Newport/Narragansett: Three Mansions, Two Letters, and One Church; PGC 2012 Days 14-15

My grandparents paid a short visit before heading to the Ocean House in Westerly, but other than that, not much else happened. I rested around the house and tried to do homework without slumping into a nap--winning another PGC 2012 challenge (Packaged Foods!) still kept my spirits up.

The PGC 2012 Day 14 Challenge was about sustainable agriculture. This challenge seemed to have some overlap with the Meatless Monday challenge, but it's hard to separate the two when they're so interconnected. One part of the challenge included tracking a dairy product you commonly eat/drink: I drink almond milk. It's not even from an animal. Even so, I was surprised to find that the company who produced the almond milk is not Fair Trade Certified. 

Today, I helped start a clothing drive co-hosted by the university's College Democrats and College Republicans clubs on campus. Students can donate gently used or new cold winter clothing to any bins designated on campus. This donation drive was inspired by PGC 2012 Day 7's extra credit and it gave me the motivation to do something productive and beneficial to the community. All donations will be given to the Martin Luther King Center/Child and Family.

PGC 2012 Day 15 focused on Fair Trade, something I've managed to discuss in nearly all of my answers to the previous challenges. The extra credit for this challenge was to create an event inspired by Fair Trade. My event was an afternoon tea with Turning Green Founder Erin Schrode about either eco-living in college or sustainability ethics in business. I realize it was not the most well written proposal--it is 3:00 am--but I hope someone will see it and take it seriously enough to consider holding the event. 

For the Packaged Foods challenge, I wrote a letter to Starbucks about the presence of artificial sweeteners in their breakfast sandwiches and the absence of Fair Trade or organic ingredients.

There is a donation bin in the Pell Center of International Relations...

And in the office of Community Service in Wakehurst...

And the Mercy Center, as well as the Academic Development Center in McAuley (not pictured)

Today's Outfit: Dress, H&M; Cardigan, Vera Wang for Kohl's; Scarf, LF; Earrings, aerie

Narragansett/Wilton: Movies, Chowder and Wisdom Teeth Surgery

This past weekend, my eldest brother came down for the weekend to visit. On Saturday, we saw The Campaign (Will Ferrell, Zach Galfianakis) and ate lunch at Aunt Carrie's in Galilee. The next morning, my brother's train was early in the morning, but we had a nice farewell breakfast at Phil's before he left.

Monday, nothing special happened--just grocery shopping.

I got all four of my impacted wisdom teeth out yesterday. To be honest, I was not nervous before the surgery at all. Most people--including my doctor--suggested I have the procedure under an IV, nitrous (laughing gas), and local anesthesia, I originally wanted to opt for only the local anesthesia.

Before entering the surgery, my parents and I decided I would start with nitrous and anesthesia, so that way I could upgrade to IV at any point.

I was awake for most of the surgery, hearing the drill and the cracking, feeling the pressure as the oral surgeon described beforehand. The typical wisdom teeth removal takes 50 minutes--I was in there for an hour and twenty minutes. The scariest thing during the surgery had to be the high dose of nitrous they gave me initially, but after toning it up and down as needed, everything went well.

I must admit that three of my "concerns" during the surgery were vain and of no consequence:

1. "I hope no spit gets on my outfit."
2. "Can't wait to get the Burt's Bees lip balm after this is over."
3. "I still want to read The September Issue of Vogue." (no, I still haven't found it)

Can you say #fashiongirlproblems ?

The plan for the rest of the week is to sit on the couch, watch Netflix, finish reading Little Bee, Project Runway, and eat plenty of Robeks smoothies.

Cardigan, Old Navy; Tank Top, Gap; Belt and Silk Pants, vintage; Earrings, aerie

Maxi Dress, Charlotte Russe; Earrings, Francesca's Collections

Black Asymmetrical T, Express; Snakeskin Leggings, LF

I was allowed to bring my iPhone to the surgery--thank God for Ellie Goulding radio

**Also, it should be noted that I have reached my free storage for pictures, so my next few posts may be picture-less until I can figure out an alternative that does not involve purchasing additional storage.

aerie Summer 2012

"Summah-, summah-, summahtime!"

Hopefully you have been having a great summer so far and are making fun plans for Fourth of July. If you are looking for a refresh on your summer wardrobe, it is time to look at aerie for cute feminine pieces. aerie has some great red/white/blue pieces, as well as hot neons. aerie, along with its parent company American Eagle, are having deals to check out--but be sure to look at aerie's semi-annual sale along with these summer picks!

aerie Braid Back T in Indian Summer, $24.95

aerie Slim Gym Skinny Pant in Odyssey Blue, $29.95

Maddie Push Up Bra in Purple Cactus, originally $44.50 marked down to  $29.99

aerie Vintage Lace Bikini in Purple Cactus, $12.50

Mia Multi-Way Push Up Bra in Deep Oasis, originally $49.95 marked down to  $39.99

aerie Printed Girly Brief in Resort Red, $7.50

aerie Vintage Lace Bandeau in Knockout Pink, originally $12.95 marked down to $9.99

aerie Vintage Lace Tanga in Knockout Pink, $12.50

aerie Drapey Hi Lo Tank, $19.95

aerie Vintage Lace Bandeau in Safety Yellow, originally $12.95 marked down to $9.99

aerie Vintage Lace Thong in Safety Yellow, $12.50

aerie Tassel Cami in Ditsy, originally $34.50 marked down to $29.99

American Eagle for aerie Denim Cutoff Shortie in Medium Vintage, originally $36.50 marked down to $29.99

aerie Lace Shimmy Dress in Vintage Vanilla, $34.95

aerie Printed Loop Scarf in Neon Pink, $19.95

aerie Floppy Straw Hat, originally $19.50 marked down to $14.99

aerie Spring 2012

It's one month away from Valentine's Day, can you believe it? aerie is one of the best places to start looking for Valentine's Day understuff as well as light spring clothes. Here are a few of my favorite picks I found online:

Juliet Lace Balconette Bra in Poppy Burst, originally $39.99 marked down to  $34.99

Lace Thong in Red, $9.50

Emma Push-Up Bra in Robin Blue, originally $44.50 marked down to $39.99

Ruffled Bikini in Robin Blue, $9.50

Vintage Lace Bustier in True Black, $29.50

Lace Thong in True Black, $9.50

Printed Scarf in Red, $19.50

Open Stitch Tunic Sweater in White, $49.50

Skinny Twill Pant in Atmosphere, $49.50

Spring Breezy Sweater in Gloss, $39.50

Wrapped Knot Ring Set, $9.50

Icon Sunglasses in Olive, $15.50

Icon Sunglasses in Torte, $15.50

Black Friday Haul

This was the Black Friday weekend so far. I didn't wake up at 4am, but I was still able to get great deals in the afternoon yesterday and today. I also bought a few gifts for my family and my boyfriend, but here are some of the things I got for myself, check it out:

Jack Wills, Newport

Fishergate Passport Cover 

(retail $11.00)

~**~

Macy's

                                       

(Left) Coach Tasha Boot and (Right) Nine West Rocha Pump in Black

(Retail: $128.00, $79.00)

I also bought nude pumps by Style&co. and a black pinstripe suit, but couldn't find the pictures online.

~**~

aerie by American Eagle

(Right) Drew Push Up and (left) matching tanga in Turkish Blue 

(retail $44.50, $12.50)

(Left) Open Stitch Dolman in Sandstorm and (Right) Softest Cable Dolman in Red

(Retail: $39.50, $49.50)