I may or may not have bought a cupcake that matched my outfit...

Top: Target, $9

Skirt: Swap with Ramsey

Necklace: Banana Republic Outlet, $6

Wedges: Chinese Laundry via TJ Maxx, $20

Belt: Swap with Ramsey

I know a lot of people have a hard time dressing up during the cold weather months, but for me it's the summer that really challenges my creativity!  It's been so hot in Knoxville (90s allllllll week) that all I want to wear is a flowy dress or simple skirt and tank.  Yesterday I went for this breezy skirt from Ramsey paired with a simple white top and my new necklace.  I also started out with a navy cardigan, which, surprisingly, looked really good with the bright colors of the skirt.  But after about 10 minutes, that layer came right off.  Hellllo summer.  

Does anyone else have the summer uniform problem like I do??  

Also, here is how I cure my bad days-  a cupcake from the local cupcakery and a tall glass of milk.  I know some people are saying that cupcakes are "out" and pies are "in"  but whoever is saying that has obviously not had the Knoxville from Cities Cupcakes.  At this little local place, all of the cupcakes are named after cities (France is a delicate strawberry pink and cream, New York black and white with a cingular mini oreo garnish, and my favorite, the Knoxville, is orange flavored- of course- with an amazing buttercream topping.)

yummy.

Internship #2

Top: Forever 21 via swap with Ramsey

Shorts: Target, $7

Necklace: Forever 21, $5

Sandals: Target, $12

This post is a few days backlogged, so even though I'm writing about my internship today, I promise this is not what I actually wore to work!  

So just a recap, I work the first part of the week at the summer job/internship I had last year, and Thursday and Friday I work at my new job- as a marketing intern with Simon malls!  Back in February I made the decision that I really wanted to work in retail marketing this summer- even if it meant taking a low or no paying internship.  My career coordinator at school made a few phone calls and sent my resume off, and suddenly I had an offer from the two Simon malls in my hometown :)  

I never actually interviewed or met with the staff beforehand, so I was a little bit nervous for my first day.  Luckily, the whole staff is SO nice.  I get to work with both the Assistant Director and Director of Marketing.  Since they are Area positions, they work at both of the Knoxville Simon Malls.  I was kind of expecting to get assigned the least exciting jobs and tasks- but I was so far from wrong!  My first day they set me up with the entire social media suite- so if you follow Knoxville Center or West Town Mall on facebook or twitter, that's me!  I also get to help out with all of their mall events- including a back to school fashion show and Fashion Night Out!  

What are you all doing during the summer?  Any other fun jobs/internships?

A New Job and a Blogger Swap

                               

               

Dress: Target, $40

Belt: Swap with Ramsey 

Shoes: Walmart, $10

Today was one of those really good days.  It wasn't filled with hanging out with tons of friends or shopping to my hearts content- but the realization of how incredibly blessed I am to have so many opportunities in front of me.  Mainly speaking of my 2 summer internships, the second of which I started today!

Internship 1 is the same job as last year, as an assistant in the TN state 4-H Office.  4-H is a youth development organization that is seriously filled with fun, friends, competitions, and allll kinds of good stuff.   I was really involved in 4-H during my high school years, so to be able to be paid to do all of the things I used to love doing as a participant is simply amazing.  Everyday is different in this job, and I actually travel alot, which is awesome.  Some days I'm teaching sessions on anything from sewing to leadership skills (and making up my own curriculum!) and other days I'm working with social media and alumni affairs.  

Because this is already a longer than normal post, I'll hold off and write about internship 2 tomorrow.  But just a tad bit to hold you over- I get to work with all spectrums of marketing with both West Town and Knoxville Center Malls.  And what does my long term assignment book look like?  Organizing the mall's own back to school fashion show and Fashion Night Out.  Incredible?  Yes. 

Last thing today... Did you notice my awesome little belt via swap with Ramsey??  We're doing a little blogger swap, which you will be seeing more of in the next little bit.  I'm so excited to see what she comes up with for the things I sent her.  And if you haven't seen her blog before (which you should have)  then go right now.  Seriously.  She puts together the most amazing outfits, all on a college girl budget!