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? 

About Me!

Welcome to Em's Study Style, my name is Emma! I am a twenty-something student at Marquette University (where I am a Sigma Kappa), currently living in Milwaukee, WI. These are some commonly asked questions, but feel free to email me or comment below if I didn't answer something!

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. After college, I plan on staying in Milwaukee to teach in an Elementary School. I can't wait to start a job in Milwaukee and teach all different kinds of students. Milwaukee is beautiful and I love being here. 

How tall are you?

I am 5'9, I am pretty tall! 

What do you take your pictures with?

Currently using my iPhone 8 Plus but I will be switching to a regular camera soon. 

Why did you start a blog?

I started a blog before college but it got lost in the craziness of starting college and work. I restarted this after a few girls suggested I started one. I love to talk about clothes, fashion, fitness,  healthy eating, and life in general! I thought only my close friends and family would be reading this to stay up to date on my life but it has grown so much!

What type of hair do you have?

Naturally curly, dirty blonde hair! It is pretty short right now because I got it cut for summer but I might grow it out/get extensions when winter rolls around.

Who takes your pictures?
It is really a mix of myself and a timer but also my boyfriend or sister helps out sometimes!