Two weekends ago was the Apple Festival at Showalter Orchards in Timberville, Virginia so, I took the scenic drive a few miles north for a fun day in the apple groves picking the most delicious fruit. I've raved about Showalter so many times before because of the family atmosphere and incredibly beautiful views of the mountains. I love spending few hours at the orchard but I also enjoy seizing the opportunity to take a few pictures as well. Truly, apple picking and having ph

I love being able to share inexpensive, affordable, and still cute items with everybody on the blog. Sometimes you read blogs from women who share the most expensive and out of reach clothing and it can be extremely frustrating at time. Yes, I want that Nordstrom dress too but groceries > a $200 holiday dress. I spent hours last night rounding up my thirty favorite items that are under $30. I shopped at stores such as Target, H&M, SheInside, BooHoo, and Forever21. In this col

Layering throughout the cold months is the best way to stay warm while keeping your outfit cute. I love layering my favorite sweaters with button downs, turtlenecks, flannels, vests, and long sleeve tees. I particularly love this black and white striped turtleneck from Target. It was only $9 and looks great styled with so many sweaters and even a few dresses. They come in so many different colors and can match multiple items in your closet. For a little extra warmth, I threw

A little late start on this post but it's time for another weekly skinny. I think these are some of my most favorite posts to share. I love dishing on things that don't always make it on the Instagram and on things that aren't always related to fashion. This week was much calmer than the last. Only a paper due and a couple of tests -- nothing too crazy. It was all worth the hard work though because it's Halloweekend and let me tell you, JMU does Halloween well. It's a four da

I've been writing Daily Dose of Prep for about two and a half years now and I have to say, it was the greatest thing I have ever done. I mean, I'm only 19 -- something is sure to top it but for now, the best thing I have ever done was create DDoP. It was no easy task, I'll say that. Not only did I have to work up the self confidence just to put myself out there, but I also had to teach myself everything. I had nobody to turn to or ask for help. It was all me. What I have goin

I'm starting to dip my toe (slowly) into the trendier side of fashion. I know that each season, trends come and go, and sometimes they stick around a lot longer than most people anticipated. This Fall, statement sleeves seem to be "the thing". I see tiered sleeves, over the top bell sleeves, balloon sleeves, cutout sleeves -- you get the point. I have contemplated buying statement sleeve sweater from SheInside and ASOS but honestly, I am always a little hesitant to invest in

Snow popped up on my weather app for Harrisonburg the other day which signifies the official arrival of Fall. Even though it's been autumn for a few weeks now, the weather has just caught up with the month. So much so that I have already worn my nano puff jacket to class a few times and I've officially swapped running shorts for leggings at the gym. With football, pumpkin patches, apple picking, spiced toddy, Halloween, and changing leaves it's almost impossible not to fall i

When coming to college I never realized how much time I would have on my hands as opposed to high school. High school was a continuous eight hour day, followed by either a two and a half hour practice or a shift at work. I was busy from 8 in the morning until 11 and 12 at night and it wasn't because I was lazy, it was because I just at a lot to do. College is so different. For one, I don't play a sport so I don't have to worry about practice every day. Another thing that help

It's already been a hectic week and it's not even half way over. Monday came and went in blur. The beginning of my weeks are by far the busiest with three classes, time at the gym, a late shift and work, and getting ready for the week ahead. There is so much to juggle on Mondays that the time really flies. On Tuesday, I again juggled a few classes and a double shift at work which drains my day. I did manage to carve out some time to get dinner with a friend from high school a

After many requests, and much procrastination, I am finally sharing with everyone how I organize my agenda. Truthfully, I think my life would fall apart without my agenda. I love my Erin Condren Life Planner and although it does take a lot of prep and planning just to get organized, it's by far my favorite way I have ever organized my agenda. I have the Erin Condren Life Planner with the hourly set up. This is an hourly schedule which shows a weekly spread at a time. For each