Favorite Purse

This is my favorite purse right now, however i realized pretty soon after I bought it that it was poorly designed. The straps are held down with a hole and pin fixture which comes undone whenever I'm carrying the bag. This means that while it looks great and holds everything I'd need, the straps slip and almost double in length. I have to reattach them every time this happens. I recently fixed this problem though by retying the straps! It's awesome, and they don't come undone anymore!


Shirt: Threadless
Cardigan: H&M
Bag: Urban Outfitters
Ring: heirloom

Rainy Day

Shirt: H&M
Sweater: Madewell
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Onitsuka Tiger Asics

All Dressed Up

Considering my good friend and roommate Ginny has more opportunity to dress up, I usually ask her to take a photo for this blog. Here she is in a print wrap dress and her gorgeous manolos (which are cut out unfortunately) before the Delta Phi christmas party she attended the other night.

Sunday Brunch at the Caf

Jacket: H&M
Sweater: H&M
Shirt: Banana Republic
Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch
Shoes: Sperry Topsider

Secret (fashionable) Santa

The second annual secret santa gift-giving party between some friends and I occurred last night and it was a lot of fun! Hot Chocolate with a splash of peppermint schnapps, freshly baked cookies, a classic christmas movie in the background, and good friends for company made it perfect!

My secret santa was my good friend Wayne! I eat almost every meal with Wayne, he's a great friend and must know me pretty well based on his gift! A tea mug and a square scarf!! He is also probably my most fashionable friend to date!









Scarf: ebay
Sweater: Madewell
Mug: Pier 1 Imports

Favorite Things

Urban Outfitters, $68, plum (shown above), brown, black, teal, mustard, and kelly green.
For those who want a stylish bag that can withstand more than a wallet and maybe an umbrella like a lot of satchels out there, this bag is for you. It can probably hold your entire life and it looks perfect for class with both handles and a strap! And, because it is not made of a loose fabric this bag seems to be pretty durable. For vegans out there, it's not leather which makes it even better! This is already on my Christmas list. MUST HAVE IT.




Urban Outfitters, $39.99
Pleated knit skirt with a little color, perfect with tights and ankle boots for winter.




American Eagle Outfitters, $119.95
It seems to me that quilted puffer jackets are back in style. I distinctly remember having a HUGE puffer in elementary school similar in color to a school bus. The neutral charcoal, slim tailoring, and belted waist keep this coat from becoming a burden and the length keeps you nice and warm.


And, because it rains ALL the time here in Williamsburg:




Scottish Wellies from J.Crew $115

Ch'ch'changes!

So I'm sure we've all heard about the election. Aside from any party affiliations, this for many people is one if not the most important election they will ever vote in. This election was my first presidential election and I was SO excited to be able to vote. Whether or not you like Barack Obama or not, this race was truly historic in many ways and I for one am both excited and nervous. I voted for Barack Obama, I think he can turn things around, but he has a lot of responsibility to face and there is a possibility he could let us down. Let's hope he does a great job, I think he can!

For all who voted, AWESOME. For those who didn't, Next time!

Barack Obama is our 44th President. I almost couldn't believe it! I'm so happy!

Some favorite findings

Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum: probably the sexiest fragrance I've ever come across. Every review is shining, and I am planning on buying it when I have some more coin to throw around. Definitely an investment.



L.A.M.B bag from CUSP- a pattern that works for all seasons!




Taffeta coat from BCBG




Hanley sweater from J.crew




Reusable shopping bags from Urban Outfitters, set of 5

Don't Forget to Register in Williamsburg!

Nice Day, Nice Events

What a GORGEOUS day here in the burg! I love days like this- cool, crisp air, warm sun, beautiful campus. I felt like lying in the sunken gardens all day, but instead I went to Rock Climbing I with Professor Kim Whitley. A challenging class (imagine me climbing a wall? unbelievable) but also a lot of fun, today was our last class before our trip this weekend to Shenendoah National Park. We tried our luck at Repelling down the parking garage next to Adair and it was by far the best class we've had! It was a perfect day, I hope we will see this same weather on saturday and sunday.

Tonight's on campus activities include a showing of Woody Allen's film "Love and Death" as part of the Leo Tolstoy film series presented by the Russian Dept(Washington 201 5:15), Homebrew (Lodge 1, 8pm), and the Media That Matters Film Festival (Crim Dell Meadow 8-10pm).

Enjoy!

Pleasants 3rd- Prelude to All Greek Formal

My lovely roommate sporting this amazing dress with Manolos. Classic.

Fresh Beats from Homebrew

Being a member of UCAB, it may seem a little silly that I had not been to a Homebrew event before last night. For those of you out there not familiar with Homebrew, it is the love child of not only the homebrew committee but also the students here at the College. Homebrew is basically a live show featuring local acts- bands, slam poets, stand up, solo artists, etc. Its a great way to spend an evening and get to hear some great music from the local scene.

Last night featured "Russian Folk Metal" a band comprised of one student of the College (bass) and two visitors from Russia (guitar and drums). The most interesting thing, aside from their original lyrics in Russian, was that they didn't exactly play "metal" so to speak. Instead they varied in style, moving from rock, to jazz, to pop, and back to chugging punk guitar rifts. Their song "strange night" had a great rhythm, and they even played their version of the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen" titled "Mother Anarchy". It was AWESOME, and aside from being one of only maybe two people there who understood the russian lyrics (of which i could only catch words such as "everyone" "strange" "night" and even, "meat"), they had a great set that really wowed the audience. I'll definitely be checking out more of Homebrew's events this year.

The best part about Homebrew is that they hold their events in Lodge 1 in the Sadler Center, where they not only have ample seating but a bar complete with 50 cent wing menu and beer on tap- and YES you can use flex! Good music, good friends, and your parents paying for your beer? What else can a student at the College ask for from a week night?

Solving Stress the WM Way

It seems to me that a blog about life at the College of William and Mary (hereafter just "the College") should start off with a calming note. The rigors of higher education can be a stressful thing. Add on social expectations, occasional residence hall drama, and the highs a 'woes' of college romances and you get a steaming pile of stress right at your feet. Where can a student go to unwind?

I know that when I feel really stressed out I tend to bury myself in work and make things a lot worse. It's just who I am, I can't handle relaxation very well when I have a lot going on. I'm getting better at taking some time for myself- sometimes going out on thirsty thursdays, watching trashy tv with friends (Gossip Girl truly has some kind of stress-relieving properties), and listening to music and dancing around with my roommate when I know I have reading to do.

When you think about it, it really depends on the student. Maybe you're that student who takes a walk or run through Colonial Williamsburg when things get rough? Do you go to the gym when things start to crumble beneath you and that paper you forgot about is due tomorrow morning? Maybe you watch 'Lost', or 'Grey's', or 'House', or whatever people are addicted to these days. 

When it comes down to it, if you need to unwind, I've found that the college has a lot to offer (aside from free cable). A gorgeous campus that calms the nerves, organizations like Massage Club, and a couple thousand people who feel just as stressed as you do.

And if those aren't comforting thoughts, well.... there's always Quiznos!