog!

He's got even better work you should check out at:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rikiprosper

https://www.facebook.com/RikiProsper

Also be sure to like his page on Facebook!

  Happy Monday:)    

    -A          

Spring Ready

So who's happy we are having warmer weather?

I know I am! :)

I love fall and winter clothes, but I love warm weather even more!

Now, I haven't updated my spring wardrobe yet. There are a few items I have my eye on!

One thing is this romper from Cheeky Peach!
They have the cutest stuff
They can be a little pricey, but this romper would be great for spring and summer!
For those colder spring days just throw on a cardigan.
You can pair this with flats, sandals, or flip flops.
This can be dressed up or dressed down!

I'm usually not a fan of rompers because all the ones I've tried just don't look right.
This one doesn't even look like a romper and it look super comfortable!
My next pay check might go to this!!

If you shop on Cheeky Peach today before midnight and use the code BREAKUP

you'll get 30% off your purchase! 

They also have free shipping if you pick up your item at their Athens location!

So hurry up and start shopping!

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The next thing I have my eye on are these wedges from Entourage

These are great for spring and of course summer.

The brown allows you to pair these with everything.

They look great with skinny jeans, shorts, dresses, or hey even that romper! 

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Entourage also has this clutch handbag

They have it in Mint and Cream. 

Mint is one of my favorite colors so I'd probably get that one.

The mint is very springy. I also think the mint could go with a lot as well as the cream!

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Be on the look out for spring outfits to come.

In the mean time go find yourself some savvy deals of your own!

Happy Spring!

-A          

Fab Finds

Everyone loves a good shopping day! 

Yesterday was well spent shopping with my mom. I learned all my savvy shopping ways from her!

She's always looking for the most fabulous finds!

We spent our rainy Tuesday at The Mall of Georgia.

The mall in Athens kinda blows..

My fab finds of the day!

I'd say I did pretty good!

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I found most of this at American Eagle.

American Eagle is one of my favorite stores!

They always have a good clearance rack..

I also had gift cards from Christmas to Macy's and Express.

I figured why not use them..

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Both these tops are from American Eagle.

• The Navy Blue top is originally $25 and I got it for $8!! 

It said this top is a crop top, but I got a size up. Now it's just a super comfy, casual top.

I'm really not a fan of crop tops, but that's because I can't pull one off..

plus no one wants to see your stomach..

• The pinkish grey top is originally $30 and I got it for $10!!

It said on the tag that it was a sweater, but the material is so thin and soft

it would be great for spring weather!

Both of these tops are great for any season!

Both can be paired with shorts, capris, and of course jeans!

The necklace is from Altar'd State.

• The necklace is originally $18 and I got it for $5!!

I absolutely love this store!

Sadly, they are a bit out of my budget..

Reasons I only bought a necklace..

If I could, I would buy everything in this story!

The Brownish cardigan in the first picture is from American Eagle.

• The cardigan is originally $35 I got it for $12

Like I need more cardigans!

But hey, you can never have too many.

The jeans in the first picture are also from American Eagle

• The jeans were originally $55 and I got them for $20!!

I love American Eagle jeans.

They always fit just right and are super comfortable.

You can find the jeans here!

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This scarf is from Express, which I used my gift card at 

• It was originally $35 and I got it for $15

Like I need any more scarfs, but hey you can never have too many..

Right??

This scarf kind of solves the need for me to get a blanket scarf,

it's close enough to one.

plus it's lighter so I can wear it in warmer weather

You can find the scarf here!

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This Dress is From Macy's, which I also used my gift card at.

• This Denim & Supply - Ralph Lauren dress was originally $100 and I got it for $25!!

When I saw the original price of this dress I freaked out a little..

I was not expecting it to be that expensive..

But I love this dress!

It is incredibly comfortable and it has pockets!

Dresses that have pockets make me happy!

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Yesterday was a well needed shopping day and

I think I found some pretty good deals!

Everything total at original price is:

$300

Everything total that I payed:

$95

Total savings of:

$205

Plus, with the use of my gift cards

I paid a total of...

$55

Now if that's not a savvy shopper then I don't know what is!

Everyone can be a savvy shopper. Just take the time to look!

:) Happy shopping!

-A          

Snow Days

I know its been awhile since I've posted. I have just gotten caught up in all this snow! It doesn't snow too much in Georgia. Usually all we get is ice and that's no fun.. 

But this time we got snow, actual SNOW! 

Oh yeah and classes got cancelled too :) 

The funny thing is our spring break is this coming week and it's 30 degrees out and there's snow everywhere.

Now that's messed up!!

But it's okay becasue I'll be working over my spring break. No warm beach for me.. :(

To everyone going to the beach... I am extremely jealous of you.

...well back to our snow days...

This cutie is one of my good friends, Tiff, and we braved the cold together to head to our dinning hall! Yeah we'll do anything for food! 

Tiff is also from Miami. Small world!

Even being from Miami this girl LOVES the snow!

Now for me I like the snow but only for so long. I'm someone that needs to be on the beach with 80 degree weather.. Now that's the life!

One thing I have noticed is when it snows the outfit chocies get a little weird!

Like I said I'm someone who belongs on a beach so I don't have the proper clothes for this kind of weather!

Can you believe the jacket I'm wearing I bought in middle school for a school trip to Pennsylvania? 

Surprisingly it's from Areopostale! I honestly can't remember the last time I set foot in there but hey this jacket is coming in handy, plus it's warm!

So never underestimate a store!

Yes, on these snow days it's leggings for days!!

I'm sure every girl can agree with me!!

Here are two other girls that mean a lot too me! 

Drea and Katie.

Now Drea definantly has the right shoes for this weather!

I don't know the brand of shoes she has on but they are similar to those duck boots that everyone wants. 

There is a pair from Kinnucans that I really like!

They are defiantly good for snow or just rain.

I hope everyone who got snow has had a blast playing in it and to everyone going to the beach for spring break, catch some rays for me! 

-A