Inspiring Women: Sarah Vickers

Sarah Vickers. SarahKJP. However you know her, I know you love her.

I'm always looking for outfit inspiration on Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, the usual. The person I keep coming back to, though, is Sarah. She's so effortlessly preppy and stylish. She's the type of girl who was probably really poplar in school because she just gives off that "cool girl" vibe. Yet I feel as if she's relatable and down-to-earth... although I've never met her....

Regardless, she supplies me with inspiration on an almost daily basis. Here are a few of my favorites:

Is she not the cutest?

Around the World: Paris

In spirit of my recent travels, I figured it's appropriate to capture one of my favorite places to travel to.

The one. The only. Paris.

I've been fortunate enough to vacation in Paris twice in my life. Most recently was October of 2012 as part of my 18th birthday present. It was the first time I was able to see the city with my family and it was fantastic. Of course, we explored Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Champs-Elysees. But that wasn't all. We took to the city by foot and metro- like the locals. We explored old churches and buildings, went to cafe's and ate baguettes like the locals. We didn't stay in a hotel, but rented an apartment. My dad and I spoke with the locals and, let me tell you, my French was pretty phenomenal by the end of the time there. I wasn't a huge fan of Paris after my first time there, but this trip left me with a different impression.

Just thinking about it gives me Wanderlust. 

Girl Power Music!

Sometimes All the TIME(!) I need a little push to feel empowered...

Lately, I've used Demi Lovato's most recent album to seriously feel powerful, womanly, and just awesome! She's such an inspiring girl and the way that she fills her music with emotion really helps me connect to it. After listening to her music, I feel as if I could go out and find the first cute guy and ask him out... which would never happen on a normal day.

listen. then go out and do something crazy!

25 Random Facts

One of my most watched YouTube subscriptions, Sarah belle, recently did a 50 random facts video.

I thought that it seemed kinda fun, but since I don't do videos...

here we go!

and I shortened it to only 25 facts because I'm not that interesting.......

1. I was born and raised in the suburbs

2. My Meyers Briggs Type is ISTJ

3. I tend to gravitate towards Navy and hot pinks when I shop

4. I hardly ever wear eyeshadow

5. I have a HUGE sweet-tooth and my biggest weakness is ice cream :)

6. I love to read

7. If I could live any other life, it'd be the life of Blair Waldorf

8. I have always loved dogs and got my dog for my 10th birthday (and we share a birthday- October 11)

9. I've never been a hug fan of jewelry, but I love my Marc Jacobs watch

10. The last time I got stung, it was 4 wasps at the same time. They got tangled in my hair while I was laying out- I will never lay out with my hair down again.

11. I love sweet tea, but I have to limit my intake......

12. I was in a building that got hit by a tornado, but I still love storms!

13. Sometimes I'll spend money like it grows on trees but other times I've got to really think about spending any money

14. My last relationship was 3 years ago. I've been very single since then.

15. I love my parents and family

16. I am one of 10+ family members who went to Purdue

17. I don't really believe in luck, but I do believe in destiny

18. I am very very organized with all aspects of my life

19. My strictest budget is for Starbucks.....

20. I'd much rather speak in person than texting or on the phone

21. I love running and working out, especially at night

22. If I could buy only bags the rest of my life, I probably would

23. I really love Italian food- like a lot.

24. I love to travel and hope to make it to every continent before I'm 30

25. I use a seasoning called "Slap Yo Momma" on just about all of my food

Happy 4th!

I hope you all are enjoying celebrating the 4th of July!

If no other day, today is when you must bleed red, white, and blue!

Wishlist Wednesday: College Bath Edition

Continuing my dorm wishlist series, here are a few things that I need to get for my hygienic needs:

1. shower caddy

2. loofah

3. shower shoes

4. towel racks

5. jewelry storage/ display

6. magnetic makeup holder (DIY)

Here are the things I need to remember to pack that I already have:

1. robe

2. blow dryer

3. curling and flat iron

4. jewelry

5. makeup

6. hair supplies

7. face washes

8. shampoo and body soaps

9. perfume

10. mirror

Does anything jump out that I'm missing?

Expanding My Vocabulary

I like to think that the way I speak is more sophisticated than the average 18 year old...

But then I hear myself and have to count how many times I say the dreaded "like" or "um". Sometimes I se words i the wrong way or I overuse "very". We all have our own style when it comes to speaking and writing. I don't think that my word choice is overly childish, but there's always room to grow up and improve. I came across this on tumblr and have enjoyed trying to fit these words into my daily speech...

isn't that dandy?