Oh the places you will go

With today being the second day of spring, my second day of spring break, and having some snow on the ground, I am dreaming of travel! There is nothing I love more than travel (when the funds will allow).

For winter break, I went down to Argentina (aka their summer during our winter) and just want to keep the travel bug going!! Literally, I check flights to St. Croix DAILY, well, a few times daily.....

So here are some of my favorite plane outfits!! It's always so hard finding an outfit for the airplane. You never know who you may see or meet in an airport! My best friend did her own little study to show that looking your best in the airport is a good thing! Wearing a tight Lilly, someone asks her to get a drink before the flight. In a casual outfit, nothing. I tend to be more on the casual side, but at least it's better than sweatpants!

1) I love colored denim!! Pair it with a navy blazer and a navy bag to slowly get out of the black funk of winter (all of my winter clothes are black...). And for the daring, pair it with wedges for a super sleek look, and now you can save room in your bag by wearing the wedges!

2) I could live everyday in my white Polo button down, literally. I have so many outfits for it and bring it everywhere I go. It is year round and can be transformed into a spring look tucked into a casual high waited skirt of any color! I love it with the navy for right now! And let's talk about how much I LOVE those shoes! Bows, patent leather, multiple colors? I will be purchasing every pair of these for the season!

3) This is my go to everything outfit, especially on the plane. I live in straight leg jeans and a v-neck cable knit sweater. Throw a polo pop underneath if you need to take it off at your destination (aka if you're going somewhere warm). Pair it all with a pair of flats and a fun bag and you're ready to go anywhere!!

Have a safe, warm, happy, & healthy Spring travels!

xoxo,

Molly

5 easy ways to relieve stress

With finals right around the corner and so many papers, projects and presentations coming up I feel like all I do is complain. My roommates are probably fed up with me talking about my work load. But, I am trying to find the little things in life and not to sweat the small stuff (this is a really hard concept for me since I am very type-a). 

There are no "quick fixes" to stress, because the stressor is probably still there. However, it can be helpful to take breaks and find some ways to relieve stress other than complaining. Here are five easy ways to relieve stress that you can do at home:

1) Make a cup of coffee or tea | I am quite partial to coffee, but a cup of peppermint tea will always do the trick! Just sitting on the couch watching television or reading a book for about thirty minutes. Take that half hour to unwind and regroup.

2) Indulge in something sweet | Let's be honest, I love cupcakes. Except I cut the bottom off of cupcakes and put it on the top to make it a cupcake sandwich. Sometimes I really just need a kick of sugar to enjoy and to put me back to work.

3) Paint your nails | I have acrylic nails, so I don't paint my nails myself a lot. But, when I do it's just a nice feeling to have perfect, fun nails! Pinks are always my favorite, especially for the spring and summer.

4) Make a to-do list | I am OBSESSED with to-do lists. I have a different list for each class, for work, for life, and a master to-do list for everything. It's a little Type A obsessive, but it does help to plan out work for the week and make sure that everything is getting accomplished on time.

5) Light a few candles | I don't do this as often as I should. I love lighting candles and it provides the best aroma for studying. My favorite are the Christmas cranberry scents, but you can never go wrong with anything vanilla.

xoxo,

Molly

Spring Obsessions

Over the weekend, Philadelphia had a wonderful taste of the spring weather to come!! Except now I am sitting in my apartment bundled in my favorite Stone Harbor rugby shirt procrastinating writing a paper on child psychopathology.

Is Spring too much to ask for?! Why can't it be throw on my favorite J Crew shorts, button down, Sperry's, and hat weather? Or Lilly and wedges weather? And is it too much to ask for for bikini, beach blanket, and summer nights weather?

So here's to Spring, warmer weather, Lilly dresses, jean shorts, wedges, bright colors and the sun!

Let's talk about how much I love Ray-Bans but am afraid of purchasing a pair and have them end up like the rest of my sunglasses (at the bottom of my purse scratched). And those wedges are from Target! I just bought them in nude and cannot wait to go between those and some Tory sandals. And you can't go wrong with some Vineyard Vines and C. Wonder accessories. C. Wonder could be one of my new favorite stores since I went to their opening in King of Prussia!! 

