Student Discounts

Samantha from Subtly Fabulous did some serious research and found student discounts we never knew existed!

All of the above discounts are subject to the location and may be slightly different than what is listed so be sure to ask.  Also, lots of locally owned restuaurants offer discounts so always ask!

Songs of Summer

Music is a part of my every day life. I listen to it when I am getting ready, during the day at work, and when I am cleaning around the house. I can be doing just about anything and I will still be listening to music. And I'm not picky when it comes to music. I will give anything a try once. When I was in college I would always listen to Baby Einstein or Jazz Pandora stations just so I wasn't sitting in silence. Depending on my mood I will listen to everything from classic rock to alternative and all genres between! The only thing I don't listen to much is the radio or Top 40 hits. I'm not big on hearing the same five songs played over and over all day every day! (Is this weird?!)

I don't know if y'all are like me, but when I hear particular songs and like them they will be on repeat for months to come. (.....maybe that's just me!) It doesn't matter if the song is new or old- if I like it, it will be listened to!

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These are some of my favorite songs that I can listen to at any given time this summer and be instantly in a good mood! These were either stumbled upon (thanks pandora) or friends suggested them to me...and I'm sure glad they did!

Any new music suggestions are welcome! See songs you want to listen to? Lucky you, I've made a Spotify playlist!

Have a listen & enjoy!

Songs of Summer on Spotify

Written by Emily from Life with Emily

Top Ten "Offbeat" Travel Locations

Want to spice up your next vacation?  Here are our top ten in the US and international! 
Jules Undersea Lodge, Key Largo Florida

The name says it all! Go on vacay here and you're in for a real adventure! To get to this luxurious underwater cabin, you must first scubadive 21 feet under the surface of the sea through the tropical mangrove habitat of Emerald Lagoon.

Adventure Suites, North Conway New Hampshire

Caves, tree houses, jungles, dragons lairs, Roman spas, New York penthouses, and so much more!  Adventure Suites allows you to do exhilirating activities like skiing and rock climbing then come back to your choice of unique rooms!

Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast, Farmington New Mexico

A luxurious cliff dwelling located near the Mesa Verde National Monument

Vertical Horizons, Cave Junction Oregon

Ever wanted to stay in a tree house?  At Vertical Horizons, you can engage in outdoor adventures and enjoy all the perks of living outdoors.

Sinya on Lone Man Creek, Wimberly Texas

A safari tent perched on a ridge overlooking the waterfalls of Lone Man Creek.

Lei Chambris, St. Barthelemy France

Individual private accomodation on a stunning 10 acres of French countryside.

727 Fuselage Home, Hotel Costa Verde, Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

A Boeing 727 airplane transformed into a luxury treetop hotel!

Ariau Amazon Towers, Manaus Brazil

The worlds only hotel resort built completely at tree top level in the jungle.  Chosen as one of the 1000 places to see before you die on the Travel Chanel!

Free Spririt Spheres, British Columbia Canada

Handcrafted spheres suspended like bendants from a web of rope over a canopy of treetops.

Cley Windmill, Norfolk England

Windmills from the 18th century restored and converted into guesthouses.

For more offbeat travel ideas, visit offbeattraveler.net

Summer Must Have: Cherry Beer-Garita

Here is a yummy new recipe I tried on a recent girl's beach trip! It's a little twist on a traditional margarita and super yummy!

What you need:

(2) 12 ounce cans of frozen lime concentrate

24 ounces of cherry flavored soda

(2) 12 oz bottles of your favorite beer, I used Miller Chill
12 ounces of your favorite tequila
Lime for garnish

Enjoy!



Written by Sarah Elizabeth from Belle In The City

Latest Obsession: Hot Pink

I have never been a pink person. I was a tomboy growing up so I pretty much never wore any girly colors and mostly just wore Nike shorts and a Nike t-shirt every day.. yea, real cute.

So you could say my obsession with pink is fairly new, as in it just started about a month ago. Maybe the neon trend brought some great hot pink pieces, or maybe summer is just meant to be spent in hot pink. Whatever the reason, I can't stop buying hot pink items.

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Have you been wearing a lot of hot pink too?

What's your latest obsession?

Written by Rachel from Just Peachy

Summer Reading

One of the main things that I do in the summertime is reading! I absolutely love it and I am always looking for new books to read. Unfortunately, it's super hard to find interesting books! I use my wonderful nook to read books, and I've started to just get samples of books so I can determine whether or not I want to actually buy the books! Here's what I've read so far this summer.

1. I caught up on the Pretty Little Liars series, and I've read #9, #10, and #11! They are not hard to read in the slightest, but they make for a fun, quick summer read!

2. I came across Sorority Sisters when I visited Barnes and Noble in June, and I was pleasantly surprised by it! It was about the friendship of a group of girls in California and I had a great time reading it.

