June 09, 2014

The End


















Dress- Lilly Pulitzer | Shoes- Jack Rogers | Necklace- Hamilton Jewelers, Customized | Earrings- Kohl's | Class Ring- My grandma's, 1939 | Bracelet- Pandora

The end is finally, finally here, it has passed, and I still haven't grasped it. I am no longer a high school senior, I am now a First-Year at the University of Virginia.

Like I said, I can't grasp it. It doesn't seem real. Perhaps when I really leave it will feel new, but for now I feel no different--I'm still the same person I was before I received my diploma on Friday morning.

The ceremony was beautiful. It was outside and my only complaint is that I got SO much sunburn! It's fading to tan though, so it can't be that bad, right? :)

I think the weirdest part about graduating and leaving school for the last time was realizing that I probably would never see half of these people again, give or take a far-off reunion or two. It's a strange thing to think, and another one of those things I just still haven't let sink in.


June 05, 2014

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 :)


June 03, 2014

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.

June 01, 2014

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!


May 29, 2014

Again and Again







Dressc/o Lulu*s | Jacket- J. Crew Factory | Shoes- c/o My Hot Shoes | Necklace- c/o Vanessa Mooney | Watchc/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?