Summer Vibes

Today I am sharing songs that I've been playing non-stop this summer. I know these songs are not super new, but I have been in a music funk for the last year! These songs are my first steps as to getting out of it lol. I also didn't realize that I had two songs by Electric Guest UNTIL I was making the graphic for the post. Also, 'It Feels Good' is off of Leon Bridges latest album and I loved his first album so much (it literally sounds like songs from fifties). His second album has not disappointed!

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What songs have you been listening to this summer?

Bailey

What I'm Loving Lately

Hi friends!

Summer school is officially over and I am now adjusting to not having ANY due dates. I also started a new job this past week, so I am learning the ropes there. Here are just a few things I've been loving post-summer school!

1. Foreo Play- I received this in my Fab Fit Fun box and this was the main item I wanted from it. It is a face cleanser, BUT it syncs with an app and has skin sensors on the back that tell you how moisturized regions of your face are AND the age of your skin. I use the sensors before I wash and after (idk if that's normal, but it keeps me motivated). One day, prior to washing my face, it said my skin was 21 years old and then after washing it said my skin was 19 years old! Then, I skipped a few days of washing my face (oops!) and the sensors said my skin was 23 years old like whaaat?! Then I washed it and it said it was 21 years old. Also, when you wash your face with foreo, the vibrations pause when you have washed the area of your face long enough. I find this product really fascinating because I never wash my face with a cleanser.  I usually just use a hot rag in the shower before washing my body. BUT my skin rarely breaks out and when I would use cleansers I would actually break out.... weird I know. But I really love the analytical side of this product, so I can see what my skin needs!

2. Planet Fitness- Yes, there is a gym at my apartment, but I have literally been there once. I joined planet fitness because there are wayyyy more machines and I can watch TV while I work out without having to read the subtitles. I also am planning to meet with a trainer to get a work out routine in place. Something else I never do: work out. Before I joined Planet Fitness last week, I hadn't worked out since OCTOBER. Although, going to the gym is not a part of my everyday routine, I have enjoyed my membership at Planet Fitness thus far!

3. China Rich Girlfriend- Fun fact about me: I like to read. I discovered this last summer when I was only babysitting a couple of times a week, but needed to find something to do in my free time. I am a little behind on my summer reading this year. Last summer, I read about 8-10 books. I hadn't read that much since elementary school. I didn't get to read for fun during the school year and summer school because I was really busy and when I had free time I wanted to do literally anything else. (oh and I had to read for class ;) ) Anyways, this book is apart of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy. China Rich Girlfriend is the second in the series. I'm really enjoying it, but am trying to figure out why it has this title and I'm almost 300 pages in, but I still like it! Last summer, I read a lot of Elin Hildenbrand and Emily Giffin. I hope to get my hands on Emily Giffin's new book after I finish this trilogy!

4. Straw bags- My mom bought me this bag for our trip to Charleston (!!!!!) coming up in August. Honestly, I have not had the chance to use the bag yet, but it is soooo cute! I am loving the straw bag trend this season. Take a cute bag + some espadrilles (another trend I am LOVING) and you have yourself a chic, on trend outfit!! Shamefully,  I will admit that I am already planning my outfits and photo ops in Charleston. I PRAY that I see a cast member from Southern Charm aka my inspiration for this trip! I have been watching the show from the very first season aka my JUNIOR year of high school and I am obsessed!!!!!!!!

What have you been loving so far this summer?

Bailey

SUMMER (kinda)

Good morning, friends!!


Summer school started on Wednesday so that has really only given me a week off from school before having to jump back in with new classes. One is face to face every day from 11:30-1 and the other class is online. I am really looking forward to establishing the same routine each day, but I am nervous about the online class as it is the hardest class for my major (but this will be better than taking it at 8 AM MWF during the fall semester!).

I have come home every weekend for the past three weekends... which is more than I have come home during each semester. The two hour drive can be exhausting for me (props to you all who drive 4+ hours for school... what's your secret!?) Although I did not spend Memorial Day weekend in Chapel Hill, I am looking forward to being at the beach with my boyfriend and his family!

Formalities

I cannot believe that the school year is wrapping up! There have been lots of ups and downs this year from adjusting to living on my own and making new friends to relearning how to put school first. I have made some of the best friends here at Carolina and can't wait to spend the remainder of the school year with them and on to the next year (with the exception of those graduating :(!)

With the end of the semester comes spring break, formal, tests,more tests, and recruitment practice.

Here are my friends and I in St. Augustine, Florida. It was a little chillier than anticipated for Florida weather, but I had so much fun not worrying about school and exploring with them! We spent of our days walking around downtown and saw Kenan College...Fun Fact: The founder of the school was the wife of the founder of our business school at UNC!! We also got to tour a local chocolate factory which was super cute!

