Earmuff Obsession

Clearly New England has been getting a ton of snow this Winter and I've been searching for cute ways to stay warm.  I just discovered a new favorite method in fighting the cold- earmuffs.  I think earmuffs are actually so cute and different.  Below I'm wearing some from Anthropologie that are $30 and totally worth their price.  In the winter since half the time you are wearing a big coat and snow boots, accessorizing is very important!

I apologize because some of the pictures are a bit blurry since the camera lens was soaked by the snow.

Earmuffs | Jacket | Leggings | Boots | Socks (similar)

xoxo

Emma

p.s. Valentine's day is coming up!  Click here for a DIY gift idea.

Valentine's Day Gift DIY

Welcome February! Valentine's Day is coming up and I never know what do to about gifts.  I don't have a boyfriend and my friends and I don't normally give each other gifts on Valentine's day, but my sisters and I do.  Usually we just throw a bunch of candy in a bag and give it to each other, but this year I wanted to do something nice.  Whether this is for a best friend, boy friend, parent, or sibling this DIY Valentine's Day treat is an adorable, easy, and affordable one.

Valentine's DIY Mason Jar

Supplies:

• candy (particularly red or pink)
• mason jar (any size)
• string
• notecard
• cloth

Assembly:

1. Decorate the Card (you will be attaching a card to the jar, so before getting started sign the card!)
On mine I wrote: Be My Valentine xo
Other Suggestions: Be Mine
                                Hug Me
                                You Rock
                                ILYSM
2. Pour in the Candy
I bought these hershey kisses (2 bags for $6) this was the only expense of this DIY.  The rest of these materials I found in my house.

3. Cut a cloth/tissue paper
Cut any material to go under the lid of the mason jar to add a pop of pink for valentine's day.  I recommend using cloth, but I only had tissue paper and it worked fine too!

4.  Attach Lid

5.  Attach Card to String
Cut a whole in the card and put the string through it.

6.  Screw on the Lid

{FINI}

xoxo
Emma

p.s. click here for my previous post!

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.