It has been a while...

  I know it has been almost a month! With it being Senior year and finishing volleyball season, college apps, and multiple fundraisers... sometimes there isn't time for blogging. However, since my life right now is more relaxed and the holiday season is coming up! I have decided to pick up my blogging again, and in doing so, I have to talk about the most amazing and reasonably priced sweaters ever!

Crew Sweater on Left: Waverly Crewneck-Embellishment
Crew Sweater in Middle: Waverly Crewneck- Dot
Crew Sweater on Right: Waverly Crewneck

   Plus... There is a Sale right now for Pre-Black Friday where everything is 50% off at NY&Comp.

Robin's Randoms

 It's fun, fresh, and fashionable

Fall Bucket List

 Since today is the first official day of fall, I decided to create a Fall Bucket List that I want to complete during this new season! It covers the basics like, football games, bonfires, and halloween parties.

If you ever become bored during fall create your own bucket list to give you something to do. Fall can be the best time of the year if you put the effort in to make it so. The perfect high school friday nights occur during the fall: start with a Starbucks run before the football game then finish your night off with a bonfire with friends. Just one example as to why fall is the best time of year!

Fall is just around the corner!

   Fall is just around the corner! So it's time to stock up on your must haves for this upcoming season!

1. This modern twist on a button down and sweater is combined into one with a button down back and sweater front. (I tried it on, very cute!)

2. Scarves, Scarves, Scarves! This style from Nordstrom is buy 2 infinity scarves for $38 or $24 for one. (Great Deal!)

3. Plaid is a great fall pattern and even cuter as an infinity scarf.

4. One of many classic sweaters that should be in ever preps closet!

5. Knit infinity scarf to keep you warm on those very cold but beautiful fall days.

6. Must Have: Leggings! They go with everything and can be dressed down or up.

7. This personalized monogram rain pullover is a fun and colorful change from the traditional rain jacket and great for football games!

8. This J. Crew classic vest is the perfect light accessory to any sweater or button down.

9. Classic dark wash straight jeans are a must have during fall so you can tuck them into any style of boot.

10. Bean Boots are perfect for fall and winter when you want to mix it up instead of rain boots and snow boots.

11. The tall and stylish riding boots for perfect for any season but mostly fall! (Great Deal: $99.95 @ Nordstrom!)

12. The fun and classic little red rain boots would go perfectly with 5,6, and 7.

It's been a while!

   It's been a while since I've posted, almost a month! I've been really busy with volleyball and getting ready for senior year. I'm ready for school to start back up and to also begin blogging more again. (I'm going to need it as a stress reliever from college apps!) I have decided that I'm going to start off bright and full of fun for a great year! So here's a good outfit for making a good first impression for the new school year !

Shirt: Top Shop Button Cami
Pants: Madewell High Riser Skinny
Shoes: Jack Rogers
Purse:Yellow Longchamp
Necklace: Moon and Lola Monogram
Earrings: Gorjana Arrow Studs
Agenda: Lilly Pulitzer Trippin and Sippin
Tumbler: Lilly Pulitzer

Senior Year: My Final Chapter

   As I approach the end of the first month of summer, Senior year just keeps getting closer and closer! I am so excited and nervous and ready to prepare myself for the next chapter in my life. Senior year is the final chapter in the beginning of my life! I am changing my style and preparing to make a mark on my school, family, friends, and future college. I am so excited for what's to come and do it so with style! I am looking forward to wearing this outfit very soon :)

Dress: Nordstrom Strappy Back Shift
Shoes: Audrey Brooke Cecila Wedge
Purse: Longchamp 'Large Le Pliage' Tote
Watch: Kate Spade Rose Gold
Earrings: Kate Spade Secret Garden Studs
Necklace: Kate Spade 'One in a million' initial
Phone Case: Kate Spade Hello Sunshine

Weekend Wishlist

   From one of my favorite preppy blogs: Prep Avenue I will take on a Weekend Wishlist! I have been off my blog for a while and with my vacation and busy week, have found time to do a lot of shopping and online shopping! So here are my top 10 things I want for this weekend. Mostly it's clothes and shoes, but also the wonderful food from Five Guys and Ben & Jerry's! Hope you enjoy :)

