skittles and cheetos paid with quarters always get the best of me

dress: Target // necklace: INPink // watch: Fossil // knuckle rings: Style Lately // heels: Lauren Conrad via Kohl's

Since nursing school has started, I have definitely noticed an increase in my appetite, and not in a good way. Craving soda, wanting chocolate or anything sweet or with caffeine, I feel like I am in high school again! Except this time I am no longer a growing teenager, and putting on the pounds seems to be getting easier. Seriously, the soda and vending machines right outside our classroom do not help. All I can think about half way through the day is how much a soda will perk me up, or just one little pack of m&m's won't hurt, especially if my friends share it with me, right? Ugh excuses, excuses. Working out? What is that again? Getting the energy to get in the car to drive to the gym is exhausting just thinking about it. Rough life, huh?

So, what are your secrets to those mid day cravings? Do you sit at your desk wanting that snicker's bar down the hall? Or do you indulge yourself because you know you'll work out later? Or do you all around eat healthy (I admire and hate you people all at the same time). Let me know how you people keep your rockin bods!

On a side note, I think the vintage couch sitting in my grandparents garage stole the show during this outfit shoot. Can't always be the star of the show I guess. It's okay couch, you are pretty cute.

my fridays are on thursday, and what a good day thursday is

sunnies: Target // shirt: Old Navy // vest: Target // necklace: Fossil // bracelets: F21 & InPink // knuckle rings: c/o  Style Lately // leggings: c/o Style Lately // shoes: Target 

Overwhelmed is not even an understatement when it comes to this week. I mean 5 tests in 4 days on stuff we've learned in 48 hours? 6 body systems in less than a week and a half? Not the best mood lifter. Surprisingly though, today is my Friday (welcome weekend!) and I don't even know where the week disappeared to. Most likely my nose in a book half asleep. Have you ever felt like that? Like days just pass and you feel like it is an out of body experience? Somehow you land in your bed every night and wishing you could just stay there forever?

The one thing I look forward to almost every night is seeing my amazing man. I feel very, very lucky to look forward to seeing the same face after over 5 and a half years. Not many people can say that. And even on those nights when I feel like my brain might explode, he makes me laugh it out, and I feel better. Like tomorrow won't be so bad after all and I will get through it. It's the best I tell you.

Also, let me just take a second to talk about these leggings. Not much to say besides they're awesome and I want to wear them every day. Maybe even under my scrubs. Okay that's a little excessive. But for real, you should get them. Aaaand their knuckle rings are. the. bomb.

That is all.

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Today is the last day for the amazing Uncommon Goods Giveaway! Get you entries in and winner will be announced tomorrow!

v-day attire: what to wear when staying in with lulus.com

earrings: c/o Style Lately // fire lily red coat: Lulu's // shirt: F21 // sweater: F21 // watch: Fossil // jeans: Target // boots: Steve Madden

In case you missed it, yesterday was an example of what to wear if you're going out for Valentines Day. But what if you're staying in? Just because you don't have anywhere to go, you still want to look like a valentine, right? You and your significant other don't have to spend loads of money on a fancy dinner or gifts. Just go for a walk in the park or the beach, or have a little picnic down the road from your house.

Jeans are the best place to start. If you're staying in, there's no need to wear those tight dresses or high heels. Comfort is key here, especially if you have no one to impress. It's also a lot easier to snuggle up with your man without having to worry about a dress catastrophe! Again, some pops of color such as red or pink won't hurt. Throw your hair in a bun, and I wouldn't feel as though it's Valentine's with out some lip color. Red, pink, or nude, you choose!

Going out or staying in? What is your ideal Valentines celebration?

v-day attire: what to wear when going out with lulu's.com

bb dakota dress: c/o Lulu's // fire lily red coat: c/o Lulu's // ring: vintage // pyramid bracelet: F21 // love bracelet: c/o Style Lately // tights: Target shoes: F21

There are so many things that go swirling around your, or my, head on Valentine's Day. Things like, what do I get my significant other or where are we going to go? A picnic or a late night dinner? Most of the time, what I am going to wear ends up on the bottom of the list and before you know it, lover's day is upon us. I don't own many things that are red, with hearts, or that resemble the normal valentine's attire. So, in the end, this is what I came up with. A black and white dress paired with glittered polka dots tights are my idea of getting dressed up. Add some pops of red with a coat or some shoes (or both in my case) and you're set!

Perfect for a night out on the town, the obligatory valentine's outing, and oh so easy to recreate. This will be my ensemble for the night when Jared and I had to DaRuMa's for the 4th? or maybe 5th? time. A little tradition where we like to stuff our faces until we can't move. Then, I like nothing more than to put on my pajamas and spend the rest of my night feeling overly satisfied. Sound about right?

What are your valentines plans?
Come back tomorrow for a look on what to wear on Valentine's Day if you're staying in!
Also, a special thanks to my best friend, Emily, for taking these pictures. They're gorgeous!

wednesday giveaway!

Today I have spooky treat for you guys, okay, maybe not so spooky, but it sure is fabulous! I feel like we've all been talking about fall as of late, but does anyone realize how close we are to Halloween? So here's a little treat to get you into this ghoulish holiday. Style Lately, the oh so affordable boutique that can be can be seen on Blank Pages HERE and HERE that has THE cutest items, is hosting a Halloween giveaway, just for you.

One winner will be chosen to receive one of their skull knuckle rings and their helmet skull scarf. Adorable, right? Just use the Rafflecopter below to get those entries in. Giveaway runs until Wednesday, October 31st, winner announced Thursday, November 1st.


a Rafflecopter giveaway
Happy entering, and may the odds be ever in your favor! (sorry, a hunger games moment just struck me there)

a little help for a first time apple user

hat: vintage top: F21 palazzo pants: Target heels: F21 wishbone necklace: c/o Style Lately chain bracelet: c/o Style Lately   arrow bracelet: c/o Style Lately

This weekend was one of those weekends where you get everything done that you need to do. When one of those included getting a new iphone4s, well, lets just say everything that I needed to do didn't quite get done. With this being my first apple product, it's like learning a whole new language. With that said, most of yesterday was spent transferring pictures, downloading apps, and receiving updates. But I must tell you, I am in love with this little phone. It was very hard to say goodbye to my little droid, but with the iphone being so much faster, it is getting easier and easier.

I proceeded to spend the money and get the life proof case. Knowing me, this probably was a good investment. The only problem is that when I type on the touchscreen, it is a little harder because of the air gap between the case and the screen. Does it ever get any better or is there always an air gap?

So all you BP readers and loyal iphone users, I am oh so welcome to any tips and tricks. Remember, I am a newb here. I literally took a chunk out of my finger while trying to get the life proof case off. It's bad I tell you and I could use all the help I can get.

To make your Monday better, go check out the little shop Style Lately. Their pieces are so trendy and affordable, you can't go wrong with any piece. I am just loving their new half and half bracelets. Check them out!

Happy Monday!