A Change Has Come

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Wow, I haven't posted on here since sophomore year. I'm glad to be back to the blogging way of things. I have been on YouTube sometimes until the beginning of junior year which I stopped YT for a while because:

1. Junior year is the busiest year ever in high school. (Comment along if you are a junior because I hope to do junior advice soon)
2. My kodak camera broke and it may or may not be fixed.
3. I also broke my laptop (as in internet access), which really makes me bad with electronics. I really need to improve on that if I want to become a responsible adult starting on October 30th (because I turn 18).

On Snapchat, one of my fellow classmates was wondering if I still do a YouTube, so I tried to do a video. One, the internet access made it unable to edit my video transfer through internet, and two, I don't really have a flash drive to use. If I did have a flash drive, it would be an excruciating process. Then three, the house computer is very slow, mindful that we have a Windows Vista, and it would take a while to edit and post a single video on YouTube.

I also was reminded that there was still a blog that I still have like 1-2 years to do an update post like this. And there was an app to post things to this blog. And I can still take iPhone 6 quality pictures on here. Therefore, I wanted to touch up on my blog.

From these two years, my style changed from that "preppy" look to this style (I feel like I need to roast my freshman year self) that really defined me with elements of boho chic, glam, and sometimes girly. This inspiration came from these "preppy" YouTubers I was obsessed with during my freshman year, and my favorites are now finding themselves in a daring, but suitable style that really defines who they are. And I respect that. Now with the social pressure in school and basically everywhere else, I started to find myself. I am still stripping off the "wannabe" parts of me, and replace them with things that I wanted to take risks in and also the things I am starting to love. This is why I have changed from "PINK and Glitter Shoes," to "The Panamanian Belle," to now "Des to Impress."

Behind the new name I started to fall in love with puns on social media. For example: anneaconda (Anne), megsinablanket (Megan), and wishlizst (last name Lizst), to name a few. And in school whenever clubs, my IBac thing, and others do events they would put in "dress to impress" in order for us students to look professional, or for my case dress like your "Sunday Best." On those I take these days very seriously. I thought of a good pun for my name "Desi" and the "dress to impress" came up in my head that time. After so much thought on other good blog titles, this was the winner.

Overall, "Des to Impress" means that you don't just dress up, as my peers thought of me, for others, but to make yourself live your life to the fullest. And also do the things that you love in your best clothes.

Okay, I have some posts to brainstorm first. Until them toodles!

*this could be the start of something new...* (finish the song in the comments)

Friday Football Style

Monday, August 25, 2014

It's that time again for some football season! While it's still summer, I am getting use out of my shorts before the temperature get cold. Here's to dressing for a football game during the last weeks of summer.


These are Old Navy shorts and the bunch of my favorite shorts are from there as well as my striped shirt. I'm really colorblind because the stripes are red in real life, then my eyes think that it's orange. I forgot to take a picture of my neck candy, but it's my croakies, aviators, and my current favorite ones from Cato. 



Some great comfort shoes/sandals are great for me. Some think it's canvas shoes, or even a loud pair of ballet flats. For me it's a great pair of Jack Rogers-esque sandals at Shoe Show. These have expanded over the summer.


A great stack is a current must for me for gameday! My stack included: tassel bracelet, mosquito coil bracelet, usual watch, and a wristlet! A wristlet or small bag is great because it's small, portable when you're walking a lot, and holds some things. The good ones are from 31(mine is pictured) and defintely Lilly (that one has a lipstick holder).

There's a possible chance that I will do these Friday Football blog posts bacause what? I do kind of dress well for Friday games. As the weather progress, we'll see how much more covered I'll be. Until then, what are your Friday Football essentials?

Xoxo, Desi

School Supplies Essentials

Friday, August 1, 2014

 It's that time for back to school season again! And I can't wait to get prepared for school with these supplies. This year, I will be a sophmore and I am so excited. These are the things that I will be carrying to school this year!

Bookbag: If you have visited my channel lately, I will be carrying my Jansport Superbreak backpack this year. This is really adorable because it has the pink flamingos, which I love!

Lunchbox: I am thinking of getting a Thirty-One lunch tote with the swimsuits (really, Desi?) or this beautiful pink and green striped one here from HannaAndersson.com (about the same price of the 31 lunchbox). I usually take my lunch like every single day and I want something that will take up some room with a great price tag.

Pencil Pouch: This year I am definitely using a pencil pouch with compartments. I used the smaller pouch that comes with the bigger makeup bag from 31, there were post-its all over the place and the paper would get messed up. You know what? I'm getting one with compartments so no paper would get gessed up again. I have a pink pouch that I could use this year, but I included this polka dot number from Forever 21 that has compartments so nothing would get messed up.

