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Aqua Pom-Pom Romper / Street Level Rattan Circle Bag / Sunglasses / Halogen Espadrille Sandal

I was figuring out what to blog about today, and I realized I never shared this little romper I wore in Las Vegas. It's just so cute with the pom-pom details! I actually also used it as a swim coverup because it's so easy to throw on right over your bathing suit. It was on my Wishlist Wednesday a few posts back, and I wound up making the purchase when I saw it in person at Bloomingdale's. I will say that the straps were too long on me by about an inch - I am 5"4.5, so I suppose I'm just too short for the way it was designed. Regardless of the longer straps, I loved wearing it! So so cute and summery.

Today I was all over town, from Malibu to Santa Monica, and it was so busy! I tend to avoid Third Street Promenade in the summer because it is just a madhouse; the amount of tourists gets a little overwhelming. It's hard to drive, park, or even walk through the crowds. I did get to stop in to the King's Head pub for some take-away pastries - it's one of my mom's and my favorite stores there. Totally stop in to the pub shop if you ever find yourself in the area! But anyway...I'm off to catch up with the pugs & enjoy a round of Judge Judy episodes. Tell me I'm not the only one obsessed with law enforcement shows!! Hahah alrighty - thanks for stopping by xoxo

Current summer obsession: anything with palm print! I saw this skirt and ordered it right away for my trip. I couldn't wait to wear it in Vegas! I love it with the hat I've been wearing (it sold out, HERE is another one that I like) and the rattan circle bag I've had on with nearly every outfit as of late.







These photos were taken in the courtyard during my recent stay at the Bellagio hotel in Vegas. The grounds are just so pretty there! The heat flattened my hair, and I don't exactly know what I'm looking at in half of them, lol! But anyway - this outfit is my favorite. Gonna be wearing it on repeat. And the sandals are like...$15. Heads up - size up in the skirt. I've found most items at H&M to run quite small. I typically wear a 0, but I got this in a 2 and it fits just right.

Today I'm running lots of errands. Stopping in Sherman Oaks and I'm hoping to get lunch there (The Cheesecake Factory at the Galleria is my fav!) and maybe go to Fashion Square after! We're almost to Friday!! xoxo

This past Saturday I was officially inducted to the honor society I am part of, the National Society of Leadership and Success. I'm now a lifetime member of the Sigma Alpha Pi chapter, and it's such a relief to have completed all the steps to getting inducted!! I'm so glad I joined. If you've been invited to join and are considering it, I highly recommend it. There is a $90 entrance charge, but it's worth it because it's a one-time fee and the membership is for life. I've really benefitted from it, and it's a great piece to list on your resume.

The ceremony was really nice - it was held in one of the auditoriums we have at my university's student union. After each inductee went up and was recognized as a member, the Society gave everyone a gift that came with a NSLS ΣΑ𝚷 t-shirt, a lanyard, a pin, and a certificate of completion with our names on it. Then they served cupcakes that were soooo good :)

The president of our chapter and me

At lunch! I celebrated afterwards with lunch at my favorite BBQ restaurant, Wood Ranch! Baby back ribs are my favorite food ever, and Wood Ranch has the best (I've tried a LOT of different places hehe) On a different note, I wore this striped black and white off-the-shoulder dress and paired it with a blazer. The dress is really cute, but the fabric wrinkles really easily. Love the lightweight, flounce look of it, though. I picked my nude strap sandals to wear with this outfit - mine are dupes for a designer pair. I have been wearing them with all different outfits lately....they're not uncomfortable and they're really cute, too! My straw bag is new...I'm obsessed with straw bags this spring!! PS - my outfit is linked at the bottom

Striped Mini Dress / Nude Heels / Straw Circle Bag / Similar Blazer (Mine is Last Year Banana Republic)


This week I'm in the final stretch of classes. After this, I just go to school next week for a class potluck and a bunch of different events. I can't believe my academic career is ending - it feels so weird but so good at the same time. I'm so nervous and excited for the end of the semester and graduation - it's all happening so fast. I have something big going on every week, if not every day, in May. Here's to the last day of April!

