How Do You College?

Top and wrap choker: Forever 21, shorts: Old Navy, shoes: Chacos, bracelets: unofficial campus bookstore, earrings: Belk

Arrrgh! I went through college orientation at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and I am so excited about being there in the fall. After going through the worst speaker on the first day, trying out Sup Dogs (the chicken fingers are so tasty), getting a first strike in bowling in so many years, and meeting new friends, orientation became a rewarding, fun experience!

Here are some good tips for having an amazing orientation:

1. Do not forget shower shoes if you are staying in a residence hall! Since I slept in the residence hall, I had to take a shower in a communal shower. The floors will be pretty gross (because, you know), and you need to protect your beautiful feet from getting fungus and all of the other pathogens.
2. Keep your orientation schedule. On the first day, I forgot to bring my orientation schedule, which left me lost all over campus. Plus, your phone won't be there for long because it will lose power in hours. Having your schedule with you on paper hell help you get to where you need to be and all of the events and what nots that you probably need to attend.
3. Bring a blanket and pillow. The residence hall bedding is really uncomfortable if you decide to sleep there, so how I had a good night's sleep is that I bought a really comfortable pillow and blanket.
4. Bring a backpack/tote that is big! You will be carrying heaps of paper, t-shirts, stickers, and other free stuff that organizations and programs give you during orientation. Also, bring a wristlet for getting food and other nice stuff.
5. Explore your college town. I went to downtown Greenville for dinner with friends at SupDogs, plus shopping for the cutest shorts at one of their cutest boutiques in town, Catalog Connection! Exploring your college town will make you knowledgeable of what businesses will be around in your college town for your time in college.
6. Don't forget to visit your dining hall. I ate at the West End dining hall for breakfast, and I had the best turkey sausage links ever! You also need to have a feel for the dining hall at school and to access what things you get to try out! I like drinking tea, and there is a place where you have your hot water for your tea.
7. Wear comfy shoes. It was hot, so I wasn't really feeling sneakers. However, I bought my first pair of Chacos just in time for orientation! They are really comfortable, and after walking for hours, I even had a tan from them. You will be walking so much that you will be tired minutes later.
8. Last, but not least, meet new people! I met some amazing people that love Lilly like I do, suck at bowling like I do, and some that are planning to be in the military. You can find so many unique things about them, and hey! You have made a friend that will be by you side during your college years.

Anyways, if you have not gone through orientation, these are very valuable advice from a person who has already gone through orientation. I am excited for August 16th, my move in day to college. 

By the way I posted a new video on my YouTube channel that will showcase my purchases from orientation and also in town.

Desi out!

Back to School Accessory Essentials

It's almost August, and back to school shopping is kicking in. While we're trying to get a great education, we also want to look great everyday of the year- whether it is our cute day, dress-up day, t-shirt day, or even bum day. Concerning different dress codes and perceptions of how we do things we have different style staples that are essential are us to survive the school year - socially, educationally, and practically. For this post I am going to tell you what you will see me sporting this year when it comes to accessories (this includes shoes).

