5 Remedies to a Summertime Cold

Wildfox Couture track suit/ Relax Throw pillow/ Emergen-C Vitamin Drink

getting sick during the summer can be a real downer, especially when the sun is going strong and your friends are off at the beach getting their tan on. the best thing you can do is take a few days of r&r...and try to stay cool. 

cold season decided to hit me early, so while i am stuck inside, fever and all, i thought i'd share with you some of my tried and true cold remedies, tailored towards the summer heat. take it from experience, drinking tea when it is 95 degrees outside is not enjoyable. 

• emergen-c: when you are sick, vitamin c is the best thing you can put in your body. it not only strengthens your immune system but gives you a boost of energy. emergen-c is my go-to drink when i feel a cold coming on, but if my body gets the better of me, i continue a strict regimen of two a day to keep myself sane and on the fast track to recovery. tip: i only add about a 1/4 cup of ice cold water, it is more concentrated, fizzy and easy to get down. 
• netflix: will be your best friend. when your whole body is aching and you can't move, fall asleep to your fav tv show, marathon style; or discover the endless selection of throwback movies from your childhood. being sick is a great time to reminisce. 
• comfy pjs: nothing softens the blow of a sick day like your favorite pair of pajamas. find something soft and worn in to make watching those netflix movies that much more fun.
• strawberry orange smoothie: eating while you are sick can be a struggle. with the flu comes a loss of appetite, but neglecting your body will delay your recovery! because of the hot weather, i tend to avoid tea, but whipping up a frosty strawberry orange smoothie gives you a healthy dose of vitamin c and feels great on a sore throat. oh, and it is easy to make too. 
• sleep: the best cure to a cold is sleep. if you are anything like me and have a million things running through your head at a time, being sick can really stress you out. i absolutely hate sitting around doing nothing. but take this time to appreciate that is something you need to do for yourself and it is perfectly acceptable to sleep from the hours of 11am to 5pm, trust me, it will help. 

Tips for Organizing Your Pocket Book

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keeping your finances organized and in check can be a serious challenge, especially when nordstrom's semi-annual sale is calling your name and that trendy new restaurant down the street just opened. but as a frugal college student or recent grad living on a limited income, it is important to remember the reality of life's expenses. the best way to make sure you don't end up in the hole is to know how much you are spending, what you are spending your money on and how much you are making. from there, you can create a budget making sure you don't miss out on dinner with friends at that new restaurant and ensuring you can splurge on a new top every once and a while (especially when nordstrom's semi-annual sale is on :)

check out my template to make tracking your expenses easy.

even better, have the internet do it for you. mint is a great free and secure program that syncs your credit card and bank accounts.

to get you started, here is a list of things you should be tracking:

• Necessary Expenses
• things like rent, electric/cable bills and groceries
• Personal Expenses
• things like shopping and eating out
• Income 
• track what money you are bringing in and where it is coming from

i also like to keep and want | need list. this helps me keep my purchases in perspective and prevents me from blowing my money on something i don't really need. 

**please note i am no sort of financial expert, i just wanted to past on some of my observations from personal experience. hope it helps!**

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"i've never been a millionaire but i know i'd just be darling at it." --dorothy parker 

What to Wear: Business Casual Basics

  Once you get to college you find yourself applying for jobs, interviewing for internships and networking on a daily basis. Proper  business casual attire is a must to establish a  fierce 1st impression.

  In the beginning I was not looking forward to buying drab suit sets and cardigans, but the best thing about business casual attire is there is room to add your own flair and that is important! By accessorizing with funky jewelry and throwing different textures in where ever you can, it is surprising easy to give your business causal wardrobe a make over.

  Here are just a few of my fav outfits.

DV Leather Loafers / Madewell Shoulder Bag  / Stackable ring, Threadsense / Townsen Sweater Santa Fe, Bloomingdales 

 silk top, l'agence/skinny capri, j. crew/ Spike necklace, urban outfitters

J.Crew j crew shirt / J.Crew j crew skirt / American Apparel / Square ring, $175 / Kimchi Blue pump,$80