Happy Monday <3 <3 <3

K

I only own two pieces of red clothing, and this top is one of em, haha! I typically don't wear super bright colors. With that said, when I saw this one I thought it was so....festive...I guess? It just made me feel really summery, which is a great feeling :) PS - it's 40% off right now! I picked up these shorts the other day at Brandy Melville in Santa Monica. I was a little iffy about them at first, but once I got home and tried them on again I LOVED them! They're such a good length - not too short, not too long. They don't stretch or get loose throughout the day, which is a big deal for me cause a lot of shorts wind up feeling too big after a day's wear. (I could only find them on the PacSun website, btw)

I'm trying to figure out what to wear for an event I have to go to on Saturday! I am part of the National Society of Leadership and Success, which is an honor society we have at my university (the Sigma Alpha Pi chapter). I'm super excited to finally be getting inducted. I'll try to do a post about the ceremony. It's a day early, but happy Friday, friends! <3 <3 <3

K

I feel "meh" at most about most of the jeans in my closet. With the exception of my nicer pair of Madewell ones, my other jeans tend to stretch too much, slide down, and feel uncomfortable after walking around in them all day. I've seen so many people wear these Levi's 721 jeans and thought they looked so cute. I'm a big fan of ripped jeans! Almost all of the pairs I have are destroyed to some extent. I considered saving up towards a good pair of Levi's, until one random day I just happened to go on the Nordstrom website and found them for 40% off. They came to around $50 instead of their usual $88! Keep in mind I am a broke college student, so I consider these to be an investment pair even at the discounted price. They're really good quality denim, which is hard to find for under $100. While they are not stretchy at all, that's what I like about them! Most jeans have a lot of spandex, and I really don't like how they feel or fit. I will say, though, that because they don't stretch it's really important to get the right size. If they're too tight when you first get them, they will stay too tight. I'm hoping to get the darker wash at some point, too! They're 25% off right now, which puts them just under $75. Levi's 721 Jeans / Embroidered Penny Peasant Top also here / Adalyne Perfed Espadrille Wedge, same shoe different color here, similar  here and here,  / Straw Hat / Kate Spade NY bag For sizing reference, I am 5"4.5 and have to cuff these jeans slightly. If you're shorter than I am, they may be super long on you. Also, I totally love this hat! It's super lightweight and is a really nice addition to any shorts, jeans, or dress ensemble. PS - If you're wondering how a "broke college student" is wearing a pair of $170 shoes, read how I got them here! Love, K <3 <3 <3

Velour T-Shirt Dress also here / Denim Shirt / Espadrille Sneakers  / Leather Crossbody / Watch / Lipstick in "Rose Pink"

I was more than happy to get outside after the temperatures over the last week or two have been in the 50º's during the day / 30º's during the night. While I love the cold, I'd much rather be inside when it's chilly out. I've had this dress in my closet for about a month but haven't been able to wear it without shivering until today! Puggy was content to stay on the couch...the only reason he made an appearance in these photos is because Megan was holding up a bag of Whole Cuts the whole time, haha!

This is definitely one of my favorite outfits for spring and summer - the t-shirt dress is velour, so it's really soft & doesn't cling. It's great for running around and doing things like taking your pug for a stroll! It runs TTS - I'm wearing XXS. I paired it with my favorite pair of Soludos espadrille sneakers, but sometimes I interchange it with these Birkenstock knock-offs. In all honesty, the sneakers are not the most comfortable; I wear them anyway because they're just so cute. I got my normal size 6 and they are snug, but not to the point where they're uncomfortable. I've also seen them in this gray color. I use this crossbody bag pretty much every day...it doesn't fit a whole lot in it, but it's so small & lightweight that I would rather cram everything in than lug around a big heavy purse! The leather is great quality, too. Also, this watch (also available in a pretty pale pink) looks more expensive than it is and it's really versatile - I wear it with both casual and professional outfits. What are your plans for the weekend? ♥