Spring Whites

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If I've learned anything in my 4 years of being a college student, it's how to style trends on a budget. I mean at this point, I should really put it as a skill on my linkedin profile. 

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretttyyyy sure there's this fashion rule about how you can't wear white after labor day to before memorial day, but this year everyone ~me included~ just said eff it! I mean, who makes these rules anyway and why?

I've seen the all-white spring outfit "trend" quite a bit recently and so I wanted to show you my personal "I'm a broke college kid, but still want to be cute" take on it. Not even kidding you, this top was $10 and the pants were $15...now, if that's not the most beautiful thing you've ever heard lol.  The other items that I am wearing are things that I either already had in my closet or borrowed  (s/o to my roomie for letting me borrow her belt lol).  

Scroll to the bottom to get the direct links to the items in this outfit and happy styling. 

xx,

Demi B 

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TOP: H&M  (HERE)

BOTTOMS: H&M (HERE)

NECKLACE: DOGEARED JEWELRY (HERE)

SUNNIES: DIFF EYEWEAR (HERE) 

[use my code 'ITSDEMIB to get 25% off your diff order]

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Ms. New Bootie

*I found you, ms. new bootie,

get it together then bring it back to me*

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If you didn't start singing that song when you read the title of this post, I'm sorry but I'm not sure if we can be friends...

But okay on the real -- I've entered this new phase of life where I've tried to avoid buying cheap shoes. *GASP* Before you get your knickers in a bunch I don't mean cheap price-wise, I mean cheap quality shoes. (Ya girl is still a broke college kid haha)  When you think about it, it's kind of a waste of money if you ask me.  Like, you get a couple wears out of them and then BAM the heel feels wobbly, you've got to toss them away and buy a new pair to fill that shoe void in your heart. Trust me, I know the feeling all to well and that's not a good look ladies...we deserve better. 

When DSW reached out to collaborate I was instantly excited because: 

1) Who doesn't love shoes. 

2) This mean not just any shoes...GOOD quality shoes

I basically decided to press the restart button on my shoe collection and get good quality basic shoes and nothing is more basic than black booties and black over the knee boots am I right? (No but really, these two boots are a wardrobe necessity.)

So if you're in need of black booties whose heels aren't wobbly or OTK boots that don't slide down your leg -- remember this post and go check out DSW.

XX, 

DEMI B 

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MARC FISHER ANKLE BOOTIES:

SHOP HERE

CHARLES DAVID OVER THE KNEE BOOTS:

SHOP HERE

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Men's Fall/Winter Wardrobe Essentials

Hello there Ladies and Gents. If you couldn't tell already, this post is a little different than most...why? We're talking men's fashion. ;) 

I thought I'd give you a break from the teddy bear coats, off-the-shoulder tops, and James Jeans to venture over to the men's style world. I have a special place in my heart for men's fashion and I wanted to share  a couple of things I feel ever guy should own in his closet with you beautiful humans. 

Before you click out of this because you think it's irrelevant (if you didn't plan on clicking out in the first place you're a real one and ily) --

Ladies: You're probably wondering why this is relevant to you, but I'd argue  it is. You should send this to your guy friends, your man that's not really your man (but he's lowkey your man),  your boyfriend, your lowkey bae, or if a certain male in your life needs a hint to get a wardrobe upgrade [we all know at least one]. We've gotta have our men looking A1 lol 

Fellas: If your girl sent you here she meant well I promise. Scroll, take notes, absorb and then go to Topman, Zara, or HM. Buy these things I've listed and don't think twice.  After you do that, send this post to the bros, your Madden/2K buddies, heck send it back to your girl so she  knows what to buy you for Christmas. ;) 

Happy Scrolling. 

xx, 

DEMI B  

p.s. this was just a tester so if you'd like to see more posts like this please be sure to let me know. 

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Trend Spotter: The Teddy Bear Coat

There are two types of people in this world. You either A: think this is the cutest coat ever and are obsessed or B: you're asking yourself who begged me to wear a teddy bear/ carpet as a jacket. I know, I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, yes, BUT I just really hope you're not option B lol. 

