Polka Dots and Turquoise- OOTD

Happy Tuesday to you all! Hope you are having a wonderful day so far. I woke up to some cloudy skies and a cool breeze in the air this morning, and I was so excited! Why, you may ask? Well that means Fall is officially here. My absolute most favorite season is here in the air, and I just can't contain my excitement. I was running behind a little this morning, and whenever that happens, I tend to want to put on my most comfiest clothes. However, this morning, I felt like dressing up a little and still looking cute, so I decided to combine comfy and stylish. (My favorite combination of all time.)

The best place to start when you want to look comfy yet still cute is a pair of black leggings. I purchased mine from TJMaxx awhile ago for $6. Awesome deal! What I love about these is how thick they are, so you can't see through them.

Now to continue with our comfy yet stylish outfit is to add a fun blouse or top. My mother recently gave me this adorable black and white polka dot top. I love the two pockets in the front, the collar, and that it buttons up the middle. The polka dots really add some excitement to this outfit. 

For shoes, I wanted a little pop of color, so I wore my turquoise flats that have some awesome studding detail on the back. I love how these add just the right amount of "pop" without being too overbearing.

Since it was a little chilly this morning, I paired this super comfy gray sweater with my top. I snagged this from one of my roomies closets, and after wearing it all day, I have decided I would like this sweater in every single color available. I love love love how big and flowy it is, and it's long enough in the back to cover my bum. (Which I tend to have a difficult time finding sweaters that long.) 

Notice the matching phone case :)
Not planned, by the way.

Rain was in the forecast for the day, so I decided not to spend too much time on my hair this morning. (Plus I woke up late..) But all I did was twist it up into a little messy bun and ran out the door. A little trick for putting your hair up- quickly run your straightner through the top section of your hair (top section meaning the hair you are brushing back.) and your little baby hairs, if you have any. By straightening that top layer, when you go to pull it back, you eliminate any frizz or waves in your hair. For me and my hair type, it looks so much better when I do this. However, if you have naturally straight hair, you probably don't even need to do this step. 

And for jewelry, I wore my same rings and bracelets that I wear everyday. For earrings, I wore some diamond studs.

As you can tell, even on those days where you want to be comfortable, you can still look cute! Black leggings are definitely a staple item. Take those and build your outfit upon those. Boots are another great item to wear with your leggings that can add so much to an outfit and still be comfortable. I would like to know, what is your favorite comfy yet cute item you like to wear?

 "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." -Albert Einstein 

xoxo Mo

Studying 101

Hey everyone! It's Mo here. So this week has been filled with lots of tests and lots of quizzes, and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share my favorite studying tips! Now I know everyone is different, so not all of these tips may work for you and your personality. However, I do them almost every time I study, and they are very effective. I hope you give some of them a shot! So to begin...

1. Almost every single time I study, I make myself a hot cup of tea. There is just something about a cup of hot tea that seems to relax me and helps me concentrate.  A few of my favorite teas are:

I love my green tea if you can't tell! 

I absolutely love this peppermint herbal tea! It is so refreshing and very delicious.

And if I know it's going to be a late night and early morning, I go ahead and brew up a pot of coffee.

2. So I don't really like when it's so quiet in my room that I could hear a pin drop, so I like to put on some relaxing music. Depending on my mood, sometimes I do classical, or sometimes I find a Pandora station that has a wide variety of some chill alternative music. Some of my favorite Pandora stations are-

• Amos Lee 
• The Civil Wars
• Gregory Alan Isakov
• Mumford and Sons
• Norah Jones
• Classical
• Classical for Studying

3. This is probably one of the most effective tips I can offer. Turn your phone on silent, and get it out of your sight and reach. I always get so distracted with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc. I mean who wouldn't?! But I have found if I put my phone out of reach, I have a much more productive study session. If you have to have your phone on you, try putting it on vibrate and only look at it if you have to!

4. Sometimes my studying requires the use of my laptop. However, when this happens, I tend to get off course much more easily. All I can say is fight the urge to visit those social networking websites, and use your computer for only study-related items!

5. This next tip may sound silly, but make sure you aren't studying on an empty stomach. If my stomach is growling and aching because I'm hungry, I find it extremely difficult to concentrate on anything but fulfilling my stomachs need for some food.

6. Take breaks. I understand time is of the essence, but studying for a straight couple hours is unhealthy. Take a short 5 or 10 minute break at least every hour. Your brain needs a little break to process all the information you are feeding it.

I hope you all give some of these study tips a shot! Good luck on any studying you might encounter in the future! Take a deep breath and remember, You Can Do It!!

Do you guys have any other studying tips and tricks? I would love to hear them!

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

-Joshua 1:9

xoxo Mo

My New Favorite Shoes

Its Kat! Hope everyone is enjoying their week, school has been super tough this week for me! I have still had time to go out and get a good deal or two. If you know me, you know I love love love shoes. Maybe one day I will do a preview of all my shoes. Anyhow, if any of you get on Urban Outfitters, Free People, or are into fashion you may know of a shoe designer by the name of Jeffery Campbell. His prices range from $300 to the lowest price (that I have seen) at $65. His shoes are so unique, fashionable, and just so fabulous. The only thing is, I'm not willing to throw down that much money on one pair of shoes. So I sometimes find knock-offs. Not saying I will never buy a pair of JC's; all I'm saying is i'm a poor college student and can't. Here is a couple of pairs of JC's I had thought about buying before starting school.

