Adventures

Now that I'm back in Scotland and my test is finally over and done with (hallelujah!), I have a month to spare before my classes start up again. Like a lot of people my age with no job and no classes, I can get sucked into the internet, spending days at a time inside watching videos or literally going through every single page of someone's blog. This time though, I've found myself in Europe with no commitments for a whole month, so I'm making a promise to myself not to waste this opportunity!

Basically, what I've told myself is this: Every week I have to do something that I feel is worthy of bragging to the world about, whether I make a post about it on here or its a story I share at parties, I have to do something awesome! A few ideas that I have lined up include going to a free festival with a friend, going to Amsterdam for a few days, and staying out at this one club until five in the morning! (You get a free t shirt if you do, and who am I to resist anything free?)

So what I'm doing, is just trying to do more. It really doesn't sound like much, but for someone who spends a lot of her life on the computer, I really could do with a little more adventure. And I encourage you all to join me!

Love,

Caro

Air

Some days, life gets tough. The stress and the pressure of everything just starts weighing on you, and you feel like you can't take it. What you need to do then, is take a break. Whenever I feel particularly stressed, or down about something, I remember this quote. It's one of my favorites, and I even had it as the background on my computer for a while.

It's a really simple, and yet really powerful idea. We can get lost in the hustle and bustle of every day life, and I think sometimes its good to take a break and remember who you are, but more importantly who you want to be.

I'm hoping you all have a wonderful Monday.

Love,

Caro

Dance Party Time

Now, some of you might find what I'm about to say a little weird, but I'm asking you to just listen for a minute, and then hopefully try it yourself. 

I am a fan of lists. I make to do lists, lists of things to buy, I could make a list for any situation in life, ever. One thing that I always include on my day-to-day to do lists, is to have a mini dance party. And I really do it most days. There's just something about putting on a fun song, and dancing stupidly and enthusiastically around your room. It's stress relieving, and just instantly improves your mood. Plus, its a little bit of exercise, which is never a bad thing. 

So I encourage you all to balter around for a bit today. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Love,

Caro

Unpleasant People

Sometimes, people can be assholes. I myself had an unpleasant experience earlier in the week with someone making uncalled for comments on something that is really none of their business. The thing is, no matter how stupid these other people can be, you have to do your best not to let them get to you. There are always going to be people who, whether they try to or not, make you feel worse about yourself. What you have to remember is that no one can tell you who you are. If you ignore the comments, and focus on making yourself a better person, you'll be happier in the long run,

As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." So don't let the bastards get you down!

Love,

Caro

Taking Chances

This Monday, and in fact this whole week, I encourage you all to try something totally new. Be it a new kind of food, or wearing that outfit you never thought you could rock (but you totally can), or doing something absolutely crazy like sky diving! Our lives are made up entirely of our memories, and as I always say, when you're old and gray and you've lived your life and you have you grand children sitting around you, would you rather tell them about all of the nights you stayed in doing nothing, or the times you went out with your friends  and went disco bowling, just because you could? 

Take some chances. Trust me, no matter what happens, it will be worth it.

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Stevie Nicks

Let me start this off by saying, I love Stevie Nicks. She is so talented, and an awesome human being. And her style, is seriously cool. Even today, she rocks this effortless seventies style that looks absolutely amazing, especially because she has the attitude to pull it off. I love to pull inspiration from her long, flowing tops and skirts, and the overall rocker - hippie feel of her outfits. Here are a few of my favorites.

Here are some inspired pieces that I felt captured the essence of Stevie's ethereal style.

Obviously, its the seventies, so flared pants are a must. I especially love this sheer pair from River Island, its very hippie. Paired with a simple tank and a loose flowing cardigan or kimono, and you've got a great outfit. For skirts, I would stick to a longer length, but you could do a maxi or a midi, or even a slightly shorter one, just no mini skirts. You're gonna want one with lots of movement to it. And for tops, whether its a blouse of a cardigan or kimono, you want something loose and flowing. You don't have to wear long sleeves, they can be short sleeve or sleeveless tops too, just make sure they are not constricting in any way.

Much like her skirts, Stevie's dresses were never tight and super short, they always had great movement. She always liked to either choose a dress with something interesting, like bell sleeves or uneven hems, or add something interesting to a simple dress. For instance, if you take the black maxi dress from H&M and add some long layered necklaces, a fringey scarf, a vest, or a loose flowing cardigan or kimono (or even a few of these things) you could rock Stevie's hippie look.

Now, I know not everyone wants to wear an outfit that looks like its been yanked out of the seventies. The great thing with Stevie Nicks style is that you could easily take one or two pieces and integrate them into your modern wardrobe, the easiest probably being a flowy maxi skirt, since those are a current spring/summer trend. I also find that her loose fitting style of clothing is great for the summer - who wants their clothes sticking to their sweat?!

Love,

Caro