Baccalaureate

Dress- (old) c/o Glamorous UK | Necklace- Nasty Gal | Shoes- Jack Rogers College Colors Collection | Earrings- c/o Amy Waltz | Gold cuff- H&M | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington

Last night my school held a dinner for all of the seniors and their parents. This is the outfit I wore to that, and I got so many compliments, especially on my shoes!

And tomorrow... I graduate. Wow. Can't believe the end is finally here. I'll post what I 'm going to be wearing at graduation soon! Wish me luck :)

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Stripes and C'ville

Top- Forever 21 | Skirt- Missguided UK | Shoes- Jack Rogers | Necklace- c/o Chicnova | Jean Vest- c/o Chicnova | Hat- gifted State Traditions | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington

Oh, how Charlottesville has stolen my heart! As if that weren't already apparent. I suppose it's unnatural to be THIS obsessed with my school, but I just can't help it. It's actually a running joke with my friends, because I wear so much blue and orange, and so much UVa apparel. They periodically ask me, "Wait, Rory, where are you going to school again?" And I just laugh and don't mind at all, because oh, how I love my school.

The Jack Rogers are my newest UVa themed purchase. They're actually for my graduation. At my school, we don't wear caps and gowns. Instead we don white dresses (girls) and navy blazers with white pants (boys) My dress is from Lilly Pulitzer...I'm slowly starting to embrace and even like parts of the prep culture! I know I won't ever fully convert, but preppiness is growing on me. The shoes are preppy for sure, but I thought they added a perfect UVa themed touch to my final moment of high school :)

Speaking of graduation, I can't believe I'll be graduated in two DAYS! How time has flown. Can't wait for the next chapter in this life I feel so incredibly lucky to be living in.

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Biker's Bridge

Top- c/o The Trend Boutique | Shorts- Macy's | Shoes- Converse | Bag- Vera Bradley | Watch- c/o Flex | Necklace- c/o Anjolee | Earrings- Forever 21 | Sunglasses- c/o Giant Vintage

I had a photo shoot with one of my friends this week and we found this bikers bridge running over a highway. It happened to match the cage details on my top and the colors of my outfit quite well! The photo shoot went well too--I love when I get some good quality fine art photographs :)

My friend did a good job taking these pictures too, right? 

Speaking of taking pictures, I'm looking to buy a new camera, preferably a Nikon. Any suggestions would be AWESOME!

Happy Monday!

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Again and Again

Dress- c/o Lulu*s | Jacket- J. Crew Factory | Shoes- c/o My Hot Shoes | Necklace- c/o Vanessa Mooney | Watch- c/o Flex | Belt- New York and Company | Hairties- LF

When I find an outfit I like, I'm SUCH a repeat offender. You've seen me wear this sunflower dress three times now in the past months with only slight variations. I think this styling is my favorite though--with a simple jean jacket, belt that matches sandals, and the perfect sunny yellow necklace. This necklace is one of my favorites, and I don't usually like long necklaces!

I'm also testing out my newest watch from Flex. These rubber designs are perfect for summer and pool season, don't you think?

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The End Is Near

OUTFIT ONE:

Dress- Free People | Jacket- J. Crew | Shoes- Marshalls | Sunglasses- c/o Giant Vintage | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington | Bracelet- Lord and Taylor | Necklace- Forever 21

OUTFIT TWO:

Dress- Kensie @ Lord and Taylor | Shoes- Marshalls | Necklace- Lucid NYC | Earrings- Forever 21 | Watch- c/o Daniel Wellington

With less than 2 weeks until my high school graduation, I've been getting to go to lots of great events. And lots of lasts--this is the beginning of the end. 

The first outfit is a scholarship luncheon I attended for the Florence Bell Hillier Memorial Scholarship I am honored to have received. It's given to a local high school student and I am so grateful to have been selected.

The second outfit is for my school's Senior Awards ceremony. I wore orange--(BECAUSE I LOVE UVA) and won the English Writing Award and the Art Purchase Award (the school bought my photography!). I was also inducted into the Cum Laude Society.

It's hard to look back on these last four years with any regrets. As graduation approaches I've been doing a lot of reflecting. For so long I've been so anxious to leave home, to leave high school, to get out of the house--because I am so incredibly excited for college. But I've also wondered if it's because I don't like it where I am.

Looking back now, reflecting on these past four years, I don't regret any of it. Yes, the school I go to is competitive and tiring and extremely hard at times. But if it weren't these things, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I am so happy where I am right now and where I'm heading, and I have only my past and the things that have shaped me to thank for that. 

Without my family, my friends, my experiences, and the school I've at times ached to get out of, I wouldn't be this Rory. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything.

I am more than content--I am happy.

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