Beach & Beginnings

Cover-up- Forever 21 | Hat- Target | Watch- c/o Flex | Necklaces- c/o Vanessa Mooney, Lucid NY | Sunglasses- c/o Giant Vintage

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For Father's Day, my family went to the beach for the first time this summer. It was the perfect day--not too hot, not a cloud in the sky, public school kids still in school--so not too crowded. Perfect. We went to Surf Taco for lunch as we always do (it's a highlight of the Jersey Shore--best Mexican food you'll ever have, I promise) and Strollo's for Italian Ice afterward. But the highlight of my day wasn't the beach. 

When we headed home in the late afternoon, I took off again to spend dinner at my friend and future roommate's house. There are four Jefferson Scholars in the Class of 2018 from NJ, and so the four of us met up for a night of catching up and getting to know each other better.

I wish I could put into words how I feel about these friends or how I feel about Virginia or how the rest of my life has been forever changed by what I'm receiving at all levels--emotional, physical, and mental--from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation, but I can't. Words are the means by which I've always expressed myself and yet for the first time in my life I find myself at a loss for how to describe something. I guess that speaks volumes about what I feel for this place and these people. The girl who uses words to capture her emotions can't find the ones to accurately capture this feeling. I've talked to you so much about Virginia at this point so I'll end there. You're probably tired of hearing me go on and on about it but I haven't tired and won't tire for the rest of my life. I've included a picture of the four of us below... sorry about the quality :)

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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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Casual Sunday

Top- Marshall's | Shorts- Target | Shoes- Target | Belt- Target | Bracelet- c/o Torn to Pieces | Necklace- giveaway Lucid NY | Sunglasses- c/o Giant Vintage

Happy last day of June! It really flew by, can't believe my summer is already 1/3 of the way over!!! I've been lifeguarding, having photoshoots, hanging out with friends, and getting my tan on :) My soccer team is also playing in a summer league which we started last week--and I sprained my ankle! We won both of our games that night, and I should be able to play this week. So, that's what my summer's consisted of! I still haven't gone to the beach or NYC or anywhere interesting yet. I will be going to the city this week though, and hopefully the beach soon after. This summer has been awesome so far! Tweet

8 pairs, 8 days, 8 ways // Day 1

Top and cuff- H&M | Skirt- c/o mmddyyyy | Shoes- c/o MyHotShoes.com 

Fin Black sunglasses- c/o Giant Vintage | Necklace- giveaway Lucid NY  

Slave bracelet- c/o Miss Viss 

So I told you in my last post that I'd recently added an plethora of new sunglasses to my closet. Well, I more than doubled my current collection with 8 new pairs, to be exact. Never again will I wear the same pair two days in a row!!!! Now I've got tons of options. Where did I get 8 new pairs of sunglasses?? GIANT VINTAGE OF COURSE! Don't let the name fool you--while yes, they do have an amazing selection of vintage, they've got new pairs too! And by no means does 'vintage' mean outdated. This shop has the coolest, most eclectic mix of modern, funky, retro, and yes, vintage, that you'll find anywhere!
Since I was sent 8 pairs of sunglasses to test out, I figured it was ample time for another feature like the one I did with the Echoing Waters galaxy shirt back in August. So here you have 8 pairs, 8 days, 8 ways: Day 1. Today's pair are the "Fin" glasses in black. They're $20 and they come in tortoise too!
When I wore this outfit to school, I actually wore it with the white version of this top. But I wish I'd worn it with the mint! Looking at the pictures now, I love how the mint compliments the purple. Also, this is literally the best t-shirt ever. So comfortable, chic and loose. Hence why I bought two of the same one :)
Last thing I want to talk about are my new flats from MyHotShoes.com! If you didn't know, purple is my color. My closet is painted purple, I have 4 purple dresses....but, (until these) I had no purple shoes. That's where these came in! They remind kind of of the Tory Burch Reva flats that are so cute and oh so expensive. I'd say for $14.99, these certainly rival TB's Reva! I might have to scoop them up in the 5 other colors, too....
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It Was All Yellow + GIVEAWAY

Top- c/o Living Royal, Skirt- Forever 21, Bag- c/o A'Muse Me Boutique, Shoes- Target, Bracelets- gifted, Ring- Abilu Creations, Key Necklace- Rice's Market, Starfish Necklace- Lucid NYC

So I have officially passed all of my fitness tests, meaning I'm officially a Varsity player for this season!  Now that the hardest stuff is out of the way, it should be fun for sure. Hard still, but not as hard as fitness!! 
So to celebrate, I have a GIVEAWAY! Today you can win the bronze tree necklace from A'muse Me Boutique. No Rafflecopter this time...follow the rules below! 

Here's how you can win:
1. Go to Amuse Me Boutique's Facebook Page and LIKE it.
2.  On their wall, LEAVE A COMMENT WITH THE CODE:
Code: www.wearaboutsblog.com Other rules: One entry per person. Any spammer will be disqualified. The contest will end a week from today, and A'Muse Me Boutique will contact the winner. IF THE POST ON FACEBOOK IS NOT YET UP, LEAVE A COMMENT ON THE AMUSE ME BOUTIQUE WALL.  Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments section below :)
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