Ah, the beginning of the semester: a time where textbooks are new, energy is up, and motivation is at an all-time high. You’re just so excited to be back in college! A few weeks goes by and that feeling starts to fade away and is replaced with the infamous mid-semester slump. You find yourself drifting […]
‘We all know that life is a little unfair, and that knowing someone is a huge help in school and work situations. So what do you do if you don’t already know someone where you’re applying? Throw in the towel! (Completely joking, that is what NOT to do!) You get to know someone, of course! […]
The puffer vest is without a doubt a necessity. It can be much cuter than a heavy coat while still keeping you warm. There are so many options when it comes to the lovable puffer. J.Crew is my favorite place to shop for vests (hello, herringbone). Both vests in this post are from J.Crew (stripes) […]
Looking to build your resume while you build your bank account?! You can now break into the fashion industry and develop your entrepreneurial skills with Chloe + Isabel’s GEM (Growth and Empowerment through Merchandising) program. Yes its true, you can now run your own Chloe + Isabel boutique before you even graduate college. Joining this […]
After graduation, we are literally thrown into a whirlwind of HUGE decisions that will basically determine the rest of our lives. The worse part? A couple months ago you had to ASK to go to the bathroom. How can you expect someone to make life changing decisions when they can’t even be trusted to go […]
It’s that time of year where the leaves are changing, and exams, papers and projects are piling up. It can be a stressful time of year, almost as stressful as finals. I’ve always found that trying to remain as sane as possible during midterms is easier said than done, but that doesn’t mean it’s not […]
(instagram image source) After you start college, you realize there a tons of things that you don’t quite know how to do. The two big things that I left home without knowing how to do was laundry and grocery shopping. Now, I learned how to do laundry pretty fast… but I still haven’t quite mastered […]
When you decide to travel to Europe or study abroad in a European country, one of the biggest things that other intrepid voyagers will warn you about is the sophisticated pickpockets in these large cities who make a living by preying on clueless tourists. However, it is possible to go to one of these cities […]
Group projects- you either love or hate them. In college, group projects are inevitable and more often than not, you’ll be assigned to work with a team of students you don’t know for the entire semester. I’ve had good and bad experiences with group projects over the years, but coming to college has actually made […]
When in doubt, monogram it. I’m not talking about monogramming that L.L. Bean backpack that you wore in elementary school. I’m talking classy, timeless monogrammed pieces. I haven’t always been a monogram fan, but there’s just something about having your initials on your favorite clothing and accessories. It adds a bit of uniqueness to your […]