1. Free People Babydoll Slip
2. Five Guys: FOOD!
3. Kate Spade Watch
4. Lilly Pulitzer Tank Top Dress
5. Michael Kors Wedge Sandal
6. Southern Shirt Co. Jersey Pullover
7. Southern Shirt Co. Tank Top
8. Lilly Pulitzer Agenda
9. Jack Rogers
10. Ben & Jerry's: Half Baked Ice Cream

Vacation-Summer 2014

   I leave for Florida on Sunday! I am so excited- I'm ready to sit by the beach and relax. I love Florida and all the wonderful fun that is to be had there. I am getting ready to pack and thinking about what I am taking, so I thought I would create 3 types of outfits for a summer vacation. The casual everyday look, that works for any plans. The beach outfit and accessories for a fun and long day at the beach. The night on the town outfit with the perfect dress to show off your beautiful tan. These outfits are my favorites and are sure to be in my suitcase this weekend. I will be posting as much as I can from Florida, but if not it's because I am having too much fun!

Shirt-Spirit Football Jersey
Shorts- J Crew
Shoes- Jack Rogers
Purse- Longchamp (On Sale!)
Hat- Vineyard Vines
Tumbler- Lilly Pulitzer

Swimsuit- Patagonia
Shirt- Vineyard Vines
Sunglasses- Target
Sunglass Lanyard- Lilly Pulitzer
Coozie- Vineyard Vines
Tote- Vineyard Vines

Dress- Nordstrom
Shoes- Kate Spade
Wristlet- Kate Spade
Necklace- Kate Spade
Earrings- Kate Spade
Bracelet- Kate Spade

Grad Parties Season

   It's that time of year grad parties, it really should have it's own little season between spring and summer! I had up to 6 parties today, I was only about to make it to 4 but still 4 is a lot! (I am exhausted now) Grad parties are so much fun, because you get to hang out with fun people, play games, and of course free food every where you turn! I mean I felt sick after every party, only to go eat more at the next. I love grad parties also because there are multiple ways to dress for them. Anything goes :)

Shirt- Lauren James
Shorts- Nike
Shoes- Converse
Hat- Southern Proper
Purse- Vera Bradley

Outfit #1 Is something simple and fun that fits the fun summer feel that will go along with any grad party!

Dress- Nordstrom
Sun Glasses- Ray Ban
Clutch- Marley Lilly
Shoes- Jack Rogers (On Sale!)
Phone Case- Lilly Pulitzer

Outfit #2 Is something that has a classy but causal summer style that will make you stand out but not take the attention away at the party.

Shirt- Vineyard Vines
Shorts- Vineyard Vines
Shoes- Tory Burch
Wristlet- Vera Bradley
Bracelet- Pandora

Outfit #3 Is something preppy and cute that will work for any kind of summer day with a grad party at night- i.e. bonfire.

The Fault In Our Stars

   The Fault In Our Stars, is the best movie ever! If that isn't true, it's at least the best movie of the summer-no competition! I went last night to the early premiere at 9:00pm and at 11:26pm when the movie was over, I had cried, laughed, and fell in love with every moment of the movie. I can't explain in words how wonderful the movie was, including the fact that I had read the book last summer. (I had high hopes for the movie and it turned out even better than expected!) The movie was on point with the book, even down to the little details. They did have to cut out some things here and there but mostly it was Augustus being really sick at the end, which was already tough enough to see in the movie. I recommend that ever see the movie and read the book!!! Thank you John Green for the amazing lives of Hazel and Augustus in your wonderful book :)

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P.S. The soundtrack is amazing, it gives so much emotion to the movie!!!! So you should probably check that out also!

It's Finally Summer... For ME!

   Since it's finally summer for me and now I am officially a Senior-Class of 2015! I can focus on doing nothing and enjoying summer. Plus, doing the BEST Summer Bucket List Ever! Summer Bucket Lists became pretty big about 3 years ago, which correlated with my summer before Freshman year. So now I have created my 4th Summer Bucket List for the summer before my Senior year. (Funny how time flies, when you're having fun! ) I know it will probably take me all summer to get used to being a Senior, but why not have some fun until then!

Go Explore, Enjoy Everyday, Just Live, And Have The Best Summer Ever!

Lilly Agendas and Planners!!!!

   Even though my school year is about to end in less than a week. I am looking forward to next year, because the Lilly Agendas and Planners were released Wednesday at 8:30am and I pre ordered mine by 8:31am!!! They are super cute and colorful and just make planning life and school work so much more enjoyable. So pre-order yours today and get then hopefully receive them at the beginning of July!!