1. Booties: Last fall, I fell in love with booties. I started looking for a brownish color to start with because when it comes to shoes, I prefer a brown color over a black color. I think blown look better in my opinion. I found the pair I loved at Marshalls, but unfortunately there were other trends to try so I held off buying another pair of booties until regionals for orchestra. At that time I got another pair at Charlotte Russe; unfortunately they probably might have sold out. But this fall/winter season, I plan to snag more pairs of booties like these (the leopard ones are soooo cute) so my outfits could be upgraded.
2. Chokers: Never had a choker, but what I saw on IG made me want to buy these. I had a few necklaces I wore when I was younger that kind of acted like chokers now. They have some all over Forever 21, and when I approach there I will not leave without buying a choker. I really like the ones that tie like a bow.
3. Long Necklaces: Okay, my long necklace collection is growing massively in my closet. I had my tassel necklaces, pendant necklaces, and even a tooth necklace that I've loved so dearly. I'm hunting down that clearance rack at Versona and snag almost every long necklace that looks cute because they add a spunky touch to an outfit!
4. Small Satchels: I've always have chosen totes for my school purses, and it doesn't really produce good results. I've 'lost' things that are actually in my purse, and I ruined some things, especially my school supplies in the purse. Plus, some of my bags don't include a crossbody strap so I'm used to carrying a lot of things in my shoulder, and I probably have realized why things are lost. When I have a crossbody bag, I really got my stuff together. However, I am so picky about my purses. That's probably why I do look kinda put-together. I am  in love with the trapeze-shaped and dome-shaped bags, and here's what I choose.
5. Lace Up Shoes: These shoes were the craze of every stylish person ever. Better yet, lace up everything trend was a favorite for this year because it adds that sultry and flirty touch. Talking about shoes, I have a few pairs of lace up shoes, one of them being the one on the bottom left of the number 5 on the picture. This instantly upgrades your outfit from a 0 to a 100 real quick.
6. Statement Earrings: These are great when you don't need a necklace to complete a look, or if you are looking for something to compliment your scarf. I love these because they just stand out on their own. I like the ones with the color because they're just, really gorgeous.
7. Bracelets/Cuffs/Bangles: I have been in love with arm candy, for example a useful link here. I have plenty of my bracelets, many of them still sticking around since I was little. With the arm candy trend still living, I am trying to gather up more stackable bracelets to perfect the trend a bit. *Return of the stack, return of the stack, return of the stack, you know that I'll be back...
8.  Scarves: When I got introduced to fashion in fifth grade, those were my stuff. I would always wear them almost everyday, channeling my inner Wizards of Waverly Place Selena Gomez. If I'm not wearing a necklace (most likely to be a rare occasion), I'm more likely to wear a scarf. Scarves are getting skinner, if you are paying attention to the fall trends. But I don't think that will flatter my body, and bigger and chunkier scarves won my heart anyways. When the weather gets cooler, I'll pop one on.

Fall Essentials by gorgeousbeautie featuring long earrings

Okay, these are all of my essentials for this school year. I'll be sure to be in more detail later on, but make sure you are looking forward to the clothing or supplies essentials next. Desi out!

How to Wear Your Fall to Winter Essentials in a Preppy Way

As I look over my YouTube post, I think I should clarify that more in a blog post, should I? If you missed the new video or wonder [what in the world is she talking about?], here it is, y'all!

Let's describe this in outfits. In the first outfit,

A blazer ALWAYS dress the outfit up in a business-y way. Even some stores sell them for under $20! This blazer, paired with a button down, comfty jeans/jeggings, and cute flats, is a total staple for the colder months. Jeggings, super skinny, any type of jean will work for a lot and the most universal staple EVER. I wore this for Thanksgiving dinner and I thought this was a good outfit (yeah don't judge me) to gain a little weight from eating lots of baked mac and cheese.

I look too chubby, lol, but this is truly adorable to wear during the winter. If you add layers of long sleeved tops (1-2 would be just fine), a puffer vest is your BFF for the cold season if a coat is a bit too much or if you want to try something different. Also, sweaters are becoming much cuter with styles, graphics, and more things you can think of, they're an excuse to wear them by themselves or as layers. Long boots are my favorite shoes to walk around. Plus, you can dress them up in cute socks, tights, or even legwarmers.

I can't get enough with button-downs, even if they are paired with skirts (psst. I am wearing sheer tights so you won't drop your jaws). They are actually a year round preppy essential, and with varieties of how you wear 'em they are versatile.

This is a sparkly top, ladies and gentlemen. Like blazers, they dress up boring outfits. They are the "I'm Confident" tops that will make a bad morning better. Try not to overdo sparkle from head to toe, but no winter outfit is cute with out them!

So this is an excuse to post the same outfit again, but 3/4-long sleeve dresses are ideal and fun to accessorize. Since this photo was taken on a day there was warmer weather I did not wear tights, but I recommend to wear leggings/tights with 'em. They look so cute with riding boots. You'll never know if I'm going to do that idea. Let's see ;)

Scarves are essential to keep your neck warm. They are a good excuse to bring out your dangly earrings ar they can look good with pearls. They provide a feel from statement necklaces if you don't feel like wearing them. If the scarf is not too much with a any necklaces, I think they would look cute together, too! I  would love a monogrammed chevron scarf right now!

Also, plaid skirts are adorable for the cold season, too! I know they are a tad too much for my budget, but the plaid skirts from Preppy Pink Shop, a store on Etsy, makes good plaid skirts for the season and inspire me to make my own! Sweaters, tights, and flats/heels would make a good outfit together with plaid skirts.

Also check out Proper Essential's page for cute bracelets that I mentioned at the end of the video.