This trend has many names so if you're trying to search it up on Pinterest to see other ways it's been styled, find it at a store, or just figure out what the heck it's called, you can type in: "Teddy Bear Coat", "Sherpa Coat", "Faux Shearling Coat", or "Pile Coat/Jacket." 

I'd like to call this coat trend "love at first pin." I legit saw this on pinterest and instantly knew I needed it. I'm no veteran to being in love, but I'm prettttyyyyyy sure this coat is what it feels like. When I finally got my hands on this bad boy it was game over. 

The teddy bear coat I've styled, I got from H&M a couple of weeks ago for $60 and then I found a 20% off coupon and ended up spending only like $54 bucks on it. [ Quick Story Time: Before you say 'ahhh Demi you saved like nothing' I will have you know that I will never EVER be above saving money with coupons haha. I hated when my mom would always have me check and see if there were coupons for whatever she was buying and I never understood it, but now that I spend my own money I GET IT. I mean, yeah its "just 6 bucks" but thats basically a Chipotle bowl don't play. Sorry for questioning you, Mom lol.  ]

This was hands down one of my favorite fall purchases. I'm going to keep in 100 with you though, I was slightly disappointed with the fact that  it wasn't lined on the inside. Maybe I just expect to much? but I thought that if it was fluffy on the outside, it would be on the inside too....but nah lol. However, I'm happy to share that it's still surprisingly warm so it's not a total 'L'. 

Unfortunately, this trend is a little bit on the pricier side, but I've been able to find some less expensive options all under $100 that I've linked below at the end of this post. 

XX,

DEMI B 

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Left To Right: Urban Outfitters (here) // H&M [Exact one I have] // SheIn (here) // H&M (here) //

Forever 21 (here) // H&M (here) 

* you can also click on the image to be directed to the site * 

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TOBI OR NOT TOBI

HI BEAUTIFUL HUMANS -- So i'M TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED WITH ALL OF THE EXCITiNG POSTS I've got up my sleeve...SO HERE WE HAVE NUMBER ONE IN THE LINEUP. *Sidenote: Blog title game so strong amiright?!* 

I had honestly never heard of Tobi.com before coming to college -- it's every srat girl's formal dance go-to-website. And I mean I'm not surprised, they've got a great selection of clothes, the site is almost always 50% off, and did I mention the clothes are so freaking adorable? If you haven't checked them out, 10/10 would recommend. ;)

With summer lasting a little longer than usual (shoutout global warming), these three pieces spoke to my soul when I was on the site. First off, no color in the pieces I picked -- surprising? Not even a little bit. Second, I tried to hit some of the trends I've been seeing with Tobi's off the shoulder oxford shirt, a front tie blouse, and the dress with the twist in the front. So sit back, relax, and happy scrolling. 

XX, 

DEMI B 

PS. I'm trying something really different with this post, so instead of throwing all of the looks into one giant blog posts or even 3 separate ones, I decided to have this be a true lookbook. So basically, if you want to see how I styled these three adorable Tobi.com pieces click on the "See More" button to the right of the image.  

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'ADRIANA' BLACK WRAP DRESS

Everyone needs a little black dress in their life and this one is different than any i've ever seen. The twist in the front spruces it up a little bit and gives it a cute lil' flare. Keeping it real though, if you're tall, this dress is inching on the shorter side so keep that in mind (I'm 5'4 if that helps much.)

Diggin' the fit? Click the link below to see the full look and get the direct link. :)  

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'Every Time' Tie Blouse

Raise your hand if you've ever bought something because you saw it on pinterest or instagram and considered it a wardrobe necessity. *raises both hands*  I literally saw similar tops and was obsessed with the tie blouse trend and I may or may not have shed a tear when I saw it on Tobi.com so here we have it folks.. you're welcome ;) 

If you're as obsessed with this top as I am,  click the link below to see how I styled it.   