Water Bottle: At the store, my mom and I would get the 24 pack water bottles. Well, what if #oomc (one of my classmates) brought the same brand? For me, drinking from one's water bottle would be whack! I am getting a unique water bottle that will tell 'em, "that's mine!" 1. 2. 3.

Colored Writing Toys: If you are drawn to colorful things, these will save your life in getting good grades. Highlighters, colored pens, and markers help make a difference. I am planning on getting a 10-pack highlighters from Yoobi, a collection at Target that sends school supplies when you buy their products. Also I am debating on getting the 16-pack flair pens or if Up & Up brand at Target have their 24-pack pens, I might get those instead this year if they sold them this year.

Notebooks and Paper: I've gotten 4 beautiful notebooks at Wal-Mart and some loose leaf paper in college ruled because I've gotten so many wide ruled, I get so sick of writing on them. See my recent video here.

Pencils and Black Pens: This year I am using the BIC mechanical pencil that comes in 24 pack (courtesy of my mom's job) and the Pilot G2 pens. Out of all of the pens I've had in my life, the Pilor G2's are A++ for me. They write oh so well and if you're looking for a good pen, check them out at Walmart, Target, or any office stores.

Folder/File Folder: I'm debating if I want to use a folder or a file folder, which is good for storing forms, permission slips, flyers, and more!

Calculator: I am using my TI-36X Pro until I can save up to get a TI-84 (hope I get a pink one!) Once you know how to work the calculator, this can save your life in any math class.

Post-its: For reminders, bookmarks, to-do lists, agenda work, I am definitely using my post-its this year. I'm using the ones from last year because I have plenty left and they do last for a long time.

Agenda: I am a proud owner of a Lilly Pulitzer Medium Agenda in Tusk in Sun (the remix) and this is what I'm drawn to for planning things during the school year because I'm a busy girl. Big exams are coming, so I'll keep these in handy.

Binders and Their Dividers: This year I am doing a binder for every two classes (if I could explain more, check out the link on the notebooks and paper above). For every class, I'm including 4 dividers to organize my work.

Dressing Up My Rucksack: To dress up my Jansport, I am planning to get it monogrammed at a local monogramming store (monograms are really the baes!). If it doesn't work I am dressing up with a bow, monogrammed keychain, ribbons, and key fobs (so I know it's mine).

It seems that I hit every spot.

School Supplies Essentials


JanSport backpack
delias.com


Monogrammed key chain
personalizedfrommetoyou.com


Forever 21 make up bag
forever21.com




Food storage container
hannaandersson.com



Lilly Pulitzer Mini Notebook
lifeguardpress.com










Avery Big Tab Insertable Plastic Dividers, 8-Tab Set, 1 Set (11901)
amazon.com



What are you planning to bring this school year?? Let me know in the comments below!

Xoxo, Desi.

It's a Classy July the 4th!

Friday, July 4, 2014

  On the 4th of July, barbecues are planned, the beaches are full, we bomb the places with fireworks, and mimmic the fabulous Star-Spangled Banner. Did you forget the good deals at most stores on the 4th was something for the 4th? Now that I'm blogging somewhere in the Sunshine State, I hit up the Florida Mall for the third time in my life to get some fantastic deals at a few stores. I will do a haul on YouTube sometime next week along with a fashion video. What did I wear on the 4th? Here it is. 
Excuse the dark places because I took it when hurricane Arthur was coming in with his fellow storms. The top and bottom are from Old Navy and I fell in love with the shorts a lot. 
    My beloved Jacks-esque sandals at Shoe Dept went with this beautiful pedicure. 
     I went crazy with the pearls as an excuse for white. They also went well with my makeup, bow ring, and my mains, the gold watch and monogrammed necklace. 

  What did you do for the 4th of July? What did you wore for the occasion?

Xoxo, Desi. 

Neutrals, Jeans, and Red

Monday, June 23, 2014

I am going to have a busy summer (orchestra camp, annual trip to Florida, and driving, eek!). I've been to Carowinds and our Vacation Bible School so far. In mind, I have some type of nautical look for this summer, (navy, red, anchors, stripes) and this time I'm remixing the look with a litltle downtown flair. 
{top and shorts: Old Navy, sandals: Target, belt: Charlotte Russe, monogram necklace: ChristyTreasureBox on Etsy}


 
This outfit is fun for a casual brunch with friends, hanging out, or even go to day camp in (oh, kay). What are y'all doing this summer?

Xoxo, Desi. 

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