Spring in the Air?

Could it finally be spring? After weeks of stormy weather and freak snow incidents has spring arrived? The weather today certainly points towards that possibility...although I'm still skeptical.

Either way, the weather today is gorgeous, so I've put together an outfit for it. Not something I have, but in my ideal, credit card debt-less world, something I would purchase. I am a consumer whore, who knew. Anyways, I thought about wearing something fun and colourful today before realizing my wardrobe was all black. So here it is.

First off, this ocean flow teal wrap dress from Ruche is so pretty. I love the bright teal, perfect for such a sunny day.

Pair that with these wedge peep toes from H&M along with a few accessories and a grey cardigan, you're good to go!

Rose Around the Ring and In Like a Medallion Necklace both from ModCloth

So does the weather changing inspire new outfit ideas for you? And yes, this is just an excuse to not clean my room! 

Cleaning

I did it. I survived the school year. I made it through the show season, turned in all of my essays (albeit late) and my number two pencils are dulled from all the exam writing I completed. Yet I'm still here and standing.

My room however is not. It is a disaster. My laundry has been piling up since my second to last show of the season and I'm literally left with nothing hanging. The contents of my drawers and closet are on the floor. While I normally try to post an image to make things a little more eye catching there is no way a picture of my room in this state is going up online.

I'm trying to find the time to organize my life post stress and am have difficulty. Where to start? The whole task at this point is so daunting.

I'm thinking maybe some positive imagery at this point to get the ball rolling?




Okay, scratch that; I'm just using it as a time waster.  Hopefully I'll be updating next with a post about how fabulous it feels to spring clean. But then again what are the chances of that happening?

Paper Season

                                                

It's that time of year again: paper season. That means many a student's day is filled with papers, projects and did I mention the papers? So what does any responsible university student do? Why watch old t.v. shows of course. In the few down moments I have, I've taken to watching the corniest shows from my childhood that I can find. Boy Meets World is an absolute life saver. As is Sailor Moon. Embarrassing, I know. Stress turns me into an over-caffeinated nine year old.

What are some other options for balancing a school/life balance? Maybe some that involve actually getting out and seeing people other than those you're working with? I'm at a loss.

Drink heavily maybe? What? Bad idea?

Rainy Day Outfits

I don't know what the weather is like where you are dear readers, but out here it's miserable. The rain will not let up. I'm assuming that I won't see the sun again until June at this point. However, all is not lost. The rain can be comforting clacking against a cold, tin roof. The sound is like home when you're in front of a fire, hot chocolate in hand. But what to do about those stormy days when you can't drag yourself out of bed, but know you need to? A rainy day outfit is key.

When it rains as much as it does here, you need outerwear that protects you from the elements, but that doesn't mean you can't look cute. I've been jumping around trying to avoid puddles because i was not prepared. Leaking rain boots are nobody's friend, therefore I've compiled a sort of wish list of items that I'd like for my next rainy day outing.

Lessons in Classics Coat
from ModCloth

Raindrops Keep Falling Umbrella
from ModCloth

Terrier Firma Rain Boots
from ModCloth

These items may all seem disparate; the patterns may clash a little, but they will all keep you dry, warm and happy. I love the cheeriness of the built-in scarf on the coat and the fact that the boots aren't totally black. A solid coloured rain boot would be a nice option as well, but please don't go with the yellow. I personally find the dogs on the print adorable.

All of these items are little out of my price range. For now I'll stick with the leaking rain boots and faux leather coat, but if anybody comes into some money...

Coffee and Term Papers

It's term paper time around these parts. Add extra curriculars and other time commitments to that and you're left with one exhausted co-ed. I'm sure I'm not the only feeling the crunch right now.

I know of only one tried and true way to make it through the term paper rush and into exam time. Coffee and lots of it. Some people swear by exercise or getting enough sleep, but not me. Hook me up with a vat of coffee, the stronger the better, and we're golden.

The great thing about this time of year is Starbucks Christmas coffees. On a really rough and rainy day; the kind that chills you to the bone, the best pick me up is a sugar filled latte off in a tiny nook of the coffee shop. For me, the atmosphere at Starbucks isn't as nice as some of the local joints, that emphasize seating and try to create a familial atmosphere, but nothing can beat a gingerbread latte.

How do you make your days special this time of year, when the days are getting darker and you're holed up in a library?