The Best Summer to Fall Sweater

Sweater HERE / Jeans HERE / Booties HERE / Hat (last season but similar: HERE) 

I snagged this pullover from the Nordstrom Sale! It has been the perfect sweater to wear on cooler nights. Nordstrom has completely restocked the sweater in all sizes and colors, plus its under $40. I can't wait for September to roll around so I can wear it all the time. I might grab it in the Green Golf color soon because its so stinkin' cute.
I got mine in a medium for a little bit of a bigger fit and can wear it off the shoulder some of the time. I had a hard time picking what color I wanted but I thought the Grey Bark would be the most versatile.

I found similar sweaters HERE and HERE that I have my eye on as well!

P.S. My jeans are buy ONE, get one $19.90 at Express!

10 Things To Bring On An Outdoors Trip

Yesterday, I posted all about my trip to Peninsula State Park! Today, I am sharing my top 10 things I bring with me on hiking trips. I grew up going camping here and now that I am older, I go with my friends to hike the trails or bike Sunset Trail.

Here are my favorite/most needed things I brought with me:

1. Bug Spray

For the woods, I tend to use the OFF! Deep Woods kind. It really keeps the bugs away but be aware—it can ruin your nail polish!

2. Sneakers

I brought my Nike’s with me but I also will bring an extra old pair in case those get muddy.

3. Sunglasses

I like my RayBan’s for these kind of trips because they are nice and dark on the sunny days. For this trip, I brought my Aviators with the black rims and also my smaller gold ones!

4. Yeti

This kept my coffee warm in the mornings and my tea cold in the afternoon! I have the color Seafoam in the 20oz but I have my eye on the Pink 30oz one!

5. Hammock

I have had (& LOVED) my Eno for two years now! I have the single nest in blue. I didn’t get around to using it this trip. When we camp I use it everyday, though.

6. Beach Towel 

Love keeping an extra in the car for an impromptu beach trip or just jumping in after a hot hike. I love my MarleyLily one, I own the black and white one!

 

7. Fanny Pack 

REI has tons!! We have a handful of random fanny packs in my house so I grabbed one before leaving. It was nice to have on trail to keep car keys, water, phones, maps, and extra bug spray in. They are not the cutest, but make a huge difference.

8. Leggings

Great for early morning hikes or sitting by the fire at night. I love my Zella ones that I have had for year. I grabbed a few more of these with the Nordstrom Sale! The high waisted ones are my jam.

9. Cooler 

We don’t have that Yeti, but I have my eye on it for the future. I talked with one of our good friends who is really outdoorsy and she highly recommended the investment in it. Plus they recently lowered the price on a few of the bigger ones!

10. Life Proof Case

Water proof and shock proof, what more could you ask for? The screen is protected it has space to stick a pop-socket on too! I have the color Wipeout and need to order a new one soon. That is the great thing about LifeProof, you have a lifetime warranty so you can replace the case when the wear and tear start to catch up to you!

Those are my top ten things I loved having with me on my trip. Do you have any favorites that you recommend??

Peninsula State Park Weekend

Eagle Bluff Hiking Trail

Top/Leggings/Yeti

Leggings/Shoes/Water Bottle

We got our fanny pack at REI years and years ago! 

Top/Leggings/Shoes/Jacket

Top/Jeans/Sandles

My best friend from when I was little! I haven't seen here in THREE years but we ran into her at Nicolet Bay

I went up to Fish Creek & Peninsula State Park with a bunch of my friends for a long weekend! We spent the weekend hiking, biking, and swimming in Lake Michigan. It was a much needed weekend out of the city and relaxing by the water. We hiked and biked over 25 miles this past weekend. 

I can't believe its over already but we are headed back up in October to camp and hike some more. 

Do any of you go camping or love to hike somewhere? 

Favorite Summer Shirt

J.Crew Tank Top {Sale: $27}, Express Jeans {Buy one, get one $9.90}, Sunglasses {$75}

Sharing my favorite summer top with y'all today! I fell in love with this cute white tank from J.Crew factory during the Fourth of July sales. It is still in stock in ALL sizes and on SALE!  I have been living in this cutie ever since then. The lace detailing is perfect and the fit is ultra flattering.

Check out similar options below: 

Scalloped Shell {$32}

Ruffled Tank {$21}

Pleated Top {$40}

College Room Tour!

Welcome to my room at Marquette University! 

Do you like the blue? (LOL) I did not have a choice about the wall color and I wasn't allowed to repaint so here we are. I fought the bright blue for a while but gave in eventually. I tried THIS wallpaper from Target, sadly only two pieces stuck, you can see them above my bed. 

I have a closet but I like to keep my clothes for upcoming shoots or #ootd out on the white rack from IKEA. 

Top 3 Favorite Products

Clinique Moisture Surge {$39}

Laura Mercier Setting Powder {$38} I use the Translucent shade

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara Primer {$8}

These are my top three holy grail products that I use over and over again. 

I love the Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Serum for my neck in the summer. In the colder months I tend to use it more often on my face when the air is dry. It is also wonderful after a long plane flight. I will be traveling soon so I plan to bring it with me! 

The Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder has worked wonders in this hot summer months. The powder really works to keep my makeup in place all day while giving me a little bit of a matte finish. Nordstrom also sells the product in a Medium Deep shade if you have darker skin! 

Finally, my mascara primer by L'Oreal is amazing!! I have used other primers in the past but switched to this one about a year ago and have not looked back. It goes on smooth without clumping which means I can put less coats of mascara on my eyelashes. I use it when I want a more fuller look, especially when my eye lash extensions are not in. ALSO, its $8 so what is not to love about it. 

Do you have a favorite makeup product that you cannot live without? 

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom sale is still only opened to card holders until Thursday. So those of you who haven't checked it out yet--I highly recommend that you do! I stopped by the day it opened up and wasn't disappointed. However, so many bloggers tend to go a little overboard there, or at least I think so but that is coming from the broke college student (lol).

These are a few of the pieces I picked up and a couple I have my eye on in hopes they restock:

Barefoot Dreams -$119

Leith Ribbed Shawl Cocoon Sweater -$45

Topshop Cardi I love this charcoal color! -$49

BP. V-Neck Comes in a couple different colors -$12

BP. Bootie in Cognac Suede -$80

Halogen Leopard Mule -$65

Zella High Waist Leggings -$50