I found this picture while browsing through Pinterest a while ago and since then it has come to be a great personal motivator for me. So, I thought I would share it with you all as well as talk you through what I do when I'm doubting myself in a situation or having a rough day. I may not always be the most outgoing person in the room, but I have really big dreams and important goals that I want to achieve in my life. You may ask, how does being outgoing relate to your dreams and goals? …
Mystic Blue
This weekend was my best friend Marina's graduation party. To celebrate, we went to Navy Pier for a lunch cruise and party on the Mystic Blue. It was so much fun! We had great views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan as well as plenty of yummy food and drinks. The weather was absolutely gorgeous that day and I loved being out on the water! I had a blast and it was great to see old friends as well as make new ones in such a fun venue. It was the perfect afternoon!pink lemonade + sierra mist …
The New Smart Girl: Relaunching SGG!
Being part of The Smart Girls Group sisterhood, I am so excited to announce to all of you today that The Smart Girls Group is relaunching this fall!!! Another fun bit of news is that I'm going to be one of the girls who is featured! A few of my wonderful SGG sisters and I will be the faces of #TheNewSmartGirl campaign and the promotion of our relaunch. My wonderful blogger friend and SGG sister, Eleanor, created the new profile graphics that will be featured, including mine (above)! Now, you …
Social Media Sunday: Five Gentlemen to Follow on Instagram
Two Sundays ago I published my first ever Social Media Sunday post which featured five ladies I think everyone should follow on Instagram. In a similar manner, today's post also has to do with Instagram, but instead I've listed five gentlemen I think you should go follow! I love the pictures that come from these accounts and you should go check them all out.So, without further ado, here they are!@fecastleberryF. E. Castleberry is a fashion photographer and the man behind the blog …
Happy 16th Birthday Malala Yousafzai!
I just finished watching the live stream of Malala Yousafzai's address to the United Nations Youth Assembly in honor of her sixteenth birthday, Malala Day. I am inspired as well as speechless. Her words were so powerful! Malala is one of the young leaders of our time who speaks out for those who may not be able to speak for themselves or whose voices are lost. Malala has had the power to inspire others into action through her courage, strength, and words. She is an amazing girl who has gone …
Lilly Summer ’13 Favorites
I love wearing bright colors and patterns in the summer and recently I've been wearing my Lilly quite a lot. There are so many adorable things on their site right now, so I thought I would share my favorite from each category. I'm really hoping that some of these things end up in the end of summer sale. I have my fingers crossed! I'm not a fan of paying full price for Lilly, it's just way too expensive, and in the past I've been pretty lucky. I've found marked down Lilly at my Bloomingdales …
Put a Cap on It
Recently I have been browsing baseball caps online quite a bit. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Megan, you like hats?" And quite honestly, the answer is no, not really! I'm typically not a hat kind of girl, but with it being summer and all, it's especially important to protect your face and eyes from the sun. The only time that I do really like wearing hats is when I go to the beach or pool. I think that baseball caps are perfect for these occasions. These are a few of my current …
Monogrammed Tray Giveaway
I've been looking for the perfect display tray for a while and I'm absolutely in love with this acrylic, monogrammed one from Personalized from Me to You! This tray is perfect for on a bedside table, next to the front door, or on a desk. I currently have mine sitting on my nightstand. There are so many different ways to use one of these trays & these are just a few of them: perfume display tray jewelry holder throw-all tray {anything you need to grab on your …
Matchbox Twenty & the Goo Goo Dolls
This past Tuesday I went to hear Matchbox Twenty and the Goo Goo Dolls with a few of my friends at Ravinia. We had an absolutely fabulous time and the music was great! The show was actually quite long, because the two bands are co-headlining the tour, but that honestly made it even better. We basically got two concerts in one! My friends and I had a picnic dinner out on the lawn with some mexican food, pizza, sweet treats, sodas, and lemonade. The outdoor aspect is one of my favorite things …
Red, White, Blue, & Lilly Forever
via Instagramvia Instagram~What I Wore~shirt - Jones New York; skirt - Lilly Pulitzer; bow - Bows Down South; bag - Longchamp; shoes - Sperry Top-Sider; necklace - Personalized from Me to You; sunglasses - Charlotte Russe; watch - Skagen; earrings - Kate Spade Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July!xoxo, …