3. The Fixer Upper is such a chick-lit book, but it got a lot better as it went along! It's about a lawyer who is forced to move to Georgia when her boss frames her for political bribery. She ends up renovating an old house that her family owned. It sounds ridiculous but I liked it!

4. Gone Girl. All I can say is BEST BOOK EVER. I am completely serious, I am so so so obsessed with this book it's not even funny. When I finished it, I was in a state of shock for the 24 hours following. I could not stop talking about it. It's about a kidnapping/murder case...that's pretty much all the information I can give away without giving too much away! READ IT!

5. I'm currently reading American Wife. The author, Curtis Sittenfield, wrote the popular book Prep, so I was interested to see what else they had written! It's very good so far, and I hope to finish it soon!

Other books that I have downloaded previews of are The Next Best Thing, Heat Wave, Summer Breeze, Savannah Blues, Something Borrowed, and Beach Music! If anyone has any suggestions, PLEASE let me know! I know we are all looking for some great summer reads!

Written by Hannah from The Pink and Green Prep

Review: The Frat Collection

I discovered The Frat Collection about two months ago and immediately knew I would be a fan! First off, there was a bow tie that I could finally wear (okay so maybe its just their logo, but I was still very excited about it!) They were founded on the idea of a “party shirt” but I think they go beyond just a party shirt. It is such a good shirt for a casual day. Sometimes you just need a comfy shirt for the day and this is where their shirt comes in. You go to their site and make a custom shirt just for you. Pick the pocket design, then pick your shirt color and sleeve length. It is such an original idea and I love it! Also, another huge bonus is that they donate 10% of the price to the philanthropy of choice, so not only are you buying something adorable, but you are giving back too!

Here is the shirt I customized

Now I don’t wear a ton of t-shirts (unless I decide to work on my fitness…) but when I do, this will be my go-to. It is cute and comfy, what more could you want?

p.s. they have tons of pocket designs for both ladies and gentlemen, so check them out!

Stay Fabulous!


Written by Samantha M. of Subtly Fabulous

The Kate Effect: Wimbledon

Although I was disappointed that Andy Murray wasn't able tow win it for the home team, the Duchess of Perfection most certainly did not dissapoint.  She recycled several pieces from last summer:  her Joseph dress and jacket and her DVF leopard clutch. 

Here's my look for less:

Lush 'Drew' Blouson Tank Dress

Kate Spade Loryn Fringed Jacket

Taj Veronice Foldover Clutch

I had a really hard time finding a budget-friendly jacket similar to Kate's, but the dress and clutch are such a good deal, I figured it's worth it to splurge on a timeless tweed jacket!

I haven't been able to find a picture that  shows the shoes she was wearin, but since in the past she's paired both the jacket and the dress with her trusty LK Bennett 'Sledge' pumps, that seems as good a guess as any.

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the budget find

Written by Sarah K. of Belle on Heels

   

How do you Stack up?

If you have been following along on Life With Emily for a while, then it is no surprise to you that I love my "stacks" on my wrists. I am always on the lookout for a new bracelet to add to my collection! My stacks (or arm party...whatever term you prefer!) have become a part of me. I feel 'off' if I forget them in my morning rush!

I always find the best stacks on Pinterest and love trying to find bracelets like the ones I love on there! I really wish people were better at adding comments & sources- it would make my search a looot easier !

Through some of my favorite fashion bloggers (Atlantic Pacific, Elle Bow Room, The Style Scribe) I have become more open to bigger and crazier stacks. They're just too much fun to play around with and it's so easy to accessorize an outfit through stacks of bracelets.

Here are some of my favorites via Pinterest

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few of my stacks. I tend to keep them more classic, but throw some color in here and there! Baby steps until I fill my arms with bulk and tons of color!

 

 

 

 

I wish I could purchase all of these beauties that I have been eyeing to add to my stack!

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So how do you stack up?

Posted by Emily from Life with Emily

The Most Important Meal of the Day!

Typically, I don't even think twice about NOT eating breakfast. I am usually not even hungry! But lately, I have been hearing things about how important breakfast is... A couple of days ago, I was watching my cooking idol, Ina Garten, make breakfast on The Food Network.  She was making these mouth-watering yogurt parfaits with peaches and honey.  Because I am not that into honey, I decided to create my own!  So... here is my take on the most important meal of the day (that I actually like to eat every morning):

First gather all your ingredients.  Pretty much everything is optional, depending on what kind of fruit you like.  I used vanilla yogurt, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, and granola.

Open the yogurt, mix it well, and pour it into a small bowl. (teacup size)

Next throw in a few raspberries and cut up strawberries

Add another layer of yogurt and put a cut up peach on top of that

Sprinkle a little granola, put a little more yogurt on top and garnish with a raspberry

BON APPETIT!

Written by Caroline from Citrus and Style