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'Audrey' Multi Way Blouse

Last bust most definitely not least....THIS TOP YA'LL. It's a modern twist on the classic oxford shirt and I'm 10000% here for it. It's a multi way top, so yes I'm telling you that you'd get 3+ tops for the price of one...

I'll let that one sink in and in the mean time go check out the full look. 

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embroidered.

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It's that wear a sweater in the morning and regret it by 12 o'clock type weather. I thought i was cheating the system by wearing shorts and a sweater but nope...mother nature still got me. 

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I thought I figured out the weather...and then it literally laughed in my face. The day I wore this outfit I literally thought that I was a genius. I checked the weather and it said 59 degrees at 9:30 and 72 and 1:30...BIG BET. I finally knew how I was going to rig the system. In my head this is how it was going to go down -- cold in the morning? no problem -- I'd wear a cute sweater...hotter (but not too hot) in the afternoon?  betttt -- I'll wear shorts.  SIKEEEE. Yeah no, it was hotter than satan's armpit and the sun was blazin at 9 am when I walked out of my house. I couldn't go back and change because I would be late for class. Yeah, the joke was on me.

I would really like to start a petition suggesting that the Apple Weather App meteorologist needs to get fired because that app is 99.9% wrong. But then again, I don't know who to be mad at global warming for messing up the seasons, Indiana weather for being bipolar,  the apple meteorologist for always leading me astray, or myself for knowing Apple is always wrong and still not downloading the WeatherChannel app lol.

BUT ITS OKAY. Why?! Because I looked bomb in my GG Boutique Sweater (even if I was dripping of sweat lol.) I should really stop complaining though, because before I know it this weather is about to be freezing and I'll be praying for this heat back.

But until then? #BringSweaterWeatherBack2K17

XX, 

DEMI B

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SPOTLIGHT ITEM: GG BOUTIQUE SWEATER (HERE)

ps. I'm usually a small or medium in tops, but I decided for this sweater I wanted a larger fit, so I got the Medium/Large. :) 

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lace it on me.

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You guys, I need serious help...I was trying to be cleaver with my blog title (my puns usually never work out...they always sound better in my head but I feel like if I just go with it, nobody will think twice about it lol). So quick story time -- these short are lace up shorts right? So cleaver old mercedes demz was like WOAH IM GOING TO NAME THIS POST 'LACE IT UP'....ready for the kicker? I think I've named like 5 posts lace it up...and none of you guys told me lol.

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Don't believe me? Search it the little search bar at the top of the page. (I know...SMH Demz) The saddest part is that knowing myself, I was probably really excited EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. lolz @ my life, man.

So here you have it 'Lace it on Me' (if you got that it was a spin off of the 'Lay it on me' you get 10000000 brownie points haha. If you didn't think that story was funny....welp, this is insanely awkward and I sincerely apologize for wasting your time lol. #WasteHerTime2K17

ANYWHO -- you guys, these shortsss. I've never loved a piece of cloth so much in my frickin' life. It's such a fun summer twist on your classic denim highwasted shorts and I'm alll for it. These bad boys from GG Boutique are legit perfect. 

Okay, enough of my anticlimactic stories and obsessing over these shorts -- scroll all the way down to see how I styled them and to find a 25% discount code ;)

XX, 

DEMI B 

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OUTFIT DEETS: 

Top: Borrowed from @CandidlyChan 

Shorts: GG BOUTIQUE (here)

ORIGINAL PRICE: $45.00
WITH MY CODE 'DEMIB25': $33.75

(ps. you get free shipping if you spend over $50 ;) 

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life's a beach

Well helllloooo beautiful people –

I hope your week was amazing and your weekend is even better ;) I don’t know about yours, but my summer has literally flown by and I can tell you right now I’m v mad about it. I guess time flies when you’re having fun…or being an adult lol.