I can honestly say that my closet is a bit lacking this year (especially now that I will be going on co-op soon and need a constant supply of CHOP appropriate clothes). It's a good thing there is a shopping trip planned for the future and the promise of Spring!

Ray-Ban | Earrings

Wedges | Shorts

Hat | Sandals

xoxo,

Molly

Five Facts About Me!

We all have our secrets, and sometimes we are open books. But have you ever stopped and assessed the subtleties in your life? They are what make us all so unique. Here are five things I have come up with about myself that most people don't know about me! Enjoy :)

1. I only wear Polo Argyle socks

2. My hair is naturally blonde

3. I don't like chocolate cake (or cupcakes)

4. My family was a Nielsen Family
5. My favorite season is Fall

xoxo,
Molly

Everyday can be "Monday"

"I'll start going to the gym on Monday," "I'll start that diet on Monday," "on Monday....."

We've all been there. Pushing off the little things until the hypothetical "Monday." However, I always find myself saying something will happen or start on Monday, and then I forget about it. Typical.

So, here's to making everyday that hypothetical "Monday"!!

TODAY, start that diet, start that exercise, start a new book, take up a new hobby. Make today the first of something! Weeks actually start on Sunday's anyways, so why not start this new journey on a Wednesday?!

My "Monday" is going vegan for the next two weeks! My best friend has been vegan for about ten months now and cannot help but rave about how good it feels to cut out chemicals and animal products. This also helps because I am lactose intolerant and really shouldn't be eating dairy anyways....but cheese is just too good!! I'm probably 80% vegan already. However, I want to show commitment, kick start my new and improved "healthy" plan, and maybe even treat this as a little cleanse for spring break (even though I have no tropical plans for that). The hardest part will be not eating eggs for breakfast and sprinkling cheese on meals!! I think it's possible though! Wish me luck through this new "Monday" start (on a Wednesday)!

xoxo,

Molly

Ten Minute Morning

So, I woke up to one of those rainy, I just don't want to get out of bed days. And then I didn't get out of bed until the very last moment and had to rush to get ready for my day full of classes and meetings and a lunch date. This is usually the time when I grab the "go to"outfit, which are a little too casual for meetings and lunch. So, here are some ideas of some basic outfits you can throw on and look polished all day!

1. I am currently wearing black skinny jeans, nude flats, a chambray shirt, a Lilly infinity scarf, my Michele watch and monogrammed necklace! Even though I had MAYBE fifteen minutes to get ready today, I feel confident and polished in the casual look. And for the rain, throw on some Hunter rain boots to combat the dreary day!

Chambray | Scarf (Lilly scarf)

Black Jeans | Tory Flats

Necklace | Michele Watch

2. This is more of a formal fall look. Even though spring is fast approaching, I still love to throw on a cozy plaid shirt and be done. Dress it up by tucking in the shirt with a brown belt, pearls, dark skinny jeans and brown boots for a put together look that looks like you spend a lot of time thinking about! Maybe this will be my tomorrow look :)

Shirt | Pearls

Jeans | Belt

Bracelet | Boots

xoxo,

Molly

Stressed?

So it's Monday of week eight in my ten week term. Basically, I have two exams, two quizzes, three final projects, two final exams, and two fundraisers standing between me and spring break. However, all that work needs to get done in the next two weeks!! I am super stressed to say the least.

When I get stressed (around the same time each term), I struggle to combat it. This week and last, I have been trying to take some time to NOT do all of the above work (crazy, I know), and take some time just for myself. I suggest you do the same! & Check out some foods to fight stress too :)

Dark Chocolate | Chamomile Tea

 Milk (Almond Milk for me)

Salmon | Walnuts | Spinach

Sunflower Seeds | Blueberries

I have been drinking much more tea, I find it so relaxing and love to curl up before bed with a cup of sleepy tea and a book. I read every night and it seems to be helpful and nice right before bed. I know that if I didn't my psychology books would be the only things I read. Also, get some SLEEP! I wish I could say that I sleep eight hours per night, but I try to when I get this stressed. And finally, I set aside three times per week to go to the gym for an hour. It takes a lot for me to get there, but afterwords I always feel better and am ready to get some work done!
How do you like to relieve stress?

xoxo,

Molly