Workin' Girl

What

Shorts: Gap Outlet, $5

Tank Top: Target, $9

Cardigan: Target, $12

Necklace: Puerto Rican Market, 50¢

Flats: Target, $9

Bag: Ross, $20

Where

Today I started work at my summer internship! I'll be working at the state 4-H office in Knoxville doing marketing and event planning for the busy summer months. For those of you who aren't familiar with 4-H, it is a youth development (4-12 grade) organization aimed at developing youth in any of the 27 project areas of their choosing. When I was in 4-H I did public speaking, leadership, citizenship, and clothing (big surprise there, haha). 4-H is an incredible organization, and I truly believe it was instrumental in making me the person I am today. Since 4-H is supported by federal grants, it is available in every state- so if you know any younger kids, get them involved!

Why

Dress at work is casual, but I like to look a little nicer. Black bermuda shorts with a cardigan (office is cold!) and pink flats were a perfect easy look for the day!

I Think I Should Take a Break From Outdoor Pictures

So I thought I'd try something new with the picture editing this time. It's a nice little change, but I don't think I'll be permanently changing from my normal What/Where/Why layout. Thoughts? Anyways, I picked out this nice little outfit for the day because the weather has been SO nice- nothing too fixed up, just some layering and accessories for a more put together look. Since there are so many nice places around campus I decided to take pictures at the lake today. Although I did get some cute scenery I also had a run-in with my biggest fear...

I was walking back across this bridge leaving the lake when I heard a rustling. I thought it was leaves, but it turned out to be a not so small snake. I know it was probably just a "harmless" snake, but seeing as though they are my biggest fear it scared me... alot. To add to the fear (and the fact that I was wearing sandals) I was stuck on the lake side of the bridge, and had no choice but to keep going across. After I got a LONG way away from it I snapped this picture to show off my braveness... or slight lack of :)

Good luck to anyone that has to go through finals this week!

Simple Again? Yes, Please.

What
Shorts: American Eagle
Top: Old Navy
Flats: Old Navy
Headband: Forever 21
Turquoise Ring: Bought from Tibetan Monks at a museum

Where
Hanging out during my last day of Easter break, and then flying back to Pittsburgh

Why
I know this look more than a little resembles what I wore yesterday, but again- I was a bad packer for this trip : ( I made sure to wear flats so that I could easily slip them off at the airport, and I chose the floral headband to amp up the in girly-ness in the top- but honestly that's all the thought that went into today's outfit.

I'd love to say I'm super excited to get back to school, because I ALWAYS am... but honestly, I'm dreading going back for this last month. I'd so much rather just stay in TN and start on my internship now (I'll post details as it gets closer!) So I blame my lack of creativity on today's (slightly) sad mood. Better looks to come, I promise!