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Not even kidding though, there HAS to be some scientific explanation why as you get older, time goes by exponentially faster. Whatever it is, I’m 1000000% not for it. Don’t get me wrong, I mean, not being a broke college student and being able to not have to depend on my parents is kind of amazing…but I’m not quite convinced this whole “adult” thing was created for me.

This shirt from Lace + Arrow (scroll down to the bottom of this post for a coupon code and direct link to this shirt) is actually me 100000% of the time. I’m not huge into tanning or laying out lol, so you’ll more than likely find me under a beach umbrella in the shade trying to not get darker, but I’m still a fan of the beach. There’s something beautiful and so carefree about just lying and watching the crashing waves, seeing the adorable little kids make sandcastles, and MAN there’s nothing I love more than getting sand in my weave (that was sarcastic lmao... it’s the absolute worst) .

A couple weeks ago, I went to Fort Myers with two gal pals and I’m about to tell you something that tragic that happened and I thought the world was coming to an end (spoiler it’s not really that big of a deal). No I didn’t get eaten by sharks in the ocean and no I didn’t almost drown (mind you I can’t tread water so there’s that, but I’m a freaking good swimmer... some call me the female Michael Phelps or whatever lolz). YOU GUYS, I WAS ON THE BEACH AND MY PHONE DIED. I thought my world was crashing down. No snapchat. No ignoring text messages because I hate texting. No scrolling through the gram. It was beyond tragic. One minute passed, then fourty-five, and then 2 hours….PHONELESS.  

~ first world problems am I right?!? ~

But looking back, it was the best worst thing that could have happened. I had no stresses. NONE. No texts to contemplate responding to (if you know me, you know I'm the world's worst texter) and no snaps taking me away from enjoying the moment. It was just pure enjoyment and it was kind of beautiful.

I said that to say, this summer, I want to challenge you to unplug from social media or just your phone in general. For a couple of hours a day maybe? I know it’s crazy and I know I didn’t do it by choice lolz but I’m going to keep it a goal of mine to do it at least once a week and you should too. ;)

XX,
Demi B 

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I know why you're here ;)...Don't we all love a discount?!? Use my code 'DEMIB' for some moolah of your purchase.

TOP: LACE + ARROW
SHORTS: JAMES JEANS 

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max'd out

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Hello Beauties -- I'm not quite sure if you know how happy writing this post is making me. this has been the most excting, fun, tiring, Adult week i have ever experienced in my life and I'm not quite sure how i feel about it lolz. Adulting is hard. v hard, but such is life i guess. 

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I'm not sure if you've noticed from the gram, but I've kinda been obsessed with maxi dresses/skirts lately...like I literally live in them. Let's rewind to like 5 years ago...when I  USED TO HATE THEM. Like I despised them, why? Because I thought they were 'too old woman-y'  and what not and it just wasn't my style. But recently, they've become a summer wardrobe stable for me -- Let me tell ya why: 

1. They're easy: You don't have to put much thought into the outfit, just throw it on.

2. they're versatile: With the right hairstyle and accessories you can make it casual or dress it up. 

3. you don't have to shave your legs: let's Pause. let's be clear here babes...i'm not giving you permission to look like a wooly mammoth ladies, but i know the leg shaving strugg sometimes. lolz

4. They're almost like a romper, but you don't have to worry about undressing in the bathroom so you can pee #Blessup:) 

 

XX,
DEMI B

ps. Is it just me or do you get some major Beyonce lemonade vibes from this dress?! OBSESSED. 

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Dress: GG Boutique  (Here)

**USE MY CODE DEMIB25 FOR 25% OFF YOUR DRESS ;) **

community.

