My 22nd Birthday Wishlist

ONE | Hunter Rain Boots

The rainy season is on its way, and I love wellies (and the color burgundy). 
These wellies are simple but sweet!

TWO | Lilly Pulitzer "Buy Local" shopping tote

I love Lilly Pulitzer, but funding has been low since paying for school and moving out, so I can't afford many things from the wonderful brand. This tote, though, is affordable and super cute. My community is really big on purchasing organic and local so this tote is perfect!

THREE | Bow Makeup Bag
This one is just adorable.

FOUR | Nike+ Fuelband SE

Since I have been trying to work out more, I was counting steps and calories, but that had to stop because it was draining my phone's battery power (and I don't have time midday to charge it) and with school, things are all discombobulated. But I'm tired of making excuses, so I am starting to plan my workouts and I'm going to put money in a jar for each one, set up a rewards system and work from there. I think the Nike+ Fuelband SE would really help me reach my goals, but for now it will have to wait because it is just so expensive!

FIVE | Sweater
This sweater looks comfortable and even a little bit sexy (without trying too hard) and once I gain some confidence from all those workouts I've been doing, I will need something just like that to wear. For now, I will keep it on my wishlist but once I hit my goal weight, I am going to purchase that sweater! (Or something similar).

I'm turning 22 next week, and I can't wait to celebrate. This year is actually the least-planned out birthday I've ever had - we usually go to Disneyland. This year, I still haven't picked what I want to do, but I'm sure that I will figure out something soon!

xoxo

Friday Five: Autumn

ONE | CHANGE

Isn't this auburn color gorgeous?
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I am going to get my hair done this weekend (for the first time in months - one bad haircut and it all goes downhill!) and I have really been wanting to switch up my look. So, like the seasons, my hair will be changing, too. I'm switching up the color and cutting off quite a few inches.

I can't wait to see what my hair looks like in auburn!

TWO | BAKING

My banana & chocolate chip muffins

Mmmm... Baked goods. Cookies, muffins, monkey bread! I adore baking and I have already started to get back into the baking swing! It will be difficult to bake during the school year, so I may just have to bake a bunch now and freeze for later. Or just find time to bake whilst studying.

THREE | RAINY DAYS

There is something about the sound of rain that calms my soul. I have always loved the rain: dancing and playing in puddles, kissing in the rain, or even curling up with a good book (with the window cracked so the sound can float in). Rain epitomizes Autumn for me, and I cannot wait for rainy days. For now, I'll settle with listening to Rainy Mood.

FOUR | HALLOWEEN

As you can see, I've already started crafting for the spookiest day of the year!

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. It falls a week before my birthday and it is an excuse to dress up and eat candy, two of my favorite things to do! Last year I dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood, and this year... who knows? Normally I know by now but there are so many choices! Wait and see what I will be.

FIVE | LONG DRIVES

There is something about piling into a car with three or four friends and some really good music, and just driving. No particular destination is needed, just an hour or two spend cruising with friends. It is much more expensive to do this now, what with gas prices being so costly, so I'll probably only do this one time this Fall. But I sure am looking forward to it!

What are you looking forward to most this Autumn?

xoxo

Wishlist: Back-to-School 2013 Edition

Since the new school year is getting closer, I decided to start a wishlist! Of course, I won't be purchasing most of these things since I'm saving for tuition for the next two years, but that's why it's called a wish-list, right?

A notebook or two from May Designs, about $17-20 each. I'm in love! 

Gramercy Hidden Zipper Satchel, $54 from Francesca's

Lilly Pulitzer academic sticker set, $6 from Lifeguard Press

"Merde, il pleut (Shit, it's raining)" Umbrella for $45, Buy here

Brave New World crewneck, $42 from Out of Print

What are you wishing for this Fall?

Much love, 

Caryn Elizabeth