The Ultimate To-Do List

From now on, on days like today, when I am super stressed & anxious, I will consult this list. 

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What is on your happy to-do list?

By the way...I finally got Maria Menounos' The Everygirl's Guide to Life, thanks for the push today with your post Staley! 

How cute is she?

Unfashionably Me

So my lack of outfit posts lately makes me sad, I guess it's been a mix of three things:

1. Stress: I know I am a notorious list maker but it seems like I have 1 million + things to do and it's only getting longer. It's as if I woke up two mornings ago and finally realized that I am getting older...I was so consumed with being a "kid in college" I didn't notice the world spinning around me...I guess you can say it's finally catching up to me, and very quickly I may add.
2. Intimidated: I don't know if I have posted about this before, but in short my sister has amazing style, literally she can put anything on and make it look effortlessly cool. Although I try to wear some of the things she does, ultimately we have different tastes...but I can't help but be intimidated by her outfits. I guess in a weird way I am trying to find something so unbelievably cool that she says, "Wow Cass, I love that!"
3. First week HOME: Basically ='s bumming it hardcore. I did find out that I need to head to my internship early for StyleWeek in Providence so I guess I won't be bumming it for long.

Today I just wore the leggings, sweater, UGG boots combo (typical Long Islander outfit I'm afraid) and got a manicure/pedicure with my sister...Essie color Luxedo which is a dark purple. I love it and it made me feel good that some girl asked me what color it was and then swapped her polish choice for mine.
I also got these Kate Spade earrings from my Dad/Mom/Sister as a little pick-me-up and token of good behavior? Hmm, either way it was a really nice gesture and I absolutely love them. Kate Spade emulates a classic and all-American style that I love, very girl next door, which is how I see myself.


Anyway, I have a ton on my mind tonight so I am going to continue to think (way, way, way too much) and then sleep because I am going to Florida in the morning to visit my Grandma! It's going to be very different this year since my Grandfather will not be there--but I know he will be looking over us watching us.
How do you guys deal with stress, loss, lack of inspiration?
Maybe I will consult D and get some outfit posts tomorrow!?!
Have a great Holiday, hopefully I will be able to blog from Florida!

Black on Black

Good Morning!

The sun is shining so bright today, and I am loving how warm it is, I didn't even need to wear a jacket today! Seriously, I am so happy right now!
So even though a posted about 2 hours ago (why was I even up?) I am going to post again...because this is my outfit post...duh!
Disclaimer: after my outfit descriptions I am just going to write a little about following your dreams: prepare to be inspired!


Today's outfit:
I am wearing my black cashmere French Connection sweater which has a slouchy turtleneck look. I love this sweater for 2 reasons. One, it is super comfortable and two, I got it on sale at Marshalls for $10. Cashmere for $10? French Connection for $10? I will take it! On my lower half, I am wearing my Forever21 jeggings...again. Wow, I just can't get enough. I seriously want a black pair, I wear them with everything. But on a real and practical note: they are so much warmer than cotton leggings. More fabric, more structured fit and perfect for the approaching winter. Lastly, I am wearing my new tall black BASS leather boots that I got while I was at home earlier this week! They are so comfortable and I already wore them once to my internship interview yesterday. By the way, sorry there was no post yesterday, I was super stressed out with...LIFE? Who knows, but that seems to be my excuse recently, life stress.

Anyway, on to the inspiration of this post (mainly for you D!):

Always follow your heart no matter what or where it tells you to go. I believe in trusting your heart because it has the purest and truest intentions for an individual. Everyone's heart is different and my heart will tell me to handle a situation totally different than yours would...that's why it's so special. There are so many people out there who will never understand why your heart tells you to do something a certain way, but that's not their problem. Live life in the direction your heart leads you and happiness will be sure to follow.

Remember:
"A good heart is better than all the heads in the world."
-- Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton