Silver and Turquoise

I just made my sick sister take blog pictures for me, but hey I paid her $5.  It is days after the big snowstorm hit us here in New England and a lot of snow still remains on the ground.  Today I wore my go to ripped jeans from American Eagle which I love because they're comfy and stylish.  I love ripped denim and it definitely adds some edge to an outfit.  On top I wore a turquoise tank top that I picked up over the weekend hoping to save it for spring, but I wanted to wear it immediately; therefore, I put on yet another cardigan (I've literally worn cardigans in 5/7 blog posts) with my tank top.  To pull the look together I put on a silver necklace and bracelet.  I'm usually a gold person, but turquoise and silver make an amazing combination.

                     

xoxo Emma

p.s. to see my outfit on the day of the blizzard click here.

9 Easy Ways to Earn Money

If you're like me and are basically a professional shopper/ money spender then you know making money is a very important part of our lives.  I cannot help but always want to buy, buy, buy and shop, shop, shop!  Clothes, accessories, shoes, and make up are all so needed, but so expensive.  Luckily, I've figured out a few ways to earn money in times of need (some obvious, some not).

{Easy Ways to Make Money}

(this list goes from obvious ways to earn money, to newer ways to earn big)

1. Babysit

This one is pretty obvious, but this is how I make the majority of my money.  Babysitting pays pretty high these days (I'd say like $15 an hour more or less).  If you don't already babysit, tell your friends that if they're busy when they're ask to babysit, you'd love to cover!  I always need people to cover for me babysitting, so this way you and your friend will be happy.

Perks: high pay, fun job, free food

Downfalls: Friday and Saturday nights normally, possibly an annoying kid

2. Get a Job

Getting a job may seem scary, and is a huge responsibility, but it gives you a consistent pay and you meet a lot of new people.  I work at a local grocery store as a cashier and I LOVE it.  I was scared at first to accept the responsibility, but I couldn't be happier with my decision.  Check ads in windows or ask around at local shops if they're hiring.  Working at a clothing store will also give you shopping discounts!

Perks: consistent pay, meet new people, discounts at place you work

Downfalls: responsibility could be difficult, taxes

3.  Ask Your Parents to do House Chores

Ask your parents if there is anything they need help with around the house.  Set up a system for you to earn an allowance of 10-30 dollars per week depending on how much you're willing to help.  This is normally really easy and you can do simple things like fold laundry, empty/load the dishwasher, walk the dog, etc...

Perks: negotiate pay, negotiate jobs, earn money right at home

Downfalls: paid less since just helping at home

4.  Sell your Study Guides!

This is my favorite way to make money.  I used to do this all the time around midyears and finals.  Make a study guide for 1-5 of your classes (really detailed and professional looking) and sell it to friends and classmates for around $3-5.  This not only helps you earn money, but with schoolwork too.  One year I sold a bunch of history study guides and made $75 in one week.

Perks: fast cash, helps you with studying while earning

Downfalls: only certain times of the year there are big tests

5. Tutor

If you're smart in a particular class sign up to tutor.  Ask in the office building of your school if anyone needs tutoring or if there is a sign up board write down your name.  Tutoring is fun and helps others, and often pays really well.

Perks: helping other people, high pay

Downfalls: must be patient, need to be smart

6.  Online Surveys

This is one of my least favorite methods; however, some people find this really helpful.  If you're not looking to earn money right away, there are sites that will pay you to take surveys.  Some sites lie and that is why I don't love this method, but here are a few survey sites that will pay you (MySurvey, Inbox Dollar, OpinionOutpost).  I recommend signing up for all three websites at once because each will only provide you with 2-3 surveys per month.

Perks: work from home, really easy

Downfalls: may not be able to trust site, make very little

7. Sell Your Closet

Ahh I know this title sounds horrible.  Who wants to sell their clothes? But, honestly we all have some old things we need to get rid of so why not sell them so you can buy something new?  Snap a picture of what you want to sell and pick a price then upload it to a used clothing website like ThredUp, for more information click the link here.

Perks: get paid for things you would've thrown out

Downfalls: organization skills and trips to the post office to send out old clothes

8. Gigwalk App

Download this app on your iPhone and it has you complete simple tasks according to the location around you.  this may require taking pictures of a restaurant venue or reviewing the coffee you just drank at a café.  This is really useful if you're in a city for the day.  I haven't tried the app yet, but have seen my friends using it and am going to download it.

Perks: write fun reviews, work in your own space

Downfalls: not living in a city environment, pays little

9. Blogging

Blogging won't make you much money at first, it'll take most likely more than a year to make any significant amount, but if you have a successful blog the income will add up.  

Perks: make money doing something you enjoy, work from home

Downfalls: takes a lot of time, pay starts off low (but it will build up eventually)

xoxo
Emma

P.S. Instead of earning money, you just want free stuff, check out this blog post here.

Blizzard of 2015 Outfit

The blizzard known as Juno has been all over the news for the past few days and has finally struck.  I live in Massachusetts so I am right in the middle of the blizzard right and we easily have about 3 feet of snow so far.  School was cancelled yesterday so I've been enjoying my snow day drinking hot chocolate and watching Gossip Girl on Netflix, but made time for the blog.

