Summer Stripes

Navy and white combine for a classic and timeless aesthetic. Nothing beats the crispness of navy and white stripes! When I came across this dress online, I was in love.  You can truly never have enough navy and white stripes. Shop my outfit below.

Dress (Sold out. Similar) Sandals

J. Crew Cashmere on Sale

J. Crew is currently having a 40% off sale event, and some of my absolute favorite items are included in the discount extravaganza! There is truly nothing better than a sturdy cashmere sweater priced at under $100; now is the time to stock up! Shop my sale picks below. 

Summer Earrings

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With all the humidity and summer heat, I have learned to embrace the messy bun.  While I love the fresh feeling of a bare neck, I like to add an eye catching earring to highlight my collar bone.  Check out my picks for summer statement earrings below! 

Weekly Roundup

Here are my notable finds from the week. Happy weekend everyone! 

Reading:

Forbes just released their list of the Most Powerful Women in 2016.  Pretty awesome inspiration, and lots of girl power!

Watching:

Currently lusting over this tote.  Because my Longchamp is finally giving in to dirt (after three years of use), I am looking for a sturdier bag that is still appropriate for a college student.  I think this bag fits the profile, and is super cute!

Dreaming:

 In love with Amy's annual Veuve Clicquot Polo recap.  Naturally, I'm a huge fan of the white, blue and orange aesthetic; the horses and linens are an added bonus.

Buying:

I just purchased this shirt.  I'm such a sucker for light blue linen, and I could not say no to the sale price (under $50!!). 

Working:

I recently discovered the Tone it Up blog series and I am obsessed! I cannot get enough of their easy to follow workout graphics (found here).  A must have for a post-work workout!

Shamelessly Promoting:

The most popular post of the week, naturally.

Mid-Day Refresher

There's something about the late afternoon that always leaves me feeling dull and unmotivated.  Below I've shared some tips on healthy ways to feel energized during a slump.  

1. Move Around

When I feel unmotivated to work, I tend to dose off and distract easily.  To combat the fatigue, I try to get up and move around my work space.  Anything from a simple walk down the hallway, to a ten minute walk outside, to a brief stretch at my desk can help reenergize my afternoon motivation.

2. Make a To-Do List

Organization is always my key to surviving a work or school day.  I find writing down a list of what still needs to be done, or a list of my goals, helps focus my afternoon.  The list centers my attention on the remainder of my work, and helps to negate my sluggish mood.

3. Tie Your Hair Back

This tip is a big one for me.  As someone with long hair, I tend to feel 100% better at the end of the day when I pull the weight up off my neck.  I always have a hair tie on me in case I need to have my hair not be in my face (tame the mane). 

4. Drink Water

As I have mentioned before, the health benefits to drinking water are endless.  I drink two 24oz bottles a day, and my goal is to drink a third.  I'm a believer in flushing out toxins while flushing out any uninspiring vibes from the afternoon.

5. Clear Skin

I have incredibly oily skin, so this tip is a big one for me as well.  I like to keep some sort of face wipe in my bag to cleanse my skin of excess oils on the go.  I always feel better with a fresh face.

What are your tricks for feeling refreshed in the afternoon?

Whiteout

I paired my linen sweater with my white jeans for comfort in the chilly office, and added my coral sandals for some color.  Enjoy!

Old Denim (Similar)

Sweater (On Sale!)

Sandals

Watch

Going for Gingham

I like to start my dreary Mondays off with a cheerful outfit.  Because I work in a office with a business casual dress code, I opt for more conservative pieces.  These gingham pants brighten up my work options, and offer more character than my typical navy Minnie pant.  

Tank

Brooks Brothers Pant (Similar)

Sandals