Hello folks, so I'm going to be straight up with you guys... this one's been sitting on the archives (along with 3 other posts) just chillin' until I got around to being able to write again. PSA DONT LET ANYONE TELL YOU ADULTING IS EASY. Just so you have a little bit of a background...I'm currently getting my hair done and typing up this post for you at the same time. ;) You mean that much to me...but if my hair looks crooked because I keep typing I blame you (I'm about 99%  sure Joyce ~my hair stylist~ hates me for all the moving I'm doing). #sorrynotsorry

I realized while I do talk a lot on my blog...obviously, Demi, its called a blog for a reason *facepalm* I don't ever talk about my blogging or how I got started or what keeps me going. While I'll probably save the details for a later date, what I'm about to talk about is something extremely important to me as a "blogger" (I'm growing to dislike that term but for this post I'll keep it around...). 

I'm not sure if you noticed...or maybe it's just me but everyone has a blog -- whether its food, fashion, travel, fitness...everyone has one. Not going to lie, it drove me crazy for a little bit, but then I realized something...it creats such an incredible community. You can search hashtag and find people that see life how you see it. And if not, you can get their perspective and it's honestly a beautiful thing. Now don't get me wrong, some people haven't figured out that bashing other creatives doesn't do ANYTHING so not everyone is genuine and nice, but I think collaborating instead of making it a competition is KEY. 

These boss babes Emma from Emma's Style Blog + Caitlin from Caitlin Eliza are also Purdue Bloggers. We're all different majors, sororities, and have different backgrounds, but we connected becauase we share a love for one thing -- fashion.

So, go DM someone whose work you admire. ~guilty~ Be honest, them how they inspire you, and connect with other people that love what you love (or don't and have a different eye). Whether its someone at your high school, college, or office. Support each other...and grow together. 

XX, 

DEMI B

MY OUTFIT: CHARLOTTE RUSSE 

EMMA'S OUTFIT: CHECK OUT HER BLOG (HERE) 

CAITLIN'S OUTFIT: CHECK OUT HER BLOG (HERE) 

PHOTOGRAPHY: BRADLEY MILSTONE 

crepe pants.

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I cannot tell a lie. I've had this post sitting...just sitting in my drafts for about three weeks now, and I'm not proud about it. Pictures have been edited, and they were just chillen. Why? I honestly have no excuse other than laziness. Do you ever just have every single intention of doing something and then you keep pushing it off? Guilty as charged. ~I'm a blogger I promise~

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Another day, another outfit with my white Steve Madden sneaks. Have no fear, they've been washed and the laces have been replaced to make those bad boys look as beautiful as they once were. We all have that ONE pair of shoes that we suck all of the life out of...and that's okay. They look good with the fit and that's all that matters amiright ;)

Fun fact: This is some chemical release thingy by the Purdue Physics building (yes, I am an engineer and this is some of the most intense engineering terminology you've probably ever heard I know I know #sorrynotsorry ) but when you're without a car and don't feel like taking zipcar or uber off campus to shoot you make it do with what you have. ~just engineering school things~

XX,

DEMI B

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TOP: FOREVER 21 

BOTTOMS: TOBI.COM

SHOES: STEVE MADDEN

CHOKER: LAUREN CONRAD 

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knot today.

I've had my blog for a little over two years now but there's so much that I feel like you guys still may not know much about me...SOOOO I decided to share a few fun facts about little ole me. If you have any other questions that you want me to answer about insta/my life/school slide into my DMs or email me and let me know what you're thinking. <3 

XX, 

DEMI  B

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TOP: COURTESY OF TOBI.COM (here) 

SHOES: TARGET

JEANS: TOPSHOP
 

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festival season.

Happy Friday beautiful humans, spirits at an all time high. Why might you ask?! Well first, it's Friday....but also, I get to go home, see my pup (and family too lol), and last but not least...THIS WEATHER IS INCREDIBLE. It's a solid 75 degrees here in West Lala and I'm all for it. 

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This warm weather and insanely fabulous vibes means one thing is rolling around...festival season. Coachella, Bonaroo, Lollapalooza, Hangout Fest...the list goes on. I'm not going to lie, I'm having major fomo watching everyone and their mother on IG and Snap en route to weekend one of Coachelly, but there's no point in sulking around just wishing I was there. I have to work to get there. So give me a year and we'll see if power moves get me there in 365 days. 