Since there is so much snow my outfit is pretty casual and basically something I put together to keep me warm and cozy.  My I wore a plain white sleeve shirt with my furry Patagonia vest over it which is super warm.  Then I wore black Lulu Lemon Leggings because they are the most comfortable things ever invented, and my bean boots.  I also wore a head scarf/wrap thing which I picked up in Boston back in August (click here to see what I wore then).  I love the headscarf and it is easily my favorite part of my outfit, it kept my ears warm and me looking fashionable.

Most of the pictures ended up like this (eyes closed because of the wind and snow!).

Vest- Patagonia | Shirt- Nordstrom | Leggings- Lulu Lemon | Shoes- L.L. Bean | Head Scarf- Lit

xoxo

Emma

P.S. to see my snow day essentials, click here.

Snow Day Essentials

First snow day of the year tomorrow ahhh!!  I am right in the middle of the big snowstorm hitting New England so of course schools have shut down for the day tomorrow.  I'm planning on spending the day mostly in bed watching Netflix and probably not leaving my house because that requires shoveling my driveway...not happening.  My parents refuse to have a plow clear the snow every winter because they think shoveling the driveway is 'fun' for the family...hmm.

When I have a snow day, there are a few essentials I must have throughout the day.

{FUZZY BLANKET} My grandma gave me the most amazing warm blanket for christmas (pictured above, link here) and it is life.  Blankets are required on snow days to keep you nice and cozy.

{PAJAMA SET} Flannel pajama sets are so worth the hype.  They keep you looking cute and put together, and warm too.  I currently have a leopard pajama set and striped one from victoria's secret which i basically live in.

{HOT CHOCOLATE} I am unfortunately not into tea, I wish I was since it is so good for you, but I still spend my time drinking hot cocoa.  A nice cup of hot chocolate combined with Netflix can keep me occupied all day.

{IPHONE AND LAPTOP} My laptop is home to netflix and all of the blogs I read so that is definiteley an all day essential- and of course I need my phone to communicate with my friends.

{WARM SOCKS} I don't know about you, but if I don't have a nice pair of warm socks on then my whole body is freezing cold.  I've been loving the knee high socks and will be spending all day in those for the snow day.

{CANDLES} Snow days are a perfect excuse to light up your entire room with candles.  My favorite scents right now are Merry Cookie and Mahogany Teakwood by Bath and Body Works.

If you're in New England enjoy your day off of school and leave a comment below telling me your number one snow day must have (and if you have a blog leave a link since Ill have time to check it out tomorrow)

xoxo
Emma

P.S. check out my nice occasion outfit for snowy days- not snow days! Click Here.

Snowy Beach Day

We got out first big snow fall yesterday here in Massachusetts.  And by big I only mean like 2 inches because there hasn't been much snow at all this year.  I went down to the beach to take blog pictures, which probably wasn't the best idea because the wind was CRAZY.  I wore an off white sweater with a statement necklace from forever 21.  I love this necklace and it is actually pretty good quality for $12 at Forever 21.  Most of my jewelry from there isn't the best, but I like their statement pieces.  On the bottom I wore a black skirt, striped black tights, and black Hunter's.

 Obsessed with sheer striped tights!

 Sun + Wind = ^

My dog wanted to make an appearance.

Skirt | Sweater- old (similar) | Necklace | Tights | Boots

xoxo

Emma

P.S. click here to see a blog post with less wind, more good pictures.

Skincare Routine + Hand Care

To be honest, I'm really bad at keeping up with my skincare routine and probably only do it 3 times a week.  But, recently I've been better about it and have continuously been using the same products.  Every month I receive a Glossy Box which is a $21/month subscription service that gives you makeup and skincare products.  I've gathered a lot of new skincare products from the subscription box so have been trying lots of new products and finally have discovered the ones I like and that make a difference.

{SKINCARE}

These are the products I currently use on my face every morning and some nights.  Here is my step by step routine:

1. Cetaphil- I swear by Cetaphil it is the worlds best cleanser.  Every night or morning (whenever I take my shower) I use Cetaphil, and if I could only have one product for my skincare this would be it.  All I do is rub a quarter size amount over my face with my hands then rinse it off.

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes- since I either take a shower morning or night, and you're supposed to cleanse twice a day, I use one of these Neutrogena wipes when I'm not in the shower and cannot use Cetaphil.  I love these wipes too because you just rub them all over your face then (this is optional) I rinse my face with water. Bonus- they smell so good!

3.  Kueshi Toner- I received this full size toner in my Glossy Box last month and have been loving it!  It gets rid of dry spots and evens out skin tone, while smelling amazing.  For this I apply it to a cotton ball then on to my entire face morning and night.

4. Juice Beauty Moisturizer- Another Glossy Box product, this moisturizer smells like green apple and works super well.  A lot of moisturizers sting my face, but this one does not.  I apply it after I put on my toner and let it ink in to my face while I do my hair.  Then on top of it I start my makeup routine.

