10 things HE loves Monday

So...because Emma is not in the country, and blog posts are difficult to make with a poor internet connection, I, Emma's fiance, will post 10 things that I love until she returns! Let us begin...

1. These Italian Boots

2. A sturdy tie is always a good thing. Especially gray scale.

3. I've really been wanting a spring trench coat for those chilled/rainy days.

4. The films of Christopher Guest

5. This EXTREMELY expensive Big Pilot watch

6. This Prada Messenger Bag

7. The first movie I ever remember watching, The Incredible Shrinking Man

8. A subtle twist on an old classic. These sunglasses. 

9. Getting ready for marriage, I'm seriously considering a 3 piece suit like this.

10. This wonderful website full of awkward family photos. 

I'm sorry that you had to read my favorite things rather than Emma's. In other news, her trip to Italy is going well. She is suffering from jet lag, but other than that she is fine. I miss her so and can't wait for her to be back in America with me. Emma will try to post form Italy, but no promises. Internet is pretty rough over there. Hope you have a great day!

Love.

I'm leavin' on a jet plane

Today is the day. I leave for Italy. I'm really excited about visiting Italy, but very sad to be leaving Ty behind. It really feels like he should be coming with me. I'll just have to bring him something good back. The choir leaves to head over to Memphis at 3:30, and then we'll be getting on the plane around 8:30. This is my first international flight, and I'm kinda nervous. I'll just cross my fingers and take some tylenol pm.

I'm not sure how much time or opportunity I'll have to blog, but I will definitely try as much as I can. 

I'm gonna go finish packing, and slip into my comfy plane clothes. I'll hopefully back on here in a few days for some Italy updates! 

 Love.

Spring is in the air

Today I could really feel the approach of spring. It was warm enough to go outside with just a sweater and some tights, but it was rainy and everything was soggy. Hurry up and get here warmer weather! I've been checking off things on my to-do list in preparation for Italy. My goal is to start packing a little tomorrow.

 

shirt gap

skirt thrifted

sweater j crew

tights gap

shoes ross

necklace etsy 

I hope all you lovlies have had a glorious Monday. Sorry I've left out the 10 Things I love Monday, I was just a bit too busy today.

Love.

New Bag

I had a lovely day in Nashville yesterday. It was great to see my family, and we got my shoes and jewelry for my senior recital (They are so beautiful. I can't wait until I can post pics) annnnd, perhaps the most exciting thing I got was this...

It's an awesome messenger bag from Fossil. I have been lugging around the same purse for books, and my everyday needs, for the past four years, and it is pretty much torn to shreds. My Dad was very sweet and splurged on this great replacement. I will probably be seen lugging it everywhere. 

In other news, I'm trying to get all my school stuff done before I leave for Italy on Thursday. Ahhh, it's so soon! I'm really excited about the trip, but really sad I'll have to leave Ty behind on spring break. It's a good thing I have skype. I think I have everything I need for the trip, I just have to decide what clothes to bring...which will be difficult. I'm going to head back to my studying now...*sighs*

I hope you all have had a splendid weekend!

Love.

Polka Spots

It's almost the weekend, it's almost the weekend. That is my mantra right now.  I'll be heading to Nashville on Saturday for some lovely time with my family. Sadly, Ty won't be able to come since he'll still be filming for his short film.

 

dress gift anthropologie

shirt thrifted

belt thrifted

tights target

shoes ross

It's almost the weekend!

Love.

One Thing At A Time

Today I've been thinking about dealing with stress. I used to be really bad at handling stressful situations. I could never check one thing at a time off my list without thinking about everything else that I had to do, and it always overwhelmed me. I probably shouldn't say I'm 100% better at not getting stressed, but I think I'm getting a lot better at taking things one day at a time, one check on the list at a time.

 

 

I leave for Italy next week on choir tour for spring break. You would think this would be a great source of excitement for me, but it's turning out to be a tad bit of a stress factor. I realized my senior recital was going to be frighteningly close to my return from Italy, which means my hearing is even closer. I was also supposed to start having meetings with planners for my wedding and look for venues and such like. Sadly, that planning must be put on hold so I can get school work done and memorize music, so I don't crash and burn in my recital. What I am proud about is the fact that I'm not freaking out. I'm thinking about everything I have to do one day at a time. Tonight I will work on memorizing some music and a monologue for class.That's all, and that is not stressful. 

shirt anthropologie
skirt thrifted (by my sister sarah)
sweater gap
tights gap
necklace gift from ty
shoes target
belt j crew

I cannot wait to be done with school, but until then, one day at a time, one thing at a time.

Love.

10 Things I Love Monday

1. I have recently discovered essie, and I completely love it. These are my favorite colors to wear right now.

 2. I'm in love with long hair. I want my hair to be super long soo badly.

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3. I love cb's adorable bows. I bought this one today! So excited to wear it.

 4. This is how I first fell in love with Colin Firth. I feel the need to watch it soon.

5. A really good winged eye. I'm really liking the 60's vibe right now

 here

 here

6. I really want several pairs of chunky platform shoes for this spring/summer.

  7. high waisted jeans. I'm so happy with my pair I recently dyed.

6-7 found here

   8. I adore these prints from this shop.

9. This WONDERFUL video.

10. I really want this adorable hat from topshop

I hope all you lovelies are having a grand Monday, I'll be back tonight with an outfit post.

Love.