The week after Spring Break was formal! I have always wanted to go to one of these. It is just like prom for college. I loved since my friends so dressed up. The top pic is with my little! She is so sweet and adorable! I think Matthew might have even enjoyed formal more than I did ;)

I am very sad to see the school year coming to a close. Even those around me can tell I am not a fan of it. I am a bit excited for my first summer in Chapel Hill!

What has the end of the semester looked like for you?

Bailey

Parents' Weekend + Young Life Leader Placement

On Saturday, my family arrived in Chapel Hill for brunch at my sorority house made by our wonderful Chef Mark! French toast, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, and omelets galore!

After brunch, my mom, sister, and I headed to the outlets that are about fifteen minutes away. I just rediscovered these outlets last weekend and I don't know why I haven't been shopping there more. They have such great deals!

For dinner on Saturday, we continued our shopping filled day by heading to the mall for more shopping and dinner at Firebird's! It was phenomenal!

On Sunday, we had a mother-daughter tea at The Carolina Inn. It was beautiful and the food was delightful. I personally have never been a fan of hot tea, but I added two lumps of sugar, some creamer, and honey and I think my life has been changed! The food we had was nothing short of amazing as well.

Once my family left after the much needed weekend, I headed over to a local church for Young Life leader placement! For those of you that do not know what Young Life is, it is a ministry that pursues local youth, by letting them be their complete selves and together follow the Lord. This is an experience I have always wanted to be apart of, but have been skeptical. So after much prayer, I was placed on UNC's College Life team! At first, I didn't think I would want College Life, but after hanging out with the team yesterday (who all have been my leaders this school year) I know this is where God wants me to be and I can't wait to love on some freshmen girls!!!

Statement Earrings

Hello y'all!

As Valentine's Day approaches, I have been L O V I N G everyone's gift ideas in the blogosphere! My family came up for Parents' Weekend for Alpha Chi which was a lot of fun. My mom brought me my Valentine's gift/ care package. She brought me bandages for my knee because I fell on Franklin Street after we beat dook. (A whole other story for another day) She also brought me heart sugar cookies, candy, and some new Stella & Dot earrings that I have been eyeing! This leads me to what I came here for: statement earrings.

This school year, I have really began to try to accessorize more and earrings are definitely the easiest place to start! Here are some that I have gotten this school year that I love!

Stella & Dot: These are the exact earrings my mom got me! I am wearing them as we speak. They are much smaller than most statement earrings which is great! I love how they mirror each other, it is kind of a mind trip and oh so fun!

J. Crew Factory: I bought these earrings last weekend for only $15! Such a great steal I must say and they will be perfect for my Spring Break trip to St. Augustine! I can't wait to done these with all white looks!

Bevello: I bought these earrings from Bevello at the beginning of the school year! I bought blue because they are p e r f e c t for game days in football season! They are super lightweight and super fun!

Nordstrom: I could not find an image online of my exact earrings, but these are very similar and are from Nordstrom as well. Instead of pink poms, mine are gray. My wonderful boyfriend bought me these as a part of my Christmas present, plus two other pairs of earrings that I love. I get so many compliments when I wear these! I would definitely say that these are very out of my comfort zone. The poms are extra soft as well!

I could go on for days about all of my statement earrings, but I will end it here! If you are skeptical about trying some of these more trendier earrings, Kendra Scott earrings are phenomenal! They are definitely statement pieces and are great investments. I have tons of Kendra Scott earrings myself...definitely approve. I am dying to get my hands on some of their new spring line! (especially THESE!) They have changed it up, but have kept Kendra's classic look! 

Are you into statement earrings?

Bailey 

January Recap

January is such a long month. So much happens. I came back to school from winter break and only completed half of a week of classes before we got snowed in for an entire week. Last week was actually my first FULL week of classes. That means recitations, work, and other obligations. I was tired to say the least!

For those of you that don't know, I attend UNC-Chapel Hill. Every semester it is a tradition to drink out of the Old Well before your first class each semester because it will give you a 4.0. I decided to give into peer pressure and try it out this semester. I'll keep you posted.

Here's an awkward selfie from the Clemson UNC game. Clemson has never won in Chapel Hill and they almost did on this night. Thank goodness they didn't! The game was a lot of fun. I surprisingly got really into it. Oh also this was the night before the snow day. They announced that classes were cancelled on the big screens and all the students went W I L D! The chancellor even got a cheer of her own!

Yes, I was that who had a photoshoot in the snow. It was not as glamorous as other people's on instagram. I would have taken pictures with my friends if I didn't live so far away from campus lol. I didn't leave my apartment for TWO days. I definitely got stir crazy. Thankfully we did not lose power or anything of the sorts.

And last weekend, I got to celebrate my friend, Barrett's, 21st birthday! It was so much fun to hang out with some of my closest and newest friends! We are doing it all again tonight before our cocktail with reservations for 22 at a Mexican restaurant, slightly obnoxious but I love it!!!!

How has your January been?

Happy Weekend!

Bailey