In the mean time, you'll catch me dressed like I'm festival ready, jamming to music so loud it's almost annoying, and enjoying the cornfields Indiana has to offer. So here you have it folks, a blog post featuring this incredible Tobi.com romper with me myself and I in Indiana's closest thing  to Indio, California. Sad? Not at all. Just wait on it, hopefully I be watching Queen B perform next year...and if not cash me in the cornfields howbowdah ;)

 

XX,

DEMI B  

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ROMPER: TOBI

WATCH: DANIEL WELLINGTON 

SHOES: TARGET

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gg denim.

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Why hello there beautiful humans...long time no see. I would first off like to apologize yet again for slacking with the blog posts, but in my defense...SCHOOL IS HARD OKAY?!?! but have no fear ;) WE'RE BACK IN BUSINESS. 

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 I don't know about you, but I LOVE getting flowers (granted 95% of the time I buy them for myself and the other 5% are from my family members...but hey who's counting). There's something about fresh flowers in my room that really brightens up my mood, so why pass up the opportunity to make one of your friends feel that exact way same way?! If you follow me on the gram, you probably saw my post about how I got one of my besties flowers because she's well, kind of amazing. You should try it, it's actually really fun. I challenge you to write someone you love and appreciate a note and buy them an inexpensive bouquet of flowers (cuz I know we're all ballin' on a budget).

I took myself to Rubia's Flower Market last week- Purdue's best (and only) flower market, wearing this super comfy and casual errand running outfit, and picked out the most beautiful bouquet of flowers that just happened to be called "Demiluxe" Bouquet....coincidence? I think not.

In other news...this jacket....guys...just wow. If you've been looking for the perfect oversized denim jacket I think I have a winner for you. As you may know if you follow my blog, I've partnered with GG Boutique quite a lot in the past and when they posted this new arrival on their site I just about peed my pants. I'd been looking for one for ages and needless to say, GG had my back. 

XX, 

DEMI B

PS. Use my code DEMIB25 to get 25% off your jean jacket ;)  

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TOP: BELLA TANK 

JACKET: GG BOUTIQUE in a size large (HERE) 

JEANS: H&M 

WATCH: DANIEL WELLINGTON 

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blue skies.

First and foremost, I would like to thank global warming + mother nature for making this outfit possible. I should probably be more concerned than I am that it was 70 degrees a couple of days ago, but I really can't even be mad...cuz like, the fit.

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Soooooo how 'bout this weather... but seriously. I'm pretty sure there has to be a science behind why blue skies make me so much more hyper and happy. I don't know what it is guys, it literally changes my mood. Don't believe me? Well, let me tell you a story that will probs make you. Last week it was beautiful out -- mid to high 60's, the sky was beautifully blue, and i was in THE BEST MOOD. Me being the stellar student I am, decided to go to class and not skip to enjoy the weather....only to be rewarded by getting my naked iPhone knocked out of my hand by some girl in a hurry.

My naked iPhone was knocked out of my hand and dropped face down on cement...(if you didn't cringe after reading that you don't have a heart lol). That's not even the worst part of the story lol.  I couldn't be mad. I literally couldn't find it in my body to seem even the slightest bit angered. This girl gave me an apologetic, scared look and all I did was smile.....I JUST SMILED. This girl just knocked my pristine iPhone on concrete, cracked it and what did I do? I picked it up, turned it over, and smiled. Not going to lie, I lowkey held in the tears because thats $175 for a new screen and I'm a broke college student...ain't nobody got money for that). 

There you go guys, that's basically a scientific proof as to how blue skies make you happier. Moral of the story? 

Be happy, smile even when it's hard to, and enjoy the blue skies + sunshine;)

XX, 

DEMI B 

  

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TOP: CHARLOTTE RUSSE (HERE) 

BOTTOMS: HM [ I CUT THE HEM MYSELF...SO DIY OF ME I KNOW LOL]

SHOES: LULU'S (SIMILAR HERE) 

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