black friday favorites

I've never been one to wake up at 3 AM and go shopping for Black Friday...I'd much rather curl up into a turkey coma and sleep. That's why I'm all about the online deals, and will be sharing my favorites with you as the sales start!

first up... madewell: get an extra 25% off through 11/26 with code DONTSTRESS

nike: get 25% off sale with code EPIC25

jcrew factory: 50% off everything. prices as marked.

that's all for now! check back later for more sales. have a happy happy thanksgiving :-)

meg

best of october

October is notoriously a busy month but so fun nonetheless. Because it was so busy, especially with college applications, I barely posted on the blog or Instagram! To make up for it, I'm wrapping up the best of my October into one post.

homecoming

At the start of October I had my senior homecoming! It feels weird to even type that, because it's so surreal that I'll never go to homecoming again (omg). For the dance, I wore a cape-style Milly dress (it's on sale, btw), Baublebar star earrings and Missguided shoes (on sale for only $16!). It was super fun because Greg was on fall break from college so he was able to come!

My mom secretly sniped this photo lol

turnabout

Instead of having a dance for turnabout, my school does something a little bit more...Midwestern. Basically we go out to a farm where there's hayrides, golf, and ice cream-- it's hilarious and such a good time. We all dress up to a theme and this year's was around the world. Greg and I went as France!

 

Baguettes mandatory

wisconsin

I haven't shared a ton about my college search thus far, mostly because it's been a pretty confusing and stressful journey! However, I have been having tons of fun visiting different colleges. My dad and I took a trip to Madison to tour the University of Wisconsin, and I loved it. It was beautiful while we were there! I even got to meet up with Fran for coffee and an insider's tour, which was super fun.

charm at the farm

Charm at the Farm is a vintage market with tons of cute boutique-style vendors. My mom and I got to go, and it was adorable. We walked around, shopped, and ended the day at a mac-and-cheese food truck (delish).

similar jacket | boots

halloween

For Halloween this year, I wore the most "Meg" costume ever: an avocado. 

...and that's about all for October! I hope everyone has a fabulous November being thankful for family and friends. 

stay sunny,

meg

five last minute halloween costumes

FIFTEEN DAYS till the spookiest day of the year...are you ready!? If not... have no fear! Today I'm sharing some of my past costumes to give you some Halloween inspiration.

1: ZOEY 101

Last year, my friend Anna and I dressed up as Zoey and Quinn from everyone's favorite 2006 TV show. The essentials for Zoey? Blix, a Pear laptop, a key necklace, and a PCA shirt I made with an iron-on transfer.

2: FRENCHIE

For my school's turnabout dance this year, the theme was "around the world." My boyfriend, Greg, and I chose to put on our best Parisian look and go as France. The baguettes are mandatory, and you'll also need a beret, neck scarf, and striped shirt. I completed my look with New Balances (restocked!) and a button denim skirt. 

3. FIFTIES GIRL

I wore this look to a Grease Father-Daughter Dance at school. It was so fun twirling around in my poodle skirt! To look like you're straight out of Grease, you'll need a white short sleeve oxford, or any t-shirt, a poodle skirt (I got mine off Amazon), neck scarf (for your neck or around your ponytail), sneakers, and ankle socks.

4. FLAPPER

For last year's turnabout, which was decades themed, Greg and I channeled our inner Daisy and Gatsby to pull off a twenties outfit. I wore a flapper dress from Amazon, bow flats, costume pearls, and a black floral headband.

5. ALIEN

If you haven't caught on yet... I go to a lot of themed dances. My school is pretty much obsessed with them, and I love it. The theme for our spring dance last year was "out of this world." So, I went as an alien and Greg wore a NASA shirt. Copy my outfit: iridescent choker ($4), silver sequin skirt ($13), black lace up top ($20), and platform sneakers. Don't forget to paint your face and wear two high buns!

Halloween season is definitely one of the most fun times of the year, and I can't wait to see everyone's costumes. As for me...I have no idea what I'm being. Very uncharacteristic of me, I know, but if you have any ideas please leave them in the comments!

stay sunny (and spooky!),

meg

sunflowers & sunset

Every year around Labor Day weekend, a field by my house starts springing up sunflowers. I love it because I'm partial to anything sun-related, and sunflowers are my favorite flower. My friend Anna and I, armed with our iPhones, decided to stop by the field and take some pretty snaps. As each minute passed, the sun sank further and the color of the sky changed-- it was a breathtaking backdrop for our photos and we both probably looked like the heart eyes emoji.

I wore my favorite transitional summer-to-fall outfit: a light skirt, tank, and denim jacket. I picked this skirt up from the Madewell sale, and it's so easy to style. Gingham has by far been my favorite trend of summer, and I intend to carry it into fall!

As a proud outfit repeater, I wore the same thing to a John Mayer concert last month :-)

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stay sunny,

Meg

reclaim your self care

With cross country in full swing and school consuming most of my day, I'm already lacking in the self care department. When homework and activities begin to demand more of my energy, my window for "me time" is slim to nonexistent. And that's scary, because I love taking care of me-- I've learned that it's vital. That's why I decided to reclaim my self care by working it into my daily routine. Self care doesn't have to be an afternoon at the spa or taking a day off, it can be a lot of little moments that you take to appreciate your mind and body.

1. TURN YOUR SHOWER INTO AN AROMATHERAPY SESSION 
For me, taking a shower is a great "reset button." Try taking your shower up a notch by adding essential oils to fit your mood! Put a few drops on a wet washcloth under the stream of your shower, or try these fizzies. If you shower before bed/are stressed, I recommend using lavender to relax you. If you shower in the morning and need a wake up call, try eucalyptus, mint, or citrus!

2. USE SHAMPOO THAT'S MADE FOR YOU 
Recently I've been treating myself to this Function of Beauty shampoo and conditioner, and I am obsessed with it. No one's like you, so your shampoo doesn't have to be like anyone else's! You get to select your hair goals, such as "straighten" or "thermal protection," your scent of choice (I got essential oils and it's amazing), and your color. It even comes with your name on the bottle, how cute is that? Use this link for $5 off.

3. EXFOLIATE WITH A HOMEMADE SCRUB
Mix 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of coconut oil to make your own scrub. Use it when you shower, and it's like a mini spa treatment!

4. MAKE YOUR HOMEWORK SPACE COZY
Chances are, you spend a lot more time at your desk than you'd like to. You might as well make it a cozy, relaxing, and refreshing place to be. Try getting some plants and candles for your desk, and a fluffy blanket for your desk chair.

5. TAKE A MORNING 10
Ten minutes of sleep won't really make a difference on how awake you feel. However, waking up ten minutes early in the morning can impact your entire mood! You can use this time for yourself-- get a cup of coffee, journal, listen to music, or meditate.

Little moments for yourself add up, I promise!

Stay Sunny,

Meg