summer

How to Not Look Like a Hot Mess When the Weather Gets Hot
We’ve been waiting too long to don our bikinis for vacations at the beach, and looking forward to perfectly lazy days spent soaking up the sun. We’re here, and summer is everything we imagined it would be… except for the sweat, frizzy hair, and heat exhaustion.
8 Jewelry Must-Haves for Spring! [8 Under $20]
Brighter colors and shorter hemlines are finally making an appearance. With colorful wardrobes comes fun and bold jewelry to complete your fashionable looks. This week I’ve complied 8 accessories to add to your spring jewelry collections.

8 Pieces to Break Into Fall [8 Under $20]
The first day of cooler temperatures excites me beyond belief and makes me want to start buying up loads of sweaters and boots!
Why You’ll Miss Summer Vacation When It’s Gone
It’s August. The days of sleeping in and sleeping out are waning as move-in day is approaching far too fast. Savor the summer. Savor the in-between season between class schedules.
What I Miss About College [The Weekly Ten]
This week my college goes back to school. I’m not going back. Since graduating, I’ve been wondering when it will hit me that I’m not in college anymore.
I’m Pale, Get Over It: A Fair-Skinned Manifesto [Friday Faves]
I was born with a skin-tone that falls somewhere between “fresh milk” and “blank paper.” I’ve heard every “where are the Seven Dwarves?” and “Ah! You’re blinding me!” joke in existence, replacing my joyful anticipation of summer with an ominous dread.
Stylish Sandals [8 Under $20]
It stays warm at my school for a couple more months so I’ll be wearing shorts, tank tops, and sandals for a bit longer.

Watermelon and Berry Salad with Mint [Intro to Cooking]
Part of my cooking philosophy is to trust your preferences. If you are cooking, and you do not like the way something tastes, add something to it! You won’t like it when it’s finished either!
Warm Weather Work Wear [CC Lookbook]
Finding outfits that look professional but can still beat the summer heat can seem like a daunting task.
Light and Healthy Summer Tomato Salad [Intro to Cooking]
There is literally nothing you can do to ruin this (minus losing an appendage in the dicing process). The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity.
4th of July Fashions [CC Lookbook]
Do you wear red? White? Blue? Do you wear all three? How much is too much? Should you go for the bedazzled stars and stripes necklace? (That’s a firm no in case you couldn’t tell.)
How To Get Bikini Ready In 7 Days
The skimpy two piece is enough to instill fear into us girls who have had a hard time avoiding the freshman fifteen or simply aren’t confident with their bodies.
Fashion Inspired by a One Direction Video
I’ll always think that the boybands of my childhood (Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, duh) are the creme of the crop. Maybe that explains my aversion to One Direction, or maybe I’ve just outgrown boybands. Yeah, right.
Yoga Abs [Dorm Room Workout]
Eating right and exercising daily is what’s really going to get you the “bikini body” you want. One of the body parts that’s most exposed in a bikini is your stomach, so I decided to focus on ab exercises this week. This video promises “sexy yoga abs.” It’s a bit cheesy, but take a look at that lady’s stomach! I want what she has.
Fun Spring Drink Recipes You Need to Try This Weekend
There’s no better excuse for a party than warm weather. And if you’re going to have a party in the sun, you’re going to need some delicious cool beverages. Once again, we got sucked into the addictive world of Pinterest, finding recipe after recipe for amazing drinks.
Budget Stylista: Getting Waisted on Spring Style
Completely over my dry skin, frizzy hair and all this winter weather in general, I have no problem developing an unhealthy addiction to the latest looks. I will be celebrating the first official day of spring in one of my favorite new trends: High-waist, distressed denim shorts.