college

dress well, test well

As Seen On USA Today College ____________________________________________ I have my last final exams of junior year on Monday. I am ready academically.  I have studied, reviewed, practiced, etc. How do I get that extra boost of confidence? Remember my post about “Power Outfits”… here is a blurb: “One of my theories deals with the idea…

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Confession.

I was super self-conscious about how white my legs were.  I can get tan…. but only after one or two terrible sunburns followed by months and months of gradually building up some color. Coxing in Florida allowed me to get tan over a long period of time, but it just doesn’t happen here in DC….

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perfectionism

Perfectionism is a trait most people would consider a good thing.  I, however, do not. I can push aside bad tapes (bad thoughts that cycle through my head over and over and over) most of the time.  However, through in lots of stress and deadlines and I lose control.  The bad tapes are nearly impossible…

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service

The Prep Talk theme of the week is SERVICE. (you can read the issue from Sunday here) I often find that I don’t do enough to give back.  And I’ve been working to change that.  Too busy, too stressed, too whatever. The truth is that we truly have so much to give, more than we…

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Life’s a Beach

XYZ Deano Bungalow Co. Scout Shelly Jelly Sandals Lilly Pulitzer Tenley Tunic Vineyard Vines Bathing Suit J. Crew Add some sunscreen, a few books, a magazine or two, and lemonade. xoxo

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let there be white

(Can we first discuss how it’s already May…. what?!?) Memorial Day isn’t until the end of the month.  And, yes, there is a “rule” saying you can’t wear white before Memorial Day. But you know what?  It’s HOT out.  And heat means summer.  And summer means WHITE jeans, shorts, and sandals.  Little V and I…