                                                                       Happy Lilly Shopping to all!

Finals, Finals, Finals

   I am about to begin the last and longest week of the school year, also known as FINALS WEEK! I won't post again till probably Thursday or Friday, once I am done with my finals and officially a Senior! It's crazy to think about me almost being a senior, but every time I do, I don't want to study for finals. So to make sure I have my mind set on finals, here are my top 5 must haves for surviving finals!

#fbf (Flash Back Friday) #prom

   It has been a week now, since one of the best nights of my life! I had a wonderful time at my Junior prom. I had the perfect dress, hair, friends, date, and everything else. I went with my GBF (Gay Best Friend) and longtime friend, I have known him since 2nd Grade. Then we went with two other couples and had just the best time!
   In past year's I have had problems with prom. My Freshman year I went and my hair was a mess, because I got it done by my normal hair salon, and didn't have the courage to tell them that I didn't like it. So my mom rushed me to another salon and they repaired it as much as possible. (Tip #1: Go to a place that you KNOW is good at updos and not your regular salon, to make sure you get the right look.) Another thing I learned my Freshman year was dress length; it is important your dress is long enough that it hits the floor barefoot and not too short for heels. Otherwise, you will have people stepping on your dress all night or even your heels can be catching on your dress. (Tip #2: Get your dress length perfect-alterations if needed.) Lastly something I learned from my Freshman and Sophomore year, is to make sure you go with people that you will have fun with. If that is a date in a big group of couples, or a girls group, then do what makes you happy. (Tip #3: Go with people that will have a good time, because they can make or break your night!)
   Hopefully these 3 tips will help improve your prom experience, because it sure helped me for this year! I had the best prom night ever with good friends and a fun group! I can't wait till next year :)

Prom 2014 #bestnightever

OMG!!! SALES!!!

   OMG!!! Vineyard Vines is having their annual family and friends sale! 25% all items online and in stores (including stuff already on sale). So you better check that out! The code is, FRIENDS2014, but it is also on the front page of the website! I however, already did my shopping earlier today, so excited to get all my stuff!! YAY!

Prom Eve!

   It's the eve of my junior prom! #cray #omg #prom #yolo #music #bestnightever  I am sure these are sure to be some hashtags on my Instagram and Twitter feed tomorrow night! I am so much looking forward to prom, so much so that I bought my dress 4 months ago-in the beginning of January. (So I have been waiting months to wear my dress!)
   Tomorrow I will go through the whole routine of prom-paring (it's like preparing but for prom). I will wake up almost as early as I do for school, but be happy because I will be getting my nails done! Followed by a lovely lunch with my mom and see a movie- The Other Woman (So hyped). Then get my hair done and pick up the boutonniere, before making my way home to get my dress on and do last minute touches! Then I will spend about an hour or so taking pictures, until my teeth hurt. Finally get in the limo with my date and friends and head out to prom!
   I can't wait to post real pictures from my prom probably on Saturday's post! However, until then here is a wonderful classic prom look for any theme and any girl :)

Dress: Donna Morgan 'Laura'
Shoes: Menbur 'Franz' (Similar)
Necklace: David Yurman (Original)
Earrings: Betsey Johnson
Clutch: Jimmy Choo (Original)
(Both the Clutch and the Necklace could be
found for cheaper at Charming Charlie's)

Exciting News!!!!

   I have been added to Her Campus Blog Network! You can find my blog: Robin's Randoms in the DIY, Entertainment, Fashion, and Lifestyle Sections!! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing network of wonderful blogs!

   If you want to know if a blog is a part of the Her Campus Blog Network you will find a logo on every blog that is a part of the network. (Including mine now!)

Screen shot from my blog!

   I am so honored and excited with how well this blog is doing and can't wait to continue the journey!

Movies on my radar!

   With summer coming up and even now for some people (Which I am super jealous about!). All the best movies of the year are coming out soon or have already come out! I am hoping to make this post a before and after post. I am going to put my top 10 movies that I want to see this summer and then give a total review at the end of the summer! So what are my top 10 movies on my summer must see list? (By the way I am doing it in release order because I can't pick favorites yet!)

The Other Woman, is a hilarious comedy about Carly (Cameron Diaz) discovering that her boyfriend, is hiding a secret. That is he is married to (Leslie Mann) and after the two meet, they begin their plan of revenge. Until they meet (Kate Upton) another mistress, who joins in on this plan. I am looking forward to seeing the adult version of John Tucker Must Die.