{HANDCARE}

Another one of my new obsessions is having soft hands- don't ask why.  I received a lot of hand lotions and scrubs in my subscription packages and wanted to put them to use.  Once a day I use these two products to keep my hands soft and moisturized.

Rituals Miracle Scrub-  This scrub literally is a miracle and might be my favorite product of all time.  It is basically a salt scrub that you rub on your hands for 90 seconds then wash it off and instantly your hands feel so much softer.

Tocca Hand Cream- After I use the hands cub and dry off my hands, I put on this hand cream and it smells delicious.  This is the Green Tea and Lemon hand cream, and if you're thinking about purchasing one, I suggest this scent.



If you're having trouble deciding which products are worth buying for skincare, I suggest checking out GlossyBox where you'll get samples and full size items up to a $100 dollar value all for $21/month

xoxo
Emma

P.S. check out my last blogpost by clicking here.

Sweater Weather

I just realized that my last three blog posts of outfits have all been in sweaters...that pretty much sums up my winter wardrobe.  Sweaters are just the coziest things ever and match any style.  I finished up midyears yesterday so my school had the day off of school and I spent it mostly watching Gossip Girl, but ventured out to do a few errands and a little bit of shopping in the afternoon.  I wore a flannel and a long sweater with some super ripped jeans that I found in the back of my closet from last year.  Of course I also had to wear my bean boots and a bunch of silver jewelry.

Might have been about to fall backwards in this picture...

Sweater (sold out- similar) | Jeans | Shirt | Boots | Necklace | Nail Polish

xoxo

Emma

P.S. to see my other sweater outfits from the past two weeks, click here.

Snowy Friday

Today was a snowy day and I wanted comfortable and cute Friday look.  I quickly took pictures before I headed up to Connecticut for a volleyball tournament, but unfortunately the pictures aren't the best quality because the snow and wind was crazy!  I wore my Lulu Lemon Leggings which are a wardrobe essential, especially for Fridays.  Then I wore a plain tank top and long Brandy Melville sweater.  I'm currently in a hotel room with 3 of my teammates so tonights blog is kinda short.

Boots | Leggings | Shirt | Sweater | Necklace (sold out)- Brandy Melville

xoxo

Emma

P.S. if you missed last weeks post about the deal I received on my boots, click here.

Long Weekend Travel Essentials and Tips

I am going to Connecticut this upcoming long weekend, Martin Luther King Weekend!  Packing for a three night stay can sometimes be a struggle because you're there for such a short time, what do you really need?  I also always forget something, so I made a checklist for basic travel items that are commonly forgotten and are total necessities.

Moisturizer
*Pajamas
Makeup Bag + Remover Wipes
Straightener
Deodorant
*Hair Elastics
*Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Shampoo and Conditioner
Comfy Sweatshirt
Sweatpants
Laptop

I devote one bag to makeup, one for hair elastics/headbands/other hair stuff, and one for jewelry.

 Bringing my new favorite pajama set from Nordstrom, the shirt is long sleeved and go with some fuzzy shorts.

When I travel for a weekend I find it best to bring a big duffle bag.  The ones given out by Victoria's secret for free when you spend around $75 (something like that) are great for short getaways and always seem to be the right size.

Hope this helped and you don't forget anything if you're going away this weekend!

xoxo
Emma

P.S. if you want to see pictures from my last trip, you can click here.

New Year, New Boots

I finally found some time to take blog pictures!  This week I did not post a lot unfortunately, with midyears coming up and loads of essays and tests, this week has been quite hectic. Good news, my new riding boots arrived in the mail on Friday!  After Christmas there were many good deals and I really wanted some riding boots.  I'd been saving up and hoping to buy boots for about $200, but I found the best deal.  Nine West was having 50% off of everything after Christmas and I bought my new boots for $99.  It was such a good deal and I absolutely love them.

Shoes | Sweater | Jeans | Long Necklace | Short Necklace

xoxo 

emma

P.S. Wanna know how to style high waisted jeans? Click here.

Favorite Photography from Winter Break

If you have been following my past few blogs, you may have noticed an improvement in the quality of my pictures.  For Christmas my parents gave me the Canon Rebel T3i, an awesome camera that I've had my eye on for a while now.  While I was away over Winter Break, I had the chance to test it out and here are a few of my favorite shots so far:

First of all, this dog is precious.  I LOVE animals so taking pictures of my cousins dog was so much fun, I love how her collar slightly shows her name too.

This is one of the first pictures I took in Arizona.  The background perfectly describes Arizona with the cacti, mountains, and horses.

 Although this picture doesn't really have a focus, the lights looked so pretty around the holiday season and I wanted to capture that.

 This is one picture from the blog 'Dude Ranch Style', cannot get enough of the mountains!

I took these last two shots while sitting by the pool waiting for my sisters.  I love the pictures where the background is super blurred, they are so school.

xoxo
Emma

p.s. stay tuned for an outfit post tomorrow.

To see more pictures from my trip click here.