#CollegeGirlz: Dorm Stuff Part 1

Ah, my first college post on my blog. Well, I will be attending East Carolina University as a freshman in the fall. For the fall semester, I will major in marketing and minor in music performance. Then hopefully in the spring semester and beyond, I will major in music performance and minor in marketing. I still want a career in marketing though, but since music is my passion, why not major in it?

That is the basic college info.

Now onto the post that is more important than this basic college info, I will be talking about my early dorm stuff. I am so excited to tell you what is going to be in my dorm, and to show you the outcome. Hopefully I end up on HGTV, if I must.

Hopefully, I will have the roommate I wanted, and her name is Bailey from Smithfield. I chose her as my roommate because we have similar music preferences (we can talk about our BTS army draft for days), she is a great person to talk our high school experiences, we have plans to rush a sorority, we LOVE fashion and makeup, and overall she is a great person with work with and to go on wild adventures with!

Our room theme is "luxurious on a budget," which is inspired by the lavish dorms at Ole Miss and also After Five Designs. The color palette for the room is white, grey, and taupe with touches of pink and gold. I started looking for dorm pieces at Target and I am excited to show you everything!

The first one is a candle holder, which is powered by batteries. Initially, we are not allowed to have candles at our dorm, but when I saw that the candle holder had a "imitation" candle I picked it up. I really think that it is neat, but when I get the batteries and finally get to work it, I will tell you what the product really does.

Since most string lights use iridescent light, which is prohibited from our dorms, LED lights have to do. I came across the pink lights that are powered by batteries. Using string lights make the room (especially the walls) look colorful without painting the walls (which is a major taboo).

Lastly, I have fabric to use for a DIY pillow project. This is originally a tablecloth, but it should serve for many decorative purposes.

Overall, I am proud of what I accomplished so far when it comes to getting stuff for my dorm at college, and I am looking forward to getting more things! Desi out!

It's L17: What to Wear For Graduation When You Have a Dress Code

It must be nice when some schools allow you to wear anything you want for your graduation. However, here's for the girls (including me) who have a specific dress code to follow in order to walk across the stage.

All-Black Dresses

My school's graduation dress code, if I want to wear a dress, is that the dress must be all black and no longer than the gown. If this is you, then here are some suggestions:

Least modest: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

In the middle: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Most modest: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The black graduation dress is best paired with all black heels. A high neck dress is best paired with large hoops and maybe a small pendant necklace.

All-White Dresses

If the dress must be white (true white, not an off white) here are some suggestions:

Least modest: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
In the middle: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Most modest: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The white graduation dress is best paired with all black, brown, white, or nude heels. A wrap neck, v-neck, or any low neck dress is cute with a choker, pendant necklace and studs or neutral colored statement earrings.

White+Black Combo
If you are not a dress person, then some schools may allow a white top and black bottoms. Here are some suggestions:

White Tops: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Black Skirts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Black Pants: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

This outfit is paired with a black skirt, but you can alternate it with pants if you like. The outfit is paired with black hose and black classic shape pumps. If you plan to wear a choker neck, then I recommend a small necklace (or none at all) and large earrings. If you are wearing a necklace, studs are also fine.

Shoes
If you are a heel person and want to wear heels, feel free to wear them. However, if you are not used to heels, then I highly do not recommend heels because you will walk awkward in them. All options are closed toe and closed back because most graduation dress codes require them. If you are allowed to wear open toe/open back, feel free. But if you have to wear closed toe/back, here are heels and flats that I recommend in black, white, brown, and nude.
Black: heels, flats
White: heels, flats
Brown: heels, flats
Nude: heels, flats(in blush)

If you plan to wear heels to graduation, BREAK THEM IN BEFORE YOU WEAR THEM. It feels awkward when a person tries to wear a new pair of heels, and some barely walk in them. Or even worse, they trip and fall. And that happens every single year. Also feet cushions are key for a comfortable pair of heels. I prefer gel or memory foam because they feel home-y to the feet.

I hope this guide helps those who are looking for amazing graduation outfit ideas under a strict dress code. For all of the 2017 graduates, congratulations and I hope for the best for your future! Desi, out!