#liveyourlife

Well I'm calling it a night right now {a little after 11:00 p.m.}. This is so unlike me...I usually never fall asleep before 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. I'm trying out this new 'going-to-bed-at-a-normal-person-hour' today because....I start my new job internship tomorrow! I will be working at a PR firm in Chicago, and I honestly couldn't be more excited. I'm looking forward to getting back on the grind and settling back in my work-mode. After all, it's what I do best. {I'm admittedly weird and like to be busy and relatively consumed by work...it makes me feel like I serve some importance}. So for the next three months while the full-time job search continues, I will be learning the ins and outs of the PR world. As a journalism major, I never really took any courses in public relations/advertising/marketing - except for my fashion marketing program abroad - so I'm excited for the journey ahead of learning, unavoidable trial and error, and hopefully, success. Almost all of my past extracirriculars dealt with some aspect of public relations, so I have that extensive experience to go off of. I do realize, though, that nothing is greater experience than being thrown into the real world version {forget all that college-level stuff...}. So, tomorrow marks the first day of what {hopefully} is a long and fulfilling, real-world-run of a career. Here goes nothing...

Total change of gears, but here are some pics of an outfit I wore last week. Kinda just threw this together to run some errands. I'm clearly still in the Lolla phase with this skull cut-off tank. 

I LOVE these blue-dyed jeans from American Eagle {they're among my literally 15 pairs of AE jeans}. Speaking of AE, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE visit their #liveyourlife contest page and vote for me. It seriously will only take you about 30 seconds {dependant on your internet connection}, and it would mean SO much to me. The winner is featured on a billboard in Times Square, and also wins a generous amount of money. I know this might sound frivolous, but it would be such an incredible experience, and I'd be honored to be chosen. So, if you could, please click here and hit 'VOTE' when you get to the page! 

If you'd like to take an extra second, comment below if you voted so I can personally thank you:)

Shirt: Urban Outfitters {similar style here}; Jeans: American Eagle; Shoes: Target; Belt: J.Crew Factory {old}; Sunglasses: Target.

Spike Bracelet : {Posh-boutique in Nashville}; Rhinestone Bracelet: Ann Taylor Loft; Skull Bracelet: Claire's; Turquoise Ring: Forever 21 {old}; Stud Bracelet: Urban Outfitters; Watch: Michael Kors; Double Ring: chloe+isabel. 

In-vest-ing

Just a quick note to let you all know to head on over to The Dreamer & The Doer to check out our latest post! Caitlin and I both in-vest-ed, so check out the results. 

Here's a sneak peak!

Wedding Celebration

On Saturday, one of my best friend's mom got remarried, which meant it was an occasion that brought together many of my closest friends! I was anticipating the wedding all week, and it did not disappoint. I love that I have grown so close to my friends' families over the years, because we've shared and continue to share many memorable times together. And this was definitely one of them! Here are some photos from the event - I was snapping away all night! You might notice that Alexis, Brooke and I are all wearing BCBG - we could double as a walking advertisement. They do have the best selection of wedding-appropriate dresses. Congrats to Bethany & Mike!

*Just a reminder to please like chloe+isabel on Facebook to be the first to know about some upcoming, awesome promotions!

P.S. - Sorry I was a little inconsistent last week - it was just one of those crazy ones...

BCBG-ed out! From left to right: me {I bought mine a few months ago at a BCBG store and can now only find it on E bay}, Brooke, Alexis.

What I Wore - The Limited giveaway!

About a month ago I was contacted by the company that represents The Limited asking if I wanted to participate in their 'Student Style' competition. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity! A chance to be featured on the Facebook page?! Free clothes?! I was totally in in.

After providing them with my sizes, I received a beautiful, shiny package that contained my three new items. It felt like Christmas all over again!

I was asked to use the items to style three different outfits, and here they are. This more 'business casual' look was a bit out of my comfort zone and what I am used to wearing {oh the beauty of being a college student and wearing whatever you please}, but it was fun to preview some outfits I might be wearing if when I get a job!

Thanks to The Limited for a great opportunity! 

Please like my photo here:)

*Can you guess which item I preferred the most?

Blazer: Urban Outfitters {similar style found here}; Dress {with belt}: The Limited; Shoes: Steve Madden {old, similar style found here}. 

Necklace: Forever 21. 

Shoes: Steve Madden {old, similar style found here}.

Blouse: J.Crew; Skirt: The Limited; Shoes: J.Crew.

Short Necklace: chloe+isabel; Long Necklace: Nordstrom {old}; Bracelet: chloe+isabel; Watch: Michael Kors; Ring: chloe+isabel.

Short Necklace: chloe+isabel; Long Necklace: Nordstrom {old}.

Shoes: J.Crew.

Blazer: The Limited; White vest {worn underneath blazer}: Forever 21{similar style found here}; Dress: Urban Outfitters {old}; Shoes {old}.

Necklace: Urban Outfitters {old}.

Bracelets on Right Hand - silver: old; blue: Tarina Tarantino {old}.
Left Hand - Watch: Michael Kors; Ring: chloe+isabel.