Fall In Love With Old Cape Cod

1950's:

Classiness was still relevant, a thing that every woman strived for. 

The fashions were timeless, and everything seemed to have a wholesome, sunny, air to it. 

This summer, I'm trying to bring back that way of style especially to the beach where sometimes "class" is a very much forgotten term. 

Living on cape, I have seen my share of swimwear horror stories. 

To put it nicely, some people are just not meant to wear itty-bitty bikinis and speedos. 

However everyone can look elegant, even at the beach!

I looked to fashion icon Taylor Swift who last year, summered with the Kennedy's on Cape Cod (MY DREAM). She kept it chic and simple with a red polka-dot, high-waisted, 2 piece and a navy polka-dot one piece. She even dressed it up a bit with a red lip. 

Inspired by this this look, I put my own twist on vintage beach fashion!

Always, Miss C.

 Above: Marc by Marc Jacobs Patterned Peplum Maillot and Wayfarer Ray Bans.

Below: Forever21 braided straw sunhat, pearls, red lip. 

NY STREET STYLE; COLD SUMMER DAYS

 Although it’s May, it’s been a little chilly these past few days in New York. Today, I’ve put together an outfit for those colder days! 

 I’ve paired a long sleeve button down from American Eagle with a pair of cute rust corduroy shorts from Pac Sun. Although the shirt is light and the shorts are short-the long sleeves are good for those breezy days, and the corduroy is nice and warm material! 

For shoes, since it still summer of course; I’ve paired this outfit with my favorite Sam Edelman Sandals. These complement the orange of the shorts and balance out the pale blue on top! 

As for accessories, I’ve added my thick black and gold bracelet from Forever 21, and adorable big pipe earrings from Beacon’s Closet Thrift Shop (NYC).  Cheers! x - Alanna Martine

college survival: departure

dear reader, it is finally hitting me. tomorrow is the day i have been dreading this whole week. it is move out day, probably going to be a sad day for many, but for me it is bittersweet. this year i have changed due to people, their actions, and independence. finally for the first time in my life, i wasn't hounded by a family member to study for a test, or to write a paper (and make sure it was flawless), i was on my own, well not really the first half of the year i had a roommate.  things have changed for me so dramatically, causing my emotions to be on edge. i have met so many people who have impacted my life in both positive and negative ways. no matter who you are, if i met you this year, you have impacted me and no matter the way you have impacted me i want to thank you, you each have made an impact on the person who i am currently. it is still a rush of emotions saying goodbye for the summer. i know this sounds insane, since i have known these people for only a year, but its more than just knowing them. i have lived among them, have grown and developed with them. it is going to be a day of smiles, laughters, tears and tissues tomorrow.  thank you again to everyone who has came into my life, it has been a blessing to have met you. i really mean it when i say that you have made me into who i am. thank you so much to catholic university, the faculty, the class of '16, ryan hall girls, KTG girls, and most importantly to my best friends. 

NYC STREET STYLE; rainy day blues

 Rain is hitting NYC hard this week, so I put together a cute spring outfit for inside only! 

Blouse: Necessary Clothing Shorts: Urban Outfitters Boots: Forever 21 

My usual stack of bracelets of course, and OPI's "Lincoln Park After Dark" 

That's all folks! Cheers, x -AMK

friends.

today it is hard to find a friend you can trust. many people in the past have delt with trust issues, including myself. over the past few years i have learned a few things about girls.  1) they are catty  2) they can switch modes at any moment 3) their outfits reflect their personalities.  the friends i have acquired  through the years deserve that little boost, that reckognition that they do not hear or see everyday so here it goes. i mean every word from my glittery heart.
ny gals: MJ: four incredible years as you being my best friend. i know there was a reason i didnt like you. and that was because you were everyone's favorite, but at the same time i was too! you are not only my best friend, you are my soul sister. xx * AMK: uhlan, we wont finish that... where has the time gone since i sat next to you first day of freshman year in mrs. schnieders latin class (what hell). you are my fashion twin, but on the polar opposite side. my shakespearian sister, but better. my best friend. four more days until crazy car rides and mall trips on non stop mode. xx  * LL : MC : KC : KM : TR : thank you all for everything you have helped me through, you are always there for me and i miss you so much everyday! it is hard for me to realize that we all parted separate ways and now we are all grown up, doing shops, wearing lilly, going to parties and attending college. * HOCHO: to my sisters here, i wish i could go back for just one day and sit with all of you in the gym again. i know this seems obscene for me to say, but i miss it so much and all of you. hope you are all well and healthy. xx dc gals: SN: where should i even begin with you. if you did not come to this school, i think i wouldnt have done half of the things i did this semester. id probably be in my room 'studying' instead of going to our secret study space. three months of summer could not go by any faster until we are halfway across campus next year, but no matter what my door is always open! xx  * CW: my grumpy cat bestie, and my car birdie. what would life be like without your 21 year old self. hmmm well it would be cheaper. im gonna miss our outings and sora rants. next year, your apt is my apt. xx * BL : LB : one year with you. i remeber the first day of lc's. lau would not sit next to us, she was always with the boys, and brit and i sat next to each other. one semester later, one huge friendship later and a lot of laughs later, we end up at the end of part one of our book. you both are true gems, i have no idea what life is going to be like you after part four is over! i just hope we always remain best friends through thick&thin. xx  * TC : what would i do without chew. well i would be minus one roomie for next year! you are the best person and most genuine person i know, always ready for anything and always there for everyone! i love you so much girlie!! xx  * RYAN HALL GIRLS : KTG : "thanks for the great adventure, now go have one of your own" xx

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COLLEGE SURVIVAL : what's on my desk

dear reader, have you ever been in the midst of studying and realized that you have so much sh*t all over your desk. well, i dont know about you, but i am one of those people who can not stand to be surrounded in a mess, that is why i am currently leaving my room and studying elsewhere hahaha! so you may ask, lindsey what is on your desk?

on my desk: my laptop : i always want to have a clear screen, i have needed folders on my desktop, but nothing too crazy! I also organize my computer in four desktops (apple usesrs have this setting, and boy oh boy do i take advantage of it!) this helps because i sort my schoolwork, my music, my social media and i leave an open desktop for anything i may need!! my notebook : i currently use my new may designs book as my to do list book, because i have ocd and can not do anything without my to do list, this helps me spread out my day, i put the to do's in order and lets not forget my favorite pink papermate pen my bracelets & watch : okay, i am one of those people who love bracelets sooo much, but i hate them when i am working. so to achieve the best of both worlds i take them off when i write! water : i can not study without this, it is truely my power drink. h2o for life! my agenda : this is my bible, basically my life! i need this to look at my homework schedule and plan out my days! without this, id be so lost! my fine point pens : my life. literally the best for an ocd person who is obsessed with color coding! i could never leave anywhere without them! tissues : for the past two weeks i have had the sniffles, and no its not allergies, it the last minute campus bug, its gone (THANKFULLY) for finals week; so ever got a sniffle grab a kleenex  notebook : my philosophy notebook has been with me for the past week because i have a final, yes a final, in it in like what two days!! must study. magazine : an easy read to take a break from both the virtual world and the homework world!