Living the College Life

H&M polka dot blouse, GAP 1989 black shorts, Urban Outfitters trap ring, Aldo boots

If you couldn't already tell... I'm now a freshman at CSULB! I was asked to do a post about my 'college life', so voila. CSULB has campus signs on all four corners of the campus (and then some), and it is the size of THREE DISNEYLANDS! Talk about leg muscles right? CSULB has one of the only pyramids in the U.S. and the best gym I've ever been in. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is one of my favorites places on campus (and also where I spend my 3 1/2 hours gaps), it's completely free to students who already pay for it in their tuition and it's packed with various workout machines, a basketball court, racquet ball courts, a rock wall, beach volleyball court, swimming pool, indoor track, yoga rooms, and tons of classes you can sign up for. In terms of my classes, I'm taking a total of 16 units (6 classes) Monday- Thursday. I'm taking classes like Human Development, Comparative World Literature, Journalism 101- Intro to Mass Media, Listener's Approach to Music, College of Liberal Arts (C/LA which is like an 8 week orientation class to get you immersed into college), and Math 109. There are so many options for food on campus (and Cha for Tea across the street, I love this place) that I'm not surprised how freshman pack on the pounds. But I am determined to stay healthy and fit as a college student! So I'm packing healthy lunches and visiting the gym daily when I'm at school. In all honest, I love my school and now I know that everything truly happens for a reason. GO BEACH!
Since it's a bit difficult to lug my D3000 around campus, I included a couple "Life on the Go" iTouch photos I took. I'm thinking of making a weekly "Life on the Go" post on how life at CSULB is. Pictured from my iTouch are shots of me in the library studying, my favorite pick-me-up: a Starbucks Iced Black Tazo Tea sweetened with soymilk (it always makes my day), relaxing and studying in the Student Union's atrium with a Robeks smoothie, and a photo of me en route to school wearing my first make-up investment– Urban Decay's 24 Hour Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, which I LOVE.

In addition, I included a photo of my new UO trap ring, which I have been wearing obsessively since it arrived in the mail. It was a great deal, and I can wear it so many different ways (love it!).

Lastly, always remember to eat a wholesome breakfast! I love waffles topped with fresh strawberries, full of grains and fruit.

New Blog Header

The amazing, gorgeous, talented NICO NONLES created a new blog header for my blog, as you can see above. This girl is stunningly talented; an up and coming breakdown artist who already has her own website packed with her unique and completely individual art. She's a force to be reckoned with as she twists artistic perception to be seen through her own whimsical eye. Though she's an aspiring graphic designer, her photography skills are stunning. If you remember, she did a photoshoot for me here. She's also working on a t-shirt business, so keep your eyes open for this girl.

Check her out at http://nicononles.com/

Thank you so much Nico! Love you <3

"Forever in debt to your priceless advice"

As I am now commuting to college, I have to get up pretty early to brush up, get dressed, make breakfast, prepare my lunch, and pack up my school bag and gym bag for the day. Often times, I get a little frazzled about what I should wear. Seeing that my school is "the size of three Disneylands", the number one factor is comfort (meaning flat shoes). Getting dressed for school can be a bit of a challenge, especially since this is only third week of school. However, I came to the conclusion that as long as only unique and versatile pieces that you LOVE LOVE LOVE remain in your wardrobe, you'll always look chic and cute. So today, I tried out my own conclusion and just put on what I felt comfortable and amazing in, which lead to donning my favorite H&M leopard blouse tucked into these 1989 GAP black shorts (that I got for a steal! wheeee!) plus some sheer tights and flats. Low and behold, I got more compliments today than the past three weeks combined.

I've also recently gotten a bit bored with my make-up routine– or lack thereof since I only wear Shisiedo sunblock (SPF 60), Covergirl Lashblast Mascara, and a bit of lip balm. So I decided to switch it up and throw on some lip color. I'm wearing Lancome's OOH LA LA! Metallic, and I adore it! It adds so much spunk and attitude into what could be just a casual outfit. I love the muted shimmery color. I'll be trying out more lip color options from now on.

Don't be afraid to experiment! Don't let youth be wasted on the young.

My title is from the Nirvana song Heart-Shaped Box, which I'm been obsessively listening to as I navigate the campus.