 Since I just couldn't get myself to buy such an expensive shoe, I have been on the look out for shoes with studs/and or shoes that look like JC's line. He does make heels that are uniquely shaped and have cute and creative designs, but day to day I am more of a flats/loafer girl. I went to TJ Maxx this last weekend and found this cute studded flats that are very similar to a Jeffery Campbell line. I purchased these for only $14.99! The original cost was $60. Whats not to love about a cute pair of shoes for $14.99?! I LOVE a good deal! 

These are definitely my new favorite pair of shoes. I hope you guys enjoyed. Always remember you can always find a good deal or a good sale! 

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world!" -Marilyn Monroe

xoxo Kat

OOTD

Hey ya'll! It's Kat here. Hope everyone is having a terrific Tuesday. Just wanted to stop by and show you my Outfit Of The Day! I bought this dress last week on sale for $7 at Forever21 in Murfreesboro and I am in love! I just can't get over the cute small poke dots, the collar, and the dress has pockets! Mo and I love pockets in dresses! So, I paired this cute dress with old JCrew wine colored tights that i got on sale last year, and my black Gap flats that I also got on sale a couple of weeks ago for around $5! For my hair and makeup I did a cute, quick sock bun! (which we all know is my favorite up-do) For my makeup and I did a light blush, black eye liner, with a sheer eye shadow, and of course some wine lips to match my tights. My ear rings, honestly were just what I slept in.... (I woke up late) but I think they added just a little more color and pop to the outfit after all!

Ps. I also put just a small black cardigan with it for when its just a little chilly out and some of my classes can get a little cold also! 

Here is a Bible verse I was reading yesterday during my quiet time that I really am trying to live by so that I may "love God and love others". After all that is what I think the foundation of following Christ is all about. Loving God and loving others.

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Colossians 3:12-14

xoxo Kat 

Rainy Days

Hi guys! Hope it is sunshine-y and warm wherever you might be. It has been raining non-stop since early this morning, but the rain is a good thing! I actually love the rain..I just find it difficult to still look cute and stylish without getting soaked. I have to walk from one end of campus all the way to the other end to get to my classes, and when it is pouring outside, it makes that walk somewhat unpleasant if you aren't prepared. Thankfully, I always carry and umbrella in my backpack, so I am ready to go. But apart from an umbrella, there are many other ways to protect yourself from the wetness and still look chic.

Jackets:

These jackets are the perfect way to stay dry and look fashionable. The cut and the detail of the first coat is what I fell in love with. The neutral color is great, but it is still so adorable because of the buttons and the tie in the front. As for the second one, I love the color, and it would definitely make a statement. (A super stylish one that is!) 

Shoes:

This is where I tend to struggle on rainy days. I'm not a huge fan of rain boots, however, there are some out there that I like! For example, the first pair is such a classy boot, it would match almost anything in your closet. The bow detail on the side is so cute, and these don't really look like your average rain boot...which is what I love about them! The next pair is a pair of flats that can get wet and will not be ruined. I need a pair of these, pronto. These might not be everyone's style, but I found them to be so so cute. I love the bow, and again with the black, super classy and easy to make outfits with.

Hair: 

As for the hair, all I have to say, is pull it up. Get it out of your face, and don't even let the rain have a chance of ruining you hair. There are so many options- a top knot, a messy bun with pieces of hair framing your face, a side braid or fishtail, or even a slick-backed ponytail. Get creative with styling and don't let the rain win when it comes to the hair.

I hope these give you a few ideas on how to conquer those rainy days in style! It might be pouring rain outside, but why not look cute while you're getting drenched. lol! So remember, don't let the rain ruin your day..take control, be confident, and don't forget your umbrella! :)

"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow." -Gilbert K. Chesterton

xoxo Mo

Let me get this off my chest.

So its Kat, again... Haha. I know I haven't been posting a lot lately, and I feel absolutely terrible about it. Its been so busy with school and getting adjusted. I just don't think thats a good enough excuse though! I just want to say thank you to my best friend and my blog buddy, Morgan Dibb. She is fabulous. She's busy with school, dance, and everything else and has still kept up with blogging weekly. She's so amazing! I really do have such a great friend in my life. I'm so thankful for her and I love her very much. So, I promise to do better, and I enjoy this so much, and I'm so excited about getting back on here and blogging so much more! Here's two older photos of Mo and I . Miss you bunches MoMo!

"We'll be Friends Forever, won't we, Pooh?' asked Piglet.

Even longer,' Pooh answered.” -Winnie the Pooh

xoxo, Kat

Fall Colors!

   Hey there! It's Kat. I know I haven't been posting as frequently. School has been a huge adjustment for me these last couple of weeks and there has been a lot of late nights doing homework and meeting new people. I'm starting to get the swing of things, so start looking for me a little more on here! :)

   So I have really wanted to start on some fall trends here, so this is a small post of some colors that are in for fall! My favorites being the greens and and the mustard gold colors! Though red isn't on the color pallet that I found, I have seen some runway photos of wine and red colors. (Which I absolutely love) I'm so ready for boots, jeans, scarves, and layers! You guys have no idea! Look for more photos of fall trends coming your way soon. I hope everyone has been enjoying school, and has a fabulous weekend! Maybe try out one of these fall colors with an outfit! :)  

This is a really random quote for the day, but it makes me giggle and I think Dolly Parton is awesome.


"I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb... and I also know that I'm not blonde." -Dolly Parton

xoxo, Kat