The Neighbors (Family v.s. Frat), I am looking forward to see the shirtless Zach Efron and the hilarious Seth Rogen as they become neighbors and the war begins! I know it wouldn't be the most intelligent movie ever, but it sure could be one of the funniest! Plus Dave Franco is in it too!

Million Dollar Arm, I  can't wait to see this movie, because it looks uplifting and inspiring. Disney, which I love, always does a wonderful job with movies based on true stories. I also am excited to see the movie because it is baseball and to me summer means baseball.

Blended, the comeback of the funny team of Sandler and Barrymore, first being 50 First Dates. This movie is about two single parent families ending up on a "Family Honeyingmoon" in Africa! After the two went on a terrible date, they get to spend a wonderful family holiday together. This is sure to be a funny movie that will be remembered.

A Million Ways to Die in the West, a stupid and "pee your pants funny" movie from Seth MacFarlane who is the man behind Ted and Family Guy. This almost modern and hilarious western movie that from the previews seems similar to Mel Brook's Blazing Saddles! 

Disney's Maleficent is a must this summer for every Disney fan. The other side of the classical fairy tale: Sleeping Beauty. I know I have and others are probably wanting to know what was Maleficent's motif and her early connection with Aurora. 

The Fault In Our Stars, based off the novel by John Green (Lives in Indiana- Reping the Hoosiers). It is a modern day love story about Hazel, a 16 year old cancer patient, and Augustus, also a 16 year old cancer patient, but in remission. The novel/movie is all about living in the moment and what love is really about. 

22 Jump Street, the anticipated sequel to 21 Jump Street. The movie starts off with a twist, "the only problem is that the Koreans bought back the church so we are moving you across the street, to 22 Jump Street." From there the boys go undercover, but this time they are going to college. This is sure to be hilarious and live up to the first movie.

Tammy= Melissa McCarthy=Funniest Woman Alive! That is all that is needed and I know it will be amazingly funny!

If I Stay, coming sometime in September and stars Chloë Grace Moretz. She is an average teenage girl wanting the guy of her dreams to notice her, but also musically talented along with her family. But one second changes her life, when her family dies in a car crash and she has to decide "If I stay" and come out of the coma which she is in, and looking outside on the world. It seems like a similar idea to  Just Like Heaven, so hopefully it is good!

I can't wait to see all of these amazing movies!! :)

Summer...Where art thou?

   I am down to less than three weeks left of school and then three days of finals and then I AM DONE!- Senior Year begins!!!! I am looking forward to all of that excitement but first off, Prom is on Friday and I couldn't be more excited! (I will be sure to post pics and also a recap on this prom filled season of fashion-sometime this coming weekend!) I am looking forward to graduation and all the parties to celebrate close friends that I have had for three years now! But also I am just excited for SUMMER!!!
   I always have a summer bucket list, something I can look at and pick something to do when bored. I finally feel so involved and positive there is NO WAY for me to be bored that this summer, I won't have a bucket list. I will experience everything unplanned and enjoy the special moments that will come with that! However, I will be doing a lot of traveling and working, and of course playing volleyball- got to prepare for senior year volleyball! I am looking forward to all the fun days by the pool, shopping with friends, road trips to college and amusement parks, and hopeful some just good relaxing days. (That's what summer is all about anyways, relaxing before school starts up)- I will need a lot of relaxing before Senior year, you can count on that!!!
   It's officially t-minus 25 days till Summer for me!! What is your count-down? :)

"Last Friday Night"- Yesterday?

   Last night was Friday, and in Katy Perry's iconic song "Last Friday Night", it goes
Last Friday night
Yeah, we danced on table tops
And we took too many shots
Think we kissed but I forgot

This is the hopes for everyone's Friday night, however mine was not. I am happy with that! I spent the evening cheering on my softball team to a close game losing 12-13 (Best game of the season!). Followed by going to Five Guys for dinner and random shopping at Target. I then went home to watch 10 Things I Hate About You, because at Five Guys they were playing, "I want you to want me"(Which happens to be one of my FAVORITE SONGS!). Then proceeded to make gluten-free cupcakes, eat Swedish fish, and watch 10 Things I Hate About You! What a perfect night :)

Before 

After

Here is the final scene from 10 Things I Hate About You, my favorite part!