Sunshine and Spring Break

It's March, which means that it is ALMOST Spring Break!! I cannot wait to finally be back in the home state of Florida soaking up every possible UV ray possible before having to head back to school. This year I'm taking a group of friends with me and my mom (not too weird, her sister lives down there), and we are staying at the condo for the entire week. I chose to go to my home town because Destin and Panama City just aren't the places I fit into or full of the crowds I want to run with. This will be my first real spring break trip, in celebration of being senior year, and this time I will actually GET A TAN. As Ashley, Sophie and I start packing, I'm making sure to grab my favorite products for beach time.

Spring Break here we come!!!

Summer Lovin'

This week is going to be a great one! Even though it's already Wednesday.. I'm getting my workout on by playing volleyball up at my old high school with some old friends. Then I'm having a sleepover (yes, you are never too old to have a sleepover!) with some of my good friends, filled with manicures, ice cream and movies. Later this week I have work, shopping, cleaning, and some dorm planning to do! I can't believe it's already June, and I go back to school in less than two months! This summer has been flying by, but I am planning on making the most of the rest of the time I have away from school and all of that homework and studying. This summer, cherish the time you have with your friends and your family, and find joy in the little things. The memories you make now will stay with you forever, and hey, you're only young once!

What's In Style? - Nautical Wedges

Summer means nautical and these cute wedges are sea-worthy enough for me! I love stripes and they go great with bright colors! These Gianni Bini wedges are comfortable to wear and definitely within a college girl's budget. Check them out here >>>>> http://www.dillards.com/product/Gianni-Bini-Lizzie-NauticalStripe-Wedges_301_-1_301_503438573?df=03899061_zi_navy_white

Summer Style - Lace Shorts

Summer time? Why, yes it is! And what's great about summer? SHORTS! Lace shorts (mint is my fave!) are in this season and I can't wait to break mine out of the closet! You can find a pair similar to these at T.J. Maxx or Forever 21. Tuck in a flowy blouse for a classy and simple look, or grab a floral chiffon button-down for a cute and sassy outfit. Add stylish accessories and make it your own!

Chelsea's Charms

More Michael Kors!

I cannot get enough of Michael Kors! This is an aqua and white combination that is TO DIE FOR!!! Want this look for a good price within a college girl's budget? Check out charmingcharlie.com for some cute looks almost identical to this one but for a lot less! All you need is a chain link bracelet, aqua bangle, and white watch and you're one step closer to fabulous!

My Sisterhood

What does Chelsea cherish? Memories and Sisterhood. These are some of my favorites!! These are some of my sisters in my sorority along with some of our beaus at one of our formals! This group of girls has been a major part in getting me this far in college. Their support and encouragement have helped me keep pressing on, and their accountability has kept me on the road I want to stay on, and my focus on the things that truly matter in this life. CHI RHO LOVE FOR LIFE!

What Does the Roommate Recommend?

What does the roommate recommend? A healthy snack of Melba Toast and guacamole! I know, it sounds weird, but you just have to try it! I was skeptical at first, but now I am completely sold on this delicious snack. Kelsey, my roommate from freshman year, who's also one of my best friends, has the same view on food as I do: the healthier the better!

> Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Packs
> Melba Toast with Sea Salt            

Chelsea Lately - My Story

What's my story? It's a long one, actually. I started out in Sarasota, Florida, a coastal city on the Gulf, full of classy cars and expensive homes. It was home to me, until the summer following my ninth birthday. We lost everything in a flood, forcing us to move South, to Charlotte, a quaint beach town, boasting one of the lowest crime rates in America. My dad worked as the boss of a major RV business, allowing us to take those little suckers all across the country on our summer vacations. Those were some of the best days, traveling all over the place with my family, from Alaska to Niagra, the memories made on those trips will stay with me forever. Following my eighth grade year, my dad bought his own RV business out in Texas, which felt like halfway across the world to a girl who was about to start high school.      

Leaving all of my friends behind, I trekked across the great terrain of Southern America, and found myself in a small community of insanely SOUTHERN individuals. Cowboy hats and ostrich-skinned boots were the latest in fashion around here, and I knew I had to cling tightly to my roots so I wouldn't find myself conforming. (I do admit that I bought a pair of boots, though, the longer I was here the more the culture began to grow on me.) 

I attended a small private college prep school all through high school, loved every second of it, met some of the most influential and amazing people, and graduated in 2011 with a mindset of shooting for the stars. 

Now, I call Arkansas my home, and cannot believe I will be graduating next year! (3 and a half years seems too short!!) I found my niche, becoming the sports editor of the school newspaper, the producer of my very own sports show for the university, joining Big Brother/Big Sister, and becoming a member of a sorority. I love every second of this part of my life, and yes, I am still waiting on my Prince Charming to come, but the freedom of singleness is definitely something I have grown to appreciate in college. 

My friends are my biggest supporters, and my professors have taken their time to grow me as a student and as an individual. I am now planning to apply for graduate school and move back to Florida following graduation. From there, it's all God, but I know He has gotten me this far, so I have faith He will get me the rest of the way. That's my story, what's yours?

What's In? - Home Sweet Dorm

So, I'm moving out of my apartment and into a dorm. Crazy, huh?! Who would have thought that would be so appealing? But I really can't wait!! I am rooming with one of the sweetest girls, and my suities are two of the cutest and nicest girls ever! (they're both under 5 feet tall, and my roommate and I are both 5'9! Those will be some interesting suite pics for sure!) So, needless to say, amidst all of the excitement of moving out and moving in, my roomie, Jess, and I decided on these colors for our new dorm room in Gosser. Just bright enough to keep the mood up during a late night study sesh, and enough of neutrals to balance out the brights. We are both sorority girls, from different sororities, mind you, so we had to choose 3 colors we were both comfortable with. Turns out coral, turquoise and white are totally in right now! (especially with Chelsea!!)

What's In Chelsea's Dorm?

What's IN with Chelsea's dorm room? Easy to make display storage mirrors that are totally within a college student's budget! Get a cheap shelf from Ikea, attach a mirror and cork board and put it on top of a lazy susan (also from Ikea). Best organization idea for a small space, especially for a dorm room! LOVE it!!

What's In? - Dorm Style

What's IN with Chelsea's dorm? Chevron of course! Snagged these little puppies at T.J. Maxx in Sarasota, Florida, for only $20! Want to make your dorm room stand out? Add a pop of color to your room in a chevron pattern and get ready for your fabulous friends to be instantly impressed!

What's Easy and Healthy?

Mason Jar Meals! Who would have thought?? This is perfect for dorms, when you have a small space, and a small kitchen to work with. Also, for those of us trying to avoid the freshman 15 (in my case the junior 20), this easy meal idea is great for portion control. When you need a healthy grab-and-go kind of lunch or dinner on those busy college days >>>> try a mason jar full of food!

Quick and Easy Ideas:

~ Sassy Salad ~
*Cucumbers
*Lettuce
*Carrots
*Garbanzo Beans
*Goat Cheese

~ Pretty Pasta ~
*Penne Pasta
*Halved Grape Tomatoes
*Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
*Pesto

~ Classy Cuban ~
*White Rice
*Cilantro
*Lime
*Black Beans
*Sour Cream