Back To School

Isabella Backpack / Nike Free TR / Chaco Yampa Sandal / Travel Umbrella / ID Wristlet / Ray Ban Aviators / Large Agenda / Seersucker SoPro Hat / MacBook Air


I just recently got back from college orientation and have begun to purchase my back-to-school necessities. I'm going to school in the south (Go Dawgs!) and these are a few of the things that I know I will be using a ton!

What are your back to school essentials?

Kaitlin Kendall Design: Katiebowhead Bracelets

After following Kaitlin on Instagram and watching her new business grow, I finally decided to place an order on her Etsy shop. She was extremely willing to work with me to make a custom bracelet, and I absolutely love it! I can definitely say that I like Kaitlin's bow bracelets much, much more than the other bow bracelets out on the market. It is the perfect addition to my bracelet collection and I know I will be wearing it a ton throughout my freshman year of college! 

Colonial Williamsburg

I spent this warm July morning exploring Colonial Williamsburg with my family. I finally had the chance to wear my favorite Lilly Pulitzer dress from last summer's collection. It is very simple and has beautiful detailing. I paired the dress with my well-loved black Jack Rogers. Colonial Williamsburg has so many interesting buildings with great history behind them, and it was great to spend the morning out and about!

July Playlist

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My Running Essentials

{Armband for iPhone / Nike Flyknit Lunar2 / Running Socks / Headband}

For the past year, I have made an effort to go running, or do some type of cardiovascular exercise every day. Now that the weather has warmed up, I have begun to run outside on a path near my house. I usually run 4+ miles each day, and when I don't run outside, I run on my treadmill. I used to absolutely hate running. I grew up as a competitive gymnast, and that was my exercise. Due to an injury, I am no longer able to do gymnastics as rigorously as I used to, so I began to run. Now that I have been running regularly for about a year, I love it. My runs are usually one of my favorite parts of the day. It keeps endorphins flowing and is a great way to de-stress. 

I always listen to music while I run, so an iPhone armband and earbuds are a must! I recently got a pair of Nike Flyknit Lunar2 running shoes to replace my old Nikes, and these are my absolutely favorite. They are more minimal, but still have great support and are extremely comfortable. Lululemon headbands are my favorite to keep my hair out of my face during my runs; they are definitely worth the price! I recently bought myself a Fitbit Flex, which I will be doing a separate post on soon. It has been a great way to monitor my running and sleep schedule!

What are some of your exercise essentials?

Brunch on the Upper West Side

 Before catching the train to return home, I was able to enjoy Brunch on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at a cute street-side restaurant called Isabella's. The bread pudding french toast was to die for, and the nearby scenery was absolutely gorgeous.

Exploring Central Park

I have to admit, I had never had the opportunity to spend much time exploring Central Park until this past weekend. I was able to see the Lakes and relax on some of the rock formations that overlook the fields. The park is absolutely breathtaking. You would never expect to find such beauty amongst the hustle and bustle of New York City.